CAMERA INSTALLATION
Cameras have been installed in two locations overlooking the Java Islets and Anniversary Island. The students download and review all the images looking for boats in the area. They are able to discern if the boat is moving through or is stationary for more than 5 minutes, an indicator that it may be fishing.
So far, the pilot project has been successful in identifying illegal fishing and it’s expected that the project will continue in earnest through 2021 and perhaps longer.
Along with monitoring the RCA’s, the students will be doing outreach within our community to educate everyone on rockfish and their importance to the Salish Sea.