Rapid Tissue Necrosis (RTN) and the Devil’s Hand
No, I’m not talking about the actual Devil’s Hand. Although when you’re watching your prized acro frag you’ve drooled over at your local... Read more.
Running shoes inspired by tropical fish
ScorpionfishTo be honest, I’m not sure I see the resemblance to fish in any of these shoes other than perhaps the pair above (called Scorpionfish,... Read more.
Corals can turn certain genes on and off to cope with heat
Stanford graduate student Rachael Bay takes samples from an Acropora hyacinthus colony at the National Park of American Samoa. (Photo: Megan Morikawa)From... Read more.
Polyp Extension
Acropora polyp extension can be an important factor when trying to determine the health of a specimen. Although it is possible to achieve some success when growing... Read more.
Going back to my roots: Planted discus aquariums
Like most fishkeepers, I started with common freshwater fish like bettafish, goldfish, mollies, danios, tetras, and gouramis won at fairs and easily purchased at... Read more.
Mantis Shrimp Stronger than Airplanes
A mantis shrimp in the lab of David Kisailus. Photo credit: Carlos PumaFrom the University of California, Riverside: Inspired by the fist-like... Read more.
Reefs in Art: Our Changing Seas
This incredible installation was created by Courtney Mattison and is on display at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs NY. Created out of glazed stoneware and... Read more.
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s newest superstar
Meet the flapjack octopus. Say hi.In an exhibit dedicated to some of the world’s coolest animals including prehistoric chambered nautilus, flamboyant... Read more.
Manhattan Reefs Spring Frag Swap 2014
The Manhattan Reefs Spring Frag Swap 2014 will be held at Pace University in downtown New York on May 4th. The guest speakers are Francis Yupangco and Laura Birenbaum. ... Read more.
Idaho Aquarium Sentenced For Illegal Trafficking
Public aquariums are intended to be places for education, conservation and entertainment. For any institution to knowingly advocate and participate in the illegal... Read more.