Rockfish, commonly called rockcod by fishermen or Pacific red snapper by local markets, comprise a multi-species group of fishes that together constitute a major resource utilized by both sport and commercial fishermen along the Pacific coast. The research cruise, conducted form May 17 to June 19 off San Francisco between Monterey and Bodega Bays out to a distance of 35 miles, was designed to identify factors contributing to variability in annual spawning success. Over the past decade, scientists have observed three high rockfish production years, three average, and four poor years. Scientists suggest that poor survival may be due to warm sea temperatures during the winter months.
Warm conditions delay and reduce ocean productivity and seem to adversely impact larval survival.
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