Biodiversity & Biooptics of Zooplankton
Summary
SCH Number
2025091019
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Biodiversity & Biooptics of Zooplankton
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/23/2025
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for scientific purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) and Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and
conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho
salmon and Chinook salmon during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round permanent collection sampling of nearshore and offshore marine species through the use of midwater trawls
through December 31, 2028.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Steven Haddock
Agency Name
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Monterey
Regions
Countywide, Northern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore and offshore waters of Monterey County
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 Monterey County which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to coho salmon or Chinook salmon which are both listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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