KCRW Reports

Craving local seafood? Get it delivered

Here's a staggering statistic. Over 90% of the seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported from other countries. Even along the Central Coast, it can be tough to find a local catch. A new business called Get Hooked is trying to change that.

By Katie Hershfelt • Jan 25, 2019 • 4m Listen

Here's a staggering statistic.Over 90% of the seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported from other countries. Even along the Central Coast, it can be tough to find a local catch. A new business called Get Hooked is trying to change that. Just like a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program brings you a weekly share of local, seasonal produce, this community-supported fishery (CSF) program brings you freshly caught fish and seafood.

Each week, Kim Selkoe and Victoria Voss drop seafood shares off at 11 different pick-up locations between Goleta and Carpinteria. Photo courtesy of Get Hooked.

Kim Selkoe holding locally caught and grilled spiny lobster. Photo courtesy of Get Hooked.

KCRW Reports

Craving local seafood? Get it delivered

Here's a staggering statistic. Over 90% of the seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported from other countries. Even along the Central Coast, it can be tough to find a local catch. A new business called Get Hooked is trying to change that.

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KCRW Reports

Craving local seafood? Get it delivered

Here's a staggering statistic. Over 90% of the seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported from other countries. Even along the Central Coast, it can be tough to find a local catch. A new business called Get Hooked is trying to change that.

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