Refining survey Efforts for Rockfish Recovery

Led by Stena Troyer, Harbor WildWatch. Collaborators include Paua Marine Research Group and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

We have learned substantial amounts about young-of-the-year (YOY) rockfish settlement patterns in the Salish Sea but still need to better understnd habitat use outside of daylight hours. This project will determine if there are differences in diel activity by surveying sites both during the day and at night. This study will help us better understand YOY recruitment and spatial use, and aid in their recovery.