Examining the movement patterns and physiological specializations of deep-diving pelagic species
Summary
SCH Number
2025030023
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Examining the movement patterns and physiological specializations of deep-diving pelagic species
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/3/2025
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research 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), steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus), and
Pacific leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the Pfleger Institute of
Environmental Research’s research studies. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and Pacific leatherback sea turtle
during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research of deep-diving pelagic species through the use of hook & line – surface, hook & line – baited dropper loop, hook & line – unbaited shrimpfly, hook & line – baited shrimpfly through December 31, 2027.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Chugey Sepulveda
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Barbara
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Statewide
Other Location Info
All activites take place in Marine waters Statewide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Calif. Code Regs., §15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involves research sampling within nearshore and offshore waters Statewide, which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, or Pacific leatherback sea turtles which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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