Biology & biomechanics of Marine Fishes
Summary
SCH Number
2025040689
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Biology & biomechanics of Marine Fishes
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/14/2025
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the California State University Fullerton 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) 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 California State University Fullerton’s scientific study on the biology and evolution of marine fishes and market squid. 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 sampling of nearshore and offshore fishes and market squid through the use of hook & line – baited shrimpfly, hook & line – unbaited shrimpfly, hook & line – swimbait, hook & line – squid jig, bottom trawl, midwater trawl, beach seine, and purse seines 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
Erin Misty Paig-Tran
Agency Name
California State University Fullerton
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles, Orange
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore and offshore waters of the Southern California Vight (specifically the counties of Los Angeles and Orange)
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 of the Southern California Bight (specifically the counties of Los Angeles and Orange) which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to steelhead trout or Pacific leatherback sea turtles which are both listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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