by Admin | Oct 7, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Circle of life: A new research paper published in Science concludes that sponges play a pivotal role in recycling nutrients in nutrient-poor tropical waters. Sponges filter-feed the precious nutrients from coral, algae, and fish waste products that would otherwise get washed away. In turn, the sponge waste product feed all the animals of the reef. This loop enables reefs to exist in otherwise barren seawater. by Admin | Oct 4, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
New Zealand scientists and fisherman have come together to develop a new "smart" trawling method they believe will revolutionize the way fish are brought to market. The new Precision Seafood Harvesting (PSH) technology allows fisherman to selectively bring up the fish they're after and in the greatest health possible. Fresher seafood. Much more sustainable harvest. What's not to like? by Admin | Oct 3, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
New Caledonian collectors for Quality Marine (wholesale) have discovered a new species of deepwater anthias whose appearance is best described as a cross between Pseudanthias flavoguttatus and Pseudanthias privitera. This new anthias will be offered for sale shortly. We share their press release with information about this new anthias' history and captive care. by Admin | Oct 2, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Many species of jellies are epizoic, meaning they grow / live nonparasitically on the outside of a living animal. However, up until now, they have not been observed growing on scleractinian corals like Fungia spp. by Admin | Oct 2, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
By now, you've likely read about or seen plastinated human body exhibits. These exhibits feature plastic-preserved anatomical cutaways designed to show the complex inner workings of the human body. Georgia Aquarium's newest exhibit will apply the same concept to marine organisms such as an octopus, moray eel, mako shark, and even a whale shark. by Admin | Oct 1, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Multiple observations of this commensal feeding behavior were reported in Red Sea seagrass meadows on a series of recent dives this past March.
