Commercial fishing, crabbing and clamming

Our Extension specialists share best practices and sustainable harvest techniques to support Oregon’s commercial shellfish and fishing communities. We collaborate with seafood processors, fisheries managers and local operators to ensure resilient coastal livelihoods.

Oregon Sea Grant

Oregon Sea Grant serves the state, region and nation to engage, listen to, inform and assist coastal communities in addressing important social, economic, and environmental issues.

Oregon Sea Grant works with the fishing industry to understand and communicate the resilience and sustainability of important Pacific Northwest coastal and marine species.

Commercial fisheries face several challenges, including increased regulation, an aging fleet, and changing environmental conditions. Oregon Sea Grant informs decision-makers and the public about Oregon fisheries and how the community effects local seafood production and consumption.

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Resources for Fisherman

Marketing Seafood Directly

The Sea Grant Extension Assembly hosted a webinar about marketing seafood directly.

Jun 2020 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

First Aid at Sea for Commercial Fisherman

This video describes the Fishermen-Led Injury Prevention Program (FLIPP) and its innovative research that involves commercial fishermen, researchers, extension agents, and coastal community members to understand injuries at sea better.

Sep 2019 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Eat Oregon Seafood - Where to Buy Oregon Seafood

Discover the many different types of seafood harvested in Oregon. These local foods can be used in a wide variety of recipes and are tasty substitutes for seafood shipped from further away. Use the map and business listings below to find seafood caught or grown in Oregon. Search for recipes, or share your own using #EatOregonSeafood.

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Latest News

Collaborative OSU effort reduces whale entanglement, earns national honor

The project helped create a safer and more sustainable environment for both whales and fishermen, ensuring the long-term viability of Oregon’s coastal ecosystems and fishing industry.

Leigh Torres, Amanda Gladics | Nov 2025 | Impact story

OSU program enhances fishermen’s safety and preparedness

Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training ensures that every participating vessel leaves the training with a fully equipped first aid kit and offers first aid kit guides and micro-lessons to reinforce key concepts.

Dusti Linnell, Amanda Gladics, Angee Doerr | Mar 2025 | Impact story

STEM at Sea connects students to marine science careers

Students are building valuable skills and gaining the knowledge, confidence and inspiration to explore careers that protect and sustain the marine environment.

Tracy Crews | Apr 2024 | Impact story

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Latest Resources

USDA assistance for farmers and livestock producers impacted by wildfires

USDA has assistance available to help. Producers impacted by wildfires should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options. USDA offers a suite of disaster assistance programs that can help with recovery.

USDA Farmers.gov | Jul 2024 | Online resource

Guide to Oregon Aquaculture

The Guide is intended to increase awareness and understanding of aquaculture in Oregon and serve as a resource for emerging growers in the state.

Jul 2023 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Temperature and hypoxia on habitat quality of juvenile demersal fish

Researchers examine the growth rate of juvenile English sole under 15 combinations of temperature and dissolved oxygen levels.

Jul 2023 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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More commercial fishing resources

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designated to protect and preserve wildlife in the United States.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: Our mission is to protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations
Oregon Sea Grant: Oregon Sea Grant serves the state, region and nation through an integrated program of research, outreach, and education that helps people understand, rationally use and conserve marine and coastal resources.

Meet Our Experts

Angee Doerr

Marine Fisheries Educator

Jamie Doyle

Coastal Community Development

Topics Jamie works on include: marine debris, seafood education, local food systems, seafood processing, working waterfronts, coastal Oregon Naturalist, State of the Coast, and social science research.

Amanda Gladics

Coastal Fisheries Specialist

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