by Joe Rowlett | Aug 15, 2022 | Science
Ancoracysta twisti is very small, consisting of just a single cell 14 μm in length, but it’s discovery is proving to be quite large. This newly described species was found living upon an unidentified brain coral at the Birch Aquarium after researchers sampled its... by Brandi Copeland-Kamp | Aug 5, 2022 | Opinion, Science
Close your eyes. Okay, read this, then close your eyes. Imagine a time where you saw something that you found mesmerizing – something that made you want to learn how to do something new.… by Heidi dM | Jun 27, 2022 | Aquaculture, Breeding, Conservation, Corals, Opinion, Reef, Science, Sustainability
Did you know that there is a world-class genomic library and frozen repository (in other words, a coral sperm bank!) that contains more than 48 coral species from around the world? (Check out the different species at:... by Robert Loren | May 2, 2022 | Invertebrates, Science
Most of us are familiar with the Portuguese Man o’ War – a plastic bag-looking animal that can deliver a nasty sting. Although Portuguese Man o’ Wars somewhat resemble “true jellyfish”, they are not; they belong to a class within Cnidaria known as... by Heidi dM | Apr 4, 2022 | Science
All animals have some form of warning system that helps them regulate their speed and judge their distance from objects. This prevents collisions. Flying and swimming creatures have an extra challenge though; they have to deal with winds and currents that affect... by Jeremy Gosnell | Mar 14, 2022 | Science
There are a variety of parasites that effect marine fish, but often aquarists are stricken with one of the two most common. Cryptocaryon irritans (marine ich) and Amyloodinium ocellatum (marine velvet) are both parasites that uncommonly kill wild marine fish, but can...
