Octopus

[Emilyrc]

Looks like WDFW, as of tomorrow has protected octopus from 7 sites.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, which sets policy for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) called for a review of the octopus rules after the legal harvest of a giant Pacific octopus near Alki Point in Seattle sparked a public outcry. The commission received three petitions signed by hundreds of scuba divers and other members of the public seeking protection for octopuses from recreational harvest.

Working in conjunction with a 12-member citizen advisory group, WDFW developed options governing the harvest of giant Pacific octopuses in Puget Sound. The commission adopted rules protecting seven sites from recreational harvest of giant Pacific octopuses effective October 6, 2013. The seven new protected sites are:

Redondo Beach (map)
Three Tree Point North (map)
Seacrest Park Coves 1, 2 and 3 (excluding fishing pier) (map)
Les Davis (map)
Alki Beach Junk Yard (map)
Days Island Wall (map)
Deception Pass (map)
View a live giant Pacific octopus and learn more about other wildlife watching opportunities at the Seattle Aquarium www.seattleaquarium.org