Reef Threads Podcast #271

by Gary Parr | Apr 21, 2016 | Corals, Fish, Podcast, Reef, Science

Helfrichi firefish will likely be the mid-water occupants in Gary’s new tank.

We’re back again. This week we talk about glass-sponge reefs and go on a shopping trip to Diver’s Den to assemble an animal plan for Gary’s new tank. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

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Glass-sponge reefs
Ancient glass sponge reef discovered off B.C. coast, Betsy Trumpener and Carolina deRyk, CBC News

Diver’s Den
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A Remarkable Community of Fishes Found in Xenia

by Joe Rowlett | Sep 23, 2015 | Corals, Fish, Invertebrates, Photography, Science

Coral reefs are rife with camouflaged fishes. Some hide by mimicking the surrounding rocks and sponges and algae, while others are well-known for passing themselves off as more-noxious species of fish.…