All of this values are the basis of the mission of our MV Seafood Collaborative program, which operates under the direction of our non-profit, the Martha's Vineyard Fishermen's Preservation Trust (MVSC) . Our mission at the MVFPT is to safeguard Martha's Vineyard's fishing heritage and future by supporting the island's small-boat, owner-operated fishing fleets and their sustainably harvested catch.
Martha's Vineyard Seafood Collaborative
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About Martha's Vineyard Seafood Collaborative
The Martha's Vineyard Seafood Collaborative (MVSC) was established in 2021 as an extension of the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The MVSC supports a network of local independent commercial fishermen and shellfish farmers by purchasing, marketing, and wholesaling their harvests to local consumers.
Seafood Offered
American lobster, Bluefish, Flounder, Hard clams, Oysters, Scallops, Scup, Soft-shell clams, Striped bass, Tautog, Triggerfish, Black Sea Bass, Bay and Sea scallop (it just says scallops), Summer Flounder (Just says flounder)1
Locations
50
Number of Fishermen Sourced From
5
Years in Business
What are the Local Catch Values in Action?
Our “values in action” reflect how members of our network implement our core values in practice. Through the intentional work of LCN and applying the core values, these elements emerge. The values in action are not meant to be criteria or requirements for network members, but instead help describe how we will achieve our mission and vision and help anchor and guide our work.
- Catch and Handle with Honor
- Community-Based Fisheries
- Eating with the Ecosystem
- Equitable Seafood Systems
- Fair Access
- Fair Pricing
- Holistic Fisheries Management
- Honoring Our Ecosystems
- Learning Through Exchange
- Traceable and Simple Supply Chains
How does Martha's Vineyard Seafood Collaborative implement these values?
