And now, with the looming threat of global climate change and decreased rainfall predicted for southern California, not only the Riverside fairy shrimp but a suite of rare vernal pool species — as ...

POPULATION TREND: The Riverside fairy shrimp has the most limited range of any endemic California fairy shrimp. Unfortunately, the species' population numbers are dwindling primarily because the ...

There are eight species of southern fur seals, all smaller than their northern relative. They include the Guadalupe fur seal of Baja California ... and tiny shrimp-like krill.

and pink shrimp also fall into the red category. Other species of concern include market squid and the California spiny lobster which, respectively, generate about $43.9 million and $10.7 million ...

The baby sea stars, part of a critically endangered species, are voracious ... With a pipette, he squeezed a few tiny defrosted shrimp for one to eat. The sea star munched on the shrimp ...

Researchers found a new species of California manzanita. Scientists estimate there are only 300-700 of the new manzanita shrubs. Find out what is endangering the new manzanita shrub. California ...