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From the edge of the wild Pacific Ocean, we source direct from local Oregon fishers to connect you with extraordinary seafood experiences. Local Ocean was started in 2002 by two Newport fisherfolk with an idea to showcase the best of Oregon’s seafood and create a new place for local fishermen to sell their catch.

Founder Laura Anderson came from a fishing family, and Al Pazar was a long-time fisherman. Fresh out of college, Anderson had the time and creative inspiration to start and grow the new venture, and Pazar, with two fishing boats and deep relationships to the fleet, could guarantee the quality seafood supply they needed.

We believe in keeping local seafood local - We source directly from 30 local boats, keeping your food dollars recirculating in the local economy.

We Believe Oregons Fisheries are worth celebrating - Oregon's commercial fisheries are among the most sustainable in the world.

We believe the people that do the work should benefit the most from the work - Profit sharing and employee engagement are key to our company's Trust ownership.

We believe in serving the extraordinary - The people wh make Local Ocean possible have a deep sense of pride in every product we serve.