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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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Jake Adams

Jake Adams

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say goodbye to one of our hobby's leaders, Jake Adams. The managing editor of reefbuilders.com since 2008, and a well-known, popular speaker at conferences and club meetings, he was intelligent, articulate, and beloved...

The Lady and the Octopus

The Lady and the Octopus

Jeanne Villepreux-Power was never expected to be a scientist. Born in 1794 in a French village more than 100 miles from the ocean, she pursued an improbable path that brought her to the island of Sicily. There, she took up natural history and solved the...

Become an Intern with the Coral Restoration Foundation!

Become an Intern with the Coral Restoration Foundation!

Interns can expect to be challenged, mentored, and inspired, working with a dynamic team that is dedicated to helping them find their focus. The Coral Restoration and Reef Restoration Internship introduces individuals to the nonprofit sector of marine conservation,...

Back to School with Outschool!

Back to School with Outschool!

I can hardly believe that the summer is over and the school year has started up again! Luckily, the pandemic and advances in technology have pushed many online educational resources to really step up their game, and both classroom and homeschoolers can benefit....

Incredible Captures by Rob Swisher!

Incredible Captures by Rob Swisher!

Diver and photographer Rob Swisher has captured many breathtaking images off the coast of Hawaii, but my favorites are his videos of this gorgeous octopus, who he has named Kolohe (which means mischievous or naughty in English). Read on for Rob's videos and...

The Soul of an Octopus

The Soul of an Octopus

The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the...

The 2022 MASNA Aquarist of the Year and MASNA Award Recipients

The 2022 MASNA Aquarist of the Year and MASNA Award Recipients

MASNA is proud to honor Michael Paletta of Pennsylvania, USA, as the 2022 MASNA Award recipient for his lifelong involvement in promoting the marine aquarium hobby. Throughout the past 40 years Michael has devoted his time and knowledge to educate all interested in...

NEW PRODUCT Announcement: StinkSink skimmer carbon odor filter

NEW PRODUCT Announcement: StinkSink skimmer carbon odor filter

ReefEco Launches the StinkSink, a Skimmer Odor Carbon Filter Most of us aquarists at some point have experienced the waft of fish poop from our tank stand, conveniently reaching its apex just when guests stop by for a visit - or the stink bomb from an opened cabinet...