Oregon's Sea Urchin Fishery 1986-1988, Progress Report 1989

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Citation

Originator: McCrae, Jean

Publish Date: 1989

Online Link: None

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Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: cedric.x.cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: Red sea urchins (STRONGYLOCENTROTUS FRANCISCANUS) have been harvested commercially in California since the early 1970's. Interest in an Oregon fishery has slowly developed. In 1984, an economic viability study by an Oregon State University (OSU) researcher (Washburn 1984) generated interest in harvest. We issued two permits in 1984 to commercially harvest sea urchins, but no harvesting was done. With the major sea urchin distributors located in southern California, it was difficult for Oregon fishermen to market their catch. When the California sea urchin fishery expanded into northern California in 1986, the necessary market connections became close enough to stimulate the start of an Oregon fishery. This report is a review of the commercial sea urchin fishery in Oregon from 1986 to 1988. It includes a summary of fishing activity (landings and effort), regulations, and logbook and market sample data collected by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).

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Time Period of Content: 1986-1988

Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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