Long term history – outline - Elkhorn Slough

Less frequently, Stellar sea lions and California sea lion bones appear in midden. Otters and seals may have been found in the local sloughs or in Monterey Bay. Sea lions were probably restricted to the bay. Dietz et al 1988 (CA-MNT-229) At the same site, commonly gathered shellfish include littleneck clam (Protothaca staminea), mussel (Mytilus ... ................
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