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Born in the Deep. Diver Owned. Always Be a Good Captain.

Established 2012

The Good Captain Co is based in Santa Barbara, CA.  Founder John Hoadley has been a deep sea diver for over 20 years.

Our team sustainable harvests Santa Barbara Red Sea urchin, sea cucumber, and spiny lobster. We sell directly to restaurants as well as wholesalers. Providing local sustainable and traceable seafood fresh from the Channel Islands is the core of our seafood company and those who choose that choose us.

In addition to sustainable seafood harvesting, we use our diving expertise to offer marine contracting in California and globally. Our services include oceanographic support services, scientific diving and survey, subsea exploration and mapping, DOD marine contracts support, restoration and ghost gear recovery.

Ocean Stakeholder

Our Mission

Gear for the good captains

  • The Emblem Hoody
    black hoody with The Good Captain Co printed on front in gold
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  • The Pirate Crew Tee
    Silver tee with the pirate print in gold
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    $39.00 USD
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  • The Pirate Longsleeve
    Pirate print in gold ink on black long sleeve shirt
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    $39.00 USD
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  • The Emblem Crew Tee Silver
    Silver Tee with the Good Captain Co emblem printed on the back in gold and turquoise
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    $39.00 USD
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  • The Emblem Crew Tee Black
    The Emblem print in turquoise and gold on a black shirt
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    $39.00 USD
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  • The Good Captain Co. Beau Hat Black
    The Good Captain Co Hat, Santa Barbara, CA
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    $39.00 USD
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From the Ocean to Your Table

We deliver sea urchins throughout the week to the best local seafood restaurants in Santa Barbara : Santa Barbara Shellfish Co, The Boathouse, and the Fishhouse. You can find our seafood delivered straight from the boat to their tanks all year round.

Hand Picked Super Fresh Santa Barbara Seafood

Where Does Your Seafood Come From?

We advocate for domestic USA Fisheries. Ask where your seafood comes from when you dine out. For our locals in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, we have come up with a list of restaurants that are buying from and supporting local fisheries.

LOCAL RESTAURANTS buying from local fishers

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