Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

Catching customers: New website helps fishermen explore alternative marketing
A new website has launched to help commercial fishermen sell their catch directly to the increasing number of customers seeking high quality, local seafood.

Evaluation of the Ocean Resources Enhancement and Hatchery Program

MPA Baseline Monitoring Program: South Coast
Starting in 2007, California Sea Grant partnered with the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to administer research project funding for

How can we grow aquaculture in California?
Mike Wilson has a vision for the future of aquaculture – fewer headaches and more locally-grown seafood.

Study: For central California’s marine protected areas, recovery will take time
Research suggests that central California’s MPAs may eventually produce more and larger fishes than areas open to fishing, but the benefits could take time to accrue.

Using Genomics to Assess Larval Recruitment

Understanding abalone recruitment (arrival of young)

Scientists search for “disappearing” young Coho salmon
Humboldt researchers track the fate of Coho juveniles forced from their birthing grounds by poor water quality.

Ocean Literacy and Stewardship

Extension Specialist talks aquaculture law at UCLA
California Sea Grant Extension Advisor Paul Olin will be part of a panel at the CA Aquaculture Law Symposium.