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Join a free screening of Sequoias of the Sea, a documentary exploring the environmental, cultural, and economic impacts of kelp forest loss in Northern California. The film highlights the efforts of fishermen, tribes, and scientists working to restore these critical underwater forests after a devastating 95% loss along the Northern California coast. Following the screening, a panel of ocean experts will discuss kelp restoration and the future of our blue economy.

When: Nov 22nd at 2pm (doors open at 1:30 PM)

Where: Merrill Hall, Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove

Cost: Free, all ages welcome

The California Fish and Game Commission's Marine Resources Committee will meet on November 6 at 8:30 AM in Sacramento.

Key agenda items include:

• Staff review of the Coastal Fishing Communities Project
• An update on the Department's evaluation of bycatch in the California halibut trawl fishery
• An opportunity for general public comment on items not on the agenda



When: November 6, 2025, 8:30 AM

Where: California Natural Resources Headquarters Building, 715 P Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento (remote participation available via Zoom)

The Pacific Fishery Management Council will meet November 13-19 in Costa Mesa, CA, with advisory bodies starting Thursday, November 13 and the Council session beginning Saturday, November 15.

Key agenda items include:

• Initial scoping for a Sacramento River Fall Chinook Fishery Management Plan amendment and adoption of the final 2026 preseason management schedule
• Discussion of California Aquaculture Opportunity Areas
• Adoption of the final Trawl Catch Share Program review document
• Update on the Marine Mammal Take Reduction Team meeting in early November
• CPS methodology review topic selection and adoption of terms of reference

Public Comment Portal Closes: 5 PM on November 6, 2025

MBFT Activity Roundup

During October, the Community Seafood program made deliveries to Al & Friends and Grey Bears. Melissa attended the 50th Annual Zeke Grader Fisheries Forum in Sacramento on 10/1. You can find a summary from her recent Director's corner. During a family trip to the east coast, Melissa toured the fishing community of Menemsha and met with the executive director of the Martha's Vineyard Fishermen's Preservation Trust. A similar entity to MBFT, they also run a wholesale seafood cooperative. Theirs is an inspiring story of a small community working together to promote local seafood. She also attended a rally on 10/29 led by the City of Santa Cruz hosting several key elected officials from our region to speak out against plans by the Trump Administration to allow offshore oil drilling and mining exploration off our coasts. Coalition building is in progress, and more support will be needed to push back against this effort. Please reach out if you would like to support the regional effort to stop offshore oil exploration. 

Buoy Bulletin Office Hours with MBFT Director Melissa Mahoney

Ever feel like you want to engage in a management item you read on the Buoy Bulletin, but not sure how to start?

Dive deeper into topics of interest with MBFT staff during a one hour session the first Thursday of the month from 12-1pm. On Thursday, November 6th, join in-person at the community room in Moss Landing, or online (zoom details provided by email). Hope to see you there!



For details:

Email us at info@mbfishtrust.org or message us on Instagram @mbfishtrust

Marine Resources Committee - CA Fish & Game

November 6

Pacific Fishery Management Council

November 13-19

Santa Cruz Harbor Port Commission Meeting

November 25

Moss Landing Harbor Meeting

November 26

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