Habitat Types in Los Angeles Harbor
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Seafloor
The seafloor is home to animals that live in the sediments (infauna) and on top of the sediment (epifauna)…
Pelagic
Animals like plankton and fishes living in the pelagic zone move up and down in the water column to find food…
Riprap
These areas provide shelter for fish and invertebrates that can hide in the crevices and caves…
PILINGS
These structures provide a large amount of habitat for animals like sea stars, mussels, oysters, and scallops and…