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Two New MASNA Education Pages

Two New MASNA Education Pages

As many of you know, MASNA, the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America, is a non-profit organization whose focus is to educate, assist, support, and encourage marine aquarium groups, clubs, and hobbyists across North America.  To this end, the organization has...

Make More Flow, Get Free Glow!

Make More Flow, Get Free Glow!

Neptune Systems and Unique Corals have just announced a great new promotion: from now until June 30, 2016, buy a WAV Starter Kit from any authorized US retailer and get one of three pre-selected coral packs, valued at $100, from Unique Corals absolutely FREE! The WAV...

ORA’s Beautiful Posters

ORA’s Beautiful Posters

Oceans Reefs and Aquariums (ORA), located in Fort Pierce, FL, is a well-respected and well-known company; it’s considered by many to be an industry leader in the sale of marine fish and invertebrates, as well as aquacultured coral. For the average consumer, buying and...

Squishy Robot Fingers

Squishy Robot Fingers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfEEdIobG3c National Geographic Explorers David Gruber and Robert Wood have just announced a promising new development in the fields of marine biology and robotics. Dubbed "squishy robot fingers", the team, aided by mechanical...

Aquatic Creations Big Raffle

Aquatic Creations Big Raffle

If you live near or are planning on visiting New Hampshire any time in the next couple of months, make sure to stop in to Aquatic Creations in Amherst. The family-owned shop carries, in their words, "quality aquarium products and equipment. From frozen foods to...

Reef Kids: Indoor Sand Castles

Reef Kids: Indoor Sand Castles

Do these long, cold months of winter have you and your little one dreaming of sunny days at the beach? Bring a little of that summer fun home with this recipe for sandy beach playdough - it's easy to make, and will provide a fun, sensory-rich activity with minimal...

Coral IVF at the Horniman Museum

Coral IVF at the Horniman Museum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS3rbEJSOUs Brilliant news from the Horniman Museum and Gardens in South London: scientists there there report a United Kingdom first - the successful in-vitro fertilisation of captive corals!  Gravid (already carrying eggs) corals were...

Reef Kids: Dolphins for Lunch!

Reef Kids: Dolphins for Lunch!

Kids are notoriously picky eaters, and are generally resistant to anything that seems to "educational".  So instead of fighting about either issue, I recommend changing the conversation!  These adorable banana dolphins, leaping out of their yogurt parfait pools are...

Scolymia lacera

Scolymia lacera

Check out this gorgeous Scolymia lacera, photographed by Bob Fenner off the coast of Roatan. The island is the largest of Honduras' Bay Islands, and is near the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea (and the second-largest reef in...

National Geographic’s 2015 Photo Roundup

National Geographic’s 2015 Photo Roundup

National Geographic Magazine has just released its "Photo of the Day" roundup for 2015.  The stunning images were captured by the magazine's "Your Shot" online photo community and by staff photographers, and showcase the beauty and splendor of our natural world.  The...