by Admin | Oct 30, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
'Tis the season for skeletons. Scientists are beginning to unravel the secrets of coral skeleton formation. A new research reveals that corals form different types of crystal throughout the day. In other words, the skeleton they grow during the day is different than what they grow at night. by Admin | Oct 30, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
A new study funded by NOAA finds that corals reefs may be able to cope with climate change better than past models have predicted but only if there are large reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. Furthermore, while reefs may persist, its biological diversity and function will be very different in the coming decades because not all organisms can adapt equally well. It's sad to think the reefs we know today may not be around for our children's children. by Admin | Oct 29, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Sumida Aquarium in the Tokyo Sky Tree Town complex opened only 18 months ago but already boasts some of the world's most impressive aquatic displays. This garden eel exhibit is done on a massive scale so visitors can appreciate a big community of wormy fish ... 634 eels to be exact. by Admin | Oct 28, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Up until April 2013, there have been no historical reports of any Acropora species occurring around the Island of Hawai‘i, the southernmost island in the archipelago, nor were any observed in over 4,300 coral reef monitoring/research dives over the past 14 years. by Admin | Oct 28, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
The National Marine Fisheries Service announced its 90 day findings on 23 corals recently petitioned for endangered listing. They concluded three species may warrant petitioned action but 20 corals did not. The three species will undergo further examination. The review process for the 20 species is considered closed. by Admin | Oct 25, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Advanced Aquarist has learned that Mitch Carl will MC the upcoming Denver, CO MACNA 2014 dinner banquet. This is a "Richard Ross approved" speaker, so be prepared for one heck of an evening!
