District 20 Congressman Jimmy Panetta, along with other U.S.
Senators and Representatives on March 7 introduced the Commercial Engagement
through Ocean Technology (CENOTE) Act. This bicameral, bipartisan legislation
would advance the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) use of
unmanned maritime systems, encourage private sector research and development,
and ensure that marine data is readily available and reliable. The
legislation highlights the unique role that non-defense interests such as NOAA,
academia, and the private sector play in the advancement of unmanned systems,
which can gather a wide range of ocean data with fishery management,
navigation, economic, and national security implications.
Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown
July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try t...
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