by Admin | Oct 19, 2016 | Conservation, Photography
Nope, I’d never heard of them either, which is not surprising, as Seagrass isn’t as media friendly a subject as reefs, sharks, or for that matter, much else. But it is a group of species with a very important ecological role and some rather fascinating... by AquaNerd | Oct 18, 2016 | Conservation, Fish, Reef, Science, Tanks
Maroon Snowflake Clownfish Proaquatix, ornamental fish breeder extraordinaire, located in Vero, Florida has just released a new designer clownfish.  These Snowflake Maroon clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus) exhibit a snowflake pattern commonly found in designer Amphiprion ocellaris clownfish. Please note that Proaquatix does not sell to the general public.  If your looking for one of these little gems, then reach out to the team at Proaquatix to locate stores that are ordering these fish for resale.  No word on what the street price on these fish will be but we expect them to be listed above $120.00 per fish. Proaquatix broodstock tanks About Proaquatix By providing an alternative to wild-caught fish, Proaquatix is reducing human impact on ocean reef ecosystems, thus supporting reef conservation and the by Marcin Smok | Oct 15, 2016 | Aquaculture, Conservation, Events, MACNA, Seahorses, Sustainability
Every year, The Marine Aquarium Conference of North America brings together aquarists from all over the world. They gather together to enjoy three days of interesting and informative talks by world renowned aquarists, presentations by the aquarium industry’s top... by Admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Conservation, Photography
Well, that’s what the headline says as the current round of CITES negotiations are underway. To be honest, I thought they were all under threat, I guess it depends upon how you measure ‘threat’. Either way, the 100 million sharks we kill a year adds up to an assault... by xeniaforever | Oct 3, 2016 | Conservation, Fish
CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, oversees the import, export, and introduction from the sea of a multitude of species. The species covered by CITES are grouped into one of three Appendices: Appendix I is... by AquaNerd | Oct 2, 2016 | Conservation, Corals, Fish, Invertebrates, Reef
Published August 17, 2016 Introduction The introduction of species into areas outside of their native habitat is a concern for all ecosystems, both terrestrial and aquatic. These non-native introductions occur through a variety of pathways including intentional introductions, accidental releases, and natural events such as hurricanes. The majority of species released into new, non-native areas either are not able to establish within the introduced range, or are able to establish but do not cause significant damage. However, a small percentage of these introductions become established and cause severe environmental and economic damage; these are referred to as invasive species. In the marine environment, accidental release through the ballast water exchange of oceangoing vessels has traditionally been cited as the most likely pathway for marine species
