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小銀魚搶灘節

6/22/2017 - 7/11/2017

|Recurring Event (See all)
Once on 6/25/2017,
and Once on 7/11/2017,
and Once on 7/24/2017
$1 - $5
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Spend a night sitting on Southern California’s sandy shore waiting for the “grunion run.” Grunion are small sardine-size fish of the silversides family, which are among the few species of fish that actually come ashore to lay their eggs on sandy beaches. They are found from Southern California south to Baja California and arrive at night after the high tide around the new moon and full moon. Cabrillo Beach is one of the better places to observe the fish.

Upcoming Grunion Runs
Meet the Grunion
Watch silvery fish come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious fish. The Aquarium opens at 8 pm and an auditorium program begins at 9, followed by guided observation at the beach. You must arrive before 9 pm to see the movie.
At times the beach may look as if it is covered in a blanket of silver as the wriggling fish arrive to mate.  The females burrow into the sand to lay eggs while the males wrap around them in order to fertilize the eggs.  Then both males and females catch the next wave back out to sea.  The fertilized eggs incubate for about nine days in the sand before the tumbling action of the waves from the next series of high tides cause them to hatch as they are carried back out to sea. To learn more about these fascinating creatures:

Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended. April and May are closed season. March, June and July are open season, when grunion may be taken by hand only and a valid California fishing license must be displayed if you are 16 years or older.

$5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children.
FRIENDS Members: FREE

• Sunday, June 25, 2017 • 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Tuesday, July 11, 2017 • 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Monday, July 24, 2017 • 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Details

Start:
6/22/2017
End:
7/11/2017
Cost:
$1 - $5
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Website:
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Venue

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Dr
San Pedro, CA 90731 United States
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Phone:
310-548-7770