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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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The U.S. Government Is Begging You to Destroy Moss Balls

The U.S. Government Is Begging You to Destroy Moss Balls

"Zebra mussels, named for the zigs and zags on their almond-sized shells, are native to Eurasia, and are thought to have first arrived in North America in the late 1980s as stowaways on ships lumbering across the Great Lakes. The mussels probably sloshed around in...

MACNA 2021 now Virtual, MACNA in Atlanta, GA to be Rescheduled

MACNA 2021 now Virtual, MACNA in Atlanta, GA to be Rescheduled

Dear MACNA 2021 Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Guests, Once again, the safety of the entire world, our nation, and our marine aquarium community is paramount to the MASNA Board and the MACNA 2021 committee. It is essential that we continue to limit our unnecessary travel...

mini MACNA Speaker 3 is YOU!

mini MACNA Speaker 3 is YOU!

  We're asking members of the marine aquarium hobby to answer the 5 questions below on video so we can aggregate the answers for mini MACNA! Please take a horizontal selfie video or have someone else record you saying your answers to the 5 questions. Please keep...

Caitlin Lee

Caitlin Lee

Hearts are heavy in the reefing world tonight, as we mourn the death of one of our smartest, kindest, most creative and generous members: Caitlin Lee. She was an editor and contributor at reefs.com for many years, and  she was loved by all who knew her. She was my...

Be my Valentuna!

Be my Valentuna!

Happy chocolate day, everyone! While I have mixed feelings about this holiday, I definitely DON'T have mixed feelings about ridiculous puns-they're the absolute best. Please enjoy these selections, and feel free to add your own in the comments!

Reef Kids: Optimistic Plans for Project Oceanology

Reef Kids: Optimistic Plans for Project Oceanology

With hopes for an end to the pandemic in mind, the folks at Project Oceanology have just posted their summer program schedule. They currently have four camps planned, with multiple sessions of each- two overnight and two day camps, and, of course, they all look really...

MASNA’s Inclusivity and Diversity Statement

MASNA’s Inclusivity and Diversity Statement

“MASNA is dedicated to its continuous support of all communities within our diverse industry. We welcome everyone to our community regardless of their race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, physical ability, or political affiliation.…