2007 Assessment of Blue Rockfish (Sebastes mystinus) in California

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Title Page Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Biological Parameters Data and Assessment

Description of Model Research Needs Management Recommendations References Tables and Figures Large file size - 1.7 MB

Appendix A: Pre-Assessment Data Workshop - Blue Rockfish Appendix B: Assessment of Blue Rockfish in California Appendix C: Data File for 2007 Blue Rockfish Stock Assessment Appendix D: Control File for 2007 Blue Rockfish Stock Assessment Entire Document Large file size - 2.0 MB

 

Background Information

In 2007, the Department of Fish and Game (Department) completed a stock assessment for blue rockfish (Sebastes mystinus) in California waters, north of Point Conception. This is the fifth stock assessment¹ completed under the Marine Life Management Act Nearshore Fishery Management Plan where the Department has been the lead author or a contributing author. This assessment was considered to be data-poor with many uncertainties, but the Stock Assessment Review (STAR) panel concluded that it was suitable for use in management decision-making. The uncertainties outlined in the assessment by the STAR panel present challenges in considering which management measures will provide long-term sustainability. Two species of blue rockfish have been genetically identified in the waters off California, which also presents challenges in determining how to manage the stock(s) of blue rockfish.

The blue rockfish stock assessment is available in PDF format online or a request can be made to receive a CD-ROM containing copies of (1) the stock assessment and (2) the STAR report by contacting Ms. Meisha Key at 831-420-3973 or mkey@dfg.ca.gov. Should you need additional information, please contact Ms. Deb Wilson-Vandenberg, Nearshore Fishery Management Plan Implementation Coordinator, at 831-649-2892 or DWilsonV@dfg.ca.gov.

¹Black rockfish (Sebastes melanops) were also assessed along the west coast in 2007. The southern stock resides in the waters south of Cape Falcon, Oregon to Point Piedras Blancas, California and can be downloaded at: www.cio.noaa.gov/itmanagement/prplans/ID69-BlackRockfish-South-2007-Stock-Assessment.pdf.