Crustaceans are champions of weird and wonderful specialized habitats
Tetralia nigrolineata in AcroporaSPS reefkeepers are familiar with coral crabs. These crabs find shelter in the branches of Acropora, Pocillopora,... Read more.
If you thought big bristleworms were scary …
Bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois)Bobbit worms (Eunice aphroditois) exist throughout the Indo-Pacific. They bury their bodies in muddy or sandy substrate... Read more.
The Bargibanti’s Pygmy Seahorse
Bargibanti’s Pygmy Seahorse. Photo by James WisemanSmall Wonders Last week, we blogged about another master of camouflage, the halimeda crab;... Read more.
Researchers uncover treasure trove of new species in Papua New Guinea
A new species of Amphipod (genus Leucothoe)When Jim Thomas and his global team of researchers returned to the Madang Lagoon in Papua New Guinea, they... Read more.
We present to you: The Halimeda Crab
Huenia heraldica, the halimeda crabHalimeda algae is a smart object to mimic since very few organisms enjoy dining on this hard algae. To be honest,... Read more.
‘Blood Test’ for sick corals (zooxanthallae to be more accurate)
Blood work for corals?From the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies: Using a world-first scientific discovery, Australian researchers... Read more.
Survey discovers Easter Island Dwarf Angelfish beyond known range
Centropyge hotumatuaCentropyge hotumatua was known only to exist at a few island reefs in Southern French Polynesia: the Austral Islands, Rapa Island,... Read more.
Miracle blue tang survives LFS robbers &Â vandals
Big Blue, bruised and battered but still kicking.Animal Instincts Aquarium & Pet Center (Fall River, MA): Surveillance video recorded one of the... Read more.
Monster goldfish roam Lake Tahoe
Monster aquarium fish are found invading non-native waters around the world (this was caught in France).We’ve said this many times before, and... Read more.