Marine Specimen Collection – Hook & Line Fishing

The contract involves year-round nearshore collection of marine fish species, primarily coho and Chinook salmon, using hook-and-line methods within Monterey Bay. The work is conducted as a subcontract under the jurisdiction of Fish and Wildlife, Region 7 - Marine, Monterey, with operations focused on the coastal waters of California. All activities are governed by the NAICS code 114111, indicating classification within fishing and related activities, and are designed to support scientific or conservation objectives through sustained, non-industrial harvesting practices. The collection efforts are continuous throughout the year, emphasizing targeted species while adhering to environmental and regulatory constraints inherent to nearshore marine ecosystems. The contract was posted on August 3, 2026, and is accessible via a public link managed through the California environmental compliance portal, though no specific point of contact or physical address details are provided.