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Nearshore Survey of Coastal Pelagic Species

This project built on successful proof of concept and gear strategy work in 2017 and 2019, which used an industry purse seine vessel (F/V Lisa Marie) to conduct complementary nearshore Coastal Pelagic Species (e.g., Pacific sardine) acoustic surveys and sampling in conjunction with the NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) Acoustic-Trawl Method (ATM) survey. The NOAA SWFSC ATM survey does not survey acoustically in waters shallower than 20 meters (m) and does not trawl in Read more…

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2023 Job Opportunities

We are looking for more great qualified candidates to add to our team! This is also helping to add more jobs and put more people to work in our Community. Look at the opportunities we have today. Night Shift Seafood Processor Job Description: Seafood Processing company is seeking individuals to help with production and seafood processing/laborers of fish, crab, sardines, shrimp, squid and occasionally salmon and tuna. Job Requirements:  Must be 18 years of age due Read more…

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Grant funding takes West Coast sardine study to next level

May 21, 2020 — The following was released by the West Coast Seafood Processors Association:A research project started by a Pacific Northwest seafood company and a nonprofit group over coffee with researchers will get $295,800 in federal funding to continue its work. The collaborative survey data will help inform sardine stock assessments and improve the understanding of other coastal pelagic species such as herring, anchovies and mackerel.Ocean Gold Seafood, based in Westport, Wash., was awarded Read more…

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2018 Job Opportunities at Ocean Companies

We’re looking help put more people to work in the Grays Harbor community. Look at the opportunities we have today! JOB DESCRIPTION Fish processing company is seeking seasonal fish processors/laborers in Westport, WA. Needing up to 100 hard workers starting May 15th 2018. JOB REQUIREMENTS Must be 18 years of age due to working environment Must be able to work flexible hours as scheduled Must be able to stand for long periods of time in Read more…

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New Job Opportunities with Ocean Companies

We’re looking help put more people to work in the Grays Harbor community. Look at the opportunities we have today! JOB DESCRIPTION Fish processing company is seeking seasonal fish processors/laborers in Westport, WA. Needing up to 50 hard workers starting April 1st 2015. JOB REQUIREMENTS Must be 18 years of age due to working environment Must be able to work flexible hours as scheduled Must be able to stand for long periods of time in Read more…

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A loss in the Ocean Gold Family

  It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Dennis Rydman, the President and CEO of Ocean Gold Seafoods Inc.   Dennis was a lifelong fisherman, father, grandfather, and the patriarch of the Rydman family. He was a strong supporter of the Westport Washington area and a friend to the coastal fishing communities in the Pacific Northwest.  Dennis was passionate about his family, his company, his friends, and the Read more…

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Ocean Companies August & September Employees of the Months

We may have been slacking a bit with these updates, but we still want to make sure that we honor those employees that put in the extra effort and achieve employee of the month.   August – German Leon Diaz   Diaz is an outstanding worker and has been a part of Ocean Companies for many years. His work ethic is contagious. He inspires others to work just as hard as he does. He is Read more…

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Ocean Companies BBQ for Labor Day

Ocean Companies would like to show its appreciation to its labor force by throwing a BBQ this Labor Day on September 3, 2012. All Ocean Company employees are welcome to come to the BBQ. We will be providing hotdogs, hamburgers, and refreshments. We also encourage anyone who wants to participate, to bring something as well (desserts, salads, homemade pie, etc).   The BBQ will be held at Ocean Center out by the Go-Kart track starting Read more…

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Celebrate Independence Day in Westport

Celebrate Independence Day in Westport   Come celebrate Independence Day today at the Maritime Museum in Westport, WA. They will be having an Old Fashioned 4th celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. where there will be games for the children, hotdogs, strawberry short cake, a plant and bake sale, clowns, face painting, live music and more. Our local Coast Guard and other military personnel will be opening the event with the posting of the Read more…

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April Employee of the Month

Ocean Companies is proud to announce our April 2012 employee of the month. The lucky recipient is Mireya Garcia Baez from Day Housekeeping.   Mireya Baez has been with Ocean Companies for 9 years and we are glad to have such a wonderful employee. Mireya Baez is a dedicated employee that has maintained great attendance and a great attitude. She has been willing to help out with extra work wherever she can can with a Read more…

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