What’s eating microplastics?
Researchers have known for a few years that zooplankton can eat microplastics. Take for example, this really great video of various laboratory zooplankton... Read more.
A peek into aquarium history
This is a cast iron framed aquarium manufactured by JW Fiske Ironworks in 1876 (nearly 140 years old!). It measures 36x15x15 inches. Aside from the super... Read more.
Shark Summer
It is has not been that long since I last wrote about a shark attack incident in North Carolina. Although shark attacks are extremely rare, there have been a steady... Read more.
Rare Giant Shark Caught Off Australian Coast
Fisherman in Southwest Australia hauled in a surprising catch on Sunday: a 3 ton, 20 foot long Basking Shark!…... Read more.
Can bright light offset harm caused by acidification?
Researchers placed cultured giant clams in aquariums under three different light Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) levels:Low-light: PAR @ 35.1 ± 2.4... Read more.
Where Do Rainbows Come From?
As an avid collector of Acropora species I have noticed in the last couple of years that rainbow hued acropora seem to be popping up everywhere. So it gets me to... Read more.
Petsmart issues recall notice for Top Fin plastic heaters
If your Top Fin heater looks like the unit photographed on the right (wattage may vary), unplug it immediately and return it to Petsmart for a full refund (no receipt... Read more.
Fathers Day Comes Early At The Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium has been observing some of the seahorses in the tank who appeared to be pregnant. Whats interesting about this species is that Male Dwarf... Read more.
Mantis Shrimp Inspires New Body Armor and Football Helmet Design
A mantis shrimp in the lab of David Kisailus. Photo credit: Carlos PumaFrom the University of California at Riverside:Researchers find mantis shrimp... Read more.
Summer Shark Attacks Continue
I hate to perpetuate the growing public paranoia over shark attacks. However, the unusually high number of sharks attack which resulted in serious number have been... Read more.