Kelp Bass (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Kelp bass represent one of the two most important recreational fisheries off Southern California. Credit Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.