Center for Coastal Marine Sciences (CCMS) Educational Collections

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for educational purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) and Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo’s permanent collections for educational classes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon and Chinook salmon during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round permanent collection sampling of nearshore and estuarine fishes, invertebrates, and zooplankton using hook & line – baited shrimp fly, hook & line – unbaited shrimp fly, beach seine, and fish trap through December 31, 2029.