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Similan Islands Will Close Again

Similan Islands Will Close Again

Thailand's Mu Koh Similan National Park (Similan Islands) will be closing for 5 months again this year, beginning on May 16, and will reopen on October 14. These months coincide with the monsoon season, which makes boat travel dangerous and beach and hiking days quite...

Tragedy at Polo Reef

Tragedy at Polo Reef

The 17,000 gallon reef tank at Polo Reef just suffered a major malfunction, losing thousands of gallons in the middle of the night! We're so sorry, Andrew, and we know that with the support of our wonderful reefing community, you will rebuild even bigger and better....

Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery Debate

Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery Debate

The debate surrounding the reopening of fisheries for aquarium fish in West Hawaii is still gaining momentum as we approach the deadline for petitions and public comments, before The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DNLR) makes its final decision. The...

Project Coral and the Journey of Hope

Project Coral and the Journey of Hope

A new photographic display highlights the connections between the Horniman Museum and Gardens’ scientific breakthroughs in coral reproduction, and coral reef restoration in the ocean. Project Coral and the Journey of Hope, opening on March 21, features photographs...

Join Tian Tonight!

Join Tian Tonight!

Tank Talk With Tian is live tonight at 7:00 PM CST - check out what she has to say! DON'T MISS THIS LIVE!!! This is going to be absolutely LEGENDARY!!! We're going live with Dr. Bruce Carlson and Marj Awai for an unforgettable deep dive through decades of reef...

Frag Farmer’s Market 2026 is Almost Here!

Frag Farmer’s Market 2026 is Almost Here!

The largest single day coral swap in the country is just around the corner (over ONE HUNDRED vendors this year!) - will we see you at the 2026 New England Frag Farmer's Market? One of the most exciting aspects of this event is the focus on education and young people....

Seantience

Seantience

Seantience isn't a documentary about the beauty of the ocean or the climate crisis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfpuhKMN9Vs It's a documentary that raises questions we rarely ask ourselves: Do the planet's most neglected animals have complex inner lives? How do...

Invasives for Dinner!

Invasives for Dinner!

Of course we don't want or celebrate invasive species, but at least this one comes with a silver lining - they can be part of your next meal! Marbled crayfish first appeared in the pet trade in 1995 in Germany. The freshwater crayfish are small and pretty, and soon...

Reef Love

Reef Love

Do you have a reefy bestie that you'd like to show a little love to this Valentine's? Check out these adorable cards from lovepop!

Seaside Sustainability

Seaside Sustainability

Microplastics everywhere, ocean acidification, forever chemicals - our oceans are in big trouble. Seaside Sustainability is working on the frontlines to addresses these issues and more. They're educating students and the public, advocating for change, and taking...