Fish, Moon And Tides: The Grunion Story (1963)

The film explores the unique spawning behavior of Grunion, small silvery fish that come ashore on California beaches during specific spring and summer nights to lay their eggs in the sand. This unusual event occurs only during the new and full moon phases, shortly after high tide. Female Grunion bury themselves in sand to deposit eggs while males fertilize them. The film details the life cycle of Grunion, including their egg development, hatching process, and the ecological importance of their timing in relation to tides. It also highlights the recreational aspect of Grunion hunting, which is regulated to protect the species.

Keywords
Grunion, spawning, California beaches, tides, moon phases, egg development, hatching, ecology, fishing, reproduction.

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