by Leonard Ho | Mar 8, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
The eclectic pop megastar Lady Gaga reportedly spent £40,000 ($60,000) on a massive aquarium and 27 expensive Koi fish flown in from Japan. Gaga is recovering from hip surgery and allegedly had a dream about fish aiding her recuperation, so she splurged for expensive aquarium therapy. by Advanced Aquarist | Mar 7, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
New maps show how rising sea temperatures are likely to affect all coral reefs in the form of annual coral bleaching events under different emission scenarios. by Leonard Ho | Mar 7, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
The places in which crabs, shrimps, and lobsters live are as varied and fascinating as any group of animals in the world. We share eight videos by diver/videographer 'liquidguru' to prove that reef crustaceans are adept at making safe homes for themselves in any environment. by Advanced Aquarist | Mar 6, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
Overall marine protection is a success story. However, the success of a reserve also depended on its size and how it was managed. by Leonard Ho | Mar 5, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Let 'liquidguru' introduce you to the bobbit worm. These predatory polychaetes (segmented worms) can grow to a mind-boggling 10 feet (3 meters) in length, but that's not even their scariest part! The business end of bobbit worms are armed with sharp pincers designed to snare and slice. by Leonard Ho | Mar 4, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Bargibanti's pygmy seahorses are one of the most popular subjects for reef divers to photograph ... if divers can find. We share information, video, and photos about these tiny muppet-like jewels of the sea.