Discover California Seafood

Rockfish on ice at a fishermen's market — Photo by Fred Greaves

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.

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.

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.