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LOS ANGELES BOATING AND FISHING

A brief overview of opportunities on the water

@KellyHayes

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OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION

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

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WELCOME TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Home to 4 MPAs:

1 No-take SMCA = purple
2 SMCAs = blue
1 SMR = red

Considerably open access coast

Zuma beach great surf fishing area

Redondo, El Segundo, and Manhattan beaches

@EverettCarrico

Rancho Palos Verdes

Malibu

Catalina

YOU ARE HERE

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NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL HISTORY

Originally inhabited by the Tongva and Chumash

Built ocean-going canoes called tomols

Prolific traders, excellent seamen and master boat builders

Point Dume used as a sacred place to worship the sun

@Archives Historical Society

Now we will discuss tribal history of the LA area:

The Tongva and the Chumash were the original inhabitants of LA. These tribal communities relied heavily on marine resources that were hunted and gathered from the Pacific ocean.
The Tongva were living on the southern Channel Islands and mainland near Los Angeles Basin. They were prolific traders, excellent seamen, and master boat builders who constructed ocean-going canoes, called ti’ats, to paddle skillfully across the treacherous channel to trade with peoples on the mainland and the other Channel Islands. By the 1820s the island was discovered by Europeans and disease broke out among members of the Tongva people. The Tongva people were relocated serval times and over time absorbed into the Tongva community of current-day Southern California. Despite the Tongva’s long settlement in the area, most people are unfamiliar with them.
The Chumash inhabited northern LA county along the Malibu coast and Point Dume was an area of special importance to the Chumash and was used as an important navigation tool. Using advanced canoe technology in a plank canoe called a tomol, they were able to fish far offshore and catch deepwater species and carry trade goods along the coast and to the Channel Islands and Catalina. There are even records of expeditions catching swordfish.

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LOS ANGELES FISHING HISTORY

San Pedro and Terminal Island were the historic hub for commercial fishing in Los Angeles

Multimillion-dollar tuna industry in the early 1900s

Thriving immigrant community - Japan, Croatia, Italy - harvested and worked in the canneries

Van Camp and Starkist canneries originated in San Pedro

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RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

WHALE WATCHING

©Rosa Laucci

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©Al Case

KAYAKING

©Rosa Laucci

HIKING

SURFING

FISHING

TIDEPOOLING

©LA District

Los Angeles offers many recreational activities including surfing, fishing, hiking, whale watching, tidepooling, and kayaking that draw locals and tourists alike.
Recreational fishing is a significant part of the culture and take of certain species is allowed in the SMCAs.
With the great weather year around and plenty of breaks for beginners and experts, it’s no wonder surfing is a large part of LA culture.
Prime whale watching season is from January through April when whales return from their journey south for the winter.
The Channel Islands including Anacapa, Santa Cruz, and Catalina offer some of the most popular dive spots in California. Veteran’s Park in Redondo Beach is also a popular spot for night diving for a chance to see octopus, nudibranchs, shrimp, crabs and rays. The site drops off from shore into a deep submarine canyon.

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LOS ANGELES HARBOR REGION

San Pedro
Wilmington
Terminal Island
Long Beach

16 marinas
5,360 recreational slips
Various boat launch ramps
Two public landings

Leeward Bay Marina

Island Yacht Anchorage 1

California Yacht Marina

Holiday Harbor Marina and

Y.C. Wilmington

Pacific Yacht Marina

Island Yacht Anchorage 2

Cerritos Yacht Anchorage

Newmarks Yacht Centre

Downtown

Marina

Al Larson Marina

San Pedro Marina

Shelter Point Yacht Club

Holiday Harbor – San Pedro

Cabrillo Marina

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HARBORS – LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Redondo Beach/King Harbor Marina

825 boat slips
Dry dock
Guest slips
Pump-out station

Marina del Rey

Over 4,600 boat slips
Public launch ramp
Dry boat storage
Guest docks
Pump-out station

Alamitos Bay Marina

1,624 boat slips
Launch ramps
Dry boat storage
Pump-out station
Full-service shipyard

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LOS ANGELES BOATING FACILITIES

Long Beach

Alamitos Bay Marina
Cerritos Bahia Marina
Claremont Ramp
Davies Ramp
Granada Ramp
Marine Stadium Ramp
South Shore Ramp
Long Beach Shoreline Marina
Marina Pacifica Boat Slips
Marina Shipyard
Rainbow Harbor Marina
Seal Beach Yacht Club

Marina Del Rey

Bay Club Marina
California Yacht Club
Del Rey Yacht Club
Dolphin Marina
Esprit Marina
Essex Marina City Marina
Holiday Panay Way Marina
Islander Marina Apts. & Anchorage
Marina Del Rey Boat Launch Facility
Marina Del Rey Marina Marina Fuels & Service

Marina Del Rey cont.

Marina Harbor Anchorage
Neptune Marina
Panay Way Marina
Santa Monica Yacht Club Marina (Windjammers)
Tahiti Marina
The Boat Yard

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LOS ANGELES BOATING FACILITIES

Redondo Beach

King Harbor Marina
King Harbor Yacht Club
Port Royal Marina
Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club
Redondo Beach Marina
Redondo Beach Small BLF
Redondo Beach Yacht Club
Rocky Point Marina

San Pedro

Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club
Cabrillo Marina
Cabrillo Way Marina
Fleitz Brothers Marina
Holiday Harbor / Cabrillo Marina
Los Angeles Harbor District (L.A. Harbor)
San Pedro Marina/Berth 80
Skippers 22nd Street Landing

Terminal Island

Al Larson Marina
Fish Harbor
Terminal Island Marina

Wilmington

California Yacht Marina
Cerritos Yacht Anchorage
Holiday Harbor
Island Yacht Anchorage
Leeward Bay Marina
Newmarks Yacht Centre
Pacific Yacht Landing
Yacht Haven Marina, Inc.

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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.

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.) kelp bass benefit from MPAs that protect kelp forests, such as Point Dume SMR

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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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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 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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LOS ANGELES MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (MPAS)

Point Dume SMCA
Point Dume SMR
Point Vicente SMCA (no-take)
Abalone Cove SMCA

Catalina Island – 9 MPAs

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

STATE MARINE RESERVES (SMR)

STATE MARINE CONSERVATION AREAS (SMCA)

STATE MARINE CONSERVATION AREAS (SMCA) (no-take)

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SMR	Restrictions
Point Dume SMR	Take of all living marine resources, including shells and rocks, is prohibited.
Marine Protected Area	Allowable Take
Point Vicente SMCA (No-take)	Recreational and commercial take of all living marine resources is prohibited.
Point Dume SMCA	Recreational take by spearfishing of white seabass and pelagic finfish is allowed. Commercial take of swordfish by harpoon; and coastal pelagic species by round haul net, brail gear, and light boat is allowed.
Abalone Cove SMCA	Recreational take by spearfishing of white seabass and pelagic finfish; and market squid by hand-held dip net. Commercial take of swordfish by harpoon; and coastal pelagic species and Pacific bonito by round haul net, brail gear, and light boat.
Catalina Island MPAs	There are 9 state MPAs around Catalina island with varying degrees of protection. Please look up regulations before you go at: www.wildlife.ca.gov/conservation/marine/mpas/network/southern-california

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Pt. Dume once popular kayak fishing spot, now parts of it set aside for recovery

The SMCA remains open to spearfishing

In the SMCA, popular catches are white seabass and sheephead

Divers often see small sharks and lobster

All take prohibited in the SMR

©California State Parks

POINT DUME SMR & POINT DUME SMCA

Point Dume SMR is popular for various recreational activities.
Surfers and enjoy the right point break. Divers can explore the kelp forests offshore, sometimes seeing small sharks and lobster. This is also a great spot for whale watching. March is usually the peak time to look for northbound gray whales off the coast.
Tidepoolers may come across a variety of species including sea stars, octopuses, anemones, sea urchins, and mussels.
Bluff trails above the beach are great for coastal hiking and viewing sunsets.
This area was once popular to kayak fishes, and now parts are set aside for recovery, Point Dume is a state marine reserve which means all take is prohibited. Recreational take by spearfishing of white seabass and pelagic finfish is allowed within Point Dume SMCA. Some popular catches are seabass and sheephead.

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LONG POINT SMR

Treacherous site resulted in lighthouse being built

All take is prohibited within this MPA

Offshore of the MPA, rock fishermen regard the fishing as some of the best in southern California

©California State Parks

POINT VICENTE NO-TAKE SMCA

@Tillman

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LONG POINT SMR

©California State Parks

ABALONE COVE SMCA

Long Cove – popular dive spot with tall pinnacles

Rocky tidepools – anemones, sea stars, shellfish, and sea slugs

Rogue waves frequently take out anglers

Recreational take by spearfishing of white sea bass and finfish permitted; and market squid by hand-held dip net is permitted

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LONG POINT SMR

9 MPAs
Coves offer bait fish and larger game fish – mahi mahi, sheephead, sea bass, rockfish, lingcod
Some recreational take permitted within SMCAs – check regulations before you go

©California State Parks

CATALINA ISLAND MPAS

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MARINE SPECIES OF INTEREST

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LOCAL FISH SPECIES

GIANT SEA BASS

LINGCOD

CABEZON

COPPER ROCKFISH

SHEEPHEAD

KELP BASS

@Steve Lonhart

©Rick Starr

Here are some of the more common fish species that you are likely to see and catch in the area.
Giant sea bass are especially unique to the Los Angeles area as they are endangered. They can weigh up to 700 pounds and during spawning season, females can produce up to 60 million eggs.
The name 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.
Lingcod use cryptic coloration and hide in rocky holes, and under overhangs to avoid predators. Males become territorial and females are rarely observed in these areas. It is possible they visit the area just long enough to deposit eggs throughout winter and spring. After eggs are deposited (often in crevices), the males guard them from eight to ten weeks.

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LOCAL FISH SPECIES

HALIBUT

BARRACUDA

OCEAN WHITEFISH

YELLOWTAIL KINGFISH

SARGO

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LOCAL INVERTEBRATE SPECIES

@Rosa Laucci

@Thomas Shahan

@JMaughn

MARKET SQUID

MOSSY CHITON

STRIPED SHORE CRAB

BAT STAR AND PURPLE URCHINS

CALIFORNIA SPINY LOBSTER

BLACK TURBAN SNAILS

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FISHING INFORMATION

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RECREATIONAL FISHING: PIER FISHING

Malibu
Santa Monica
Venice
Manhattan Beach
Hermosa Beach
Redondo
Cabrillo Beach
Belmont Shores

Surfperch
Corbina
Jacksmelt
Bonito
Mackerel
Silversides
Halibut
White croaker

IMPORTANT: A fishing license is NOT required on a public pier in Los Angeles County

Locations:

Possible pier catches:

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RECREATIONAL FISHING: SPEARFISHING

Malibu Colony
Latigo Point
Malaga Cove
Seascape Trail RPV
White Point Beach
Cabrillo Beach

Sheephead
White seabass
Halibut
Kelp bass
Lingcod
Vermillion rockfish

Locations:

Possible catches:

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RECREATIONAL FISHING: CHARTERS

Marina Del Rey

LA Sportfishing
Killer Ocean Adventures
Sea Esta Charters
The Duchess Yacht

Los Angeles

Td Tradition Charters LLC.
World Class Shark Fishing LA
Kamryn Dawson Charters

Long Beach

All Harbors Charter
Breakwall Fishing
Four Reel Sportfishing
SoCal Fishing Adventures
Mardiosa Sportfishing

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BOAT FISHING CHANGES BY SEASON

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

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COMMERCIAL SQUID FISHERY

Spawn in the sandy bottoms

Light-boats attract squid – easier to land them in purse seine or brail nets

High demand in foreign markets; sell for ~32cents/lb; more than 80% exported

Statewide commercial harvest ~ 227 million lbs/year

San Pedro is a major hub for California market squid fishery

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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 Marine Animal Rescue: 1 (800) 39 WHALE

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 Marine Animal Rescue 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

.

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:

(800) 39-WHALE

Report 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:

(310) 547-2260

24 Hour Vessel Assistance (Fees Involved):

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

Statewide Whale Rescue Team:

Fort MacArthur Marine Mammal Care Center:

IMPORTANT REPORTING & RESPONSE NUMBERS

310-548-5677

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THANK YOU