California Fisheries Fund: Investing in Sustainable Fishing

The California Fisheries Fund (CFF) is a revolving capital investment tool aimed at supporting the transition to more stable and profitable fisheries. EDF developed the concept for the fund because we found, particularly in California, that fishermen’s lack of access to ready capital was a significant impediment to reforming failing fisheries. Through sharing both our successes and our challenges, we hope to highlight meaningful details, make helpful suggestions and contribute to a rich dialogue about the potential for new financing mechanisms to make our oceans more healthy and productive.