Gigantic jellyfish, weighing up to quarter ton (450 lbs) and reaching up to six feet in diameter, are moving Northward invading Japanese waters and plaguing the local fishing industries. The Nomura jellies (Nemopilema nomurai) are tainting and killing fish in…
CORAL Magazine tests digital waters
More and more publications are moving online and one of our favorites CORAL Magazine is testing out a digital rendition of the reefing magazine. CORAL Magazine is taking the approach of using third-party online publishers to make the content mimic…
Get interactive with MASNA Live
MASNA has been doing some great things around the hobby lately and are taking to the internet with a live, interactive monthly chat session aptly called “MASNA Live” featuring a Q&A session with a new guest speaker each month. MASNA…
Jellyfish-eating coral caught in the act
Recently scientists from Israel encountered a strange sight—a coral eating a jellyfish in the Red Sea. We saw this news posted on the BBC’s website and did a bit more digging. Typically larger predators are the animals taking advantage of…
Steinhart Aquarium the first to successfully breed dwarf cuttlefish
The California Academy of Sciences’ Steinhart Aquarium recently became the first aquarium in the U.S. to successfully breed Sepia bandensis, more commonly known as dwarf cuttlefish. Pioneered by Academy marine biologist and Reef Builders’ own Rich Ross, the breeding program…
Mantis shrimp eyes: the key to next generation high def devices
The mantis shrimp is definitely one of the most intriguing reef creatures and recent news is showing their sensitive eyes are leading researchers to uncover new ways to revolutionize communications. It seems stomatopods, who haven’t evolved too much in the…
Study shows concensus, save the reefs
An interesting bit of research by the University of Hawaii and Oregon State University show when it comes to polling tourists and recreational enthusiasts about the state of coral reefs, the concnesus is to do whatever is necessary to save…
Grey Seas Aquatics Compact 6 protein skimmer, first impressions
We brought you the newest addition to the Grey Seas Aquatics line with the affordable Compact 6 protein skimmer the other week and we want to thank Dan at GSA for sending along an evaluation unit so we can put…
Awe-inspiring island views from space
We are often captivated by the beauty of coral reefs from below the water’s surface but these awe-inspiring reefs are just as wonderful from space. WIRED put together a stunning photo montage of islands across the globe viewed from far…
Morphologic Studios gets all artsy on PBS
We know Coral Morphologic for their quality Florida ricordia, corallimorphs and zoanthids, but did you know they are productive artists in the Miami art scene as well? Recently a local PBS affiliate WLNR featured Morphologic Studio artists and owners Colin…