UCSB Marine Operations Class Collections

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a permit to the University of California, Santa Barbara under Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) to conduct year-round marine species sampling for educational purposes through December 31, 2027. The permit authorizes the collection of steelhead trout and other nearshore, offshore, and estuarine marine species using otter trawls, fish traps, beach seines, and various hook-and-line methods, primarily within Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, including the Carpinteria Salt Marsh. The activity is categorized as exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review under Title 14, Section 15306, due to its minimal environmental impact. The project is led by Christoph Pierre of UC Santa Barbara, with oversight from Dylan Inskeep of the Marine Region - Habitat Conservation Program in Monterey, and no financial terms, pricing, or contract value are specified, as this is an administrative permit rather than a procurements contract. Sampling is expected to occur continuously through the end date, with no formal delivery schedule, delivery points, or invoicing requirements outlined, and no federal acquisition regulation clauses apply. No federal contract components such as FAR clauses, evaluation factors, payment details, or contracting officer designations are present, as this is a state-level wildlife permit. The applicant is not required to submit representations or certifications regarding small business status, UEI, or socioeconomic categories, and no special contract requirements like security clearances, key personnel qualifications, or contract options are imposed. All activities occur within designated California marine and inland waterways, with inspections and oversight conducted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The permit was issued with a posting date of November 20, 2025, and a signing date of November 19, 2025, with no amendment or modification history. Submission of the original application was handled via physical mail to the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation in Sacramento, with no electronic submission method specified, and no packaging, labeling, or preservation standards for collected specimens are defined in the documentation.