Monitored Species:

Rockweed - Silvetia compressa (Previously Pelvetia compressa = P.  

                      fastigiata)

Turfweed - Endocladia muricata

Surfgrass - Phyllospadix torreyi or P. scouleri

Acorn Barnacle - Chthamalus fissus, C. dalli, or Balanus glandula

Owl Limpet - Lottia gigantea

California Mussel - Primarily Mytilus californianus; may include

                             Mytilus galloprovincialis, Septifer bifurcata, or

                             Brachidontes adamsianus

Ochre Star - Pisaster ochraceus

Updated:  12/9/2004

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