by Marcin Smok | Oct 17, 2016 | Eye Candy, Photography
It is my honor and my obligation to share this exciting news with everyone that loves the ocean and nature in general: BBC One just announced that it will soon air Planet Earth II, a six-episode series and a sequel to 2006’s original Planet Earth... by Marcin Smok | Oct 16, 2016 | Aquaculture, Corals, Events, Eye Candy, Fish, MACNA, Photography
What would MACNA be without the rainbow of colors manifested in the form of beautiful ornamental fish, tropical corals, and amazing displays by some of the most prominent companies in the aquarium trade?... by Todd Gardner | Sep 8, 2016 | Aquaculture, Equipment, Eye Candy, Science
Last year, as I was attempting to design my dream larval culture system while staying within the space limitations of my small laboratory/classroom, I had the brilliant idea to use pseudo-kreisels as rearing tanks.… by Todd Gardner | Aug 18, 2016 | Eye Candy, Fish, Science, Sustainability
The striped burrfish, Chilomycterus schoepfii, is one of the most common warm-water fishes to show up in our seine nets during Long Island’s brief collecting season. Sometimes referred to as the spiny boxfish, C.… by Todd Gardner | Aug 16, 2016 | Aquaculture, Conservation, Eye Candy, Fish, MACNA, Science, Sustainability
Although it’s too early to celebrate, I’m happy to report that progress is being made at the Suffolk County Community College Marine Science Lab, on the captive culture of one of the rarest and most valuable reef basslets in the world, Rainfordia... by Todd Gardner | Aug 9, 2016 | Conservation, Eye Candy, Fish, Photography, Science, Sustainability
One of the most satisfying aspects of collecting tropical fishes in New York, far outside of the tropics, is knowing that your activities have no impact on wild populations. Naturally, not every warm-water species you encounter will be the ideal candidate for your...
