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nformation into information on resident populations of birds, fishes and benthic invertebrates.

"We think counting trematodes is an effective tool for assessing the biodiversity of salt marshes in California," Lafferty said. "We are interested in developing similar techniques for other ecosystems, such as coral reefs and kelp forests."

Wetlands being surveyed as part of the California Sea Grant project:

    Wetland, County
  • Tomales Bay, Marin
  • Drake's Estero, Marin
  • Bolinas Lagoon, Marin
  • Hayward, Alameda
  • SE San Fran Bay 92, Alameda
  • Coyote Hills Slough, Alameda
  • Newark-Mowry Slough, Alameda
  • South San Fran Bay, Alameda/Santa Clara
  • Baylands Region, Santa Clara/San Mateo
  • Redwood Region, San Mateo
  • W 92 San Mateo,
  • Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo
  • Goleta Slough, Santa Barbara
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh, Santa Barbara
  • Mugu Lagoon, Ventura
  • Ballona Region, Los Angeles
  • Cabrillo, Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles River, Los Angeles
  • Colorado Lagoon, Los Angeles
  • Cerritos Wetlands, Los Angeles
  • Anaheim Bay, Orange
  • Huntington Beach, Orange
  • Santa Ana River, Orange
  • Santa Margarita, San Diego
  • Agua Hedionda, San Diego
  • Batiquitos, San Diego
  • San Elijo, San Diego
  • San Dieguito, San Diego
  • Los Peñasquitos, San Diego
  • Mission Bay, San Diego
  • San Diego River, San Diego
  • Famosa Slough, San Diego
  • San Diego Bay, San Diego
  • Tijuana Estuary, San Diego


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Source:National Sea Grant College Program


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