
The SciencesMay 1, 1990
The Spawning of the Capelin
This fish lays its eggs on Newfoundland's beaches, where the hatchlings linger for up to a week. They leave the land for the sea in response to complex signals conveyed by wind and water

The Spawning of the Capelin
This fish lays its eggs on Newfoundland's beaches, where the hatchlings linger for up to a week. They leave the land for the sea in response to complex signals conveyed by wind and water

The Migrations of the Shad
The largest member of the herring family, much prized as a food fish, moves between the sea and its river spawning grounds with remarkable precision. Its main guide appears to be temperature