Aunty -
I agree the "tropic collapse" discussions in the DEIS and the assessment report indicate that all may not be well in some of the MPAs for the local rockfish.

BTW -
I find it interesting that most of us in issues such this rockfish plan end up focusing on our "pet" interest or priorities . In this case that focus ranges from reducing seal populations, man-made reefs, food web questions, underwater viewing parks or in my case focusing on using the latest and best information to make management decisions and providing that information to us so that we can make informed decisions.

In that regard I post more detailed thoughts of mine on how the WDFW could move forward with my pet interest/priority. For any that might be interested I refer you to the "Rockfish management thought" thread.

Tight lines
Curt