Will fish mariculture in the Strait interfere with navigation, sport and commercial fisheries or wildlife use of the area?
Navigation: There are dedicated, deepwater channels for ship navigation that are without exception too deep for marine aquaculture. Nearshore navigation outside these lanes is used by commercial towboats (tugs with tows), fishing boats, yachts, and other small vessels. The Corps of Engineers takes a special interest in these uses during permitting, and mariculture proponents generally would be advised to include an analysis of this factor in their permitting studies and applications. Commercial towing companies may sometimes transit near the shoreline to catch counter currents or avoid strong main channel flows. Mariculture siting can accommodate this need by planning and communication. Yachts typically ply certain pathways too, and many of their courses are published in yachting manuals and atlases. Sport Fishing: Sport fishing tends to focus on certain preferred grounds where fishing has repeatedly been good. Most of these areas are also outlined and published in fishing manuals, boo
Related Questions
- Will fish mariculture in the Strait interfere with navigation, sport and commercial fisheries or wildlife use of the area?
- What involvement does the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have regarding commercial fish mariculture?
- How can I get a copy of the Division of Marine Fisheries Sport Fish poster?
