Hi Doug,
To my understanding if you are simply photographing and returning specimens
you find you technically won't be violating any laws, though if you are in
a marine refuge area, you will likely be discouraged from handling live
marine invertebrates (according to the signage I've seen in the San
Francisco - Monterey area).
I don't know the Santa Barbara area myself, but I have a copy of
the "Beachcombers Guide to Seashore Life of California" (J. Duane Sept),
which mentions several beaches in the area. The book is illustrated with
color pictures of the various species and has a mini-guide to beaches for
observing intertidal life. I don't have it with me right now, but I
remember that Refugio State Beach is listed. Check the tides, though, I
don't think they will be that low during the first week of July.
Whether you can legally collect the empty shells of Haliotis cracherodii
depends on the myriad of regulations. In some places (like Asilomar Beach
in the Monterey area), collection of empty shells is prohibited. Best to
check locally once you decide where to go. I've seen a few (live and empty)
H. cracherodii under rather large rocks (1 - 2 ft diameter) in the general
Monterey area, exposed at low tide.
I might be in Santa Barbara myself over the 4th of July weekend. If you
learn of any good places off the list, feel free to contact me directly.
cheers, and have a great trip!
Alex
Berkeley, CA
On Thu, 23 Jun 2005 14:43:47 -0400, Doug Stemke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Hello Everyone.
>
> There have been so many serious topics here I hope there is room for
>one a little less headie.
>
> My wife would like to go to an Orchid Show in Santa Barbara the first
>week of July. I thought it might be a nice opportunity to spend a little
>quality time on the coast. I don't intend to collect any live shells
>although I'd love to get photos of any I find hense my questions. 1) Are
>there any tidal pools worth expoloring in the Santa Barbara area (with
>directions, if at all possible) 2) Are there any good places to do beach
>collecting of dead material, like a 'helpful' jettie or other useful beach
>feature? 3) Will I be considered in violation of the California laws if I
>am simply photographing (and of course returning) specimens I find?
>
> I've shelled further south (almost 25 years ago!) so I understand I
>shouldn't be expecting a whole lot, but it would be nice to find some
>interesting material. On that note, one species I'd love to find is
>Haliotis cracherodii. Because I understand the collecting laws are pretty
>strict in California, is it legal to even collect empty Haliotis of this
>species said to be 'abundant' or does one need a permit for that too?
>
> I'm also a general naturalist so any other pointers about the area
>before I start hunting down places to hike or explore would be
>appreciated. I may have a few follow up questions but I think this should
>get me started.
>
> Thank you in advance for your help.
>
>Doug
>
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