The Monthly Newsletter With All of Your Monterey Bay Fisheries Updates

JUNE 2024

Dear Emily,

Can you believe that June is here already?! There is much to look forward to, and much to be aware of this summer, both on and off the water. Read on to learn more about the proposed deep sea coral research locations and how they will affect local fishing grounds, plus the upcoming Week of Seafood Giving, our next Get Hooked Dinner Event, and more.

How an Unbelievable Accident led to a Deep Sea Coral Research Opportunity, and another challenge to the fishermen of Monterey Bay

Fact can be crazier than fiction. And that’s the case with a unique challenge facing our region’s fishermen and marine science experts alike.

That challenge comes to a crossroads with a Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) meeting this month in San Diego.

That’s where a final decision on potential new fishing restrictions will be made after a yearlong scoping process that could add to the woes of the local fleet.

More on that in a second. First, the craziest part...

Help us reach our goal to donate over 2700 meals

in the Week of Seafood Giving

June 10th - June 16th

Watch for the link to go live on June 10th to donate directly to the Community Seafood Program! Through the CSP, the Trust purchases seafood from our local fishermen at a fair market rate, to donate to our food relief partners, helping to feed our community with sustainable, nutritious ocean proteins.

Join us for a very special Get Hooked event, celebrating the partnership of the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust and Meals on Wheels, a recipient of seafood donations through the Community Seafood Program.

This event will feature a wine reception with appetizers and a unique multi-course dinner, prepared by the amazing Executive Chef Isaiah Cortright, and Sous Chef Chase Ewing.

This event will sell out quickly! Buy tickets now, and enjoy a wonderful evening supporting two organizations working to feed our community.

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The Director's Corner

a monthly digest from

Executive Director Melissa Mahoney

One of the most powerful ideas I have ever known is this: the best way to predict the future is to create it.

Guided by the northstar of our 2024-28 Strategic Plan, we developed a new 2-year Initiative, “Food from the Sea: Developing a Shared Vision for Monterey Bay Ocean-Based Food Systems”. In partnership with Regenerative California, Real Good Fish, the University of California Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology, the City of Monterey, and the Moss Landing Harbor District, we submitted a funding proposal to the USDA’s Regional Food System Partnership program to lead a community-based process that will result in a shared 10-year vision for a resilient and regenerative ocean-based food economy in the Monterey Bay region.

SEASONAL SEAFOOD RECIPE

Pan Seared Halibut with Parsnip Puree and Broccolini

courtesy of Isaiah Cortright of Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula

As we move into summer, we are VERY excited to start seeing the first seasonal landings of local California Halibut. This recipe is one that definitely leaves your mouth watering, and is a preview of the culinary expertise of Chef Isaiah Cortright, executive chef at MOW, eliciting even more excitement for our upcoming Get Hooked Dinner that he will be preparing July 19th.

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Thank You to Our Generous Donors

We are excited to thank our 10th Anniversary Seafood Celebration King Salmon Sponsor, Monterey Bay Aquarium, as well as our newest Chilipepper Rockfish Sponsor, Sanctuary Beach Resort. We deeply appreciate partnering with our growing group of sponsors on a successful event!

Learn more about the celebration or how to become a sponsor.

A big thank you to Chef Klaus Georis at Maligne and all who attended this sold-out Get Hooked dinner in May for helping to raise funds for the Community Seafood Program! We also want to thank Enterprise Mobility Giving for renewed support. We couldn't do this work without our generous funders and donors.

Don't forget to save the date

for our 10th Anniversary Seafood Celebration

September 29th!

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