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Rockfish, Sebastes mystinus
The blue rockfish is a medium-sized, rockfish important in both the
recreational and commercial catches in California, and it is the most
abundant rockfish in central California kelp beds. Blue rockfish are commonly associated with other nearshore fish species, particularly other rockfishes. In a broad area along the entire Monterey Peninsula extending out to 240 feet deep, blue rockfish were the predominant species and were in close association with olive, yellowtail, starry, and rosy rockfishes. Blue Rocks feed on larger planktonic animals such as jellies and salps and grow to 21 in (53 cm).
                  
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