Ecological and economic sustainability in fisheries — catch method selection, bycatch reduction, habitat protection, and community-supported food systems.
Ecological and economic sustainability in fisheries. Encompasses catch method selection, bycatch reduction, habitat protection, and stock health.
View in GraphThe path from catch to consumer. In sustainable seafood, transparency in the supply chain is a key differentiator from commodity fish products.
View in GraphThe broader network connecting food production, processing, distribution, and consumption. Ryan works at the intersection of regional food systems and direct-market alternatives.
View in Graph~141 million lbs of bycatch per year in U.S. waters (NOAA). Bycatch reduction through gear selectivity and policy reform is critical for sustainable fisheries.
View in GraphStandards for seafood handling, processing, and freshness. Includes IQF freezing practices, cold chain integrity, and species-specific yield grades.
View in GraphNational network supporting community-supported fisheries and direct-to-consumer seafood markets.
View in GraphI started Pacific Cloud Seafoods because the commodity system undervalued the fish and the fisherman. Eight years later, the mission evolved — but the thread never broke.
Food producers need software built by people who understand the walk-in cooler, the fish ticket, and the margin spreadsheet. Claude makes it possible to be both the operator and the builder.
Millions of pounds of non-target species are discarded in U.S. fisheries every year. Understanding why matters for every fisherman and consumer.
Most seafood changes hands five or more times before reaching your plate. Traceability technology can close the gap between catch and consumer.
Community-supported fisheries and direct sales are giving small-boat fishermen a viable alternative to the commodity market. Here is why it works.