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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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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...

Orphek Osix – OR3 LED Bar iCon Smart Dim Controller Launch

Orphek Osix – OR3 LED Bar iCon Smart Dim Controller Launch

Orphek officially announces the launching of Osix – The OR3 Bar iCon Smart Dim Controller! Osix is a smart device with iCon technology that allows you to program, control, monitor, and dim your OR3 Reef Aquarium LED Bars and integrate them with Orphek iCon LED...

Don’t Miss This Show!!!

Don’t Miss This Show!!!

The largest single-day saltwater aquarium show in the country is back! Come see 100+ vendors all under one roof with the best prices for corals, gear, and everything reef-related. Q and As: Q: What time do the doors...

MACNA 2023 is Cancelled

MACNA 2023 is Cancelled

The MASNA Board regrets to announce the cancellation of MACNA 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Board is working on bringing back MACNA in 2024. Stay tuned as we re-craft the premier hobbyist driven marine aquarium show in the US. For more information about MASNA and the...

Reef Kids: Free Online Courses!

Reef Kids: Free Online Courses!

Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering free online courses for students grades PreK through 12. These courses (which are available in both English and Spanish) teach scientific concepts while encouraging a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. The courses...

Reef Kids:  “The Girl Who Built an Ocean…” by Jess Keating

Reef Kids: “The Girl Who Built an Ocean…” by Jess Keating

"The Girl Who Built an Ocean: An Artist, an Argonaut, and the True Story of the World's First Aquarium" by Jess Keating. Jeanne Villepreux-Power began her life as a dressmaker, sewing fancy gowns for Parisian aristocracy – but when she married and moved to the...

The Amazon 960 iCon

The Amazon 960 iCon

Using state-of-the-art components and Orphek's ability to create the exact spectrum required by photosynthetic organisms, the Amazon 960 iCon provides an extremely high transmittance and a massive coverage. While the main design goals are aimed at commercial...

Job Alert!

Job Alert!

Are you looking to start or change your career, or just ready for a fresh start? There's a great opportunity open now in upstate New York: Local aquarists- I have been contacted by the University of Albany, SUNY, and the RNA Institute to help find an experienced...