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Grunion Greeter Workshop
Grunion Greeter Workshop
. Please Note --> This is a Past Event!! .
Date:
3/28/2009
Time:
1:00 PM TO 3:30 PM
301 Caspian Way
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Phone:
619-733-0725
Event Description:
Grunion Greeters: Citizen Science on the Beach! 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 local California beaches, such as Coronado and Imperial Beach, 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 attend a workshop prior to spawning season (18+; advanced RSVP’s required). Greeters choose the nights and beaches to monitor from a list of predicted spawning nights. After observing a run Greeters then submit information collected via an online form and a phone “hotline”. The data are used by Pepperdine University researchers conducting studies on these most charismatic fish and to ensure their protection on the beach. WORKSHOP DETAILS: WHEN: March 28 (Sat) from 1:00-3:30 PM. WORKSHOP HOST: Tijuana National Estuarine Research Reserve, Imperial Beach. WHO: Volunteers (18 and up) willing to spend 2 hours on specific nights monitoring grunion on local beaches! DETAILS: Materials packet, snacks, and beverages will be provided. HOW: Workshop space is limited so please reserve your spot no later than March 23! RSVP by sending an email with your full name, email, phone number and mailing address and write “IB Workshop” in the subject line. Please send to: melissastuder@san.rr.com. Project Background: 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 California. Current Project: 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. Workshops: Multiple workshops are offered in addition to the location listed here; volunteers may attend whichever one best suits their schedule. Check www.Grunion.org for a complete list of dates and locations. In partnership with NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Region, Habitat Conservation Division.
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Tijuana Estuary Visitor's Center
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