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"As the San Diego seafood wholesaler where Gomes served as the public face for 15 years, Catalina Offshore Products expanded its offerings under his leadership: he spearheaded development of Catalina’s walk-in fish market, founded the nonprofit dinner series Collaboration Kitchen, and played a vital role in securing a grant with NOAA Fisheries to help expand demand for opah and other underutilized species; although Gomes is stepping back from day-to-day operations, he will remain an ambassador and chef liaison for the company." - Candice Woo