March 4, 2015 Marine Resources Committee Meeting Presentations

1. Public forum
2. Agency updates
   
3. Update on Red Abalone Fishery Management Plan
   Department's Presentation (PDF)
4. Update on Spiny Lobster Fishery Management Plan and possible endorsement of proposed implementing regulations
   Department's Presentation (PDF)
5. Identify and discuss possible amendments to ocean sport fishing regulations for 2016 season (Sections 27.00, et al., Title 14, CCR)
   
6. Presentation by California Sportfishing League on enhancing participation in ocean sport fishing
   
7. Presentation and discussion of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service request to consider special closures for seabird and marine mammal protection along the central coast
   USFWS presentation (PDF)
   
8. Review of regulations for issuing experimental squid fishing permits under Section 149.3, Title 14, CCR
   Commission staff presentation (PDF)
9. California’s fishing communities:  Initial discussion of challenges and opportunities
   
10. Update on topics previously before the Committee
• A. Pacific Herring Fishery Management Plan
• B. Fisheries Bycatch Workgroup
• C. Other
  
11. Future agenda items