Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Low Oxygen Zones in the Ocean Growing
Areas of hypoxia, or low oxygen, have long existed in the deep waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans, but appear to be growing according to scientists. These “dead zones” appear to be spreading even into continental shelf areas and even approaching the surface. The lack of oxygen is so bad in some areas [...]
Dubai Mall Aquarium Leak Fixed
Not too long ago, we wrote a story about a leak that developed in the massive 2.6 million gallon aquarium at the Dubai Mall. According to an article in the China Post, the “minor” leak, as they put it, is now fixed. And while the article did not explain how the leak was fixed, they [...]
Massive Dubai Aquarium Springs Leak
The massive 2.6 million gallon aquarium at the Dubai Mall, which features the world’s largest acrylic window, has sprung a leak. Witnesses reported that a leak developed in a glass panel and that water had begun to puddle. Security quickly evacuated the portion of the mall where the aquarium is located, yet the crack continued [...]
Shamu Kills Trainer
Image courtesy of NOAA
Today at SeaWorld in Orlando, one of the world famous Killer Whales attacked a female trainer and killed her. The whale, nicknamed “Tilly”, apparently grabbed the trainer and tossed her around for several minutes, shortly before drowning her. The whale also has a controversial past. It was involved in a prior incident [...]
Chemical Tanker Runs Aground on Clipperton Island
Some terrible news for the atoll reefs at Clipperton Island broke today when Reef Builders reported that a chemical tanker, which ran aground over a week ago, has leaked Xylene and other toxic chemicals into nearby waters.
The ship, a Maltese chemical tanker called the”Sichem Osprey”, was on its way from Panama Canal to South Korea [...]
Tank Bred McCulloch’s Clownfish on LiveAquaria
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Back in June of last year, LiveAquaria shared with the world their rare achievement of breeding McCulloch’s clownfish. We pounced on the story and wrote multiple articles following updates from LiveAquaria. We watched with amazement as the clownfish grew to maturity, [...]
Welcome AquaNerd’s Newest Sponsor Ecoxotic
We are excited to announce the newest sponsor on the AquaNerd Blog, Ecoxotic. Ecoxotic is an LED lighting company that makes the Panorama LED Fixture, as well as several retrofit LED setups.
Ecoxotic has sent the AquaNerd staff a bunch of new LED lighting equipment and retrofit kits for us to review. And at the end [...]
ReefLife Magazine to Stop Publishing
In November of last year I discovered a fairly new saltwater aquarium magazine, called ReefLife Magazine, at my local retail book store. I purchased a copy, browsed it from cover to cover, and wrote up a nice little article about the publication. But apparently the economy has claimed another victim. EcoSystem Publications is pulling the [...]
Euro-Reef, Inc. Going Out of Business
Somewhat sad news from the protein skimmer world, Euro-Reef is shutting its doors.
I just got this sad email (see below) stating that Euro-Reef has decided to cease doing business. However, Reef Dynamics is picking up the pieces somewhat by providing customer support to existing Euro-Reef product owners by handling warranty issues. The email doesn’t state [...]
New Year’s Sale at ReefExotic.net
The guys at ReefExotic emailed me and wanted to tell everyone about the New Year’s sale going on at ReefExotic.net. They also sent me several photos of new livestock they currently have in stock (and on sale!). Additionally, ReefExotic has informed me of their successful breeding of Dwarf Cuttlefish, which are eating now eating prepared [...]
