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A Study of the Connectivity of Grunion Populations Is Underway

By Christina Johnson, May 7, 2008

(left) A spawning female grunion digs tail first into the sand to deposit her eggs, while a male wraps himself around her, depositing milt. Photo: Alan Pitcairn (right) CSU Fullerton biology professor Danielle Zacherl. Credit: CSU Fullerton

A Cal State Fullerton biologist will investigate whether the sand and seawater that bathe grunion embryos leave a chemical mark on the otoliths, creating a natural tag of where the fish were born. Read More


3D Animations of Fish Movements in MPAs Underway

By Christina Johnson, April 28, 2008

CSU Monterey Bay biologists are producing pilot 3D animation videos of fish movements in two marine protected areas. Read More

Rockfish at surface

Video still of the study areas off Carmel. Credit: Alberto Guzman, CSU Monterey Bay


Tumors in Fish from Morro Bay Point to Contaminants

By Christina Johnson, April 25, 2008

Rockfish at surface

Arrow gobies from Morro Bay with tumors. Credit: Lars Tomanek.

A Cal Poly biologist is investigating the cause of cancerous tumors in arrow goby fish in Morro Bay. Read More


 

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