EnvironmentCalifornia's Drought Pushes Tiny Fish Toward ExtinctionAugust 14, 2014 | Amy QuintonResearchers at UC Davis fear that California’s drought may soon claim its first victim, the Red Hills Roach. The tiny fish is losing its water. Scientists fear it may soon be pushed to extinction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Forces Broadest Fishing Ban in State; Coho At Risk of ExtinctionFebruary 6, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s state Fish and Game Commission approved closures of dozens of rivers and streams in an attempt to protect threatened salmon and steelhead trout. Scientists are worried the drought may push Coho salmon to extinction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
