by xeniaforever | May 13, 2018 | Conservation, Corals
Hawaii has made national headlines as the first state to ban the sale of sunscreens containing either oxybenzone or octinoxate. Scientists at the Polytechnic University of the Marche, Ancona, Italy studied the chemicals, and found that “Sunscreens cause the... by Admin | Apr 19, 2018 | Conservation, Science
The problem of plastic pollution in the marine environment has hit the headlines in the UK, especially after the BBC’s Blue Planet 2 TV show, which showed, in uncompromising detail, just what plastic is doing to species world wide, from albatross to... by Admin | Apr 11, 2018 | Conservation, Reef
I came across this piece of research from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at The University of Western Australia and to be honest I thought: ‘well, didn’t we already know that?’… by xeniaforever | Apr 6, 2018 | Conservation, Industry
A beautiful way to memorialize a loved one, these Eternal Reef reef balls are helping to rebuild ecosystems along miles and miles of the southeastern US shore. The concept is both straightforward and beautifully innovative: the cremated remains of your friend, family... by Afishionado | Apr 5, 2018 | Aquaculture, Conservation, Corals
As a social media addict on reef and coral related subjects, I come across many interesting questions on popular facebook groups. Recently, one in particular stood out: “…that neon green nepthea is extinct in Palau.… by Admin | Apr 2, 2018 | Conservation, Fish, Sustainability
It’s a simple concept. Limit or stop fishing in some areas to allow fish populations to regenerate and individual animals to reach a greater age and size, and there’s more fish ultimately available for everyone. …