Marine Species with Aquaculture Potential off the Coast of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest
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Nominal Pacific Ocean Perch

Perch-like in appearance

Example of Species that Fall into this Category

Photo of species
Photo by:
Dr. Randy Shuman
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Daniel W. Gotshall

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Barred Surfperch

Calico Surfperch

Kelp Surfperch

Pile Surfperch

Redtail Surfperch

Sharpnose Seaperch

Silver Surfperch

Spotfin Surfperch

Striped Seapearch*

Walleye Surfperch

White Seaperch*

*Species that were specifically identified as having strong aquaculture potential.

Recent Wild Harvest Data for Oregon
Data from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Year
Total Catch
(Pounds)
Ex-vessel Value
( U.S. Dollars)
1989
3,046,384
737,407
1990
2,991,281
763,234
1991
3,428,857
997,904
1992
1,980,933
526,718
1993
4,410,081
1,139,451
1994
3,256,920
829,951
1995
1,819,758
468,376
1996
1,651,746
406,960
1997
1,782,834
443,868
1998
1,470,855
424,937

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