Protecting the future of fishing through collaboration and local leadership.
Catch Together partners with communities to secure fishing rights for the future.
“Catch Together has united independent fishing communities across the country — from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico, up to Maine, and Cape Cod — with a shared goal: keeping small-boat, independent fishermen on the water.”
— Seth Rolbein, CAPE COD COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN’S ALLIANCE
Why This Work Matters
Local Seafood Access
Communities can access and afford fresh, healthy seafood from their own waters.
Knowledge & Culture
Fishing traditions and ocean wisdom are passed down through generations.
Economic Stability
Families and coastal economies meet basic needs like income, food, and housing.
Community Leadership
People most connected to the ocean have a voice in decisions that shape their future.
Climate Resilience
Communities prepare for, respond to, and adapt to environmental change.
Sustainable Fisheries
Wild resources are harvested responsibly, protecting the ocean and future generations.
“Fishing isn’t just a job. It’s a responsibility. We’re the ones who protect the resource because we depend on it.”
— Jeff Turner, FV Mirage, Alaska
UNITED FOR A COMMON CAUSE
Our Community Partners
Through our work together, we are building economic and climate resilience in a changing ocean and preserving the unique heritage of coastal communities.
Photo: Larry Glick
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