Joint mission discovers record depth for Lophelia coral on Gulf of Mexico energy platforms
Two Lopehlia coral colonies growing on a small metal on a portion of the subsea completion structure in block Mississippi Canyon 355 at a depth of about 1,500 ft.... Read more.
First documented male and female pillar coral spawning in Florida
Kate Lund, a research scientist, observes the pillar coral as it is spawning in the Upper Keys.It means that the pillar coral colonies, Dendrogyra cylindricus,... Read more.
Build your own underwater ROV using Lego Mindstorms NXT’s [video]
Incidentally if you want to build your own higher end underwater ROV, check out our blog post on the OpenROV project. (via Make)... Read more.
How about 3D printing your own liverock! [video]
Interesting shapes printed with the Stone Spray technology.I have blogged about how 3D printing could change the game for the saltwater aquarium hobby... Read more.
3D printing a venturi injector for a protein skimmer
An assembled venturi injector using PVC slip / threaded fittings for attachment to threaded pipe.In my last installment, I asked for ideas of things... Read more.
Coral reef thriving in sediment-laden waters
Rapid rates of coral reef growth were identified in sediment-laden marine environments, conditions previously believed to be detrimental to reef growth. ... Read more.
July 2012’s Most Popular Posts
July 2012’s Most Popular Posts#10: Pixar announces Finding Nemo 2 Pixar has confirmed plans for a sequel to their popular 2003 animated feature... Read more.
Trends in the marine aquarium trade – Now with data!
A great example of some really nice live rock used in the hobby today.Published as an Open Access article in the Aquaculture, Aquarium, Conservation... Read more.
Ray-inspired underwater robot takes flight at the University of Virginia [video]
Manta rays inspire naval research into alternative designs for underwater vehicles. ... Read more.
NASA researches fish in microgravity on the International Space Station
The above image shows an Aquatic Habitat, or AQH, specimen chamber housing Medaka fish for study. (JAXA)Sponsored by the Japanese Space Agency, or JAXA,... Read more.