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The Fishmonger

Join fourth generation commercial fisherman, Tommy Gomes, on a journey along the coast to meet the people catching fish that makes its way to tables all across America - from homes to Michelin star restaurants.

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The Fishmonger – Season 1, Episode 5

  • Bottom Feeders

G Edible sea creatures that live on the ocean floor are targeted and marketed by San Diego commercial fishermen.

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Season 1, Episode 5
  • Bottom Feeders
      • Bbq Potato Chip

      G The Fishmonger shows how underutilised fish are making their way to U.S. restaurants and dinner tables.

      • San Diego, The Tuna Capital Of The World

      G In 1960, San Diego was the Tuna Capital of the World. Environmental and regulatory challenges made life tougher on commercial fishermen there. Today, they're fighting to regain their spot as a major commercial fishing port.

      • Country Of Orgin

      G Over 90% of the seafood consumed in the United States of America is imported. In San Diego, California, a fleet of dedicated commercial boat captains…and a hard-driving fishmonger, are working to change the way we get our fish.

      • Rules And Regulations

      G American commercial fishermen harvest sustainable fish responsibly and they have to abide by rules and regulations that international fishermen do not. San Diego fishermen would much prefer a level playing field where farmers of the sea across the globe play by the same set of rules. They have have banded together for a common cause, but there’s still plenty of work to be done.

      • Bottom Feeders

      G Edible sea creatures that live on the ocean floor are targeted and marketed by San Diego commercial fishermen.

      • Wth Is Monchong

      G The Pacific Ocean is loaded with delicious fish that you might not have heard of. San Diego commercial fishermen deliver to American dinner tables.

      • Whose Footing The Bill

      G Good fish isn't cheap and cheap fish isn't good. Fishmonger Tommy Gomes explores the cost of American fish and the impact of mult-generational fishing families in San Diego.

      • Buy American

      G American commercial fisherman are passionate about what they do. Find out why it's best to support them while getting the best seafood on the planet.