Shifting Ocean Predator Ecology in the California Current
Summary
SCH Number
2026090560
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Shifting Ocean Predator Ecology in the California Current
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/15/2026
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the California State
University, Monterey Bay 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), steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) 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, Monterey Bay’s research studies. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and white sturgeon during surveys. The applicant will conduct yearround research sampling of various shark species using hook & line – surface, hook & line – baited dropper loop, and beach seines 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
Salvador Jorgensen
Agency Name
California State University, Monterey Bay
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Marin, Monterey, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz
Regions
Countywide, Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties
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 waters of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties. The Project will not cause
serious or major disturbance to coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, or white sturgeon listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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