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Grunion run has fascinated scientists and locals for decades, but their future is threatened by the climate crisis
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Grunion run has fascinated scientists and locals for decades, but their future is threatened by the climate crisis
Replies(2) Local researchers gather data on grunion runs in southern California, 2021. (Photo: Kristin Martin, courtesy Grunion.org) SAN DIEGO, CA — Along San Diego shores, the grunion are spawning once again. These small silver fish swarm the beaches on the waves at night and bury their eggs in the sand. It is a phenomenon unique to southern California and the northern Baja coast, and if you've never tried to find them, you're in for a treat. Grunion expert Dr. Karen Martin, Biologist and Executive Director at Pepperdine University's Grunion Greeters Project spoke with Patch about the "lo...
UpdatedWed, Apr 14, 2021 at 9:03 pm PT Reply Local researchers gather data on grunion runs in southern California, 2021. (Photo: Kristin Martin, courtesy Grunion.org) LOS ANGELES, CA — Along Los Angeles shores, the grunion are spawning once again. These small silver fish swarm the beaches on the waves at night and bury their eggs in the sand. It is a phenomenon unique to southern California and the northern Baja coast, and if you've never tried to find them, you're in for a treat. Grunion expert Dr. Karen Martin, Biologist and Executive Director at Pepperdine University's Grunion Greeters ...
Reply Local researchers gather data on grunion runs in southern California, 2021. (Photo: Kristin Martin, courtesy Grunion.org) IMPERIAL BEACH, CA — Along San Diego shores, the grunion are spawning once again. These small silver fish swarm the beaches on the waves at night and bury their eggs in the sand. It is a phenomenon unique to southern California and the northern Baja coast, and if you've never tried to find them, you're in for a treat. Grunion expert Dr. Karen Martin, Biologist and Executive Director at Pepperdine University's Grunion Greeters Project spoke with Patch about the "lo...