Pumps transfer the brine resulting from this initial evaporation stage to concentration ponds, where the salt content rises ... ground for shrimp and larval fish, which in turn attracts birds.

The stickleback is a small fish characterized by its conspicuous spines and unique reproductive behavior. Despite its small size, it is a fierce swimmer that scares off predators with its movable ...

Evaporation via a combination of the sun's warmth and wind increases the salt content in the ponds from about 2.9% ... ground ...