Chapter 7: The Bypassed East

Although the only geographical similarity San Diego has to the bypassed east is it's coastal setting, it does share a common economical similarity in that of commercial fishing. Due to it's prime coastal location, San Diego was once home to one of the world's largest and most successful tuna fleets from the 1930's - 1970's

Tuna boats docked at the harbor

Due to environmental protection acts and overfishing, the tuna fleet drastically declined. Most of the seafood consumed in the San Diego area is caught halfway around the world. While private companies still provide sportfishing excursions in the local waters, laws prevent private catch from being sold for public consumption.

In recent years, local fishermen have been working to revitalize the fishing industry within the environmental limitations and promoting local "sustainable catch" seafood.

Tunaman's Memorial, Shelter Island

http://www.sandiegotraveltips.com/public/San_Diego_Tuna_Industry_History.cfm