Francis Yupangco
  • Francis is a marine biologist with an MBA and over 20 years of professional aquarium experience. Francis is the former Aquatic Development Manager at Hagen USA., makers of Fluval brand aquarium products. He co-stars on Nat Geo WILD's reality TV series Fish Tank Kings where he is the resident "Fish Geek" and was Director of Marketing at Living Color Aquariums. He is an avid explorer having visited over 45 countries and lived in 7. At 17, he was among the youngest aquarists ever hired by the Vancouver Aquarium, where he worked for 7 years. His aquatic biology experience ranges from larval fish rearing to the design, construction and operational management of renowned public aquariums around the world. Francis is currently head of marketing at the world's largest vertically integrated fish farming company.

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New Oahu Aquarium Fishing Rules

New Oahu Aquarium Fishing Rules

New fishing rules for Oahu aimed at protecting aquarium fish have been implemented as of April 2, 2015. The Department of Land and Natural Resources states that there are now new daily commercial bag and size limits that apply to aquarium fish. The fish protected...

West Coast Jellyfish Invasion

West Coast Jellyfish Invasion

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvHFHxAq8Dg&w=560&h=315] Millions of jellyfish are washing up on Washington and Oregon beaches. Velella Velella, also known as 'sea-rafts' due to their sail shaped fin, are all along the North West coast beaches right...

Texas State Aquarium Accidentally Kills 100 Fish

Texas State Aquarium Accidentally Kills 100 Fish

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vvEiZ-QK94&w=560&h=315] In an effort to combat a pesky parasite that was harming the tanks, the Texas State Aquarium accidentally killed nearly 100 fish. This is very rare and upsetting incident. The parasitic flat...

Charges Against Mother After Boy Falls In Cheetah Pit

Charges Against Mother After Boy Falls In Cheetah Pit

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkOaGuF_Yik&w=560&h=315] The Cleveland Metro Park Zoo is in the spot light for one Mom's ridiculous behavior. An Ohio mom is being charged with misdemeanor child endangerment after her two year old son dropped nearly...

Olympic Sized Fish Kill in Rio

Olympic Sized Fish Kill in Rio

Water pollution is a big concern around the World. However, this very public recent mass fish kill, which occurred in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has gained national attention. Brazil will be hosting the 2016 Olympic games, and is under particular scrutiny. An...

Heartbreaking Goldfish Funeral

Heartbreaking Goldfish Funeral

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDGOgD2CKD4&w=560&h=315] Think back to when your most favorite fish died....or does it hurt too much? Some of us get very attached to our little fishy friends and may even secretly shed a tear or two when they pass. So I...

Mischief Reef

Mischief Reef

Mischief Reef was discovered by Henry Spratly in 1971. It is rumored to contain vast amounts of gas and oil. Geographically the area sits 105 nautical miles from the Philippines. Since the late 1900's it has been a source of tension in Asia as claimed territory....

Lighted Surfboard Shark Deterrent Being Tested

Lighted Surfboard Shark Deterrent Being Tested

It's not surprising that surfers in Australia are more concerned about being attacked by sharks. Seals are prey for sharks. Surfers in wet suits floating atop of surf boards can pretty closely resemble seals. Researchers in Australia are testing this...