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On July 30th, several fishermen met with U.S. congressional representative Jimmy Panetta to discuss challenges facing the fleet. Mr. Panetta sought input from the group on issues affecting the region’s fishing industry and community. Key concerns raised include the loss of salmon locally for markets, and inadequacy of 2023 salmon disaster payments, leading to significant business losses and concerns about local knowledge and food sovereignty for those who rely on salmon. A question was raised regarding the consolidation of disaster relief processes for 2024-25, which his team could examine.

MREP 2025 Applications Open

"If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu” ~ a wise fisherman once said.

Apply now for the 2025 Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) – West Coast, happening in La Jolla on October 6-10, 2025.

Hosted by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, MREP West Coast is a regionally tailored, NOAA-funded workshop designed by fishermen, for fishermen, with one goal: to give fishery participants the tools, knowledge, and confidence to actively engage in federal fisheries management.

Why apply?

• Gain a working understanding of how federal management really works
• Connect directly with managers, scientists, and fellow fishermen
• All expenses are fully covered — travel, lodging, and meals included
• MBFT offers a limited number of scholarships to help offset time away from work

🗓️ 2025 West Coast Workshop

📍 La Jolla, California

📅 October 6–10, 2025

🎯 Applications are open now! Click the "Apply to MREP" button.

This is a FREE workshop to attend, however your time is a factor that may be an obstacle in taking advantage of this opportunity.

MBFT supports our local fishing industry in having a voice in fisheries management. Your knowledge matters, and the MREP program helps you learn how to better engage with the process.

We offer up to three $1000 scholarships to MREP each year, and applications to our scholarship are now available. You must register for MREP before applying to the scholarship program.

Preference Given to Applications Received EARLY - Sign Up Today!

Note: You must be accepted to MREP before applying for a scholarship through MBFT.

Positive Groundfish's Catch+Create Program

Calling all seafood entrepreneurs!

Catch+Create is a new accelerator supporting seafood innovators. With rising demand for sustainable, story-driven food, Catch+Create aims to unlock the potential of local groundfish species through bold consumer products. Meal solutions, frozen products, snack foods, canned, pet foods, fish byproducts and more - all ideas are welcome! 

The 6-month remote program helps participants turn their seafood ideas into market-ready products. It offers:

• Stipend $$
• Curriculum
• Mentorship

• Marketing $$
• Market Research
• Networking

Applications open: August – September 2025

Learn More: www.positivelygroundfish.org/accelerator

The California Water Commission recently received updates on the state's Salmon Strategy implementation. Officials reported that 26% of the strategy's 71 actions have been completed and 67% are in progress as of March 2025. The presentation covered progress across all six priorities of the salmon recovery strategy.

The Golden State Salmon Association's 2025 State of the California Salmon Fishery report documents the ongoing challenges facing California's salmon populations and the industries that depend on them.

Off the Boat Sales - Promotion Support

As always, MBFT is ready to boost your dock sales through our email outreach and social media platforms, ensuring the community knows exactly where and when to find you. Just send us an email with your selling schedule and location details (date, time, and dock info), and we'll help drive customers to your boat!



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

Buoy Bulletin Office Hours - with our Executive Director!

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. Starting on Thursday, August 7th, join in person at the community room in Moss Landing, or online (zoom details provided by email). Hope to see you there!



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

CA Fish & Game Commission Meeting

August 13-14

Santa Cruz Harbor Port Commission Meeting

August 26

Moss Landing Harbor Meeting

August 27

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