Google Hangout underwater at the Great Barrier Reef to celebrate Earth Day
We love the Google Earth mapping of the Great Barrier Reef and were pleased to discover the special event planned to celebrate Earth Day. National Geographic is putting together a special “Hangout” on Google+ that includes one participant that will be joining the Hangout underwater live from the GBR. NatGeo has assembled a great cast Read More
Coelacanth video from NatGeo is up close and personal
The Nat Geo channel recently shared this fantastic video of divers with a large Coelacanth. While the size was impressive, the articulation in the Coelacanth’s distinctive three-lobed caudal fin is fascinating. We could do without the faked underwater conversation (where’s Attenborough when you need him?). According to the site, they will re-air the related episode, Read More
National Geographic showcases University of Miami underwater photography contest winners
National Geographic is showcasing the winning entries from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science underwater photography contest. The annual event brings a plethora of unique undersea images from amateur photographers who gain no more than 20% of their income from photography. We are always pleased to see such wonderful images and Read More
Fishtank Kings — National Geographic releasing new aquarium reality show
Fishtank Kings is a new TV series that will air on National Geographic. Liked Tanked before it, the show will highlight both private and public aquarium builds. Living Color the full service fish tank maintenance and installation company that has several A list clients, will the the star of the show. The first episode of Read More
Most popular nature galleries of 2011 include lots of fish and aquatic images
National Geographic is always showcasing some of the most incredible nature photography — from the beautiful to the bizarre — and in a recap of some of the most popular nature galleries of 2011, there are lots of fish and aquatic images. Some of the best from the last year at NatGeo? Deep sea creatures, Read More
New, exotic deep-sea worms discovered
When thinking about worms, you typically don’t conjure up a favorable image but the pictures released of the recently-discovered species of acorn worm that sports a colorful body as well as big “lips.” The bright fuschsia coloring, the worm was one of 12 new species and at least four new genera of worms found during Read More
Excessive iron leads to dying “Black Reefs,” why iron control is essential to home aquaria
The negative effects of iron in a reef ecosystem can easily be seen in the haunting image of a once pristine reef ecosystem turned into a dark mat of algae and microbes choking the colorful and diverse life off the reef. In a recent article in National Geographic, Enric Sala describes this “dark land of Mordor” he Read More
Ancient predatory fish discovered in Arctic
A new species of carnivorous fish dating back over 375 million years was recently found in the Canadian Arctic. The fossils discovered show a large river-dwelling fish that preyed whatever passed in front of it Read More
Cuttlefish mimicry pictured in varied detail
The cuttlefish is one master of disguise using its ability to change colors as well as shifting the shape of its body to mimic its surroundings. This ability to blend in has been captured in a series of photographs by National Geographic. From mimicking 3D objects like plants and algae to shifiting its shape to blend in Read More
Infinite photograph of unusual reef life from Mo’orea
National Geographic has a really fun and cool way to view all the unusual reef life from the South Pacific island of Mo’orea with an interactive infinite photograph. Just head on over to NatGeo then click on the yellow rectangle and dive into a mosaic of hundreds of pictures of marine and terrestrial species found on Read More