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Tarpon Springs was established as a sponge fishing port in 1890. In 1905 Greekfishermen arrived. It is still an active fishing port. (Image credit: William B. Folsom)
Photographer
William B. Folsom
Display Date
1997 Fall
Location
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Collection
Fisheries
NOAA Affiliation
NMFS
Keywords
Fisheries
Boats