Undersea mapping efforts by Washington State Fish and Wildlife found less than they thought for geology, but did manage to find some new rockfish habitat, along with other species. This data appears to be useful in future rockfish assessments. Rockfish are key species needing protection, as they are not a migratory species, and take a long time to reproduce.
Specifically, they got video documentation of several species of rockfish from an underwater location not easily accessible. WDFW marine fish scientists also gained valuable insight into the spatial distribution and habitat use by rockfish in Hood Canal that will be used to design future rockfish assessment surveys. Also observed were burrowing anemone (Pachycerianthus fimbriatus), white sea whips (Osteocella septentrionalis), marine worms, ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei), and several species of flatfish.