The Fishmonger

The Fishmonger shows how underutilized fish are making their way to U.S. restaurants and dinner tables. kwfishing

In 1960, San Diego was the Tuna Capital of the World. Environmental and regulatory challenges made life tougher on commercial fishermen there. Today, they're fighting to regain their spot as a major commercial fishing port.

Over 90% of the seafood consumed in the United States of America is imported. In San Diego, California, a fleet of dedicated commercial boat captains…and a hard-driving fishmonger, are working to change the way we get our fish.

American commercial fishermen harvest sustainable fish responsibly and they have to abide by rules and regulations that international fishermen do not. San Diego fishermen would much prefer a level playing field where farmers of the sea across the globe play by the same set of rules. They have have banded together for a common cause, but there’s still plenty of work to be done.

Edible sea creatures that live on the ocean floor are targeted and marketed by San Diego commercial fishermen

The Pacific Ocean is loaded with delicious fish that you might not have heard of. San Diego commercial fishermen deliver to American dinner tables.