Overview
The Division of Marine Fisheries Seafood Marketing Program seeks to increase consumer awareness and preference for local seafood products. The program supports the state’s commercial fishing and seafood industries and communities.
This is a relatively new program, and we value your input. Wendy Mainardi is the Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program Coordinator. Feel free to contact her at (617) 626-1525 with any tips or suggestions. To view the enabling legislation, click here.
Video: Recognizing the Conservation Efforts of Our Massachusetts Lobster Harvesters
Skip this video Recognizing the Conservation Efforts of Our Massachusetts Lobster Harvesters.Additional Resources
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Open PDF file, 124.12 KB, Massachusetts Seafood Consumption Guide (English, PDF 124.12 KB)
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Open PDF file, 3.8 MB, Seafood Educational Activity Pamphlet for Children (and Adults!) (English, PDF 3.8 MB)
- Seafood Marketing Program Enabling Legislation
- NOAA FishWatch
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Open PDF file, 800.03 KB, Flatfish Poster (Inclusive Language) (English, PDF 800.03 KB)
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Open PDF file, 704.83 KB, Scup Poster (Inclusive Language) (English, PDF 704.83 KB)
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Open PDF file, 426.63 KB, Whiting Poster (Inclusive Language) (English, PDF 426.63 KB)
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Open PDF file, 6.78 MB, Seafood 101 (English, PDF 6.78 MB)
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Open PDF file, 260.87 KB, Massachusetts seafood availability (English, PDF 260.87 KB)
Current projects
Massachusetts Seafood Cooking Videos
What's for dinner? Get inspired with these short and sweet cooking videos starring fourth-generation fishmonger Laura Foley Ramsden! Click here to view the videos.
Massachusetts Seafood Chef Series
The Commonwealth’s talented chefs create inspired recipes using our sustainable seafood so that you can whip up these meals for your friends and family at home! Click here to view the recipes.
Port Profile Project
DMF has released a state-wide municipal port profile project, Port by Port: Profiles and Analysis of the Massachusetts Commercial Fishery, that evaluates commercial fishing port infrastructure and landings. Click here for the report.
Seafood Consumer Survey
The Seafood Marketing Program has been steered by industry to focus on flatfish, Jonah crab and bluefin tuna. A consumer survey was conducted at the Topsfield Fair October 7-11, 2024 as part of this work. One hundred survey respondents took the time to answer questions for DMF. Click here for the results.
Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Program
This Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) program seeks to strengthen the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' food system and build resilience within the food supply chain. Funds support infrastructure projects that improve local food production and distribution, strengthen the middle of the food supply chain, expand food access and nutrition security, and support emergency preparedness. FSIG is administered by MDAR and the Seafood Marketing Program has been involved with the program since its beginning as an advocate and reviewer. These three figures tell a positive story for the commercial fishing and seafood industries who are very grateful for these funds over the last five years.