Grunion are washing ashore for sex on sandy beaches up and down the Southern California coast.
Erin Rode is an environment reporter for My Desert, focusing on local environmental issues in the Palm Springs area of California. With a background in journalism and a passion for environmental conservation, Erin covers topics such as climate change, renewable energy, water conservation, and wildlife preservation. Her work has been featured in USA TODAY and she is an active member of the TDS News Guild.