Fishery-Independent Research

The Marine Region's team of fishery-independent researchers gather information independent of fishery landings data to gain a more complete picture of the changing status of fish and invertebrate stocks. Their goal is to provide the fishery-independent information needed to improve our management of nearshore resources. Through developing sampling protocols for scuba and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) surveys and using a variety of tools to collect needed data, the team works to provide improved information concerning the density and size of fish, plant, and invertebrate populations.

• Fishery-Independent Marine Research
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Fishery-Independent Marine Research

• Fisheries Independent Assessment Project
• Deep Subtidal Studies - 20 to 100 m (60 to 300 ft)
  Includes visual surveys using remotely operated vehicles, submarines, etc.

Links to More Information

• News and Feature Articles About Fishery-Independent Marine Research
• California State Univeresity Monterey Bay Seafloor Mapping Lab
• Channel Islands Marine Protected Areas
• Diving Safety Program