by AquaNerd | Oct 8, 2014 | Corals, Equipment, Events, Industry, Science
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Smithsonian scientist Seabird McKeon, along with the museum’s predoctoral fellow Jenna Moore of the Florida Museum of Natural History, have published new research highlighting the importance of reef diversity and how symbiotic crabs can help defend against coral... by Austin Lefevre | Oct 7, 2014 | Conservation, Corals, Eye Candy, Industry
This is one bandwagon that I am incredibly pleased to see vendors jumping on. We recently shared that Cherry Corals offered a Zoanthid and Palythoa frag pack with all proceeds going towards the PIJAC Aquatic Defense... by Francis Yupangco | Oct 7, 2014 | Corals, Science
There is legitimate concern over the fate of our natural coral reefs. With rapid consumption, pollution, dredging and environmental factors all leading to the decline in reef health. Diseases are a big cause of reef... by Austin Lefevre | Oct 2, 2014 | Conservation, Corals, Eye Candy, Industry
Unless you’re living under a live rock you’ve likely heard a good amount of chatter lately regarding the organization PIJAC. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, check out Rich Ross’ recent article that explains how and why PIJAC is... by Advanced Aquarist | Oct 2, 2014 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
A silent guardian. A watchful protector. A pinchy armored knight. That's what Trapezia crabs are to corals. A new research details the complex symbiotic relationship between crustacean and their host cniderian. These little crabs may be a coral's best defense against predators like Crown of Thorns Starfish.