Discover California Seafood
CALIFORNIA SEAFOOD PROFILES
Learn more about California’s fisheries and farms through the science, fishery management, nutrition, and culinary uses of species landed or farmed locally. Use these profiles to make informed seafood choices.
CALIFORNIA SEAFOOD MARKETS
Find information on Fishermen’s Markets, Farmers’ Markets, and Off-the-Boat and At-the-Farm sales – markets where seafood is sold directly from producer to consumer across California
DISCOVER CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL FISHERIES
Fisheries are complex and dynamic systems, where people and nature are inextricably linked, and are an important part of California's economy. Learn more about key features of California's commercial fisheries statewide and by region.
DISCOVER CALIFORNIA AQUACULTURE
Farmed seafood can be a resource-efficient way to meet the growing demand for protein worldwide. The California aquaculture industry continues to grow to meet demands in the face of changing oceans. Learn more about sustainable food production and how aquaculture can help California meet the challenges of restoration head-on.
San Diego Seafood: Then & Now
From Kumeyaay to the multi-cultural present, this charitable cookbook tracks the history of fishing in San Diego with over 100 recipes that showcase the diverse and responsibly sourced seafood. Free copies will be distributed to institutional kitchens, and copies will also be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting several charities. Visit the project page to learn more.
Fishful Future
Learn more about the value of participating in your local seafood supply chain through this collaborative San Diego-based initiative to empower people to choose, source, and prepare local seafood with confidence. These educational resources help consumers navigate the diverse range of options and encourage a deeper engagement with ocean resources for a more resilient local seafood economy.
FOR FISHERMEN: MARKET YOUR CATCH
Is it for you? Seafood alternative marketing — often referred to as seafood direct marketing — involves fishermen taking on one or more steps in the typical long supply chain of buying, processing and distributing their catch, bringing them closer to seafood consumers.