Bacteria in sponges harvest phosphate, clarifying reef waters
A sponge side by side with corals in the Red Sea. Photo by Derek Keats.From the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Scientists... Read more.
Peace of mind with HomeSitter
The HomeSitter HS-700 (by Protected Home) connects to your phone land line.* In the event of a detected power outage or water spill (a wired water sensor is... Read more.
Are yellow tangs the most acrobatic fish?
Here is a video of a yellow tang doing what appears to be voluntary back flips. The specimen appears fat, disease-free, and not under any distress. The... Read more.
Mystery “tall, short-bodied” anthias
Looks like a compressed anthias, doesn’t it?Here we have what appears to be an unidentified serranid with an uncommon laterally flattened body... Read more.
Massive single coral colony observed in Japan
Divers for scaleThe coral was discovered in 2010 but only recently professionally measured under commission from the Ministry of Environment Yaeyama... Read more.
Study finds stony corals eat plastic!
Stylophora sp.According to the research paper published February 4, 2015 in Marine Biology: Experimental feeding trials revealed that corals mistake... Read more.
Coral Morphologic latest audio/visual reef spectacular, “Coral City”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2Z351qk6eKE https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HcUk3lh2g_A... Read more.
Inspiration: Elegant panoramic planted aquascape
72″ x 18″ x 24″ planted aquascape at day 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vhPrvqpFf4... Read more.
Saving coral reefs via genetic screening?
The “Assisted Evolution” (AE) strategy is comprised of four approaches:Exposing natural stock to induce preconditioning acclimatization. Research... Read more.
How you can engage in the ESA process and actually make a difference
Last week, I wrote an admittedly critical op-ed, “Reefkeeping is NOT under attack,” relating to our hobby’s reaction to the recent decision by... Read more.