Rick Goche, Fisherman & President of Aquatic Resources Owner of the Sacred Sea label
Rick’s lifelong career in seafood began at age 13, when he was hired as a local “expert” by Oregon State University’s Department of Fisheries. After seven years at OSU, Rick headed to Alaska to become a commercial salmon and tuna fisherman. It was at this time that Rick began to can his seafood for personal use. Tuna quickly became a staple food for Rick’s family and friends. His “Easy-Open” (EZO) pop-top can made Sacred Sea brand popular, as a “fast” and healthy snack. Simply open and eat from the container.
Rick has been involved in the marketing aspects of the industry throughout his career, serving as:
• Current Member of the Oregon Albacore Commodity Commission
• Board Member of the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commodity Commission
• Board Member of the Oregon Salmon Commodity Commission
• Oregon Rep for the Tri-State (OR, WA, CA) Dungeness crab Committee
• President & board member of the AllCoast Fishermen’s Marketing Association