RCA Data in Review
Since Fall 2012, we have identified, measured, and retained or released a total of 6,455 fishes from 3 study areas: 2,455 from Half Moon Bay fishing spots, 1,723 from the Farallon Islands, and 2,277 from Cordell Bank.
Map of study area with three study locations labeled: Cordell Bank (Cordell), Farallon Islands (Farallons), and Half Moon Bay (HMB). Sample sites are marked with blue stars. The Recreational Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA) is shown in yellow. State Marine Conservation Areas (SMCA) are shown in light blue. State Marine Reserves (SMR) are shown in light red. 50 m and 200 m isobaths are displayed in light and dark blue respectively.
Number of surveys conducted, effort in angler hours, and number of fishes and unique species caught are listed by site [i.e., Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA) and reference sites (REF)].