Discover West Coast Seafood
One bite at a time....
The West Coast of North America is one of the most productive ocean areas in the world. It supports a vast array of sea life and thus a great variety of seafood. Explore this website to learn about the most commonly available seafood harvested along the West Coast, from California through Oregon and Washington. We also have information about local delicacies that might be harder to find. Join us to learn where to find it, how to cook it, how it is caught and farmed, and who brings it from salty waters to the dock.
Featured Seafood: Pink Shrimp
Pink shrimp is usually cooked, shelled, and ready to eat which makes it incredibly versatile. They can be the featured ingredient and are easy to add to existing recipes.
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Website Team
Lead Authors
Carolynn Culver1, Jamie Doyle2, Amanda Gladics2, Jenna Keeton3
Content Contributors
Marissa Bills1, Meg Chadsey3, Frederick Dowell2,3, Ashleigh Epps3, Alison Lorenz3, Mina Orlic1, Carrie Pomeroy4, Rachel Stahl1
Visual Contributors
Species and gear illustrations by Tom Crestodina, courtesy of Oregon Sea Grant. Other species illustrations courtesy of NOAA Fisheries, National Seaweed Hub and California Marine Species Portal. Photographs by Chris Peterson and others, courtesy of Oregon Sea Grant, California Sea Grant, Washington Sea Grant, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Web Design
Monica Pessino and Carlos Paz, Ocean o' Graphics, UC Santa Barbara
Affiliations
California1, Oregon2, Washington3 Sea Grant Programs
University of California, Santa Cruz4
A collaboration between California, Oregon and Washington Sea Grant programs. Website hosted by UC Santa Barbara.