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Safety in Numbers? Not So for Corals
Traditionally, it was assumed that corals do not face a risk of extinction unless they become very rare or have a very restricted range. A team of scientists from the University of Hawaii — Manoa...
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5 Ways to Counteract Coral Combat in the Marine Aquarium
Hammer coral (Euphyllia ancora) use long, stinging “sweeper” tentacles to attack neighboring coralsAt a casual glance, corals would appear to be an inoffensive lot, generally espousing a...
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DOSING RULES: Dosing 101 For Your Reef Aquarium
DOSING RULES! The ocean is a stew of nearly every element found on earth. Each part has its uses, each part has its problems. The biggest part of reef keeping is keeping these levels in their...
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Toledo Zoo Aquarium renovation – Update 11: Interactive Touchpools
With the Toledo Zoo’s Aquarium currently undergoing a $25.5 million renovation and the new Aquarium slated to open in 2015, curious Zoo visitors frequently ask what exhibits the new Aquarium will...
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Pacific Island Aquatics is Loaded Up with the Hotness
Every once in a while, an aquarium livestock retailer really loads up on the goods. Such is the case for Pacific Island Aquatics, who happen to have a rather impressive smorgasbord of really rare fish...
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iDive, with your iPad even underwater
With iDive the “apple fans” could bring their iPad underwater. For some divers using the iPad underwater to process data can be incredibly useful. It will be possible to bring underwater your own...
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Snappers, Mahogany and Schoolmaster Snappers
Good morning one and all, how was your weekend?? We have really been watching the news lately and like you can’t believe the amount of storms that are hitting the World lately, this is global warming...
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You can help the hobby fight the scourge of AEFW’s!
You can help the hobby fight the scourge of AEFW’s! Dr. Kate Rawlinson the scientist responsible for officially identifying the Acropora eating flatworm Amakusaplana acroporae and quite possibly the...
View ArticleFish farmers have a new approach to tackling a parasite that will come as no...
Raising salmon in large farms on Scotland’s west coast is a multi-million pound industry that means everyone in the UK can enjoy salmon at a reasonable price. However, it has its problems. In just 45...
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Breakthrough for Biofuel Production from Tiny Marine Algae
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego have developed a method for greatly enhancing biofuel production in tiny marine algae. As reported in this week’s online edition of...
View ArticleTrue Facts About the Cuttlefish
We absolutely love the videos from “zefrank1″, especially when they focus on marine life, like this latest clip dealing with “True Facts About the Cuttlefish”. Staying true to the format that has made...
View ArticleMr. Saltwater Tank Friday AM Quick Tip #146: How To Safely Increase The Depth...
I prefer the look of sand in a saltwater tank and occasionally you need to add more sand to your aquarium. Here’s how to do it without making a mess including a bonus tip on how to keep your tank from...
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Dragons & Wrasses: New Reef Species Discovered
Although best-known as the home of the world’s largest living lizard, Komodo National Park in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia is also a noteworthy dive destination that attracts biodiversity...
View ArticlePractical biofuel from diatoms gets a step closer
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego have developed a method for greatly enhancing biofuel production in tiny marine algae. As reported in this week’s online...
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Marine Aquarium Problem? Don’t Panic!
Don’t panic when a problem arises in your aquarium. Take a moment to understand the situation rather than hastily react.Henry Wadsworth Longfellow famously wrote, “Into each life some rain must fall.”...
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Oldest Large Body of Ancient Seawater Identified Under Chesapeake Bay
USGS scientists have determined that high-salinity groundwater found more than 1,000 meters (0.6 mi.) deep under the Chesapeake Bay is actually remnant water from the Early Cretaceous North Atlantic...
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Expert Assessment: Sea-Level Rise Could Exceed One Meter in This Century
Sea-level rise in this century is likely to be 70-120 centimeters by 2100 if greenhouse-gas emissions are not mitigated, a broad assessment of the most active scientific publishers on that topic has...
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Can Blue Reef Light Really Enlighten?
There’s something particularly magical about viewing a reef tank under blue lighting and it now seems that there may be more than just pure aesthetic appreciation on offer for viewers. Researchers from...
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Neptune Systems AWM Module Now Available for AI Users
Another Neptune Systems accessory is hitting the marketplace this week with the official release of the AquaIllumination LED Wireless Control Module (AWM). Announced at MACNA earlier this year, the AWM...
View ArticleMote Marine Lab gets $300,000 grant
The Mote Marine Laboratory has been awarded a three-year grant of $300,000 by the Dart Foundation for research on coral reefs, climate change and ocean acidification. The money will support two...
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