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Once again, it’s time to honor the blue in “blue planet”! On June 8, we celebrate World Oceans Day in recognition of the essential role the ocean plays in producing breathable air, nutritious food, and countless other benefits. It’s a time to relax by the seaside, ride some waves, wet… Full article ➜
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The treefish is a type of rockfish. Its Latin species name, serriceps, means “saw head” in reference to the fish’s prominent head spines. The treefish may be found from San Francisco southward off California, but it is uncommon north of Point Conception. It inhabits very shallow nearshore waters to a… Full article ➜
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the return of commercial salmon fishing after fishery closures for three straight years, and more recreational ocean salmon fishing opportunities in 2026. Full article ➜
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For the latest information on fishing regulations and news affecting California’s ocean resources, your first stop should be the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW’s) Marine Region web pages. This comprehensive information source includes hundreds of ocean-related web pages and documents readily available to the public. Full article ➜
Categories: Fishes, Invertebrates, Management, Marine Protected Areas, Regulations, Research, Website Column
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Welcome to the Marine Management News Fish Identification Quiz for March 2026! Here’s your chance to show off your fish identification knowledge and win a “Release at Depth” rockfish barotrauma cap. To qualify for the drawing, simply send the correct information to us by April 15, 2026 identifying: Full article ➜
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Get those rods ready! Saturday, April 11, 2026 will mark the opening day for recreational Chinook salmon fishing in ocean waters south of Pigeon Point (37°11’ N. lat.), to the U.S./Mexico border. Full article ➜
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California grunion are quite unique. They are one of the few fish species in the world that lay their eggs (spawn) completely out of the water. To do this, they ride the ocean waves high onto sandy Southern California beaches in the evening hours, just after the highest tides during… Full article ➜
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The shovelnose guitarfish gets its name from its similarity to the musical instrument: head tapered and somewhat round, flattened, and broader than its sturdy, shark-like tail. Off California, shovelnose guitarfish are found from San Francisco Bay southward. They are often caught over sand or mud-sand bottoms in shallow coastal waters to depths of… Full article ➜
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Every year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW’s) Marine Region assembles a summary of data and project highlights in the By the Numbers report. These reports are snapshots in time that answer questions about ocean-related activities such as, “What were the most valuable commercial landings this year?”, “What… Full article ➜
Categories: Fishes, From the Regional Manager, Invertebrates, Management, Marine Protected Areas, Research
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Three saltwater anglers, two spear fishermen, and one clammer became new state record holders in 2025. Among the new state records are the first-ever starry flounder state diving record and another Pismo clam state record! Full article ➜
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