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Archived – Surfperch
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Surfperch are found only in the North Pacific, and eighteen of the 20 species occur in North America waters, from Northern Mexico to southern Alaska. There are eight species of surfperch (Embiotocidae) in British Columbia (BC) waters and some species have been harvested for over 100 years, mainly by recreational anglers.
