Yellow-Bellied Marmot: Not Your Average Class Pet
Despite their first impression, the yellow-bellied marmot is not an overfed hamster. These rodents are a member of the squirrel family, and have the scientific name Marmota Read More…
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Tiny Travelers and Husky Homebodies – Genes Tied to O. mykiss Migration May Modify Growth
Despite countless studies seeking to determine what makes an individual Oncorhynchus mykiss “decide” to migrate to sea and become a steelhead, or stay in freshwater and become Read More…
The Benefits of Terminal Fisheries – Flashback Friday
Today's Flashback Friday describes the benefits of "fishing in a barrel" through the creation of terminal fisheries. California’s hatcheries have released approximately 2 billion Central Valley fall-run Read More…
Corralling Steelhead: Carmel River Weir
One of the most fundamental challenges for freshwater fisheries biologists in California is monitoring the peaks in migratory fish movement that tend to happen shortly after rains Read More…
Incredible Benefits of Community-Managed Freshwater Reserves
Protected areas have long been a cornerstone of marine fisheries management, and numerous studies have revealed key insights into how these reserves should be designed to optimize Read More…
Hot and Crowded: Where and When Salmon Spawn on the Stanislaus River
Salmon that lay their eggs in the Stanislaus River have evolved to take advantage of a narrow time window when spawning is most likely to be successful. Read More…
Happy New Year 2021!
Happy New Year! Here's hoping for a brighter 20201!