FiSSH (Find Suitable Spawning Habitat)

About this technology

Overview

This software utilizes Earth observation and citizen science data collected by the Grunion Greeters project to analyze ocean conditions and how they may relate to movement of the California grunion. The grunion is famous for beach spawning, and this tool will allow the user to get an idea of how large a spawning event is expected to be. This output is based on past spawning events and ocean conditions at those times. Moreover, interactive maps will allow the user to visualize spatially what was happening in the surrounding coastal region during a particular time frame.