by Joe Rowlett | Oct 23, 2015 | Fish, Reefs in Art
The study of coral reef fishes is a relatively recent field within ichthyology. The earliest scientific works, by naturalists such as Artedi, Linnaeus and Forsskål, consisted of little more than a series of terse morphological descriptions, completely lacking any... by Justin Credabel | Jul 28, 2015 | Eye Candy, Industry, Photography, Reefs in Art, Shark Week
Early in the 20th century, New London, Ct was a thriving port city, with a raucous nightlife fueled bu sailors and alcohol. In fact, my band practiced in an old speakeasy with a beautifully tiled indoor pool, dating from the from the prohibition... by xeniaforever | Jul 16, 2015 | Conservation, DIY, Fish, Reefs in Art, Science, Sustainability, Too Cute
Ah, summer! The season when kids can do really messy art projects (like this cool hand- and footprint ocean scene) OUTSIDE and get hosed off before coming back in. I really like the lobster and the jellyfish, and I think a huge school of different-colored fish would... by xeniaforever | Jul 3, 2015 | Conservation, Corals, Photography, Reefs in Art, Science
Two years ago, Barry and Aimee Brown began photographing “hidden” letters in the brain coral colonies around Curacao, the Caribbean island where they live. Their hunt, which sometimes took them as deep as 100 feet, gave them an even better understanding of... by Justin Credabel | Jun 23, 2015 | Eye Candy, Reefs in Art, Science
For Today’s Tattoo Tuesday we feature Maddie Butterfield’s start on her aquarium-themed sleeve. It is inspired by her favorite tank, and the love she has for it clearly shows! The tattoo was done by artist Nathan Evans.… by Kenneth Wingerter | Jun 5, 2015 | DIY, Eye Candy, Fish, Photography, Reefs in Art
Seldom does a modern fisherman land a prize catch without capturing the moment forever, digitally, with a quick selfie. But without this key piece of technology—the camera—by what method did mid-19th century Japanese anglers preserve proof of their trophy...
