by Joe Rowlett | Mar 14, 2017 | Fish, Science
The deepwater reefs of Micronesia have yielded a pair of incredible new species from a poorly studied group known as Groppos. These pint-sized basslets are revered for their vibrant colors and flamboyant fin morphologies, and this certainly holds true for these newest... by Joe Rowlett | Oct 4, 2016 | Fish, Science
The deep reefs of the West Pacific have revealed yet another brilliantly colored piscine jewel with the description of a new species of groppo, Grammatonotus brianne. This small group of mesophotic basslets is typically found at depths in excess of 100 meters, making... by Joe Rowlett | Jul 31, 2015 | Fish, Science
During the last week, a group of researchers from the University of Hawaii has been exploring the depths of Pohnpei in the Central Pacific for new and exotic marine life. Using rebreather diving equipment, these intrepid scientists descended to a remarkable 490...