Monterey Bay Aquarium 40-meter Diameter Mesh Shark Pen
Summary
SCH Number
2007078022
Public Agency
California State Lands Commission
Document Title
Monterey Bay Aquarium 40-meter Diameter Mesh Shark Pen
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/3/2007
Document Description
The seasonal deployment, in the Pacific Ocean offshore of Malibu, of a 40-meter diameter mesh shark pen for up to 115 days annually between the months of May and September. The pen, used in connection with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's multi-year young white shark research project, will be anchored in a location with soft mud and sand bottom habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Susan Young
Agency Name
California State Lands Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Malibu
Counties
Los Angeles
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The seasonal use of the shark pen will not have a significant effect on the environment.
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