by Kenneth Wingerter | May 17, 2013 | Conservation, Corals, Reef, Technology
Shallow-water coral reefs are presently under very serious threat from the effects of global warming. This threat has been building since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. However, if bold action is not taken soon, these rich, productive ecosystems will... by Kenneth Wingerter | May 15, 2013 | Aquaculture, Corals, Fish, Industry
The Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology (CASMB) of Annamalai University is ramping up production of marine fish for the aquarium trade. Having had a good measure of success raising 10 varieties of clownfish, it has been expanding its operation to offer... by Josh Saul | May 14, 2013 | Corals, Events, Industry, Photography
Hot off the cyber-presses, the Spring issue of Reefs Magazine is now live! The new issue is filled with thought provoking content from both new and familiar voices. Rich Ross steps away from his usual role as resident reef skeptic to take us along on his impromptu... by AquaNerd | May 13, 2013 | Corals, Eye Candy, Industry, Photography
For this week’s AquaNerd POTW, we’re getting an extreme up close look at the ORA Sprung’s Stunner from our friend Daniel Leija’s 40-gallon reef aquarium. In Daniel’s aquarium, this coral has a broadly plating growth form and sports a deep purple base with neon green polyps. Depending on the lighting, the coral can take on a tan base color, while the corallites usually remain that glowing green regardless. As far as the details for this shot go, we used a 100mm macro lens with a couple of lens extenders that really let us get ultra close shots. « Previous post
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by Dan Rigle | May 13, 2013 | Corals, Opinion
The Chalices (Echinophyllia aspera) and similar have recently become the rage in the hobby. Prices have soared on this once rarely collected species as the brightly colored specimens became available from the Great Barrier Reef and... by Kenneth Wingerter | May 13, 2013 | Conservation, Corals, Fish, Invertebrates
Every now and again, we stumble across some news release (perhaps here) that some expedition somewhere resulted in the discovery of some new species. Most of us are intrigued by these discoveries, and should...
