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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. (Image credit: William B. Folsom)

Photographer

William B. Folsom

Display Date

1997 Fall

Location

Tarpon Springs, Florida

NOAA Affiliation

NMFS

Keywords

Fisheries

Boats