by Robert Loren | Mar 14, 2014 | Corals, Invertebrates, Science
Although commonly regarded as the most primitive multicellular animal group, sponges – members of the phylum: Porifera, are both diverse and interesting. Currently, this phylum is described as consisting almost completely of 3 distinct classes: Demospongea, Calcarea,... by Heidi dM | Apr 22, 2013 | Conservation, Corals
NOAA announced the release of the 2012 Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program Biennial Report to Congress.  The Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program provides scientific information needed to conserve and manage deep-sea coral ecosystems....