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  • As senior editor here at reefs, I get to work with scientists from all over the world, and have made some wonderful friends in the industry! I also write for the site, and am the office manager at FRESH New London and the mother of two brilliant, talented young women.

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Coastal Curiosities

Coastal Curiosities

I am absolutely smitten with the work of artist Sophie Wright - a Cornish artist who collects fossils, shells and strandline treasures. "Having grown up in Cornwall, its coastline feels a part of my DNA. I live and breathe for salty air and hopping across the...

Chasing Shadows

Chasing Shadows

A collaboration between a scientist and a science writer, Chasing Shadows is the remarkable story of the resurgence of the white shark population in the western North Atlantic told largely through the eyes of shark biologist Dr. Greg Skomal, who found himself in the...

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day to you and yours! We hope you have a great day and remember to be safe!

Ex situ Spawning in Two Highly Disease Susceptible Corals

Ex situ Spawning in Two Highly Disease Susceptible Corals

Note: this article is an abridgement of a full (open source) research article by Keri L. O'Neil, Rachel M. Serafin, Joshua T. Patterson, and Jamie R. K. Craggs. Global and local anthropogenic impacts have led to severe declines in the abundance of coral species...

Can We Have 5 Minutes of Your Time?

Can We Have 5 Minutes of Your Time?

This survey is designed to analyze human perspectives on the aesthetic value of tropical coral reefs. It is part of a research of the Marine Science Department of the IPB University, the Lancaster Environment Centre, the MARBEC laboratory of the University of...

POTO’s Display Tank

POTO’s Display Tank

Check out Pieces of the Ocean's beautiful 211-gallon peninsula display tank! It's gorgeous! https://youtu.be/NY09_JcUG3k  

Conservation Spotlight: SEE Turtles

Conservation Spotlight: SEE Turtles

SEE Turtles connects people with sea turtles in meaningful, personal and, memorable ways. They help the sea turtle community connect, grow, and thrive by supporting community-based conservation efforts. Their programs provide funding, resources, and tools to protect...

New Product Announcement: CoralWall

New Product Announcement: CoralWall

For the true coral gardener, the CoralWall creates new aquascape possibilities and expands the real estate in your tank available for corals, utilizing the often unused vertical tank surfaces to add new dimension to your aquarium. The Coral Wall’s unique...

Don’t Miss This Live Sale!!!

Don’t Miss This Live Sale!!!

Trust me when I say you do NOT want to miss this sale! Lots of WYSIWYG, crazy deals, and more. Remember, this is 3-8 PM Pacific Standard Time! JOIN THE LIVE...

Behind the Scenes at POTO!

Behind the Scenes at POTO!

I'm a huge fan of hidden things - walled gardens, hidden libraries, and, more than anything, behind-the-scenes pictures and videos! Enjoy this special treat from Kenny Lin, Founder & CEO of PiecesOfTheOcean.com, where he shares what a day in the life of working for...