Groundfish and benthic invertebrates include dozens of resident marine fish that live on or near the seafloor as well as crabs, shrimp, and other invertebrates. This Vital Sign tells us about the abundance and distribution of groundfish and benthic invertebrates in Puget Sound. Many of these species are important to commercial and recreational fisheries and play a critical role in the region’s marine food web.
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This is a new Vital Sign and we are working with our partners to compile and report key messages.