Small-scale fishers (“little fish”) struggle as the fishing industry becomes more corporate. Large boats dominate catches, while a few big processors control pricing, limiting fair pay for small boat fishers.

With fewer independent fishers, monitoring of ocean health declines. Small boats often raise concerns about unsustainable fishing, but without them, environmental damage or stock decline may go unreported and unnoticed by most people until it is too late. may go unnoticed

Commercial aquaculture also threatens traditional fishing. While some farms are sustainable, large-scale ocean pen farming can harm ecosystems, fish, and consumers.

Little Fish Fine Seafood Market supports small boat fishers by selling sustainably sourced seafood at fair prices. We also provide space for fishers and seafood entrepreneurs to create specialty products, adding value to local catches. Consumers can help by buying local and researching direct seafood markets.