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Hello, as an avid angler for over 25 years I feel that these new
proposed regulations are unreasonable as far as the time that is
being given to comply with the necessary changes.  In this economic
climate we are in, Ca and Californians can't afford to take a huge
financial fall in an industry that provides so many jobs, revenue
and tourism. There are so many people that come here to fish and
whale watch from all over the country as well as foreigners. These
would probably affect dive boats as well. Prices have already risen
steadily because of gas prices as well as limiting passengers due
to covid regulations and safety. I simply as well as other people I
know could not afford to pay double fares in the near future.

The sportfishing and whale watching industry leaves such a small
environmental footprint compared to gross offenders like commercial
fishers, tankers as well as trains, plants and factories, cars and
trucks etc. More regulations should be directed at the head of the
snake not its tail. 

Fishing has been an almost life long passion for myself, family and
friends. As a former marine bio major student at csulb, our waters
and shores have been my sanctuary, my zen, my connection with
nature. I try to take as many family and friends fishing whenever
possible. They love the fish I bring home and ensure that nothing
goes to waste. I regret to think that this passion I love so much
would be taken away from me and my future children. Fyi I currently
contribute thousands of dollars per year to the fishing industry as
well as its connecting sectors. To think I meet so many anglers
that fish our boats double sometimes ten fold what I contribute
monetarily to our fleet.

Again i urge you to consider the kind of economic impact this will
have on workers, anglers, tourism and our beloved state.  I beg the
question of how many sectors this would affect. Aviation, car
rentals, hotels, restaurants, parking lots, fish processing and
canning, tackle shops, online sales, bait barges, mechanics, as
well as maybe the department of fish and game. A practical solution
would be to allow more time for boat owners to make the changes
over a reasonable period that would not cripple the fleet as well
as severely inhibit anglers from enjoying our ocean due to
excessive fares.  Please and thank you for your time.