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Lucy the Octopus

Lucy the Octopus

Though it doesn't seem like it, winter is well underway here in the Northern Hemisphere. It seems that the seasons are all getting pushed back, and everything is happening about 1.5 months late, which means the storms are still on their way. I don't know about you,...

Get Educated with CRC!

Get Educated with CRC!

Check this out! Carolina Reefing Community has free Zoom meetings on the third Thursday of every month, where they bring in speakers from across the industry/hobby. They've had everyone from Craig Bingham to Vincent Chalias, and will be announcing this month's speaker...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from all of us at reefs.com! We hope this year brings you health, happiness, and lots of great new corals!

Seafood Side Dish!

Seafood Side Dish!

  Yes, I'm a little bit hungry right now, but this recipe from Maebell's Simply Easy Recipes looks SO good! I'm considering making it for our next holiday get-together, and I could see it being a regular side dish/appetizer here. What do you think? Crab and Bacon...

Reef Kids: Octopus Friend!

Reef Kids: Octopus Friend!

Black Friday is here, and with it comes the official start of the holiday shopping season! This sweet soft stuffed octopus would be adorable with a big bow on its head, and would make for a cuddly companion during the cold winter nights ahead. And at just $13, it's...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! We here at reefs are incredibly thankful for all our readers, members, sponsors, and supporters! We couldn't do this without all of you!

Remembering Jake Adams

Remembering Jake Adams

As the shock from the news of Jake's passing starts to subside, the sadness of knowing he is truly gone forever is settling in. Jake was a leader in our industry, and was known for being a prolific writer and speaker, always eager to share his knowledge with friends,...

Underwater Wild

Underwater Wild

From the creators of the Academy Award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher, an immersive journey into the underwater world that inspired it—and holds transformative lessons for us all Craig Foster and Ross Frylinck regularly dive together in the awe-inspiring kelp...