Spawning fish complicate Oceanside sand replenishment
Manson Construction, the contractor that dredges the Oceanside harbor and pumps the sand onto the beach, has another obstacle to overcome this spring — the grunion. The small, silvery, sardine-like fish spawned on the beach near the municipal pier two weeks ago. The contractor has had to avoid that area until after the eggs hatch, which occurs this weekend. But, there are several more chances for grunion runs this month.