Herring Fishery: Pacific Herring Staff and Contact Information

John Mello, Senior Biologist Supervisor, Statewide Herring Manager
Phone: (707) 441-5755
E-Mail: jmello@dfg.ca.gov

Ryan Watanabe, Associate Biologist, San Francisco Bay Fishery Manager and Population Assessment
Phone: (707) 875-4262
E-Mail: rwatanabe@dfg.ca.gov

Ryan Bartling, Biologist, Tomales Bay Fishery Management and San Francisco Herring Eggs on Kelp Fishery Manager
Phone: (650) 631-2530
E-Mail: rbartling@dfg.ca.gov

Tom Greiner, Associate Biologist, San Francisco Bay Fishery Management and Population Assessment
Phone: (707) 875-4267
E-Mail: tgreiner@dfg.ca.gov

Herring Hotline for San Francisco Bay (in-season only): 650-631-6784