What: A collaborative survey of the abalone resource at San Miguel Island. Survey results will provide data for the California Fish and Game Commission and the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) to consider reopening the island to limited harvest. DFG or CAA will provide boat transportation to and from the project site. Trip is up to four hours one way. Plan on at least a 12 hour day, or longer.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006 5:30 a.m. Must RSVP with Patrick Foy by Thursday, Aug. 24, at noon. ?ĮPlus later meeting in late afternoon/early evening

Upon return from San Miguel Island, personnel will be available at the harbor to speak about the project and provide B-roll (including underwater shots) and still photos to media. If interested in meeting, please contact Patrick Foy, who will make calls while returning from the site to prov

ide an estimated arrival time. It will likely be in the late afternoon to early evening, also on Aug. 29. Where:??Santa Barbara Harbor boat launch ramp (Aug. 29, 5:30 a.m.) and Harbor Classroom, upstairs, east end of Harbor (Aug. 29, late afternoon/early evening) ?Įhttp://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Resident/Transportation_and_Parking/Maps/

Who:??California Department of Fish and Game, California Abalone Association, University of California at Santa Barbara, Channel Islands National Park, Aquarium of the Pacific, Reef Check, and NOAA Fisheries.