Climate Change Research in Central Coast Fishes
Summary
SCH Number
2026060002
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Climate Change Research in Central Coast Fishes
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/1/2026
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories 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), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), and steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories’ climate change research study. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, Chinook salmon, and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research sampling of nearshore marine fishes using hook & line – baited shrimp fly, hook & line – surface, bottom trawl, beach seine, fish traps, and fence nets through December 31, 2029.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Scott Hamilton
Agency Name
Moss Landing Marine Labs
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Marin, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Cruz
Regions
Countywide, Northern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters of the counties of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, and Marin
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Calif. Code Regs., §15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involes research sampling within nearshore waters of the counties of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, and Marin which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to coho salmon, Chinook salmon, or steelhead trout which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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