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Science: Invertebrates

Reports

(list not comprehensive)

  • Foss, S. F. link opens in new tab or window2011 Triennial report on the California Department of Fish and Game’s Marine Invasive Species Program (PDF). California Department of Fish and Game, Office of Spill Prevention and Response; 12/2011.
    • Foss, S. F. link opens in new tab or window2011 Triennial report on the California Department of Fish and Game’s Marine Invasive Species Program: Appendix B (PDF). California Department of Fish and Game, Office of Spill Prevention and Response; 12/2011.

Listing Status, Natural History

  • link opens in new tab or windowEndangered and Threatened Animals List (PDF)
  • link opens in new tab or windowSpecial Animals List (PDF)
  • Life History Notes and Range Maps

Data and Survey Resources

  • Visual Directory of Aquatic Invertebrates
  • Marine Invasive Species Program / Database
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  • California Wildlife Habitat Relationships (CWHR)
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