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New Southern California underwater marine habitats approved

Posted by: Maven on December 10, 2009 at 10:39 pm

palos verdesFrom the Long Beach Press Telegram:

“State authorities approved new underwater marine habitats off Southern California’s coast Wednesday, restricting fishing and diving in areas where stocks have been severely depleted in recent decades.

The move by the California Dept. of Fish and Game Commission comes after months of wrangling over details of the plan, which establishes new, protected marine habitats around the Channel Islands, Palos Verdes Peninsula and near the Bolsa Chica wetlands, among other areas.

Perhaps most controversial for local recreational anglers is the inclusion in the plan of fishing restrictions near Rocky Point – a popular spot off the Palos Verdes Peninsula. While some areas near Point Vicente will fall under protection, large swaths will remain open for fishing and lobster diving. … “

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Picture of the Palos Verdes peninsula by flickr photographer PetersReviewsdotcom (Creative Commons).

December 10, 2009 · Filed Under Oceans & Beaches

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