The Emperor Angel in the Wild

There’s no doubt that Pomacanthus Imperator, the Emperor or Imperial Angel is a stunning fish.  Large, exquisitely colored, and graceful, it’s an amazing fish to encounter on the reef.  It’s one of those fish though, that when you encounter them, you realize just how...

Shark Livers Treat Parkinson’s Disease?

One of the many reasons that ‘tree-huggers’ like me fight to protect the planet’s biodiversity is that we simply don’t know how useful it might be. While I’d argue that all of our planet’s species deserve to live without being of benefit to humans, the ‘put a dollar...

Taking Your ‘nems With You

We all love hermit crabs, right?  Full of character, useful (mainly), and available in an assortment of colors, these crustaceans are found in all the world’s oceans.  Most hermits are content to adopt shells in which they will be the sole occupant....