Census of Marine Life Concludes, Finds Life Closely Interconnected
Almost six months ago we discussed the Census of Marine Life and their 10-year long project to count everything in the oceans, including microscopic life. According to Yahoo!, the census has now concluded. The massive collaborative effort among scientists from around the wold has resulted in the development of maps, books, and an increase in [...]
Florida Trying to Restore Native Corals
Image from The Nature Conservancy Even though many hobbyists might not be too pleased with Florida’s response to the aquarium hobby, you have to give them credit for making an attempt at restoring both staghorn (Acropora cervicornus) and elkhorn (A. palmata) corals. A recent Nature Conservancy magazine article highlights these efforts made by Floridian agencies [...]
Bleak Future for Saltwater Aquariums in India
The guys over at Reef Builders have uncovered something potentially scary for aquarium hobbyists living on the other side of the world. Apparently, the government of India has some documentation circulating on the web that casts a very negative light on the aquarium industry (to see the document click HERE). The 72-page document, drafted in [...]
Coral Magazine’s Marine Fish Survival Poll…Our Thoughts
We all remember the rantings of Robert Wintner (aka Snorkel Bob), describing how terrible he perceives the aquarium industry to be. The crew at Coral Magazine, along with the help of Bob Fenner, have taken the lead on the rebuttal against Snorkel Bob’s diatribe and have shared their response in a number of ways. Their [...]
Our Stance on Aquarium Related Regulations
I have been contacted on several different occasions regarding my stance on aquarium related regulations. Some people read a few articles, take things out of context and assume I’m in favor of one thing or another. Others take the time to email me and ask for my stance to get the truth. To clarify to [...]
Biologist in Florida Saving Species Noah’s Ark Style
Some people don’t think too much about the massive oil spill the Gulf of Mexico has recently had to endure. And there are others who take it to the other extreme and do what Florida biologist/naturalist Jack Rudloe is planning. Rudloe is fearful of the effects the oil spill will have on the animal life [...]
Minimum Size to be Considered a Mother Colony?
I was perusing the gorgeous frags for sale on the ReefCentral Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling Forum out of boredom and I noticed one striking fact…many people are referring to some of their tiny, frag-sized corals as mother colonies. This discovery brought to mind the question, “At what size does a coral become [...]
How BP Handles a Coffee Spill
I’m sure most of you have seen this video, but for those who haven’t, it’s an absolute must. Sometimes the best way to cope with tragedy and other terrible situations is to laugh. So that’s what we’ll do. Above is a fairly funny video of how BP would handle a coffee spill. They manage to [...]
Trash in Our Oceans
Our oceans have become a giant trashcan for the world. Debris from land, beach goers, fishermen, and other careless humans have made their way into lakes, rivers, and seas. To make matters worse, a lot of the trash is plastic, and plastic takes hundreds of years to deteriorate. According to Plastic Debris Rivers to Sea [...]
Finally, Some Success with BP
Here’s some positive news on the BP oil spill. Apparently, the blow-out preventer was successfully cut and capped, slowing down the massive deluge of oil into the gulf (for the moment at least). This is also coming after several failed attempts to stop the leak. While it’s not a 100% fix, it’s a step in [...]
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