Mr. Ernesto Calix, a project scientist with CSA Ocean Sciences Inc., noted the enormity of this undertaking: “These facilities will be required to complete vast comprehensive studies, especially regarding entrainment. This will be a huge effort. Some facilities have prepared themselves for these studies, but many have not. There are a lot of moving parts that must be considered, and the need for awareness is critical.” Mr. Calix has more than 24 years of experience in marine monitoring programs, including a number of studies directly related to 316(b) entrainment programs and 316(a) thermal effects surveys. Presently, he is leading efforts within CSA to assist impacted facilities understand the importance of ichthyoplankton taxonomy and analysis with regard to the requirements of the 316(b) regulation. Mr. Calix has served as the lead taxonomist and consultant on several 316(b) programs and has developed techniques and matrices to support the efficient identification of ichthyoplankton and fish eggs. As the regulation’s release approaches, Mr. Calix is preparing his team to help educate affected facilities understand the support methodologies they will need during 316(b)’s implementation.
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