by Francis Yupangco | Aug 5, 2014 | Conservation, Fish
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1HDGXmoeHg&w=420&h=315] Thanks to some caring and concerned individuals, and the wonders of social media, a rare lobster has been saved from a Florida Publix Supermarket tank.… by Francis Yupangco | Aug 2, 2014 | Conservation, Fish, Industry
As a biologist I understand the food chain. That being said, the lurid practice of killing dolphins for catfish bait is both unnecessary and barbaric. There are multiple non-marine mammal bait alternatives readily available that commercial fisheries can and do... by Francis Yupangco | Aug 2, 2014 | Conservation, Opinion, Science
The decision to keep captive-bred or wild-caught fish is a decision all hobbyists should make. Most fresh water raised are captive raised. On the contrary, most marine fish are caught in the wild, with the exceptions of Clown fish, Damsel Fish and a few other... by Matthew Stansbery | Aug 1, 2014 | Conservation, Corals, Fish, Technology
On the forefront of technological reef research the country of Belize has assigned drones to combat illegal fishing throughout marine protected areas, in what may be the first use of drones for conservation. … by Francis Yupangco | Jul 29, 2014 | Conservation, Fish, Opinion, Tanks
Public aquariums are supposed to protect animals and promote conservation. This sad news from the Taraporewala Aquarium in Mumbai, India is the antithesis of all that public aquariums stand... by Francis Yupangco | Jul 25, 2014 | Conservation, Fish, Science
Massachusetts Governor Patrick signed a new law into place, Thursday July 24 at the New England Aquarium, Â which bans the possession or distribution of shark fins in the State. The new law will mostly affect companies that sell imported shark...
