The Aquarium Trade: Fish Conservation Friend or Foe?

Walking through a pet store, it’s easy to be mesmerized by walls of stacked aquaria filled with flamboyant fish – some which may have an Read More…

Flashback Friday: Bryozoan Blobs

Sometimes we get confronted with an ecological mystery, as when people send us strange pictures that they ask us to identify. Find out what we Read More…

A King Among Snakes

What has a head but no hair, a tail but no legs, and is black and white all over? If you guessed a California kingsnake, then you’ve Read More…

A Helping Hand for Coho in Scott Creek

Coho salmon (Onchorynchus kisutch) may be the overshadowed cousin of “king” Chinook in California, but are certainly deserving of some Read More…

Photo Friday: Fieldwork at Sunrise

Early morning fieldwork can be tough, but one of its perks is getting to catch a gorgeous sunrise. Here are some "new day" vibes for your Read More…

Tiny Vampires

Concealed in tall grass, a hunter lies in wait. She smells the air for the scent of her prey, using her keen senses to search for the faint Read More…

California Salmon Economics – The 2016 Season

Salmon are an iconic species in California, with an intrinsic value for both ecological and cultural reasons. Despite population declines Read More…

Flashback Friday: Planet Ocean

Tomorrow is World Ocean's Day! To celebrate, today's Flashback Friday is a look back at all things marine on our blog. Enjoy this tour Read More…

The Salton Sea: Oasis of Opportunity to a Ticking Time-bomb

Once a vibrant and bustling lakefront resort destination, the Salton Sea is now a site of death and decay that frequently serves as the Read More…

How Many Bass and Catfish are in the San Joaquin River?

The fish assemblages in the San Joaquin River and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are heavily dominated by non-native species.  But we Read More…