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ORANGE COUNTY BOATING AND FISHING

A brief overview of opportunities on the water

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OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION

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

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WELCOME TO ORANGE COUNTY

YOU ARE

HERE!

The county is home to 7 MPAs:

2 SMCA (No-Take) (No-Take State Marine Conservation Area) = purple
1 SMR (State Marine Reserves) = red
4 SMCAs (State Marine Conservation Area) = blue

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NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL HISTORY

Acjachemen

Southern Orange County, Long Beach, and Northern San Diego County
Used the coastline to fish for a variety of shellfish, eel, and trout
Emphasized the land being sacred

@Archives Historical Society

Photo of the tribes of OC

©Paul VanDerWerf

Tongva

Historical lands in LA and Orange Counties
Fishing with canoes, tule reed boats, hooks, lines, and nets (made of sea grass)

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ORANGE COUNTY HARBORS

1. Huntington Harbor

1 pier: Huntington Beach Pier
2 pump out stations
1 fuel dock: Maxum Petroleum on dock, includes diesel
Bait and Tackle: Pacific Edge Bait and Tackle, Charkbait, and Mako Matt’s

2. Newport Harbor:

2 public piers: Newport Pier and Balboa Pier
10 pump-out stations throughout harbor
1 Diesel delivery service: Hill’s Boat Service: 949-675-0740
Bait and Tackle nearby: Ketcham Tackle and West Marine

3. Dana Point Harbor:

1 pier: Dana Point Harbor Pier
3 pump-out stations in harbor
Fuel including diesel on dock at Dana Point Fuel Dock
Bait and Tackle nearby: Barge Bait, Hogan’s Bait and Tackle, and West Marine

MAP OF ORANGE COUNTY HARBORS

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COASTAL RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

BEACH SPORTS

©Rosa Laucci

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KAYAKING

©Hyperflange Industries

©Rosa Laucci

TIDEPOOLING

RECREATIONAL FISHING

SURFING

WILDLIFE VIEWING

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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

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

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They are important to YOU and here’s why:

Fish populations are in decline worldwide

MPAs may increase abundance, size and biodiversity (variety of marine life), including fish

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

Ex.) Upper Newport Bay SMCA protects nurseries for sand bass and halibut

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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

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

STATE MARINE

CONSERVATION AREAS

CAN Take certain species recreationally & commercially with a license.

CAN 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.

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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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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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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 will move outside the boundaries. This is called spillover.
The amount of spillover depends on the mobility of each species.
For example, bluefin tuna travel great distances throughout their lifetime.
While these more mobile species like tuna will move through protected areas, species with smaller home ranges such as lobster, California sheephead, or rockfish are likely to benefit from 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 the phrase that describes anglers fishing close to the boundaries of an MPA in order to reap the benefits of spillover, by catching more and larger fish.
Benefits from protection takes time to accrue.

In California, increases in abundance for many species are not likely to become detectable for at least 10 years after implementation.

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CALIFORNIA’S MARINE PROTECTED AREAS�(MPAs)

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ORANGE COUNTY MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

STATE MARINE CONSERVATION AREAS (SMCA)

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

STATE MARINE RESERVES (SMR)

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

Bolsa Bay SMCA
Bolsa Chica Basin No-Take SMCA
Upper Newport Bay SMCA
Crystal Cove SMCA
Laguna Beach SMR
Laguna Beach No-Take SMCA
Dana Point SMCA

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SMR	Restrictions
Laguna Beach SMR	Take of all marine resources, including shells and rocks, is prohibited.
Marine Protected Area	Allowable Take
Bolsa Bay SMCA	The recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line from shore in designated areas only is allowed.
Bolsa Chica Basic SMCA (No-Take) and Laguna Beach SMCA (No-Take)	It is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource. Take incidental to certain permitted activities may be allowed. Other restrictions may apply. See CCR T14 §632(b) for details.
Upper Newport Bay SMCA	The recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line from shore only is allowed. Shoreline access limited to established trails, paths, or other designated areas. Restrictions exist for boating and swimming.
Crystal Cove SMCA	The recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line or by spearfishing, and spiny lobster and sea urchin is allowed. Commercial take of sea urchin; spiny lobster by trap, and coastal pelagic species by round haul net, brail gear, and light boat is allowed. Take of living marine resources from tidepools is prohibited.
Dana Point SMCA	The recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line or spearfishing, and lobster and urchin is allowed. The commercial take of lobster by trap, sea urchin, and coastal pelagic species by round haul net, brail gear, and light boat is allowed. Take of living marine resources from tidepools is prohibited.

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BOLSA BAY SMCA & BOLSA CHICA BASIN SMCA (NO-TAKE)

Located within the 1,200 acre Bolsa Chica Wetlands, one of the largest remaining saltwater marshes in Southern California

Bolsa Bay SMCA allows for the recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line from shore only in certain designated areas

Popular catches include spotted sand bass, yellowfin drum and barred sand bass

No take in Bolsa Chica Basin SMCA

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UPPER NEWPORT BAY SMCA

Rare upland, lagoon system: 1.28 miles of estuary and wetlands
Tidal flats and eelgrass beds provide essential nursery habitat for many species of fish and invertebrates
Recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line from shore only is allowed
Popular catches include spotted sand bass, bat ray, and California halibut

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Recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line or by spearfishing, and spiny lobster and sea urchin take is allowed
Popular catches include kelp bass, barred sand bass and corbina
Offshore, the rich kelp forest offer prime habitat for California spiny lobster, leopard sharks, and surfperch

CRYSTAL COVE SMCA

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LAGUNA BEACH SMR & LAGUNA BEACH SMCA (NO-TAKE)

Nestled between Crystal Cove SMCA and Dana Point SMCA
Popular for SCUBA diving, snorkeling, swimming, beach walking and sunbathing
No take allowed
Surfgrass beds provide critical habitat to many species of fish and invertebrates

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DANA POINT STATE MARINE CONSERVATION AREA

Allows for the recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line or spearfishing, lobster and urchin
Popular catches from shore include kelp bass, and spotted and barred sand bass
Many fishing charters launch from Dana Point Harbor
Incredible whale watching destination

©Anita Ritenour

PHOTO OF DANA POINT HERE

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MARINE SPECIES OF INTEREST

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LOCAL FISH SPECIES

SCULPIN

MACKEREL

BLACK ROCKFISH

VERMILION ROCKFISH

CROAKER

SHEEPHEAD

Photo here

©Dan Hershman

Here are some of the more common fish species that you are likely to see and catch in the area.

The name for sheephead comes from their teeth and resemblance to a “sheep mouth.” They use their powerful jaws and sharp teeth to pry hard-shelled animals like molluscs, squids, lobsters, crabs and urchins which they crush. A throat plate grinds the shells into small bits and pieces. They can live to at least 21 years, with some reports of 50 years.
Rockfish eat a diversity of prey including pelagic shrimp and crab, anchovies, sardines, and other small rockfishes and squid.
Many rockfish can live hundreds of years and take a long time to reach sexual maturity, which is why places where they can grow older and reproduce is so important. Some species of rockfish such as the China Rockfish, are very territorial and may stay at a ‘home site’ for years. Other species such as the Blue Rockfish, Sebastes mystinus, school in large groups.

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LOCAL FISH SPECIES

SURFPERCH

CORBINA

HALIBUT

CROAKER

SANDDAB

SHOVELNOSE GUITARFISH

Photo here

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

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LOCAL INVERTEBRATE, BIRD, AND MAMMAL SPECIES

HUMPBACK WHALE

COONSTRIPE SHRIMP

PACIFIC SAND CRAB

DOUBLE CRESTED COMORANT

TWO SPOT OCTOPUS

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN

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SPINY LOBSTER

Photo here

©Ashala Taylor

Orange county features a diverse ecosystem, home to many invertebrates, birds, and marine mammals. These are just a few of the animals that you may encounter while fishing and or boating in Orange County.

Spiny lobsters actually lack claws. Hiding in rock crevices, they are highly sought after by commercial angles. They mature at around 5 years and spawning occurs once per year between May-July. 75% of catch is shipped to Asia.
Seabirds like double crested cormorants dive for fish as deep as 25 feet below the surface of the ocean.
The Pacific mole crab (Emerita analoga), also known as the sand crab, is a common inhabitant of the sandy beach. They live along the Pacific coast from Alaska to Baja California and are uses as bait by fisherman. Scientists can also use sand crabs to indicate levels of DDT and domoic acid in the waters off of California.

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FISHING INFORMATION

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RECREATIONAL FISHING: PIER FISHING

Pier fishing locations:

Seal Beach Pier
Huntington Beach Pier
Newport Beach Pier (also known as McFadden Wharf)
Balboa Pier
San Clemente Pier
Dana Point Harbor Fishing Pier

IMPORTANT: Orange County always requires a Fishing License EXCEPT on a public pier. The only exception is on yearly “Free Fishing Days”.

Some possible pier catches:

mackerel, halibut, perch, yellowfin croaker, spotfin croaker, corbina, jacksmelt, topsmelt, saltwater bass, herring, blackfish

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RECREATIONAL FISHING: SHORE FISHING

Shore fishing locations:

Many beaches are open to go shore fishing in Orange County, but here are a few:

Huntington State Beach
Bolsa Chica State Beach
Newport Beach

IMPORTANT: Shore fishing in Orange County requires a fishing license.

Some possible shore catches:

surfperches, croakers, jacksmelt, California corbina, and California halibut

Tips for shore fishing:

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

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COMMERCIAL FISHING

Commercial fisheries make up a very small portion of Orange County’s employment (1.2% in 2018) and revenue
Instead of exporting large numbers of fish, Orange County features fresh seafood markets such as Newport Beach Dory Fleet and Pearson’s Port

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CHARTER FISHING

Sportfishing from charters in Orange County is common

Charters welcome anglers of all ages and experience levels

Some popular charters:

Dana Point Sportfishing
Newport Landing Sportfishing

Breakaway Southern California Sportfishing

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SAND AND CALICO BASS FISHING

Expert anglers suggest releasing largest bass, as they are a slow-growing species

Year-round catches in both Orange County and Los Angeles county (May-October is best)

Permitted as a game fish only

Calico and sand bass feed in at different depths as ocean temperature changes

As water temperature increases in the summer, bass feed aggressively throughout the water columns
Huge schools swim together during summer months closer to the surface

A few spots to catch saltwater bass:

Newport Harbor
Dana Harbor

Sand and Calico (or kelp bass) bass are both common sportfishing targets in Orange County.

They can be caught year-round, but the summer and fall months, May-October, are best.
When fishing, knowing that calico and sand bass typically feed and swim in different water columns according to the temperature of the water can give you an important hint to where you may find them.
As water temperature increases in the summer, larger schools swim close to the surface, feeding aggressively in the water column. Dana Harbor and Newport harbor are both ideal spots to fish for these saltwater bass.
Experts always suggest releasing largest bass catches, as they are a slow-growing species. The largest bass are able to produce the greatest number of offspring, so it is mutually beneficial for fish and for the anglers to release them.

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HALIBUT FISHERY

Opportunities for both recreational and commercial fishing year-round, best in spring and summer
Found nearshore and offshore, but tend to prefer the bottom of the ocean around 40-80 foot depths
Experts suggest live bait: squid or mackerel
Usually not exported, but sold to restaurants and local markets
Yearly sportfishing “Halibut Derby,” at Dana Point Sportfishing with prizes for top 5 largest halibut catches

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BOAT FISHING CHANGES BY SEASON

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

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

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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 Pacific Marine Mammal Center: (949) 494-3050

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 Pacific Marine Mammal Center 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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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 and Waterways

Pumpout Nav

CA State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways

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Boat US

Boat, weather, tides

CalTIP

CA Department of Fish and Wildlife

FishLegal

Maps & Species info

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1-888-334-CALTIP (1-888-334-2258), DOWNLOAD THE APP CALTIPS

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:

Pacific Marine Mammal Center (949-494-3050)

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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