Figure 5-9: Map of Central Coast California Commercial Fishermen Fishing Grounds

Figure 5-9 shows the Central Coast fisheries data project led by the Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen’s Organization, involving fishermen from San Diego to Santa Cruz. The data were used to map commercial fishing grounds between Point Sur and Point Conception. The maps provide a historically informed snapshot of the area’s fishing grounds, some of which are expanding, declining, or are limited due to environmental, regulatory, and socioeconomic factors.

For a more complete description of factors considered, please refer to the full report:

• Volume I: Overview of AB 525 Strategic Plan
  
• Volume II: AB 525 Strategic Plan
  
• Volume III: Appendices for AB 525 Strategic Plan
  

For more information about the Draft AB 525 Strategic Plan, interim reports, and consultant reports visit this webpage: https://www.energy.ca.gov/data-reports/reports/ab-525-reports-offshore-renewable-energy