by Admin | Aug 1, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Based on extensive study of how corals on the Great Barrier Reef, scientists have developed the world's first UVA / UVB sunscreen that mimics how corals shield themselves from the sun's intense UV rays. by Admin | Aug 1, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Baltimore's National Aquarium has completed a $12.5 million overhaul of its reef shark exhibit designed to showcase the fish (and one three legged sea turtle) of the Indo-Pacific and Great Barrier Reef. by Admin | Jul 31, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
How a fish looks and behaves later in life is significantly influenced by their exposure to predators as juveniles, finds a new and fascinating study. Damsels will look and behave quite differently depending on whether they're exposed to predators in their formative years. From the size of their eyes and false eyespots, feeding behavior, shyness vs. boldness, and ultimately their survival skills, fishes' juvenile experiences with their environment play a major role in how they mature. We share the full study after the jump. by Admin | Jul 29, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
This is probably the coolest aquarium videos we've seen in a while. Erwin Rivera's clownfish is one seriously tenacious fish! The small go-getter thrusts its head out of the water to eat food from her owner's hands. You earned your dinner, little buddy! by Advanced Aquarist | Jul 29, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
Japanese artist Aki Inomata envisioned giving hermit crabs unique shells based on citycapes around the world. With the aid of a 3D printer, he printed some beauties! by Admin | Jul 29, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
A scientific survey has discovered a new species of chalice coral from the French Polynesia. Echinophyllia tarae is found in shallow protected reefs and is characterized by large "eye" polyps and bright yellow, green, and purple pigments (and who knows what other colors).
