Community Fisheries Network

Want to be a fisherman? Now accepting crewmember apprenticeship applications! Local Fishing Group Seeks Applicants for Crewmember Apprenticeship Program The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA), a Sitka-based fishing group, is seeking applicants for its Crewmember Apprenticeship Program. Through a safe and well-guided entry level experience, the

Paul Greenberg talks with Terry Gross on Fresh Air about his new book, "The Omega Principle." Some shout outs to frozen fish at the end! What do you think about what Greenberg's saying?

The Science — And Environmental Hazards — Behind Fish Oil Supplements Author Paul Greenberg says the harvesting of tiny fish for omega-3 supplements is having a ripple effect, leading to less healthy and bountiful oceans. His new book is The Omega Principle.

The AP investigation on Sea to Table has created a firestorm in the press this week. The story raises many issues that many of us are intimately familiar with in the seafood industry. What's your take on the story? Also stay tuned for news on future webinar hosted by groups like LocalCatch.org on this topic.

AP Investigation: Local fish isn't always local Even after winter storms left East Coast harbors thick with ice, some of the country’s top chefs and trendy restaurants were offering sushi-grade tuna supposedly pulled in fresh off the coast of New York.

Life-long advocate for sustainable food, Nell Newman pens an op-ed on why flash frozen fish direct from community fishermen, is some of the freshest tasting seafood you can get. Check it out on Medium and learn more about the study we did with our partners at OSU Food Innovation Center, Seafood Analytics, Port Orford Sustainable Seafood, Alaskans Own, and Real Good Fish.

A fresh look at frozen fish – Ecotrust – Medium by Nell Newman