by Admin | Nov 13, 2016 | Fish, Industry, Invertebrates
An aquarium brings colorful life to your home. Fish are fascinating, beautiful creatures to watch and to tend to, but they need kept in the right conditions, including the right space, the right food, the right tank accents…and the right... by xeniaforever | Nov 13, 2016 | Corals, Events, Invertebrates
December is fast approaching, and with it comes one of the Northeast reefkeeping world’s most anticipated events: The Manhattan Reefs Fall Frag Swap! This year, the swap will be held from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Sunday, December 11 at the Pace University... by Joe Rowlett | Nov 5, 2016 | Industry, Invertebrates
For me, the highlight of Aquatic Experience 2016 was the 1st International Shrimp Competition, presented by the World Pet Association. This grueling event brought together crustaceans from across the globe, each vying for the title of World’s Sexiest... by Admin | Oct 21, 2016 | Invertebrates, Photography
Of all the small intricate animals I like to photograph underwater, Christmas tree worms are among my favorites; in my book, they are only outranked by nudibranchs. I thought I’d share some of my favorite Christmas tree worm images, this time from the Indo-pacific,... by Admin | Oct 3, 2016 | Invertebrates, Photography
Having shared some pictures of ‘tropical-looking’ fish from the Mediterranean recently, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite group of invertebrates: the... 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
