The overall goal of this project is: to investigate the pros and cons of various auction types used both domestically and internationally and use that information to inform an auction stakeholders…

The overall goal of this project is: to investigate the pros and cons of various auction types used both domestically and internationally and use that information to inform an auction stakeholders group (ASG). The group would be formed as a part of this project and be comprised of local harvesters and buyers, port representatives, and at least one expert familiar with existing U.S. Auctions. Lead by a professional facilitator, the ASG would develop consensus on proceeding with a demonstration auction in SAN diego and advise on what type of auction process would be used, how fishermen would relay their catch to the auction house in advance, how potential buyers would be notified, how fish would be graded, how transactions would be conducted and monitored, and how fish would be delivered to the buyer. Based on the initial auction, the ASG would be reconvened to review the results and determine whether future auctions are feasible and practical. All results of the project would be documen