. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. Marine Resources i^mm I \i mm :^f>.i". -i Department skindiving biologists C. H. Turner, Jack Carlisle and Jerry Sexsmiffi prepare to check artificial reefs in the department's newest project, ocean habitat development. —Fish and Game Photo by Jack W. Schott Fewer vessels are participating in the sportfishing industry. The count was down to 500 during 1956 and 1957, as compared to 600 boats in 1953. The industry shows signs of
. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. Marine Resources i^mm I \i mm :^f>.i". -i Department skindiving biologists C. H. Turner, Jack Carlisle and Jerry Sexsmiffi prepare to check artificial reefs in the department's newest project, ocean habitat development. —Fish and Game Photo by Jack W. Schott Fewer vessels are participating in the sportfishing industry. The count was down to 500 during 1956 and 1957, as compared to 600 boats in 1953. The industry shows signs of settling down to a well organized and well financed status. Some independent operators are finding that competition and costs are strong arguments for retirement. Furthermoie, the need for safety regulations was recognized by the Fed- eral Government several years ago, and as a result. Public Law 519 was enacted and put into effect June 1, 1958. This law sets safety requirements for vessels carrying six or more passengers and, as many boats cannot meet the specifications, their owners are being forced out of the sportfishing industry. On the other hand, a number of new boats have been built, specifically for sportfishing. These boats are equipped with single or dual diesel engines, plenty of bunk space, galley service, fishfinders, and all of the latest safety devices. In 1956, party boat fishermen accounted for more than 314 million fish of many species. In 1957, the total catch was 3 '/z million, but the composition of the catch was markedly different. Most of the difference occurred in Southern California where almost unprec- edented numbers of barracuda, bonito, and yellowtail moved into range. Along the central and northern coastline, salmon made a very weak showing, the poorest since 1949. The sudden appearance of barra- cuda, bonito, and yellowtail in the southland appears to be a result of physical changes in oceanographic conditions, primarily increased ocean tempe
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