The vibrant yellows and oranges and reds of this stunning new fish reminded the authors of the sun setting below the horizon of this remote subtropical paradise. So they named their fish Plectranthias ahiahiata, from the Rapanui ahiahi-ata, “the last moments of light before [...]
A number of dazzling new species have recently been uncovered from the remote reefs of Easter Island. Last month, researchers from the California Academy of Sciences, along with several Chilean collaborators, conducted a series of surveys to document the region’s unique marinelife. This [...]
Reef nerds, rejoice! NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer is back in action after being on an extended break following last year’s incredible expedition to the Mariana Islands. This season, everyone’s favorite deep sea ROV is out and about combing the depths of American Samoa and nearby Rose [...]
From the land of the rising sun comes a colorful new species of reef fish that is sure to be the envy of many aquarists. Though only just described scientifically, the Hinomaru Perchlet (Plectranthias takasei) has been known for years thanks to the efforts of Japanese divers. The distinctive red [...]