Diverse Habitats all located within the Los Angeles Harbor!
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Seafloor
The seafloor, the largest harbor habitat, can include open-water areas with sandier sediments as well as more protected areas with muddier sediments having higher organic carbon content. The seafloor is...
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Pelagic
The ‘Pelagic Zone’ refers to the water that is not near the shoreline and stretches from the surface to the seafloor and is the largest habitat type in the harbors. Animals like plankton (tiny floating…
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Riprap
Most of the shoreline and the breakwaters of the Port Complex consists of rock dikes known as riprap, which represents nearly 50 miles of rocky shoreline. These areas provide shelter for fish and…
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Pilings
There are tens of thousands of concrete, wood and steel pilings that support the wharfs and docks of the marine terminals, marinas, and other infrastructure. These structures provide a large amount of…
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Los Angeles Harbor!
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LA Harbor Habitats: Wildlife
Check out the habitats and animals in the Los Angeles Harbor! Above and below the water, the more you look the more you’ll find!
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Events ON THE LA Waterfront
Find out about upcoming events and information to plan your visit to the LA Waterfront.
NOAA Tides and Water Temperature
Get water temperature and tides from the NOAA weather station in the Port’s Outer Harbor.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a public aquarium located at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro.
Fishing Licenses and Regulations
Review guidelines on fishing in public areas from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.