by Admin | Sep 17, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Enduring two typhoons over a three-week period in August, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) researchers, working in partnership with the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), have successfully deployed an OceanCube Observatory System in waters off Motobu Peninsula, Japan -- a biodiversity hotspot that is home to ecologically significant coral reefs. The observatory system enables real-time monitoring of temperature, salinity, and other chemical, biological and physical data critical to understanding the health of and changes in the coral reef ecosystem. by Admin | Sep 16, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Fluval will premiere a new website this September that will feature (naturally) Fluval products as well as aquatic education. Their website will also feature documentary films about expeditions to wild aquatic ecosystems around the world in order "to create authentic, habitat-accurate products for home aquarium enthusiasts." During their first film shoot, they discovered a new cichlid species. by Admin | Sep 13, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Scientists have largely believed that bacteria is the primary pathogen behind most coral diseases such as white pox and black band. However, Oregon State University researchers have recently identified viruses as the culprit behind the "white plague" epidemic in the Caribbean. by Admin | Sep 12, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Pemuteran Artificial Reef Project is using Biorock technology to create new reefs in Bali, Indonesia. Electricity is conducted through metal frames to create a calcified structure where corals can flourish in once barren seas. How well does this technology work? Watch this terrific video and see for yourself. by Admin | Sep 10, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Australian aquarist "Acro Al" is diving head-first into the fascinating world of Tridacna clam breeding ... not on some tropical island but rather in the suburbia of Perth. He's successfully reared his first batch of T.maxima and shares some amazing photos and video with Advanced Aquarist. by Admin | Sep 9, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Radion users who logged into ecosmartlive.com this weekend may have noticed a "Vortech folded corner" on their Radion settings page. Clicking on it takes you to this preview of ecosmartlive.com's upcoming ability to also control Vortech pumps with Ecotech's ReefLink communication device they introduced last weekend.
