The Port of San Francisco has announced a pilot program that will excite seafood lovers. You can now buy fresh live Dungeness crab off of fishing boats at Fisherman's Wharf.
The San Francisco Port Commission approved the pilot program last month to run for one year. There are five local permitted fisheries participating in the program. Health code regulations are in place, port officials said.
The past few years have been rough for crab fishers, between the pandemic and multiple delays due to domoic acid. Supervisor Aaron Peskin added another layer to the trials of the industry. Crab fisher Matt Juanes sold his crab for $10 a pound cash only. Despite the rain, business exceeded expectations. "I was surprised at how many people showed up and supported us. I was really shocked," he said.
The Port says Fisherman's Wharf has been a commercial fishing hub for more than 100 years. The pilot program offers a throwback to previous generations and a new way to get your hands on the treasured delicacy. Who knows? This could possibly be the creation of a new tradition.
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