Pacific Sardines - Oceana USA
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Pacific sardines are a major forage species in the California Current Ecosystem that can range from British Columbia to Baja California. Feeding primarily on plankton, they play a critical role in transferring energy from low to higher trophic levels. Many marine mammals, fish, and seabirds rely on Pacific sardines as a large part of their Read more
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Pacific Sardine California Sea Grant
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The booms and busts in the population of anchovies
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Japanese Sardine, Endless Ocean Wiki
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Pacific Sardine California Sea Grant
CA Marine Species Portal
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Pacific sheds its sea lions
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17 Fish You Should Never Eat PlusSafer Seafood Options - Dr. Axe
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Officials: No Sardine Fishing Off California This Year Due to Steep Population Decline
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Pacific Sardine Facts & Information Guide - American Oceans
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Wild Planet Wild Pacific Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Costco Product Review
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Berthe Sardines with Chili Pepper and Pickles : r/CannedSardines