by Admin | May 20, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Damsels, gobies, and hawkfish aren't just great fish for marine aquariums. A recent research paper also finds that reef fish provide valuable insight into social evolution. In other words, reef fish can help us understand why animals behave the way they do. by Admin | May 17, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Microscopic algae that live within reef-forming corals scoop up available nitrogen, store the excess in crystal form, and slowly feed it to the coral as needed, according to a study published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. by Admin | May 16, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Why do poor fishermen in Asia use dynamite fishing practices even while they know it is unsustainable? This video tries to lend some insight into why fishermen would choose this practice over less damaging methods. by Admin | May 14, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
The fin whale is the second-largest animal ever to live on Earth. It is also, paradoxically, one of the least understood. The animal’s huge size and global range make its movements and behavior hard to study. by Admin | May 14, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
The Mangarahara cichlid is one ugly tropical fish. But there are only three known specimens left on Earth, and all are captive males. The London Zoo is now searching for any private aquarist who may have a female in their possession in order to try and breed and save this almost extinct species. by Admin | May 13, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Developed by the Natural History Museum, the Deep Sea ID app brings the world's deep sea marine life into your home through your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch device.
