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Fish consumption advisory poster. (California Department of
Health Services)
The massive container ships and oil tankers plying the bay embody the
strength of the local maritime economy. Everyone crossing the Bay Bridge,
meanwhile, knows the shape of the Port of Oakland's gigantic cranes,
which call to mind the long-legged imperial vehicles in George Lucas's
movie
The Empire Strikes Back
. The region has a long history as a maritime
and naval hub—a world-class port and center of seagoing commerce. This
transportation infrastructure promoted economic growth but also af-
fected the environment, especially as larger and heavier ships sought to
enter a naturally shallow bay.
