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Grunion Greeters: Citizen Science on the Beach
ORGANIZATION: Grunion Greeters
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7 people are interested
Volunteer "Grunion Greeters" experience a grunion run and witness the remarkable behavior of the silvery little fish as they come completely ashore to spawn. Grunion Greeters monitor San Diego beaches and collect basic information for about two hours during a grunion run. Peak spawning season typically occurs from April through early June. The grunion runs occur late at night, twice a month, after the highest tides associated with a full or new moon.
All volunteers must be at least 18 and attend a training workshop on March 23. Registration required by 3/17.
Register here: https://www.jotform.com/melissastuder/grunion-greeter-workshop-registrati
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About Grunion Greeters
Location:
24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Pepperdine University, Natural Science Division, Malibu, CA 90263, US
Mission Statement
Project Mission: To monitor California beaches where grunion spawn. Observations are used by Pepperdine University researchers conducting studies on these most charismatic fish and to ensure their protection on the beach.
Description
Grunion (Leuresthes tenuis) are restricted to a narrow distribution along coastal California and Baja. Concern over beach grooming practices and grunion eggs incubating beneath the surface of the sand during spawning season resulted in a scientific study in San Diego. A massive collaboration of concerned residents, scientists, agencies and organizations, and hundreds of volunteers effected significant and lasting change in beach grooming procedures in San Diego and now throughout CA. Additional studies continue to expand this work all along the coast of California. Coastal municipalities, beach managers, state parks, government agencies and environmental organizations are cooperating to ensure conservation of this remarkable fish and its sandy beach habitat.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Birch Aquarium at Scripps2300 Expedition WayLa Jolla, CA 92037
DATE POSTED
February 23, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Must attend a 2 hr training workshop.
- Monitor beaches for 2 hrs on 4 nights.