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Tarpon Springs was established as a sponge fishing port in 1890

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Description

Tarpon Springs was established as a sponge fishing port in 1890. In 1905 Greekfishermen arrived. It is still an active fishing port.

Photographer

William B. Folsom

Display Date

1997 Fall

Location

Tarpon Springs, Florida

Collection

Fisheries

NOAA Affiliation

NMFS

Keywords

Fisheries

Boats