by Francis Yupangco | Jan 8, 2015 | Conservation, Fish, Science, Tanks
I recently wrote about the groundbreaking procedure of glass eyes being implanted into two Rockfish at the Vancouver Aquarium. A video of the unique operation has recently been released. It shows the talented husbandry team at the Vancouver Aquarium completing the... by Robert Loren | Jan 8, 2015 | Conservation, Fish, Science
When conducting studies, many ecologists are posed with the question: How old is this fish? Because size is rarely a fair indication of age, the use of a more precise method is often required. The most prevalent method of aging bony fish is known as Otolith... by Caitlin Nichole | Dec 28, 2014 | Conservation, Science
These little clips are likely to elicit a mélange of feels – a giggle, some tears, fits of rage, guilt and shame. #ReefReels is a short film competition presented by GetUp! Australia – one of Australia’s largest campaigning communities, boasting a... by Matthew Stansbery | Dec 13, 2014 | Conservation, Corals, Reef
An international team led by the James Cook University CoralCoE has provided some promising news for corals dealing with rising levels of acidification. “Our aim was to explore the effect of a more acidic ocean on every gene in the coral genome,” adds lead... by Matthew Stansbery | Dec 13, 2014 | Conservation, Reef, Science, Shark Week
In more promising news about climate change, one species of reef shark can exhibit a physiological adjustment to the rise in CO2 levels associated with ocean acidification. The epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) has been studied before exhibiting a tolerance to... by Matthew Stansbery | Dec 12, 2014 | Conservation, Corals, Reef, Science
In another positive spin on climate change, researchers from NorthÂeastern University’s Marine SciÂence Center and the UniÂverÂsity of North CarÂolina at Chapel Hill have discovered one species of coral that can actually benefit from a rise in ocean...