GRUNION RUN FUN with the Birch Aquarium at Scripps

GRUNION RUN FUN
with the Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Scripps Institution of Oceanography/UCSD

Late-night adventures to observe elusive grunion spawning on the
beaches of La Jolla are being offered by the Birch Aquarium at
Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Grunion runs this season will
be on Saturday, April 15, 9:45 to 11:45 p.m.; Sunday, April 30, 10:30
p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Monday, May 15, 9:45 to 11:45 p.m.; and Sunday,
May 28, 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Grunions are small, silvery fish that are often left stranded on
sandy beaches following certain high tides. While on the beach,
female grunion bury themselves in the sand to lay eggs, while males
wrap themselves protectively around the females to fertilize their
eggs. Both then catch a wave to return to sea.

A lecture and film on grunion will precede the moonlight beach
explorations. Please bring a flashlight and jacket for cool evenings.
Fee for a grunion run is $12 for adults and $9 for children ages
6-13. This activity does not take place at the aquarium.
Reservations and directions to the event location must be received in
advance by calling the aquarium. For reservations and more
information, please contact the aquarium at 858/534-7336.

BIRCH AQUARIUM AT SCRIPPS. OCEANS OF FUN!

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