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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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Fishy Side Dishes!

Fishy Side Dishes!

While turkey will probably be the star of the show this Thursday, seafood sides and appetizers can be a wonderful, easy addition. Light and simple or rich, deep, and savory, here are a few of our favorite recipes - let us know if you have tried any of them, or share...

Come Celebrate Nicholas Checker’s new Novelette

Come Celebrate Nicholas Checker’s new Novelette

We are proud to announce that Nicholas Checker's new e-book novelette, "THE DUEL," has been invited for a special presentation on November 12th at “WONDERS OF LONG ISLAND SOUND”, and art exhibit at Project Oceanology. Come out for an evening celebrating art, science,...

LiveAquaria…is Back?!

LiveAquaria…is Back?!

So, I just stumbled across this facebook post, and it seems that LiveAquaria is not only back, but is offering up a sale to say "sorry" for any confusion or inconvenience, and "thank you" for everyone for their patience and understanding. Life is weird - buy corals!

Reef Kids: Ocean Jack-o-Lanterns

Reef Kids: Ocean Jack-o-Lanterns

Halloween is here, so now is a perfect time to (finally) carve your jack-o-lanterns! Decorations and costumes for this candy-filled holiday run the gamut from adorable to freaky, and the carving ideas I came across are the same. The first three, a sweet little sea...

Live Aquaria is Closed?!?!

Live Aquaria is Closed?!?!

In a strange turn of events, it seems that the online retail behemoth liveaquaria.com, has closed its virtual doors. Customers have taken to their facebook page to vent about unfulfilled orders, unanswered emails and phone calls, and outstanding charges with no...

LEGO’s new Tropical Aquarium set!

LEGO’s new Tropical Aquarium set!

With the holidays quickly approaching, it's time to think about gifts for the young and the young-at-heart aquarium lovers in your life! This brand new set from LEGO is a fun, colorful, and VERY low-maintenance reef tank that's fun for the whole family. It will be...

Midweek Relaxation Break!

Midweek Relaxation Break!

With everything going on in the world right now, we could all use a little bit of mental downtime. Take a little midweek midafternoon break with the video below, and let us know - how do you like to decompress? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Zl890u-ok Find this...