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Coral Cells Caught in the Act of Engulfing Zooxanthellae
For the first time, scientists have seen and photographed stony coral cells engulfing symbiotic dinoflagellates – single-celled, photosynthetic algae (aka zooxanthellae)...
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#NameTheBowerbanki – Results Are In!
In the end, there could be only one name for this coral. The Carolina Aquatics staff debated and voted on the submissions and John Robbins's "Yellowstone" Bowerbanki ALMOST nabbed the win. But not quite....
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VIDEO: 65,000 L Reef Tank Tour!
This incredible 17,171-gallon (65,000-liter) reef aquarium is part of the Darwineum at Zoo Rostock. Host Tobias Neyer promises more extensive content from the Zoo in the future; this is just the first look!...
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Slide-Loc Creates Dosing Tube Holder
Slide-Loc's new Dosing Tube Holder offers a magnetically mounted solution to organize and secure the hoses and tubes from many popular reef aquarium dosing systems....
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VIDEO: Glass Octopus (and other deep-sea creatures!)
The seldom-seen and elusive deepwater Glass Octopus, Vitreledonella richardi, has been encountered and filmed by biologists exploring the depths off the remote Phoenix Islands, an archipelago 3,200 miles (5,100 km) northeast of Sydney, Australia. The expedition was funded by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, a non...
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Hawaii's Fishy Double Standard
While aquarium fishers lost their livelihoods in Hawaii in 2017, "aquarium fish" continued to be harvested and killed without any scrutiny by another group—recreational fishers....
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Hawaii's Aquarium Fishery Hopes for Re-Opening
While the aquarium fishery in Hawai'i remains shuttered, the so-called AQ fishing community is hoping that change may be coming, as a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) hangs in limbo...
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Keep Your Aquarium Cool in the Heat
Felicia McCaulley reviews a wide range of easy-to-implement cooling tactics that can save your home aquarium during a heat wave!...
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CORAL New Issue “REEF MICROBIOMES" Inside Look
A preview of articles and images in the just-published issue of CORAL, The Reef & Marine Aquarium Magazine, July/August 2021....
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Breathtaking New Caribbean Damsel Species Described
The discovery of a new species within a conspicuous group such as damselfishes in a well-studied region of the world highlights the importance of deep-reef exploration in documenting undiscovered biodiversity....
Marine
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Coral Cells Caught in the Act of Engulfing Zooxanthellae
For the first time, scientists have seen and photographed stony coral cells engulfing symbiotic dinoflagellates – single-celled, photosynthetic algae (aka zooxanthellae)
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#NameTheBowerbanki – Results Are In!
In the end, there could be only one name for this coral. The Carolina Aquatics staff debated and voted on the submissions and John Robbins’s “Yellowstone” Bowerbanki ALMOST nabbed the win. But not quite.
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VIDEO: 65,000 L Reef Tank Tour!
This incredible 17,171-gallon (65,000-liter) reef aquarium is part of the Darwineum at Zoo Rostock. Host Tobias Neyer promises more extensive content from the Zoo in the future; this is just the first look!
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Slide-Loc Creates Dosing Tube Holder
Slide-Loc’s new Dosing Tube Holder offers a magnetically mounted solution to organize and secure the hoses and tubes from many popular reef aquarium dosing systems.
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VIDEO: Glass Octopus (and other deep-sea creatures!)
The seldom-seen and elusive deepwater Glass Octopus, Vitreledonella richardi, has been encountered and filmed by biologists exploring the depths off the remote Phoenix Islands, an archipelago 3,200 miles (5,100 km) northeast of Sydney, Australia. The expedition was funded by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, a non-profit co-founded by Wendy and Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO.
Freshwater
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Keep Your Aquarium Cool in the Heat
Felicia McCaulley reviews a wide range of easy-to-implement cooling tactics that can save your home aquarium during a heat wave!
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Can fish possess handedness?
Can a fish be a righty or a lefty? You bet! Read on to understand how and why Exodon paradoxus, the Bucktooth Tetra, is an example of one fish species that is known to possess handedness.
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New Yellow Moenkhausia Tetra Species Described
Scientists have discovered and described an attractive new yellow tetra originating from the upper Rio Machado in Brazil. However, a limited range and encroaching deforestation are cause for concern over the future of this new species.
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eCommerce retailer, Bulk Reef Supply, has acquired Marine Depot
MN-based Bulk Reef Supply has announced the acquisition of CA-based Marine Depot. BRS is committed to ensuring Marine Depot customers are well supported during this transition. All orders placed on or after June 23, 2021 at www.MarineDepot.com are final and not eligible for return.
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Shoal and Re:wild launch Search for Lost Fishes
SHOAL and Re:wild are teaming up to embark on the quest to rediscover ten high-priority species of “lost” freshwater fishes.
New Products
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Slide-Loc Creates Dosing Tube Holder
Slide-Loc’s new Dosing Tube Holder offers a magnetically mounted solution to organize and secure the hoses and tubes from many popular reef aquarium dosing systems.
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VIDEO: sera's New X-Feeder Automatic Fish Feeder
sera’s new X-Feeder includes multiple design features to prevent the intrusion of moisture into the aquarium food storage compartment while offering quiet operation and versatile programming and feeding options.
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Milwaukee Instruments: Debuts New Aquarium Testers & New Look
CORAL Magazine catches up with Carl Silvaggio, President of Milwaukee Instruments, to discuss the striking rebranding and six new additions to Milwaukee’s product line that are of interest to aquarists.
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Illuminate Your Reef Aquarium with the SKY
Reef aquarists have a new choice in LED reef tank lighting with the SKY LED reef aquarium light from Neptune Systems. With wide coverage, diffused soft light, endless control options alongside user-friendly presets, the SKY aims to be all you need to light your reef.
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Proaquatix Showcases Captive-Bred Bellus Angelfish
Proaquatix is attempting to commercialize the captive-bred version of the Bellus Angelfish, Genicanthus bellus, a wonderful, reef-safe angelfish.
News & Notes
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VIDEO: Glass Octopus (and other deep-sea creatures!)
The seldom-seen and elusive deepwater Glass Octopus, Vitreledonella richardi, has been encountered and filmed by biologists exploring the depths off the remote Phoenix Islands, an archipelago 3,200 miles (5,100 km) northeast of Sydney, Australia. The expedition was funded by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, a non-profit co-founded by Wendy and Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO.
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Hawaii's Aquarium Fishery Hopes for Re-Opening
While the aquarium fishery in Hawai’i remains shuttered, the so-called AQ fishing community is hoping that change may be coming, as a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) hangs in limbo
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UNESCO recommends the Great Barrier Reef be declared "In Danger"
UNESCO has sent the strongest message possible that Australia must do more on climate change and water quality to protect the Great Barrier Reef by recommending the natural icon be inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
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URGENT: Hawaii's Aquarium Fishermen Ask For Your Support
Hawaii’s aquarium fishery and the latest Environmental Impact Statement is on the Board of Land and Natural Resources agenda for consideration on June 25th, 2021. Fishermen have asked you to voice your support.
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eCommerce retailer, Bulk Reef Supply, has acquired Marine Depot
MN-based Bulk Reef Supply has announced the acquisition of CA-based Marine Depot. BRS is committed to ensuring Marine Depot customers are well supported during this transition. All orders placed on or after June 23, 2021 at www.MarineDepot.com are final and not eligible for return.
Anita Freudenthal Ph.D says:
Haven't enjoyed watching zooxanthellae so busy since my husband stored his samples in the kitchen refrig some 60+ years ago while figuring out their life-cycle and taxonomy. Dr. Hugo (until Jan. 17) was Symbiodinium microadriaticum Freudenthal and at almost 91 would have so enjoyed your wonderful achievements. Carry on with your exciting work and please keep me posted. Anita#NameTheBowerbanki – a Coral Naming Contest, Spring 20 says:
[…] NOTE – THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! VIEW THE WINNERS HERE! […]Aquarium Care & Quick Facts | WOW-WOOF says:
[…] the Premnas genus wasn’t as unique as originally believed. So maroon clownfish received the shiny new scientific name of Amphiprion biaculeatus – at least until the next round of questions and fighting […]Loveland Tree Service says:
I agree! Now I REALLY want to get jellies of my own. Thank you so much for doing this, since there aren’t many jellyfish care and tank setup videos out there at the moment!Davin Bean says:
I side with you guy’s! I love a beautiful tank!Zennia A Mausser says:
Hey any new updates? Thinking of emailing the researcher see what the final end notes were.