Section 6420 Of Article 2. Artificial Reefs From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 6. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 2.
6420
. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Declines in various southern California marine species of fish
have adversely affected the sport and commercial fishing industry.
(b) Efforts to enhance these species through the placement of
artificial reefs need to be investigated.
(c) A program of artificial reef research and development,
including reef design, placement, and monitoring, is in the public
interest and can best be accomplished under the administration of the
department with the cooperation and assistance of the University of
California, the California State University, other established,
appropriate academic institutions, and other organizations with
demonstrated expertise in the field.
(d) A state artificial reef research and construction program
under the administration of the department is necessary to coordinate
ongoing studies and construction of artificial reefs in waters of
the state.