Movement Ecology of California Elasmobranch Fishes
Summary
SCH Number
2025040016
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Movement Ecology of California Elasmobranch Fishes
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/1/2025
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the University of
California, San Diego pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for scientific purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take 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 University of California, San Diego’s elasmobranch study. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to
potentially capture steelhead trout and Pacific leatherback sea turtle during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research and permanent collection sampling of California elasmobranch species through the use of hook & line – surface and hook & line – longline bottom set 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
Andrew Nosal
Agency Name
University of California, San Diego
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ventura
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore and offshore waters of the counties of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Calif. Code Regs., §15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project invovles research sampling within nearshore and offshore waters of the counties of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to steelhead trout or Pacific leatherback sea turtle which are both listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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