Flat Abalone Survey, 2001

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Citation

Originator: McCrae, J.

Publish Date: 2001

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

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: In 2000, a commercial diver petitioned the Developmental Fisheries Board to add flat abalone to the list of developmental species. Since 1962, no commercial harvest of any abalone species has been allowed due to the low abundance of red abalone, the main species of interest. The petitioner felt there was a sufficient abundance of flat abalone (a smaller sized species) to explore the possibility of a limited commercial dive fishery. ODFW staff was hesitant to allow a commercial harvest of flat abalone because of the lack of information on the species, the difficulty of distinguishing flat abalone from small red abalone, and the lack of staff resources to collect needed information or monitor the fishery. The Developmental Fishery Board recommended and the Commission approved adding flat abalone to the species list and allowing one permit on a limited research oriented basis. Harvest is allowed from May through October with a 3,000 pound annual quota and a 4 1/2 inch minimum size. In addition, the permit holder must collect density and size data from each harvest area and collect samples of flat abalone for maturity analysis. The purpose of this report is to summarize the data collected during the first year of harvest/research and make recommendations for future sampling needs and regulation changes.

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Time Period of Content: 2001

Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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