| This extensive guide, jointly published by California Sea Grant Extension Program and California Department of Fish and Game, describes the status of the state's living marine resources including fish, shellfish, marine mammals and birds, plants, and the activities dependent upon these resources. Each species is illustrated and includes a history of the fishery, summary of biological knowledge, population status, and references. Fisheries landings data is provided back as far as 1916. Includes a discussion of aquaculture and invasive species, appendices of management considerations and California's commercial fishing gear along with a glossary, an index and references. The complete table of contents is available on the California Department of Fish and Game web site. |