Reference Viewer


Cut-and-Paste Reference:
Lambert, C.C., and G. Lambert. 1998. Non-indigenous ascidians in southern California harbors and marinas. Marine Biology 130:675-688. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002270050289.
Reference Details:
Reference Number: 19569
Type: Journal Article
Author: Lambert, C.C., and G. Lambert
Date (year): 1998
Article Title:Non-indigenous ascidians in southern California harbors and marinas.
Journal Name: Marine Biology
Volume: 130
Issue:
Pages: 675-688
URL:
Keywords: Nonindigenous, Biofouling, Ascidian, Tunicate, Southern California, NE Pacific
DOI: 10.1007/s002270050289
Species Profiles and Specimens that use this Reference:

Botrylloides violaceus

    CA - San Diego Bay, Shelter Island, entrance to San Diego Harbor, floats for customs boats.
    CA - San Diego Bay, Chula Vista, J. Street boat launch area.
    CA - Mission Bay, Quivira Basin, Seaforth Landing.
    CA - Mission Bay, Dana Landing.
    CA - Mission Bay, Mission Bay Yacht Club.
    CA - Oceanside Harbor, near police floats.
    CA - Newport Bay, "Fun Zone", floats close to entrance (end of Fernando Street).
    CA - Long Beach Harbor, Cerritos Channel, Impound Marina.
    CA - Los Angeles Harbor, Watchorn Marina.
    CA - Ventura Harbor, Island Packers dock, near entrance.
    CA - San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, near Charley's Restaurant.
    CA - Port Hueneme (Channel Islands Harbor) Jack's Landing, near entrance.
    CA - Port Hueneme (Channel Islands Harbor) Anacapa Island Marina.
    CA - Santa Barbara Harbor, west side nearest entrance, pleasure boat dock floats.
    CA - San Diego Bay, Fiddlers Cove, Navy Yacht Club, Coronado.

Ciona savignyi

    CA - Oceanside Harbor, fuel docks near entrance.
    CA - Newport Bay, "Fun Zone", floats close to entrance (end of Fernando Street).
    CA - Newport Bay, Lido Island.
    CA - Newport Harbor, upper, back bay (NE side if Pacific Coast Highway bridge).
    CA - Alamitos Bay (Long Beach Marina), entrance.
    CA - Alamitos Bay (Long Beach Marina), inner harbor.
    CA - Long Beach Harbor, Cerritos Channel, Impound Marina.
    CA - Los Angeles Harbor, Watchorn Marina.
    CA - King Harbor Marina, Redondo Beach, floats near entrance.
    CA - Marina del Ray harbor, floats near entrance off Bora Bora Way.
    CA - Port Hueneme (Channel Islands Harbor) Jack's Landing, near entrance.
    CA - Port Hueneme (Channel Islands Harbor) Anacapa Island Marina.
    CA - Ventura Harbor, Island Packers dock, near entrance.
    CA - Ventura Harbor, Pierpont Bay Yacht Club dock.
    CA - Santa Barbara Harbor, west side nearest entrance, pleasure boat dock floats.

Styela clava

    CA - San Diego Bay, Shelter Island, entrance to San Diego Harbor, floats for customs boats.
    CA - San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, near Charley's Restaurant.
    CA - San Diego Bay, Fiddlers Cove, Navy Yacht Club, Coronado.
    CA - San Diego Bay, National City, J. Street boat launch facility.
    CA - San Diego Bay, Chula Vista, J. Street boat launch area.
    CA - Mission Bay, Quivira Basin, Seaforth Landing.
    CA - Mission Bay, Dana Landing.
    CA - Mission Bay, South Shores boat ramp.
    CA - Mission Bay, Bahia Point.
    CA - Mission Bay, Mission Bay Yacht Club.
    CA - Mission Bay, Santa Clara boat launch.
    CA - Oceanside Harbor, near police floats.
    CA - Oceanside Harbor, fuel docks near entrance.
    CA - Dana Point Harbor, floats near Marine (Ocean) Institute.
    CA - Newport Bay, "Fun Zone", floats close to entrance (end of Fernando Street).
    CA - Newport Bay, Lido Island.
    CA - Newport Harbor, upper, back bay (NE side if Pacific Coast Highway bridge).
    CA - Alamitos Bay (Long Beach Marina), entrance.
    CA - Alamitos Bay (Long Beach Marina), inner harbor.
    CA - Long Beach Harbor, Cerritos Channel, Impound Marina.
    CA - Los Angeles Harbor, Watchorn Marina.
    CA - King Harbor Marina, Redondo Beach, floats near entrance.
    CA - Port Hueneme (Channel Islands Harbor) Jack's Landing, near entrance.
    CA - Port Hueneme (Channel Islands Harbor) Anacapa Island Marina.
    CA - Ventura Harbor, Island Packers dock, near entrance.
    CA - Ventura Harbor, Pierpont Bay Yacht Club dock.
    CA - Santa Barbara Harbor, west side nearest entrance, pleasure boat dock floats.
    CA - Santa Barbara Harbor, west side nearest entrance, pleasure boat dock floats.

Styela plicata

    CA - Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbors
    CA - San Diego Bay, National City, J. Street boat launch facility.
    CA - Mission Bay, Quivira Basin, Seaforth Landing.
    CA - Mission Bay, Bahia Point.
    CA - Dana Point Harbor, floats near Marine (Ocean) Institute.
    CA - Newport Bay, "Fun Zone", floats close to entrance (end of Fernando Street).
    CA - Alamitos Bay (Long Beach Marina), inner harbor.
    CA - Long Beach Harbor, Cerritos Channel, Impound Marina.
    CA - King Harbor Marina, Redondo Beach, floats near entrance.
    CA - Port Hueneme (Channel Islands Harbor) Anacapa Island Marina.
    CA - Ventura Harbor, Island Packers dock, near entrance.
    CA - Ventura Harbor, Pierpont Bay Yacht Club dock.
    CA - San Diego Bay, Shelter Island, entrance to San Diego Harbor, floats for customs boats.
    CA - Santa Barbara Harbor, west side nearest entrance, pleasure boat dock floats.
    CA - San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, near Charley's Restaurant.
    CA - Mission Bay, Santa Clara boat launch.
    CA - Los Angeles Harbor, Watchorn Marina.
    CA - Port Hueneme (Channel Islands Harbor) Jack's Landing, near entrance.
    CA - San Diego Bay, Fiddlers Cove, Navy Yacht Club, Coronado.
    CA - San Diego Bay, Chula Vista, J. Street boat launch area.
    CA - Mission Bay, South Shores boat ramp.
    CA - Oceanside Harbor, near police floats.
    CA - Oceanside Harbor, fuel docks near entrance.
    CA - Newport Harbor, upper, back bay (NE side if Pacific Coast Highway bridge).
    CA - Marina del Ray harbor, floats near entrance off Bora Bora Way.
    CA - Mission Bay, Dana Landing.

Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/16/2025].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.