Community supported fisheries are a relatively new concept. However, the literature on this topic is developing rapidly. Explore the resources we provide to familiarize yourself about the ins and outs of CSFs and on other seafood related issues.
Ashley Watts brings her love for the ocean to the people through Hawaii's first CSF (Community Supported Fishery).
By working with local fisherman to encourage sustainable fishing practices and educating CSF members, she is hoping to create a healthier fishery throughout Hawaii.
Local I'a's vision is to be a leader in shaping a more vital and thriving Hawaii as the foundation for future generations.
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Love seafood and the ocean? Want to know exactly where and when your seafood was caught, so you can rest assured that it is labeled correctly? Local I’a Community supported fishery provides fair-trade, 100 percent local seafood, traceable from boat to plate using an online plateform called ThisFish created by Ecotrust.
We proudly source local, in-season seafood and distribute it directly to chefs and consumers islandwide.
Visit our kitchen in Kaimuki Thursday- Sunday or our farmers' market booth on Sunday in Mililani. You can even find a link in our IG bio to order and pickup afterhours