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Ocean Cleaning Device Succeeds in Removing Plastic for the First Time

by | Oct 24, 2019 | Conservation, Science

A huge floating device designed by Dutch scientists for the non-profit Ocean Cleanup successfully captured and removed from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the company announced Wednesday. Ocean Cleanup has been working hard to improve its device and attack the plastic waste environmental crisis for seven years. The device that captures plastic in its fold like a giant arm, according to Business Insider. The company announced that it was able to capture and hold debris ranging from large cartons, crates and abandoned fishing gear, lost netting and other debris and microplastics that are as small as one millimeter, according to an Ocean Cleanup press release. “Today, I am very proud to share with you that we are now catching plastics,” Ocean Cleanup founder and CEO

RNN Episode 83 – The Fragger’s Guide to the Galaxy Pt. 2

by | Oct 15, 2019 | Events, Podcast, Reef, Science

Tuxedo's, Reef Surveys and Fragger's Guide to the Galaxy Pt. 2. Peter is claiming victory over his algae outbreak and getting ready to add some new coral to his system! Jeremy installed his light reactor, added new clean-up crew to the 265. All this and more on Episode 83 of the Reef News Network. Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVES Upcoming Events: Reef-A-Palooza Chicago - 10/19 & 10/20/19 CTARS Fragtoberfest - 10/26/19 WWC Grand Opening - 11/2 & 11/3/19 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com News Peter- Climate-fueled storms pose an increased threat to reefs already facing a slew of environmental challenges. http://bit.ly/newsPeter83 Jeremy- This week, ORA announced the debut of an especially desirable invertebrate destined to wage war on the algae in your marine aquarium. ORA has recognized that they are producing two distinct color morphs of this attractive urchin species. The first they've dubbed the Blue Tuxedo Urchin, which they note showcases darker blue and appears to be almost a blue and purple color form. http://bit.ly/newsJeremy83 Main Topic: Fragger's Guide to the Galaxy Pt. 2 Last time we covered the ground work and most of the tools and general game plan for getting ready to sell at an event. Now we are going to take a closer look at the finer details that will help you have the highest odds of a successful event. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , # , #nation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.

The Carolina Reef Experience – November 2nd in Columbia, SC

by | Oct 15, 2019 | Fish, Industry, Reef, Science

About the Event The Carolina Reef Experience will be held at Gala Event Center – 533 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229. Join us as over 30 industry leading vendors come together to bring the best marine livestock & Dry Goods to the southeast for the inaugural event. The 2019 Carolina Reef Experience will be held at the 13,000 Sq. Ft. Gala Event Center on Clemson Rd which is right next door to Aquarium Specialty. The venue is a short 3 minute drive from the I-20 Clemson Rd exit and a 10 minute drive from the I-77 Killian Rd exit. The event is also Located 25 minutes from Columbia Metropolitan Airport and about 15 minutes from downtown Columbia, the Riverbanks Zoo, Fishy Business and Palmetto Reef. The Gala by JW boasts a 13,000 square foot space located Northeast

When is a Coral not a Coral?

by | Sep 16, 2019 | Corals, Science

One of the most common corals on some Indo-pacific reefs is not technically a coral at all, but it does a very good job of blending in.  Here’s a little about Millepora, the aptly-named Fire...