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SAN DIEGO FISHING AND BOATING

A brief overview of opportunities on the water

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OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION

Introduction to San Diego County
Science of marine conservation
Deep dive into local marine protected areas
Species you may encounter
Guide to fishing around San Diego
Local engagement with your coast

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WELCOME TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY

The “birthplace of California”
2^nd most-populated county in California, including 70 miles of densely populated coastline
Home to 11 MPAs:

3 No-Take SMCAs = purple
5 SMCAs = blue
3 SMRs = red

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INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN SAN DIEGO AREA


Kumeyaay� Southern San Diego In area 12,000 years “Bird Songs” passed down thru generations, & teach tradition, culture and lifestyle	Payómkawichum� Northern San Diego Incredible knowledge natural environment, skilled hunters & craftspeople 7 bands in San Diego: Pechanga, Pauma, Pala, Rincon, San Luis Rey, La Jolla, and Soboba	Kuupangaxwichem� Lived 50mi north of Mexican-U.S. border & 50 miles inland Acorns main source of food Ceremonies celebrate important aspects of life: birth, death, marriage	Ivilyuqaletem� Inland Southern�CA Traditional housing thatched or adobe houses or sun shelters without walls Survived in desert plains & canyons living in small groups near water sources

These four tribes are the largest indigenous communities that have inhabited San Diego for thousands of years. Each tribe has its own unique language and culture. These tribes were the first anglers of San Diego County with a deep understanding of the resources and importance of environmental stewardship.

The Kumeyaay tribe has lived in the regions we now know as Southern San Diego and Northern Mexico for thousands of years. The Kumeyaay pass their history to younger generations through “Bird Songs”, which teach tribal traditions, culture, and lifestyle.
There are 7 bands of the Payomkawichum tribe dwelling in Northern San Diego. Their stewardship and knowledge about the natural environment cultivate skilled hunting techniques and intricate craftsmanship.
The Kuupangaxwichem thrived inland San Diego region.
The Ivilyuqaletem are part of the Cahuilla Nation, who lived inland, in the mostly barren desert plains and canyons of San Diego. Today nine reservations are home to bands of Cahuilla.

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Industry exploded in early 1900’s

First cannery in 1911

Largest industry by 1960 due to demand for albacore tuna

Bycatch: 6 million dolphins

“Kill quota” in 1975 led to decline

Bluefin tuna still critically endangered

SAN DIEGO: “TUNA CAPITAL OF WORLD”

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SAN DIEGO HARBORS

Oceanside Harbor
Mission Bay *
San Diego Bay *

* See next slide for more details

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LAUNCH RAMPS AND MARINAS

SAN DIEGO LAUNCH

RAMPS AND MARINAS

Mission Bay Yacht Harbor
Dana Landing Marina
South Shores Boat Launching Area
Kona Kai Marina
Half Moon Marina
Sun Harbor Marina
Point Loma Marina
Shelter Island Marina & Boat Ramp
Shelter Cove Marina
Harbor Island West Marina

Marina Cortez
Safe Harbor Cabrillo Isle
Sunroad Resort Marina
Glorietta Bay Launch Ramp
Pier 32 Marina
Pepper Park Boat Launching Ramp
Fiddler’s Cove Marina and RV Park
Chula Vista Marina & Boat Ramp

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COASTAL RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

SCUBA AND SNORKELING

©Rosa Laucci

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KAYAKING

©Hyperflange Industries

©Rosa Laucci

TIDEPOOLING

RECREATIONAL FISHING

SURFING

WILDLIFE VIEWING

©Troy Williams

©Theo Crazzolara

©Keith Walbolt

©Rakkhi Samarasekera

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SCIENCE OF MARINE CONSERVATION

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WHAT IS A MARINE PROTECTED AREA (MPA)?

©Jim Johnston

©California State Parks

©Chad King/NPAA

©NOAA

Marine Protected Areas (or MPAs), are protected areas of the ocean created to ensure conservation and sustainability of marine resources for the future.

They are important to YOU, and here’s why:

Fish populations are in decline worldwide

MPAs increase biodiversity, meaning more variety of marine life, including fish

Many MPAs protect critical breeding, nursery and feeding habitats for fish and other marine species

Ex.) Batiquitos Lagoon SMCA (No-Take) protects important CA halibut nurseries

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CALIFORNIA’S NETWORK OF MPAS

124 State MPAs, including 14 Special Closures

Protect 16% of California’s waters

9% no-take
84% of waters not designated as MPAs

Network completed in 2012

Managed by CDFW

Visit wildlife.ca.gov/MPAs

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A Variety of habitats

MPAS PROTECT A VARIETY OF HABITATS

SOFT-OCEAN BOTTOMS

SUBMARINE CANYONS

KELP FORESTS

INTERTIDAL

ESTUARIES

ROCKY REEFS

The MPA network contains representative habitats found throughout coastal waters, including estuaries, intertidal zones, rocky reefs, kelp forests, soft-ocean bottoms and submarine canyons.

SANDY BEACHES

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STATE MARINE RESERVES

NO-TAKE STATE MARINE CONSERVATION AREAS

CANNOT Take, harm, or pursue anything -living or nonliving- from these areas.

CAN Swim, dive, sail, surf, snorkel, kayak, tide pool, and explore!

MULTI-USE AREA NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES

CAN Take most species recreationally & commercially with a license.

CAN Also swim, dive, sail, surf, snorkel, kayak, tide pool, and explore!

STATE MARINE

CONSERVATION AREAS

CAN Take certain species recreationally & commercially with a license.

CAN Also swim, dive, sail, surf, snorkel, kayak, tide pool, and explore!

WHAT CAN YOU DO IN YOUR MPA?

Many kinds of MPAs--- while National Sanctuaries don’t limit take, State MPAs may limit some or all fishing and collecting.

“Take” means to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill, fish, mollusks, or crustaceans or attempting to do so.

* EXCEPTIONS: Batiquitos Lagoon SMCA (No-Take), San Elijo Lagoon SMCA (No-Take), and San Dieguito Lagoon SMCA do not allow boating, wading or swimming

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FINFISH & COASTAL PELAGIC SPECIES

Finfish = any species of bony fish or cartilaginous fish (sharks, skates & rays). Some examples:

Coastal pelagic species include:

Northern Anchovy © NOAA

Pacific Sardine © NOAA

Pacific Mackerel © NOAA

Market Squid © NOAA

Jack Mackerel © CDFW

Lingcod © NOAA

Pacific Shortfin Mako Shark © NOAA

Yellowtail Rockfish© NOAA

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PELAGIC FINFISH

Barracudas © CDFW

Northern Anchovy © NOAA

Dolphinfish © NOAA

Pacific Herring © NOAA

Jack Mackerel © CDFW

Salmon © NOAA

Pacific Mackerel © NOAA

Pacific Sardine © NOAA

Blue Shark © CDFW

Pacific Shortfin Mako Shark © NOAA

Thresher Shark © CDFW

Swordfish © NOAA

Pacific Bonito © CDFW

Yellowtail © CDFW

Billfishes © CDFW

Tunas © NOAA

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BIG OLD FERTILE FEMALE FISH (BOFFF)

Average numbers of young produced by three different sizes of vermillion rockfish.

Data: Love et al. (1990) NOAA Technical Report

Older, fatter females are much more important to reproduction than younger, smaller fish. This concept called BOFFF is key to why MPAs can and do work for replenishing our oceans.

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SPILLOVER: BENEFITS TO FISHERIES

One way that MPAs can support fisheries is through spillover.

Marine life can flourish inside MPAs, as the abundance increases inside the reserve, they can move outside the boundaries of the protected area in a process called spillover.
The amount of spillover depends on the mobility of each species, the size of the MPA, the amount of fishing pressure, and the habitat configuration of the MPA.
For example, bluefin tuna travel great distances throughout their lifetime.
While more mobile species will move through protected areas, species with smaller home ranges such as lobster, California sheephead, or rockfish are more likely to stay within the boundaries of the protected area.
New studies are shedding more light on this concept, but we do know that through spillover, MPA benefits not only happen inside the boundaries, but can export benefits outside their boundaries.
Fishermen are well-aware of “fishing the line” which is a phrase that describes anglers fishing close to the boundaries of an MPA to reap the benefits of spillover, by catching more and larger fish.
Benefits from protection takes time to accrue.

Increases in abundance for many species are not likely to become detectable for at least 10 years once implemented.

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CALIFORNIA’S MARINE PROTECTED AREAS�(MPAs)

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SAN DIEGO STATE MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (MPAS)

NO-TAKE STATE MARINE CONSERVATION AREAS (NO-TAKE SMCA)

STATE MARINE CONSERVATION AREAS (SMCA)

STATE MARINE RESERVES (SMR)

Batiquitos Lagoon No-Take SMCA
Swami’s SMCA
San Elijo Lagoon No-Take SMCA
San Dieguito Lagoon SMCA
San Diego-Scripps Coastal SMCA
Matlahuayl SMR
South La Jolla SMR
South La Jolla SMCA
Famosa Slough No-Take SMCA
Cabrillo SMR
Tijuana River Mouth SMCA

“Take” means to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill, fish, mollusks, or crustaceans or attempting to do so.

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SMR	Restrictions
Matlahuayl, South La Jolla, and Cabrillo SMRs	Take of all marine resources, including shells and rocks, is prohibited.
SMCA	Allowable Take
Batiquitos Lagoon, San Elijo Lagoon, and Famosa Slough No-Take SMCAs	Take of all marine resources, including shells and rocks, is prohibited.
Swami’s SMCA	Recreational take by hook-and-line from shore is allowed, and white seabass and pelagic finfish by spearfishing is allowed.
San Dieguito Lagoon SMCA	Recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line from shore is allowed. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Closed from 8pm to 5am.
San Diego-Scripps Coastal SMCA	Recreational take of coastal pelagic species except market squid, by hook-and-line is allowed.
South La Jolla SMCA	Recreational take of pelagic finfish by hook-and-line only is allowed.
Tijuana River Mouth SMCA	Recreational take of coastal pelagic species except market squid, by hand-held dipnet only is allowed. Commercial take of coastal pelagic species except market squid, by round haul net is allowed.

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SWAMI’S SMCA

Protects surfgrass, kelp forest and the outlet from San Elijo Lagoon
Popular surf and angler destination
Recreational shore fishing permitted by hook-and-line Excludes: lobster and crab
Spearfishing permitted of white seabass and pelagic finfish, yellowtail common area

©Sergei Gussev

©sucinimad

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SAN DIEGUITO LAGOON SMCA

No commercial fishing
Recreational fishing for finfish from shore with hook-and-line
Permitted in:

between railroad tracks and Jimmy Durante Blvd. on S side of river
river mouth west of Camino Del Mar

NO FISHING anywhere else
Check tide chart for good fishing

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SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS COASTAL SMCA

Allows take of coastal pelagic species by hook-and-line

Northern anchovy, Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel, jack mackerel
NO TAKE of market squid

Small boat and kayak launch at end of Avenida De La Playa
Recreational fishing from kayak popular just outside MPA

Be careful of wind and currents pushing kayaks from legal fishing grounds into MPA boundaries

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SOUTH LA JOLLA

SMR AND SMCA

Adjoining MPAs chosen for rich biodiversity

Dense kelp forests, rocky and sandy intertidal areas, surfgrass beds, and hard bottom habitat

Recreational take of pelagic finfish by hook and-line allowed in the SMCA only

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TIJUANA RIVER MOUTH SMCA

Southwest most corner of continental U.S.
Recreational take of coastal pelagic species by hand-held dip net only including:

Northern anchovy, Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel, and jack mackerel

Commercial take of coastal pelagic species except market squid, by round haul net is allowed
NO TAKE of market squid

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BATIQUITOS LAGOON

NO-TAKE SMCA

Located in Carlsbad

Breeding and nursing ground for a variety of coastal fish

Over 185 bird species

FAMOSA SLOUGH

NO-TAKE SMCA

Located in San Diego
Marsh wetland abundant with migratory birds and wildlife
Shorebirds forage on mudflats at low tide

SAN ELIJO LAGOON

NO-TAKE SMCA

Located near Encinitas

One of San Diego’s largest coastal wetlands

>700 species of plants and animals

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CABRILLO SMR

Incredible tidepools - no take allowed, even in tidepools
During winter, spouting gray whales migrate as they pass Cabrillo SMR

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MATLAHUAYL SMR

Established in 1971
Diverse region including:

sheltered cove, reef structure, kelp forests, and sandy bottom

Main protection targets: unique canyon-wall habitat and green abalone
Effective in stopping decline of canyon wall habitat by preventing squid trawling

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MARINE SPECIES OF INTEREST

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LOCAL FISH: ROCKY AND SANDY SHORES

Photo here

SCULPIN

STARRY ROCKFISH

VERMILION ROCKFISH

CROAKER

SHEEPHEAD

HALIBUT

SHOVELNOSE GUITARFISH

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LOCAL FISH: PELAGIC

DORADO

YELLOWFIN TUNA

BLUEFIN TUNA

WHITE SEABASS

Photo here

Unknown Author licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Unknown Author licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

MACKEREL

BONITO

Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Here are some common pelagic fish species.

White seabass are an exciting catch, due to their giant size. They are common in the Channel Islands.
Dorado are also known as ahi mahi and Dolphinfish. Pacific mahimahi are top predators that feed in surface waters during the day.
They eat a wide variety of species, including small pelagic fish, juvenile tuna, invertebrates, billfish, jacks, pompano, and pelagic larvae or nearshore, bottom-living species.
Pacific mackerel are found from southeastern Alaska to Mexico but are most common south of Point Conception, California.
As adults, they migrate north to Washington in the summer and south to Baja California in the winter. The northerly movement in summer is accentuated during El Niño events.
They also travel inshore and offshore off California—they’re more abundant inshore from July to November and more abundant offshore from March to May.

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LOCAL INVERTEBRATES, BIRDS, AND MAMMALS

HUMPBACK WHALE

COONSTRIPE SHRIMP

TWO SPOT OCTOPUS

SPINY LOBSTER

Photo here

HARBOR SEAL

DOUBLE CRESTED COMORANT

ABALONE

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FISHING INFORMATION

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CALIFORNIA FISHING LICENSES

Purchase fishing licenses online here: wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Online-Sales
Fishing license required for everyone 16 years or older EXCEPT when fishing from public piers, publicly owned jetties or breakwaters that form most seaward protective boundary of an ocean harbor are also public piers.
Sturgeon and California spiny lobster report cards are still required even if fishing from a pier.
California typically has 2 free fishing days annually – usually around July 4^th and Labor Day weekends.

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RECREATIONAL FISHING: PIER FISHING

Pier fishing locations:

Imperial Beach Pier
Coronado Ferry Landing Pier
Embarcadero Marina Park South Fishing Pier

Shelter Island Pier
Ocean Beach Pier
Crystal Pier
Oceanside Pier

Some possible pier catches:

Barred surfperch, California corbina, yellowfin, croaker, bonito, mackerel, and occasional white seabass or yellowtail

IMPORTANT: San Diego County requires a Fishing License EXCEPT on a public pier.

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RECREATIONAL FISHING: SHORE FISHING

Shore fishing locations: (a few of many)

Mission Beach (early or late in day is best)
La Jolla (be aware of legal restrictions)
Blacks Beach (be aware of legal restrictions)
Oceanside Beach
Coronado Beach
Silver Strand State Beach

Shore fishing in San Diego County requires fishing license. Exception is yearly “Free Fishing Days”.

Tips for shore fishing:

Cast early morning or after dusk, and incoming tides
Mild-moderate surf conditions are best
Fish the edges of sand bars and drop-offs

Some possible shore catches:

surfperches, croakers, California corbina, and California halibut

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RECREATIONAL�FISHING CHARTERS

Deep sea charters popular in San Diego�
One-day fishing licenses available

Catalina Islands popular destination for tuna fishing, charters launch from San Diego

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COMMERCIAL FISHING

Important part of history and culture of San Diego
Tuna fishery less active nowadays, industry is diversifying
Most active markets: market squid, sardine, spiny lobster and red sea urchin
4 main port-based fishing communities: Oceanside, Mission Bay, Point Loma, and San Diego

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CALIFORNIA SPINY LOBSTER FISHERY

Popular night fishery
Prefer shallow water, rocky habitat
Spiny lobster report card required in addition to fishing license
No take permitted in any of San Diego’s MPAs

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YELLOWTAIL AMBERJACK FISHERY

Ideal game fish for all experience levels, species put up difficult fight
High Season: April - Sept
Low Season: Dec - Feb
Rocky reefs, kelp beds, and offshore islands
Yellowtail swim towards bait on surface, experts suggest reeling sinker 6 to 8 cranks from bottom and using live bait

Anglers catch and release smaller (10-20 pounds) yellowtail so that they can grow and breed

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YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, AND SKIPJACK TUNA FISHERY

Charters departing from San Diego take 12-24 hours to San Clemente (LA), Santa Catalina (LA), and Coronado Islands (Mexico)

Largest bluefin caught: San Clemente Islands 345.5 lbs.

Trolling primary method, use live bait (sardines, anchovies) or lure depending on circumstance

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HALIBUT FISHERY

Recreational and commercial fishing year-round, best May-October
Nearshore and offshore, 40-80 foot depths, bottom dwellers

Nearshore: San Diego Bay hiding in rockpiles or on edges of eelgrass beds

Typically 4-10 lbs, few 40 pounders!
Experts suggest live bait of squid or mackerel

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BOAT FISHING CHANGES WITH SEASONS

WILL MAKE EXCEL SPREADSHEET OF FISHING SEASONS HERE

Month	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Halibut	Good	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Bluefin Tuna	Poor	Poor	Good	Good	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Poor	Poor
Yellowfin Tuna	Poor	Poor	Poor	Good	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Poor
Rock Cod	Good	Good	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Yellowtail	Poor	Poor	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Poor

IMPORTANT: Check current regulations at: wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean

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BAROTRAUMA

WHAT TO DO

Anglers have options to help return rockfish to a depth where they can decompress themselves.
These descending devices, can be made at home or purchased commercially. There are many different types and models.

For more information, visit: wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/Groundfish/Barotrauma

Barotrauma happens when fish are brought from the deep (more pressure) to surface (less pressure). The expansion of gas swells the swim bladder, causing a “pressure shock” that can cause organ damage.

The technique of “venting” or releasing gas within the swim bladder is discouraged.

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BOATING CLEAN AND GREEN

THINGS BOATERS CAN DO�

Prevent oily discharge from the bilge
Spill-proof your oil changes and fueling.
Do not add soap to the bilge.
Minimize boat cleaning and maintenance in the water.
Choose non- toxic bottom paints.
Dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Plan ahead! Manage sewage wastes properly.
Stow it, do not throw it!
Reduce grey water discharges.
Do not spread aquatic invasive species.
Clean, drain, and dry your boat.�

For more information, visit: BoatingCleanandGreen.com

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REPORT SARGASSUM HORNERI

Non-native brown seaweed from China, Korea, and Japan.
Arrived in southern CA in ports of LA early 2000s.
Recently recorded at Monterey Breakwater in June 2020.
Highly invasive – adults fragment easily and each can produce hundreds of fertile eggs in one receptacle (shown in yellow).
Help prevent spread, check vessel props & anchors before transiting!
If spotted, record the date and location and report to CDFW’s Invasive Species Program:

Call (866) 440-9530
Send an email to invasives@wildlife.ca.gov
Fill out the form at: wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Report

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CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE WEST COAST

Warming Ocean Temperatures:

Much of the northeast Pacific Ocean was warmer than normal from April 19 to July 18, 2020.
Effects most dramatic offshore between Hawaii and Alaska.

Atmospheric Pressure Changes:

High pressure over Gulf of Alaska, Low pressure in NE Pacific in summer of 2019: causes reduced winds

Why is this a concern?

Winds remove heat, mix the surface waters with cooler waters below

Consequence: rapid warming of surface waters in NE Pacific

Marine Heatwaves:

New marine heatwave off the West Coast in Sept, 2019
Researchers monitoring effects on the marine ecosystem, resembles “The Blob” heatwave of 2014.

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/new-marine-heatwave-emerges-west-coast-resembles-blob

Climate has been changing on the west coast- how does this impact our ocean?

Some of the major features that have impacted our coast in recent years include:

Warming ocean temperatures. We have had warmer temperatures from Hawaii to Alaska for the past decade including 2020.
Second, for a few years prior to 2020, a large body of warm surface water, called the “BLOB” placed itself off the west coast south of Alaska, and off the coast of Oregon and Washington. This blob acted like a heatwave in the ocean with major impacts to species distributions, as well as catches of fish and crab.
Finally a high pressure over the Gulf of Alaska created reduced winds in the summer of 2019. The lack of wind is of concern since the winds push the warm surface waters offshore, so that cooler waters upwell, or rise to the surface. This upwelling is responsible for the incredibly productive coastal waters of the West Coast.

These recent changes are of concern to commercial fishermen and anglers as well as coastal communities and are being monitoring carefully.

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STRANGE FISH IN WEIRD PLACES

Recently an influx of warmer water off California has brought unprecedented sightings of marine organisms found outside their typical habitats and range. Larger predatory fish and bigger schools of fish are staying around later in the year. Non-native species not previously recorded in Monterey are now being spotted here. These new species have the potential to displace native species.

To understand the effect that changing oceanic conditions will have on fish and benthic invertebrate communities, the California Undersea Imagery Archive is initiating a crowd-sourcing effort called Strange Fish in Weird Places.
Relying on you and others on the water, they will document your observations of organisms in new and unusual places.
They are requesting any or all of the information below, with an emphasis on the location, depth and date that any imagery was collected:

Desired attribution for use of photo on website and outreach materials
Time and date
Species ID (lowest taxonomic level possible)
Depth (if collected via SCUBA or breath-hold diving)
Location (lat/long if possible, general location if not)

For questions or to report, please contact them at cuia@csumb.edu. They very much appreciate your contributions.

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HELP END MARINE ANIMAL ENTANGLEMENTS

Report lost or abandoned fishing gear at 1-888-491-GEAR or www.seadocsociety.org

They accept ANONYMOUS reports!

Properly Dispose of Fishing Gear

For monofilament and fluorocarbon line:

Recycle lines in designated bins found at most boat ramps, piers, and tackle shops

For non-monofilament line, such as braid or wire

Cut the line into 12-inch or smaller pieces and place into a covered trash can

For hooks and lures

Clip off sharp points to avoid injuring humans and wildlife and dispose of it in covered trash can

Abandoned fishing gear can remain in the ocean for up to 400 years and entangle and kill marine animals.

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If you see a sick or injured marine mammal, please do not approach!

Call SeaWorld San Diego: 800-541-7325

There are a few ways we can make sure our eagerness to view marine wildlife doesn’t disturb them. Please:

Learn before you go. Check out the rules and regulations for the area you are visiting.
Keep your distance – if you see them change behavior or notice you, you are too close.
Do not touch for any reason.
Do not feed or attract them to you. Interactions with wildlife can change their normal behavior and feeding habits which can result in harm or death to the animal, despite our best intentions.
Do not approach sick or abandoned wildlife. If you find a sick or wounded animal, do not approach it, instead call the SeaWorld San Diego as soon as possible.
Leave pets at home.
Do not harass or chase wildlife.
Pack your trash, and
Teach others around you to be responsible viewers. Our marine life thanks you!

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WHERE TO FIND REGULATIONS

How do you find information on fishing rules and regulations on the go? A few ways are available.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has a mobile website and an interactive map, listed above, that show MPA boundaries, regulations, and habitat information. While this website only works with internet access, you can check the rules before you head out to make sure you have the information you need for where you’re heading.
FishLegal is a mobile application that does not require internet or phone service. It has information on fish identification, fishing, and MPA boundaries. Get it here at http://fishlegal.info/ or in your cellphones App store.
You can also download maps from Navionics to your Garmin products in advance, to use on the water, but you must have preloaded them while you have access to the internet.
Please note that the FishLegal and Navionics applications are not sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, so you should always cross-check the information with CDFW to make sure you have the most up-to-date information.

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GET INVOLVED

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SAN DIEGO SALTWATER ANGLERS CLUB��Family oriented, saltwater fishing club�Meets 1^st Wednesday at Bahia Hotel & Resort

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MISSION BAY MARLIN CLUB

Goals:

Promoting joys of fishing, encouraging sportsmanship and fellowship among its members, and conserving our local fishery

Benefits:

Tournaments
Social events
Up to date information

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CALIFORNIA �TUNA CHALLENGE

Leave from any marina or launch facility in greater Southern California bight
Bring heaviest tuna to be weighed at The Marlin Club San Diego.
Visit: pelagictournaments.com

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CCRFP

California Collaborative Fisheries

Research Program�

Partnership of people and communities interested in fisheries sustainability.

With help of volunteer anglers & fishing community, we collect data on economically important nearshore species to inform fisheries management and evaluate marine protected areas (MPAs).

If you want to contribute to research and learn more about nearshore fish stocks, become a volunteer angler!

�For more information, visit: www.mlml.calstate.edu/ccfrp/

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CCRFP

California Collaborative Fisheries Research Program (CCFRP) - partnership of people and communities interested in fisheries sustainability.

With help of volunteer anglers and fishing community, we collect data on economically important nearshore species to inform fisheries management and evaluate marine protected areas (MPAs).

If you want to contribute to research and learn more about nearshore fish stocks, become a volunteer angler!

For more information, visit: www.mlml.calstate.edu/ccfrp/

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USEFUL MOBILE APPLICATIONS

Seafood Watch

Monterey Bay Aquarium

CA Boating Facility Locator

CA State Parks Division of Boating Waterways

Pumpout Nav

Ecom Enterprises, Inc.

Boat US

Boat, weather, tides

CalTIP

CA Department of Fish and Wildlife

CA Boater Card

Get certified.

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1-888-334-CalTIP (1-888-334-2258), Download the APP CalTIP

Help stop poaching and polluting:

1-888-491-GEAR (4237)

Report lost fishing gear:

www. Boatingcleanandgreen.com

Learn about clean boating and how to recycle fishing line:

Sea World of California: 800-541-7325

Report Injured, Sick, or Dead Marine Mammals:

Seabird Protection Network (visit www. SeabirdProtectionNetwork.org)

Report Sick or Dead Seabirds:

www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/report

Reporting Invasive Species in California:

1 (800) 367-8222

24 Hour Vessel Assistance (Fees Involved):

1-877-SOS-WHALE (1-877-767-9425) for distressed whales and dolphins

CA Statewide Whale Rescue Team

IMPORTANT REPORTING & RESPONSE NUMBERS

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THANK YOU��