by Gary Parr | Nov 11, 2015 | Corals, Podcast, Reef, Science
This formulation contains 6% oxybenzone. Keep it out of the reefs.
This week it’s sunscreen and reefs and making a mess in your aquarium with sand. Listen to the Evangelist provide some in-depth information about sunscreen ingredients, where they come from, and what to look for, all based on a study that indicates active ingredient oxybenzone is poisonous to corals at very low doses. We also talk about the joys of creating a dust storm in your aquarium when adding sand. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
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Oxybenzone in sunscreen
Wash your hands before putting them in your reef tank, Leonard Ho, Advanced Aquarist
Sand is everywhere
Added sand after water, I’m an idiot, Splix, Reef Central
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by Gary Parr | Nov 3, 2015 | Podcast, Reef, Science
A Pratt Reef Club Anemone reef.
This week our guest is Randy Donowitz from the Pratt Institute and Reefs.com. Listen to Randy to learn about the history of the Pratt Reef and the role it plays in education and community outreach at the institute. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
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Pratt Reef Club FB page
Pratt Reef Club Facebook page
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by Gary Parr | Oct 26, 2015 | Conservation, Fish, Opinion, Podcast, Science
Should we take marine animals from the reefs for our viewing pleasure?
In our 250th podcast, a discussion about marine-fish captive breeding and Orca breeding leads to an exchange about keeping wild animals captive, the current state of our hobby, and how collecting and keeping marine animals fits in the larger animal-treatment arena. Basically, we address some difficult questions. After you’ve listened, share your thoughts here or on the Reef Threads Facebook page. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter @reefthreads.—Gary and Christine
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Breeding yellow tangs
Rising Tide Conservation Captive Bred Yellow Tangs
Breeding Orcas
Sea World To Challenge California Ban On Orca Breeding, Francis Yupangco, Reefs.com
by Gary Parr | Oct 19, 2015 | Podcast, Science, Tanks
Something to be learned in this book.
It’s podcastin’ time again. This week we expand your horizons with discussions about biophilia, Shinrin Yoku, and daVinci thinking. We also talk about a fascinating cold-water pico aquarium. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
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Forest bathing
Learn more about biophilia at the Terrapin Bright Green website
Think like daVinci
Michael Gelb’s website
Coldwater pico
Jim’s Temperate Pico, fullmonti, Nano-Reef.com
by Gary Parr | Oct 12, 2015 | Podcast, Science
It’s time for another podcast. This week we are excited to have Alex Rose join us, after a long absence, to talk about the Elysium Artists for the Arctic expedition. Don’t miss this one. It’s a tremendous story about the expedition itself but, more important, what global warming is doing to an extremely important ecosystem. 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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Below are several photos Alex made during the expedition.
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