Read the full story at the Globe and Mail. “Sustainable seafood tastes even better when served with a side of social justice. Community Supported Fisheries (CSF) cut out the middleman, working directly with small-scale, low-impact fishermen. Members buy shares before the season starts, allowing the CSF to guarantee a stable, fair price. Fishermen don’t have … Continued

1. It’s Healthy As a CSF member, you know that you’re eating healthier. You know you want the best health for your loved ones, too. It’s an easy call. Plus, a CSF share is less expensive than a treadmill! 2. It Lasts All Year Long Whether BBQ-ing spot prawns in springtime or making a hearty halibut curry in the … Continued

We receive so many lovely emails from our members talking about why the CSF is special to them. This message from Elana in Vancouver was so touching — it showed us that our deeply held values really do come across in all that we do. Thank you, Elana, for allowing me to share your email with our … Continued

This week, there were times the moon was so bright, Shaun could fish from it’s light alone and didn’t need a deck light to pick the net. The pull of the moon also caused an extreme, 4 metre tide last night making for an eventful night of fishing! As the tide moves from ebb to … Continued

The first-of-its-kind program restructures the marketplace and allows commercial fishermen, and the bounty of coastal ecosystems, to decide what species of local fish participating chefs and restaurants will offer their guests. VANCOUVER, CANADA — Skipper Otto’s Community Supported Fishery (CSF) and Chef Ned Bell announced today the launch of the first Canadian Dock to Dish … Continued

Oliver’s big wish this summer was to go on a long fishing trip with his dad, Shaun. On Monday, August 24th, just weeks before starting grade two, he got his wish as Shaun and Oliver left Vancouver to travel up to Nootka Sound. They planned to fish the final Chinook salmon opening for the area … Continued

What’s the Difference Between the Salmon Species?   Many people know sockeye to be the most highly prized of the salmon species, but they often don’t know much about the other delicious and abundant species. According to a recent research paper by Dr Rashid Sumaila of the UBC Fisheries Centre, climate change is responsible for … Continued

By August, Shaun has spent a good chunk of his summer away from his family, fishing alone in very isolated parts of this coast. It’s lonely, exhausting work. Last week, he suggested I bring the boys for the final night of fishing in Alberni Inlet near Barkley Sound. At first, I was hesitant. Lyndon is … Continued