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Publisher: California Department of Fish and Game

California Condor view detail comment email this

Subject to conservation efforts since the 1930's, Gymnogyps californianus is an endangered species under federal and state law. This site, from the California Department of Fish and Game, provides information about the bird and the work of various groups to breed and reintroduce it to the wild.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/nongame/t_e_spp/condor/
Topics: Animals, Birds

Last updated Mar 19, 2009


Dungeness Crab of California and Its Close Relatives view detail comment email this

Overview of Dungeness crab, the "most abundant crab" species in California, and other species, "the aim being to aid identification by a few readily observed characteristics rather than by detailed scientific descriptions." Describes molting, distinction between male and female crabs, and fishing gear. Includes illustrations of the Dungeness, slender, rock, red, and yellow crab species. From the California Department of Fish and Game.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/dungeness_crab.asp
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians

Last updated Nov 1, 2007


Spills and Events: Cosco Busan Spill view detail comment email this

Information and updates about the environmental impacts and mitigation responses to the November 2007 oil spill caused by the container ship M/V Cosco Busan striking the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Includes fact sheet, maps, and links to slideshow of oil spill response images and related material. From the California Department of Fish and Game.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/ospr/spill/incidents/cosco_busan/cosco_busan.html
Topics: Oil & Gas

Last updated Nov 13, 2007





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