Seeing Tiger, China, Canary Rockfish in the future

[Biodiversity_Guy]

There are only two weeks left in the public comment period for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary's management plan review process. The comment period ends on Friday, November 14, 2008.

Please consider submitting comments similar to:

That portion of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary within the Strait of Juan De Fuca is the only portion of the Sanctuary that is easily accessible by scuba divers. This is one of the few places in all of Washington State that scuba divers have a significant possibility of encountering Tiger Rockfish, China Rockfish, Canary Rockfish and other long-lived rockfish species while diving.

Please manage this portion of the Sanctuary from a "Watchable Wildlife" perspective so that scuba divers from around the state, nation and world have a place within Washington where these long-lived rockfish species can be seen and photographed.

Comments can be submitted via mail, e-mail or fax to:

Email: ocnmsmanagementplan@noaa.gov

Management Plan Review Team
NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS)
115 East Railroad Ave, Suite 301
Port Angeles, WA 98362-2925

Fax (360) 457-8496

Background: Currently the regulations allow fishers to catch 10 rockfish per person per day from Neah Bay out to Tatoosh.

For more information, email the OCNMS at ocnmsmanagementplan@noaa.gov <mailto:ocnmsmanagementplan@noaa.gov> or call 360-457-6622 ext. 28.