Here in California, a "fishy" ruling is declaring that bees can legally be considered fish. Under the California Endangered Species Act, birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and plants are all protected-- but not invertebrates, like bees. By expanding the definition of fish to include invertebrates, the loophole makes bees eligible for greater protection. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/life/animals/california-bees-legally-fish/509-3659271d-678e-429c-ae94-9cf08f1708bb CBS 8 is the local source for San Diego breaking news and covering the stories that matter to our community. Get the latest local San Diego news, sports, weather and more. More from CBS 8: Website: https://www.cbs8.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBS8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/News8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbs8