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The History and Effects of Exotic Species in San Francisco Bay
San Francisco Bay Project, Water Resources Division
J. Thompson, F. Parchaso, A. Alpine, J. Cloern, B. Cole, O. Mace, J. Edmunds, J. Baylosis, S. Luoma, F. Nichols
What have the exotic species done?
Striped Bass was first introduced in 1879 and commercially harvested from 1889 until 1935. It is estimated to bring the Bay Area economies about $45 million annually.

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Girl with Striped Bass

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