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Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research

Bridging the gap between scientific research and fishery management

With a hands-on and innovative field research approach that is targeted to the needs of our local community, sustainability and stewardship are kept at the forefront in addressing regional issues relating to overfishing, marine conservation, and fishery development in southern California.

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What's New at Pier

May 09, 2023

NOAA publishes Final Rule to authorize Deep-set Buoy Gear as a fishery!

This marks the final step towards authorizing the gear that PIER has worked to develop for more than a decade now. The entire gear development process has only been possible because of the support and hard work from the fishing, NGO, and management community.

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WHO WE ARE

As scientists, fishers, marine conservationists, and consumers, we are personally dedicated to developing the cleanest and most sustainable fishing operations possible.

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Improving the sustainability of fishery management

For over 20 years, PIER has actively pursued the goal of improving the sustainability of fishery management through targeted field research by top scientists who are among the most experienced fishers in the region.

Innovative field-tested solutions

Our solutions draw upon our evidence-based scientific practices, our success in bridging industry with local management teams, and the breadth of our international ties with Mexico and throughout Latin America to enact changes that can be effectively applied in the field.

WHAT WE DO

We seek to enhance domestic fisheries by applying scientific practices in our sustainable gear development work.  This unique approach uses the latest technologies to design and test innovative new solutions that benefit local fishers and consumers and lead to a better understanding of our marine environment.

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Our work focuses on stock assessments and structure, tagging, migration and spawning patterns, bycatch mitigation, and post-release survivorship for commercial and recreational fisheries.

We focus on species key to our Southern California bight including bluefin tuna, swordfish, thresher sharks, and white sea bass. We remain committed to sharing our knowledge of the local marine environment with stakeholders and our local communities through public education.