We at reefs.com care deeply about our ocean environment, and we appreciate the companies, groups, and organizations around the world working to preserve this most vital resource. Inland Ocean Coalition is a unique player on this global stage. Founded in 2011 in...
MACNA, the Marine Aquarium Conference of North America and MASNA, the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America are excited to announce our MACNA 2018 Keynote Speaker, renowned scientist Dr.…
Check out this incredible new concept aquarium from Hong Kong’s RedFin Aquarium Design! With a 26’ x 26’ footprint and an estimated cost of 1.9 million dollars, this isn’t your average reef tank, but it sure is a sight to behold – from two sides, as well as from...
So, you’ve finally assembled the perfect array of aquarium controllers – you’ve got your skimmer, lights, top-off, powerheads, and sensors installed and connected to their apps, everything is working great, and you can finally relax, knowing that no matter where you are in the world, you can keep an eye on your beautiful aquarium.…
Modern clothing, whether in the form of Paris-runway couture or suburban mall fast fashion, is not known for being particularly sustainable. But rising sea temperatures and the scourge of plastics in our oceans are reaching catastrophic levels, threatening all life on...
On June 6, 2018, the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) — led by famed oceanographer and explorer Dr. Robert Ballard — will embark on a six-month expedition aboard Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus in one of its longest exploration seasons to date. In its fourth year of...
The Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA) is being held September 7-9 in Las Vegas this year, and it's sure to be a blast. There are still plenty of tickets left, but don't buy them just yet if you are a Local Fish Store (LFS) owner or manager - MASNA,...
Fish, like all animals living on Earth, need oxygen to survive. But while their terrestrial counterparts rely on lungs to supply their bodies with this crucial element, fish have gills, and the size of those gills in relation to the rate of their growth determine just...
With summer right around the corner, it's time to make travel plans! Whether you're driving down to the seashore or flying to a far-off destination, the trip will be better for everyone if you do a little planning ahead to keep the youngsters entertained on the way....
Back in January, I shared with you all a post about Bartz Snow Sculptures. Soon after it was published, the Bartz brothers, Austin, Trevor, and Connor, revealed their sculpture for the 2018 season - 19-foot-tall Diggs the Lobster! The delightful sea/snow creature was...