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  • xeniaforever

    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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MASNA Scientific Poster Session at MACNA 2017

MASNA Scientific Poster Session at MACNA 2017

MASNA, the Marine Aquarium Society of North America, has just announced the 2nd annual MASNA Scientific Poster Session, which will be held at the Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA) 2017, in New Orleans, LA, August 25-27 2017. From their press release:...

Neptune Apex iOS App

Neptune Apex iOS App

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZS9-zVZsfw The updated Neptune Apex iOS app is available free for download to your computer, mobile device. The new iOS app blends iOS and Apex Fusion for those with iPhones and iPads. This app requires an apex Fusion account and that...

Neptune Apex Heartbeat

Neptune Apex Heartbeat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbEks7DhXqY&feature=youtu.be Does your Apex have a heartbeat? This brand-new update for fusion will notify you immediately if there is a power outage or a network failure, so you can check your system right away and rectify the...

“Brand New” Reef Discovered in the Amazon

“Brand New” Reef Discovered in the Amazon

2016 saw a lot of interesting news, and one of the most popular, widely-read pieces to come from the field of science was about a brand new coral reef that was discovered near the mouth of the Amazon River. The only problem? The "brand-new" reef has aleady been...

Neptune Systems  FMK – Flow Monitoring Kit

Neptune Systems FMK – Flow Monitoring Kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-9fVhbiXdo&feature=em-share_video_user The Flow Monitoring Kit (FMK) is an innovative new addition to the Apex system from Neptune, designed to measure the flow of your aquarium's pumps and notify you immediately if the flow stops...

Reef Kids: Octopus Dip

Reef Kids: Octopus Dip

Why not add a little cephalopod-y fun to one of the biggest snacking days of the year? One of our favorite dips is so simple to make, and it's sure to please most anyone - combine 16 oz sour cream, 1 packet of powdered ranch dressing mix, 1 cup shredded cheddar...

Bichimera Acropora tenuis

Bichimera Acropora tenuis

Check out the latest images from Jamie Craggs and his team of scientists at the Horniman Museum and Gardens' Project Coral! These bichimera Acropora tenuis are just one of the many, many exciting results of this groundbreaking project, whose details I was honored to...

MASNA Educational Series now Available for Download

MASNA Educational Series now Available for Download

The good folks at MASNA are proving once again that they're committed to putting their money where their stated educational goals are, with the release of new downloadable and printable versions of the MASNA Educational Series articles. The five articles were released...

Reef Kids: Pony Bead Fish

Reef Kids: Pony Bead Fish

If you have a young child or two in your home, chances are pretty good that you have pony beads. This colorful plastic craft supply is great for projects of all kinds, helping build fine motor skills and teaching patience as kids work through the concept, design, and...