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Habitat and Groundfish Ecology Research in the California Current

Our team performs stock assessments and studies demersal communities and habitat assemblages to ensure sustainable and effective management of marine ecosystems.

Molecular Ecology and Genetic Analysis of California Salmon and Groundfish

Our team uses population genetic data and analytical techniques to address a broad array of questions in ecology, evolution, behavior, conservation, and management of marine and anadromous species.

West Coast Groundfish Trawl Quota Share Owner Survey

Data collection to support a sustainable U.S. West Coast groundfish fishery.

Social and Economic Research on California’s Ocean, Coastal, and Freshwater Resources

Our team studies social and economic issues important to the management of fisheries, protected species, and ecosystems.

Correction to Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2019-2020 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments

NMFS published a final rule on January 3, 2020, that made routine inseason adjustments to management measures in commercial groundfish fisheries. This action corrects publication errors in the trip limit tables for non-individual fishing quota (IFQ)…
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11/08/2024

Compliance Guide for Commercial Fishermen off Washington, Oregon, and California

A plain language guide to the changes in West Coast closed areas resulting from Amendment 28 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan.
December 16, 2019 - Policy and Guidance ,
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Non-Pollock Trawl Catcher/Processor Halibut Bycatch Handling and Monitoring Requirements

Regulations to implement catch handling and monitoring requirements to allow Pacific halibut (halibut) bycatch to be sorted on the deck of trawl catcher/processors (C/Ps) and motherships participating in the non-pollock groundfish fisheries off Alaska…
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Effective
11/08/2024

Story Map: West Coast Groundfish Amendment 28

Amendment 28 protects groundfish habitat, cold water reefs, and deep-water ecosystems, relaxes some fishing restrictions, will increase the availability of sustainable groundfish to local West Coast communities and boost coastal economies.
November 27, 2019 - Story Map ,
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Reeling to Rebuilding: Success for West Coast Groundfish Fisheries

Watch this video to learn how the West Coast groundfish fishery has evolved over time. Fishermen reflect on the past, present, and future of their fisheries.
October 10, 2019 - Video ,
People working aboard survey vessel at sea

Now Comes the Hard Work: Rebuilding the Market for West Coast Groundfish

Innovation and determination pushes local rockfish back onto fish counters often dominated by imported fish.
October 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Fishermen aboard Miss Sue, of Newport, Oregon, haul in their catch of rockfish off the West Coast.