Exploring Sub Sea Sonics EFP Application and Proposed Fishing Systems
Discover the innovative Experimental Fishing Permit (EFP) application by Sub Sea Sonics, aiming to utilize ropeless fishing systems in the commercial Dungeness crab fishery. The application includes requests for unique fishing operations during closures and testing of pop-up systems. Explore the proposed pop-up systems and special conditions for this project, ensuring sustainable fishing practices and compliance with regulations.
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Experimental Fishing Permit (EFP) Application February 9, 2023 Presented to: California Fish and Game Commission Presented by: Ryan Bartling Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor Marine Region
Sub Sea Sonics EFP Application EFP application requests: Use of ropeless fishing systems (pop-up) in the commercial Dungeness crab fishery Allow fishing during any fishery closures under the Risk Assessment Mitigation Program Allow testing of pop-up system outside of the statutory closure Up to 20 traps per line Up to 10 authorized agents Requests a permit fee reduction 3
Proposed Pop-Up Systems Pop-up unit options AR4RT (Acoustic release) TR4RT (Timer release) Line handling options Sub Sea Sonics (bungee/release loop system) Longsoaker Guardian (drawstring/mesh line system) Pop-up unit AR4RT (top) and TR4RT (bottom) 4
Proposed Special Conditions (Specific changes to the proposed EFP project are marked with an asterisk* and are in bold italics) Allow up to 10 authorized agents (fishers) Fishers shall only participate in one EFP per fishing trip *Fishing may only occur between the California/Oregon border and Point Conception Dungeness crab may only be taken or possessed during the statutory season *Fishers must notify CDFW of any landings made during a RAMP closure Fishers must suspend fishing operations or move fishing gear, when requested by CDFW 6
Proposed Special Conditions, cont. (Specific changes to the proposed EFP project are marked with an asterisk* and are in bold italics) A maximum of 50 traps may be deployed per trip *A maximum of up to 5 traps may be deployed per fishing line *Buoy and buoy line marking requirements Electronic vessel monitoring requirement *Data sharing and reporting requirements *Best practices for avoiding whale entanglement All other applicable fishing laws and regulations apply 7
Recommendation Approval of Tier 2 EFP with proposed special conditions Approval of a permit fee reduction 8
Thank You Ryan Bartling, Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor Invertebrate Management Project Email: AskMarine@wildlife.ca.gov 9
