Rockfish were once abundant in Puget Sound, now scientists and volunteers are working to ensure they don't disappear—a threat that could have dire consequences for the area's ecosystem. FOX13
but as you move down the list, the concerns become lengthy. By the time you reach the plight of lesser-known species like rockfish, public knowledge tends to fall off.Obaza explains that you need to see the whole picture to protect the ecosystem.
Which leads us to Wednesday, a cold day when volunteers and scientists alike squeeze into dry suits and dive up to 100 feet beneath the waves to collect data. Counting baby fish on a spreadsheet may be boring to some, but to those taking part, there’s an understanding that this is the first integral step to ensuring rockfish survive.
Citizen scientists have become a big part of tracking rockfish. Washington has a huge population of recreational divers, so scientists regularly tap their knowhow to help with surveys like this.
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