Fisherman, lawyer, lobbyist — Augie Felando spent his working years in and around the ocean, navigating waves both literal and figurative in support of San Diego’s embattled tuna industry.
He advised government regulators on tariffs and treaties. He helped the fleet transition to more-productive fishing techniques. He argued with environmentalists about the efficacy of “dolphin-safe” laws. He publicly chided foreign countries that seized American vessels in territorial disputes.
