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Joshua R.
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California Spearfishing
06-06-2018, 01:24 PM
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Abalone FMP submitted for peer review
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Abalone FMP submitted for peer review
The departments proposed Abalone FMP has just been posted for the first time. You can see it and the TNC's proposal at the bottom of the page under additional resources.
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California Spearfishing
05-31-2018, 04:40 PM
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Purple Urchin Removal Events on the North Coast
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Joshua R.
Purple Urchin Removal Events on the North Coast
http://www.mendocinobeacon.com/general-news/20180531/divers-make-a-day-of-it-urchin-clean-up-addresses-kelp-ab-die-off
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California Spearfishing
03-15-2018, 03:52 PM
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First official purple urchin removal event&2018 NCUH Camp ou
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Joshua R.
Re: First official purple urchin removal event&2018 NCUH Camp ou
Francesca M. Owings and some other PFI instructors have signed on as well as Red Triangle Spearfishing and the Monterey Bay Tritons Spearfishing Club.
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California Spearfishing
11-01-2017, 12:56 PM
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Write letters opposing full abalone closure
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Joshua R.
Re: Write letters opposing full abalone closure
I'm currently working on two large scale urchin removal projects with the department but their bureaucracy is a huge road block. I've got one program going with a commercial diver, permits in hand,...
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California Spearfishing
10-25-2017, 02:59 PM
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Write letters opposing full abalone closure
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Joshua R.
Re: Write letters opposing full abalone closure
I'm hoping for 3/9, I wouldn't be surprised if they go to 3/6, 2/6 or something similar maybe even less. There's nothing left after this. If this doesn't work and things don't improve the only...
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California Spearfishing
10-24-2017, 02:55 PM
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Write letters opposing full abalone closure
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Joshua R.
Re: Write letters opposing full abalone closure
I was just explaining why some divers oppose any reductions proposed by the department. What we are seeing up here is very concerning for everyone but to state my opinion, We are still way above...
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California Spearfishing
10-23-2017, 11:46 AM
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Write letters opposing full abalone closure
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Joshua R.
Re: Write letters opposing full abalone closure
The DFW has historically mismanaged this fishery to such high densities that they were arguably overpopulated to the point that it may have contributed to the two large scale die offs we've had in...
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California Spearfishing
10-19-2017, 08:15 AM
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Write letters opposing full abalone closure
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Joshua R.
Re: Write letters opposing full abalone closure
Heads up to SoCal divers. One of the guys up here is asking that they go to two per day. For a local diver, going to two per day is no big deal but for someone who travels as far as you guys do it...
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California Spearfishing
09-11-2017, 08:25 AM
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For Sale: OTS Guardian and Brownies Third Lung
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Joshua R.
Re: For Sale: OTS Guardian and Brownies Third Lung
Does either come with the crossover block for a bail out bottle?
Are the hoses included with the hookah rig?
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California Spearfishing
08-14-2017, 11:13 AM
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2018 abalone season changes?
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Joshua R.
Re: 2018 abalone season changes?
Watch the Commission meeting this Wednesday on CalSpan. They don't want to close the season but there will be severe restrictions. I'm trying to get the department to go to 1 per day in the...
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California Spearfishing
11-23-2016, 11:32 AM
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Important Meeting December 3, 2016
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Joshua R.
Re: Important Meeting December 3, 2016
The Freedive Shop will be at the meeting giving out vouchers good for 50% of any one item in their store during the month of December.
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California Spearfishing
11-22-2016, 10:27 AM
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Important Meeting December 3, 2016
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Joshua R.
Re: Important Meeting December 3, 2016
The meeting is from noon to 4. Sub-Surface Progression will be hosting a BBQ and get together at the shop afterward providing free food to all that show up to support. Make sure to stop by after the...
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California Spearfishing
11-21-2016, 01:54 PM
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Important Meeting December 3, 2016
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Joshua R.
Re: Important Meeting December 3, 2016
I wouldn't support "maximum opportunity." That's the idea of exploiting the resource to just above a species level issue without a buffer for unknown variables. Divers want a healthy, abundant...
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California Spearfishing
11-21-2016, 09:12 AM
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Important Meeting December 3, 2016
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Joshua R.
Re: Important Meeting December 3, 2016
You're absolutely right that what people want and what needs to be done are two different things. In the case of fishery management the two are called species protection and fishery protection. If...
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California Spearfishing
11-18-2016, 11:43 AM
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Important Meeting December 3, 2016
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Joshua R.
Important Meeting December 3, 2016
On Saturday December 3rd from noon to 4 Watermen’s Alliance is hosting a meeting with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the public at the CV Starr Center, 300 S. Lincoln St. in Fort Bragg to...
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California Spearfishing
11-16-2016, 04:42 PM
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Option B
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Joshua R.
Re: Option B
The department has submitted their paperwork. There wasn’t enough time and staff on their end to work in more options. They did include a third option though but only because I pointed out to them...
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California Spearfishing
11-16-2016, 12:19 PM
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Option B
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Joshua R.
Option B
Ok guys. I drove down to Los Alamitos for the Marine Resource Committee meeting yesterday and met with the commissioners before the meeting to discuss the proposed changes. I’ve got to tell you,...
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California Spearfishing
11-08-2016, 04:43 PM
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What Can We Do
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Joshua R.
Re: What Can We Do
The e-mails are working guys. I just got a call from the department asking me what options divers want. That's huge! So I'll make you a deal, you post a screen shot of your e-mail to the...
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California Spearfishing
11-08-2016, 09:39 AM
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What Can We Do
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Joshua R.
Re: What Can We Do
The best place to send letters is to:
Ian Taniguchi at: ian.taniguchi@wildlife.ca.gov
Or to the Commission at: fgc@fgc.ca.gov
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California Spearfishing
11-07-2016, 05:35 PM
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What Can We Do
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Joshua R.
What Can We Do
This is the letter I sent to the commission today. I need all of you to write to the commission to support this request. It will help if you mention my name or the Watermen's Alliance or even this...
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California Spearfishing
10-31-2016, 12:23 PM
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9 ab annual limit
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Joshua R.
Re: 9 ab annual limit
They're presenting their case Saturday. You can call in and listen. It will probably be months before the minutes come out which will be too late. For call in information, see the first post of...
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California Spearfishing
10-31-2016, 11:39 AM
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9 ab annual limit
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Joshua R.
Re: 9 ab annual limit
We all know the abs have just moved in shallow. There's been very little mortality. You've been up here Benny, you know what the abs look like. Most areas outside the index sites are overpopulated...
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California Spearfishing
10-28-2016, 12:00 PM
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9 ab annual limit
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Joshua R.
Re: 9 ab annual limit
The MRC meeting will be in Los Alamitos November 15th. That would be a good opportunity for SoCal divers to express their opinions. If you can' make the meetings, write a letter or make a phone call...
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California Spearfishing
10-28-2016, 11:56 AM
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9 ab annual limit
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Joshua R.
9 ab annual limit
The department is going to be suggesting an annual limit of 9 at the RAAC meeting next week.
November 5th
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control boardroom,...
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California Spearfishing
10-24-2016, 01:22 PM
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explains why seals were dying
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Joshua R.
Re: explains why seals were dying
Dig the picture of all the sleeping sea lions at Children's Pool with the caption, "Massive die-off of sea lions along the west coast has left scientists baffled." Who put this out? Sea Shepherd?
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