PRIMARY PRODUCTION IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY-- CONCLUSIONS

• A fundamental indicator of the ability of the Bay to sustain fish and other animals.
• Rates vary dramatically seasonally and spatially in San Francisco Bay.
• Rates in San Francisco Bay are similar to those observed in the ocean, but lower than in most estuaries.
• Monitoring programs can help define the capacity of the system to provide food for the animals in the Bay.

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