Safe and Sustainable Fisheries and Seafood Supply

Reconstructing the population dynamics of southern California Paralabrax species in the face of a changing ocean
The saltwater basses (Paralabrax species) are an important recreational fishery in California.

A multi-faceted approach to enhance sustainability of the California spiny lobster fishery
The California spiny lobster is an important species in California both economically and ecologically.

Habitat characterization, fishery development, and stock structure of swordfish off California
This project is focused on improving the essential fishery information and long-term sustainability of the north Pacific swordfish, a valuable West Coast fishery.

NOAA grants support California aquaculture research
California Sea Grant has been awarded two new grants totaling $506,615 for research on aquaculture. 

Development of germ cell transplantation methods for enhancing aquaculture production of migratory fishes
One of the challenges of raising fish in hatcheries is reproduction.

Ventura Shellfish Enterprise: Implementing an integrative model for new shellfish aquaculture permitting and production in federal waters proximate to Ventura, California
Increasing the supply of safe, sustainably produced domestic seafood is a priority for Sea Grant, NOAA and the Department of Commerce.

Market Your Catch
This website provides information and resources about alternative marketing (often referred to as direct marketing) for seafood.

Responsible aquaculture lures support in California
Aquaculture is still a rarity in California. However, numerous scientists, government officials, and NGOs are working to change that.

Estimating the effectiveness of the world’s fishing-restricted areas
Marine protected areas (MPAs) where fishing is restricted may help promote sustainable fisheries by providing a refuge for fishes, allowing larger fish to survive and potentially spill over into ot

Oceanographic effects on rockfish (Sebastes spp.) reproductive success and consequences for population dynamics
Rockfish populations on the West Coast plummeted in the late 20th century, due to a combination of overfishing, poor ocean conditions and nearly a decade of poor recruitment.