Designation of Critical Habitat for Endangered Rockfish Species in Puget Sound/Georgia Basin

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to designate critical habitat for three rockfish species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA): yelloweye rockfish, canary rockfish, and bocaccio. The proposed areas include approximately 1,184.75 sq mi of marine habitat in Puget Sound, Washington, and 574.75 sq mi in the same region for yelloweye rockfish.