As another marine heatwave is emerging, the vulnerable red abalone fishery could be reopened before the population has recovered. If we want any hope of a sustainable abalone fishery in the future, California must maintain the current closure.

Industry groups are asking the state to adopt a slot limit for striped bass. On October 8, the California Fish and Game Commission will decide whether or not to adopt an 18-30 inch harvest size limit for striped bass caught in inland and marine waters north of Point Conception. As with every issue, we combed through the available science, consulted with experts on the fishery and spoke with impacted anglers; Here are the facts.

A slot limit for striped bass creates an outsized and unnecessary risk to native species.

Science-informed responses to common questions on the barred sand bass fishery.