Marine Biological Supply House for Research and Educational Institutions
Summary
SCH Number
2026080013
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Marine Biological Supply House for Research and Educational Institutions
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/3/2026
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Monterey Abalone
Company 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) 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 Abalone Company’s collections of
marine fishes, invertebrates, and algae to serve as a marine biological supply house for various public aquariums, research centers, and universities throughout the United States. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon and Chinook salmon during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round collection sampling of nearshore fishes, invertebrates, and algae using hook & line – surface, hook & line – baited dropper loop, hook & line – baited shrimp fly, and fish traps 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
Emma Saso
Agency Name
Monterey Abalone Company
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Monterey, Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Marine waters of Monterey Bay
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 collection sampling within Monterey Bay 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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