June 29, 2005
Date: June 29, 2005
Rockfish closure at Point Heyer Artificial Reef
in Marine Area 11
Action: Emergency closure of Pt. Heyer Artificial Reef to catching rockfish
Effective dates: July 5, 2005
Species affected: Rockfish
Location: Waters of Catch Record Card Area 11 within 500 yards of the radio tower at Pt. Heyer.
Reasons for action: This closure includes the area of a rockfish related experiment regarding conservation of rockfish stocks in Puget Sound and the evaluation of Marine Protected Areas as a management tool. Any fishing-induced mortality on the rockfish at this location could invalidate the results of the experiment. This work is being done to fulfill a contract, just received, which becomes available as of 7/1/05. The experiment must be conducted within the contract time-frame. There is insufficient time to promulgate a permanent rules.
Other information: An aerial photo of Pt Heyer is available at the following web address: http://apps.ecy.wa.gov/shorephotos/scripts/bigphoto.asp?id=KIN0328
Information contact: Ray Buckley, (360) 902-2828
Rockfish closure at Point Heyer Artificial Reef
in Marine Area 11
Action: Emergency closure of Pt. Heyer Artificial Reef to catching rockfish
Effective dates: July 5, 2005
Species affected: Rockfish
Location: Waters of Catch Record Card Area 11 within 500 yards of the radio tower at Pt. Heyer.
Reasons for action: This closure includes the area of a rockfish related experiment regarding conservation of rockfish stocks in Puget Sound and the evaluation of Marine Protected Areas as a management tool. Any fishing-induced mortality on the rockfish at this location could invalidate the results of the experiment. This work is being done to fulfill a contract, just received, which becomes available as of 7/1/05. The experiment must be conducted within the contract time-frame. There is insufficient time to promulgate a permanent rules.
Other information: An aerial photo of Pt Heyer is available at the following web address: http://apps.ecy.wa.gov/shorephotos/scripts/bigphoto.asp?id=KIN0328
Information contact: Ray Buckley, (360) 902-2828