Sonny DePasquale (Director) | 2024 | 3 min.
2026 Official Selection
After fighting for decades for recognition of their treaty fishing rights, the Quinault Indian Nation—located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington—now exclusively manages the northern razor clam harvest on their reservation and co-manages the harvest with the state within their treaty area. This fishery is rated green for environmental sustainability by Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program thanks to a strong management plan rooted in both traditional knowledge and modern science. This highly effective blend of management systems includes regular population assessments and strong policies to prevent overharvest.
| March 14, 2026 | Ashland | OR | Ashland Armory |
Sonny DePasquale is currently a senior content creator for Monterey Bay Aquarium and holds ten years of experience producing media concerning wildlife and conservation. He has had the privilege to tell stories of animal rescues, document the ocean plastic crisis, amplify sustainable fisheries, and work with dozens of global nonprofits. He is thrilled to have the short film, Heritage and Harvest, produced for Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch, selected for screening at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. Showcasing the Quinault Indian Nation's commitment to responsible seafood production through traditional knowledge was an inspiring and gratifying experience for him.
