Could this be the end of California’s drift gillnet fishing?
The tide may be finally turning against the use of drift gillnets off California waters. WARNING: Disturbing images.
Author Archives: Alison Hawkes
Alison Hawkes was a Bay Nature editor from 2011-2017. Before Bay Nature she worked in journalism for more than a decade as a former newspaper reporter turned radio producer turned web editor with each rendition bringing her closer to her dream of covering environmental issues. She co-founded Way Out West, a site dedicated to covering Bay Area environmental news.
How Can You Tell If a Lichen Is Dead?
Lichens by nature are mottled and brittle looking. So how do you know when they are dead?
Some Wildflowers Take Advantage of Drought
Yes, it's been a dry year. But that's not entirely a bad thing for annual natives like wildflowers, which are finding a rare opportunity to restore their seed banks.
Ask The Naturalist: How Will the Drought Impact Amphibians?
Question: Will newts, frogs and salamanders be out in full force in the Bay Area this spring?
The Elusive Black Rail May Adapt Better Than You’d Think
Black rails are one of the most secretive of birds. But new research is showing that the scurrying marshland species can pick up and move if it must.
Poaching Redwood Burl Affects Tree’s Reproduction
Redwood trees rely on burl growth, more than they do seeds, to repopulate the species.
Rains Lure California Newts Home to Mate (Video)
The rains have sent a strong signal to California newts — time to mate. A graceful, underwater mating dance is the prelude to this season's replenishment of the species. (VIDEO)
CA could be first to ban leaded bullets, Pleasanton park expands
California expected to become first state in nation to ban leaded bullets, which are deadly to wildlife in more ways than one, and more Bay Area nature news.
Muir Woods mulls reserved parking, Mt. Diablo fire 45 percent contained
Muir Woods looking into a reservation system for parking, and other Bay Area nature news.
Drakes’ Bay Oysters likely to close, a Bay Area “snake scam”
Drakes Bay Oyster Co. will likely close now that a federal appeals court ruled against company's request to stay open, and other Bay Area nature news.
