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A GEOSPATIAL SURVEY OF ANGLERS TO ASSESS FISH
CONSUMPTION FROM SAN DIEGO BAY, CALIFORNIA
Steven J. Steinberg, Ph.D., GISPPrincipal Scientist
Shelly Moore, M.S.Supervising Scientist
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP)
http://www.sccwrp.org/fishconsumption/
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Goal: Improve understanding of risk to humans from consuming contaminated fish from the Bay.
Last such study in San Diego Bay was completed by the Environmental Health Coalition in 2005. (pier focused)
SD County Dept. Health Services completed a study in 1990.
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KEY QUESTIONS (1)
1. Are anglers aware of consumption guidelines?
2. What are consumption rates for anglers in San Diego Bay and how do they relate to advisory recommendations?
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http://oehha.ca.gov/fish/so_cal New signs which mimic the OEHAA pamphlets installed June 16, 2015
Signs in place when survey data collection was initiated May, 2015.
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KEY QUESTIONS (2)
3. How do socioeconomic differences relate to differences in consumption rates?
4. How do catch andconsumption rates vary in space and timeby location around the bay and time of year?
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San Diego County: Disadvantaged and Non-White Communities
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STUDY DESIGN
Used a total sampling methodology
Field sampling plan considering: Mode of fishing (pier, shoreline or boat) Day of week (weekday vs. weekend) Time of year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) Time of day (early morning, mid-day, evening) Location on the bay (North, Mid, South) New signs posted by Port (before/after)
The survey also considered a variety of demographic categories (census data)
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STUDY PLAN AND SURVEY
Used a total sampling method to capture sociodemographic, spatial and temporal coverage of fishing activity for a full year.
May 1, 2015 – April 30, 2016.
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NORTH BAY SITES
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Shelter Island
Harbor Island and Liberty Station NTC Park
Harbor Drive
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MIDDLE BAY SITES
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Glorietta Bay Park
CoronadoTidelands
Park
CoronadoFerry
Landing
EmbarcaderoMarina
Park
CesarChavez
Park
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SOUTH BAY SITES
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Pepper Park
Bayside Park/Chula Vista Bayfront Park
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FIELD SCHEDULE
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SURVEY DESIGN
Administered in sections to get as much data as possible:1. Observe and note all fishing activity (date,
time, location) [All anglers observed]2. Ask if surveyed before and, if YES, how
recently (avidity)3. Home location and do you/family eat fish
caught?4. Full survey if willing to complete
(21 questions, ~10-15 minutes)
Used fish photos & sample filets as props
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FISH SPECIES PHOTO CARDS
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30 species: state listed species, plus others common in S.D. Bay
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CONSUMPTION AMOUNT
Example of sample filets used to establish consistent/actual consumption rates in grams/day
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1.5 oz. 3.0 oz. 4.5 oz. 6.0 oz. 7.5 oz.
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SURVEY RESPONSES
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* 294 anglers previously surveyed
93% success for 1st time surveys
Anglers Approached Anglers Completing Survey % Surveys
CompletedType of Angler Count % Type of Angler Count %
Pier Angler 952 61 Pier Angler 706 65 74
Boat Angler 367 24 Boat Angler 175 16 48
Shoreline Angler 230 15 Shoreline Angler 205 19 89
Total 1549 100 Total 1086 100 70
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WHERE ARE ANGLERS FROM?
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Over 70% of those surveyed were local (residence in San Diego County).
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WHAT DO ANGLERS CATCH?
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Fish Reported CaughtFish Name PercentSpotted Sand Bass* 80Pacific Chub Mackerel* 79Round Stingray* 49California Halibut 48Topsmelt* 33Bat Ray 33Kelp Bass 30Barred Sand Bass* 28California Lizardfish* 26California Scorpionfish 26* indicates inclusion on the fish
consumption advisory guidelines
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WHAT DO ANGLERS EAT?
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Fish Kept to ConsumeFish Name PercentPacific Chub Mackerel* 48California Halibut 18Spotted Sand Bass* 16Bonito 12Shortfin Corvina 8Topsmelt* 6Shovelnose Guitarfish* 6Yellowfin Croaker* 6Gray Smoothhound Shark* 5Bat Ray 5* indicates inclusion on the fish
consumption advisory guidelines
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ETHNICITY
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13 % fewer eat
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HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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FISHING LOCATION BY INCOME
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A notably high proportion of pier anglers come from lower income categories
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AGE
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Anglers over40 consumeat a slightly higher rate(+4%) thanthe generalpopulation
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CONSUMPTION RATES (GRAMS/DAY)
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32g/day (approx.)
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CONSUMPTION RATES (GRAMS/DAY)
Statistic All Anglers Asians > 60 years
Mean (Standard Deviation)
6.3(18.14)
19.9 (39.40)
12.0 (28.67)
Minimum Value 0.0 0.0 0.0Maximum Value 212.6 212.6 212.6
Median (50th Percentile) 0.0 8.5 4.3
95th Percentile 28.3 76.8 42.5N 468 67 70
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KEY QUESTIONS REVISITED
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1. Are anglers aware of consumption guidelines?
YES, but…
Awareness of consumption guidelines DOES NOT appear to affect on an individual’s decision to consume/not consume fish from the bay.
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KEY QUESTIONS REVISITED
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2. What are consumption rates for anglers in San Diego Bay and how do they relate to advisory recommendations?
Generally, CONSUMPTION RATES ARE LOW for fin fish taken from San Diego Bay.
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KEY QUESTIONS REVISITED
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3. How do socioeconomic differences relate to differences in consumption rates?
Some SELECT POPULATIONS consume fish at rates greater than current guidance
In particular, socioeconomically disadvantaged, Asian men > 60 y.o.
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KEY QUESTIONS REVISITED
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4. How do catch and consumption rates vary in space and time by location around the bay and time of year?
NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES in spatial or temporal data were observed.
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PARTING COMMENTS
We believe these study findings provide valuable information regarding actual consumption ratesfor San Diego Bay.
This will be useful to inform decision-making and policy appropriate to the local context.
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THANK YOU• • •
http://www.sccwrp.org/fishconsumption/
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Steven [email protected]
Shelly [email protected]