No More Plastic Straws!
Across the United States, more and more cities are banning plastic grocery bags with the goal of helping the environment and protecting ocean-dwelling creatures.... Read more.
Sea Anemone Survey Request
Dear readers, we have just received an interesting letter from a student halfway across the world! Take a look at the following, and consider taking a few minutes... Read more.
LFS and Local Schools: a Perfect Match
The success of a local fish store and the success of a town’s high school rests on some very similar factors: involvement with the community, engagement with... Read more.
Reef Kids: Seashell Candles
For those of us here in North America, summer (and the lovely, warm weather that accompanies it) is still quite a ways away. Candles bring a little warmth and light... Read more.
Reef Kids: Valentine’s Day Printables
I’m a big fan of puns and corny jokes, and these free, downloadable Valentine’s Day cards make me very happy! The set is available on The Ocean Exploration... Read more.
Can’t-Miss Event in Connecticut this Weekend!
If you’re a fan of art, corals, music, or parties, do I have an event for you! Beginning this weekend, it’s the 39th annual Hygienic Art Festival in... Read more.
Sno-cean Sculptures!
With the winter well underway, many of us are dreaming of beach days, lying in the sand, splashing in the waves, and snorkeling and diving to check out the amazing... Read more.
The Horniman Museum and The Florida Aquarium Team up to Advance Coral Restoration
Great news for our endangered reefs! “London’s Horniman Museum and Gardens has joined forces with The Florida Aquarium, based in Tampa, Florida, to save... Read more.
Getting to Know PVC
If you have a reef tank, you’re almost definitely going to have plumbing. The most common reason is to connect the aquarium itself to a sump tank, that incredibly... Read more.
Giving Tuesday
This year, consider celebrating “Giving Tuesday” with a donation to one of the nonprofits or charities dedicated to protecting and sustaining our incredible... Read more.