The iridescent spots found on giant clams inspire biofuel research
Penn researchers are collaborating to study how giant clams convert sunlight into energy, which could lead to more efficient production of biofuel. Photo credit:... Read more.
Fire! Cirrhilabrus shutmani is a hot new fairy wrasse.
Cirrhilabrus shutmani sp nov. Photo by Barnett Shutman (the person for whom the fish is named)C. shutmani was collected from steep, volcanic rubble... Read more.
Corals like the taste of fresh plastic
A white fleck of plastic is engulfed by a coral polyp. (Credit: Alex Seymour, Duke Univ.)From Duke University:Taste, Not Appearance, Drives Corals... Read more.
Discus aquarium therapy
Research has repeatedly shown that aquariums can reduce stress, anxiety, muscle tension, pulse rate, and blood pressure. It’s even been found to aid patients... Read more.
Pseudochromis stellatus: a new Indo dottyback
Pseudochromis stellatus sp. nov. Photo by M.V. Erdmann.Pseudochromis stellatus resembles Pseudochromis reticulatus, P. pictus, P. jace, and P. tonozukai. ... Read more.
Can you get fish high on marijuana ?
THC edibles appear to have no effect on fish.Scientists in Lebanon fed tilapia pellets laced with cannabis oil to see if cannabinoids would have a calming effect... Read more.
Pretty in blue! A new killifish
Austrolebias pelotape sp. novAustrolebias pelotape is most closely related to Austrolebias adloffi and is categorized as part of the A. adloffi group.... Read more.
Orphek launches Atlantik V4 Compact LED lights
The new Orphek Atlantik V4 CompactThe Atlantik V4 Compact retains the same “fully body” acrylic construction, feature set, and form factor... Read more.
Innovative Marine’s ChaetoMax refugium LED
Innovative Marine supplied Advanced Aquarist with the following media:ChaetoMax™ Refugium LED Designed for maximum macro algae growth, the ChaetoMax™ Refugium... Read more.
A new Caribbean snapping shrimp
Alpheopsis paratrigona sp. novAlpheopsis paratrigona is a new Alpheid (snapping/pistol) shrimp discovered in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Florida. ... Read more.