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Display of Marine Life for Educational Purposes at Central Coast Aquarium in Avila Beach, California

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The Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a permit to the Central Coast Aquarium under Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) to facilitate the collection of marine life for educational purposes. This permit authorizes the capture of coho salmon, Chinook salmon, and steelhead trout to support the aquarium's permanent collections. The aquarium is permitted to conduct year-round sampling of nearshore marine species through December 31, 2029. Authorized collection methods include the use of fish traps, bottom trawls, baited remote underwater videos, and various hook and line techniques such as surface, squid jigs, and baited dropper loops.

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Central Coast Aquarium permit for collecting salmon and trout for education through 2029.

Agency

California → Fish and Wildlife, Region 7 - Marine, Monterey

NAICS

114111 - Finfish FishingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA

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Notice of Exemption - Central Coast Aquarium (2081a)

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AgencyCalifornia → Fish and Wildlife, Region 7 - Marine, Monterey

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / Agency

California → Fish and Wildlife, Region 7 - Marine, Monterey

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Dylan InskeepEnvironmental Scientist

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Tatum SchneiderProject Applicant

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The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Central Coast Aquarium 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), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), and steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the Central Coast Aquariums permanent collections. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, Chinook salmon, and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round permanent collection sampling of nearshore marine species using hook & line surface, hook & line squid jig, hook & line baited dropper loop, bottom trawl, fish trap, and baited remote underwater videos (BRUV) through December 31, 2029.

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