Reef Kids: Shark Hat

Sharks are such interesting creatures. While they seem to be related to whales and dolphins, they are actually fish, and are most closely related to rays. Their skeleton is made of cartilage instead of bone, and their skin is covered in dermal denticles instead of...

Too Cute: Juvenile Hogfish

Like many fish fans, I have a real soft spot for juvenile fish and while this isn’t always a good thing for hobbyists or for fish survival, it cannot be denied that many species are quite adorable when they’re...

Cute Dentex Blenny

I came across this little Dentex blenny (Ecsenius dentex) in the Red Sea.  These fish are great to photograph, and also make great aquarium...

Reef Kids: Puffer Fish Snack

Trying to get the kids to eat a more well-rounded diet?  This fruit kabob pufferfish might be just the partner in health you’re looking for! It’s is a simple snack to put together, but so eye-catching, and should charm your picky, picky...

Reef Kids: Heart Animals

Valentine’s Day is great, but, as any parent of a preschooler will tell you, it can come with a frighteningly large number of hearts – paper hearts, painted hearts, sticker hearts… Get crafty this weekend (and get a second use out of what would...