fishermanswharf – Fishermens News

Aficionados of fresh Dungeness crab in the Bay Area now have easier access to purchase it from commercial crabbers thanks to installation of a new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) float for off-the-boat sales at Fisherman’s Wharf. The port is completing the first phase of the Wharf J9 Replacement Project, featuring the new ADA-accessible float and road upgrades along Al Scoma Way in conjunction with this year’s off-the-boat sales. “We’re excited to deliver the first phase of this project to support our local fishers, increase public access and ensure the Wharf remains a vibrant hub for the community and local businesses,” Port of San Francisco Executive Director Elaine Forbes said. Wharf J9 lies in the protected shoreline harbor of the Outer Lagoon area of Fisherman's Wha...

Commercial fishermen in the San Francisco area have come out in opposition of a $550 million development proposal that proponents say would revitalize the city’s Fisherman’s Wharf area, but that opponents say would devastate local commercial fishing. The proposal moved a step forward when it was endorsed by the San Francisco Port Commission in early October. But members of the San Francisco Crab Boat Owners’ Association are saying that the redevelopment of portions of Pier 45 would be an existential threat to their livelihood. Under the proposal, a development company seeks to build a dynamic mixed use waterfront project that includes a museum and event center on the eastern half of Pier 45. Core elements of the museum would include a new fish and seafood processing facility w...

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Off-the-Boat Crab Sales at SF Fisherman’s Wharf Now More Accessible

SF Commercial Fishermen Come Out Against Fisherman’s Wharf Development Plan