What we aim to accomplish:
Provide a framework to reconnect the fishing and aquaculture communities to the public
Raise awareness and understanding of a locally caught seafood source
Inspire a sense of pride in San Diego’s history and culture of commercial fishing
Create an awareness of San Diego’s working fishing harbor
Educate about the environmental benefits of eating underutilized local seafood species
Offer a steady and dynamic supply of a wide variety of locally caught seafood
Provide seafood choices that affirm regional cultural traditions, support local communities, and contribute to the health and productivity of natural marine resources
Tuna Harbor Dockside Market
Fisherman's Markets
619-962-3056
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Locations
17
Number of Fishermen Sourced From
3
Years in Business
About Tuna Harbor Dockside Market
Tuna Harbor Dockside Market's open-air seafood market - the pride of the Port of San Diego. The public and chefs will delight in purchasing fresh caught seafood and aquafarmed seaweed direct from their local fishermen and aquafarmers. Sustainable fishing practices, minimal carbon footprints, and local harvesters – Tuna Harbor Dockside Market benefits all.
Get closer to your food sources. Gain an understanding and appreciation of fishing and aquaculture. Be inspired to consider careers in commercial fishing and aquaculture. Our fishermen and aquafarmers love to talk. Ask them about what they sell, how they catch and harvest it, and their favorite way to cook it!
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Species Offered
Black Cod, Blue and Black Perch, Bluefin Tuna, Box Crab, Halibut, Leopard Shark, Ling Cod, Louvar, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Mako shark, Octopus, Opah, Razor Crab, Red Sea Urchin, Rock Crab, Rockfish
What are the Local Catch core values?
The value statements outlined below aim to create a higher level of accountability and trust, both internally within the network and externally to the public, in order to advance the movement of Community Supported Fisheries (CSF) and like-minded community-based seafood operations.
- Community-Based Fisheries
- Fair Access
- Fair Price
- Eating with the Ecosystem
- Traceable and Simple Supply Chains
- Catch and Handle with Honor
- Community and Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management
- Honoring the Ocean
- Creativity and Collaboration
How does Tuna Harbor Dockside Market implement these values?
