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Quality Marine Receives Honor for its High Standards

Washington, D.C. (September 16th, 2025) — American Humane Society, the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare helping to ensure the humane treatment of more than a billion animals across the globe each year,…

World’s First Center for Species Survival on Coral Conservation

With a historic first, the Florida Aquarium has partnered with IUCN SSC and its Coral Specialist Group to launch the world’s first global hub dedicated to coral conservation! TAMPA, FL (Sep. 15, 2025) The Florida Aquarium, in partnership with the…

Introduction to Hammer Coral Care

Nothing screams reef keeping and especially LPS Corals quite like Hammers (Euphyllia ancora or paraancora). Their wide color variation, and signature anchor-like polyp structures make them incredibly unique. Their diversity and relative abundance only helps to drive their reputation as…

Self Healing Glass Discovered

Scientists from Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, along with a colleague from California Institute of Technology, have accidentally discovered a glass that could change glass forever. They found that mixing a specific peptide with water creates…

Reefstock Las Vegas Launches in 45 Days!

Reefstock ventures west to Las Vegas this September 27th & 28th at the South Point Hotel & Casino. We are looking forward to showcasing a great group of exhibitors who are known for their hot corals. We also have full…

Eco-Friendly Portland Cement & Macroalgae Blend

Concrete is a global staple in construction. It’s all around us, everywhere. In fact, it’s so heavily used, it’s the second most used material behind water! It’s readily available, fairly inexpensive, and strong. The dark side, however, is it’s responsible…

Using the Ocean Biome to Fight Cancer

It’s a fundamental fact that explosions are cool and cancer is not. We all know or have known someone that’s suffered from this horrible disease. It takes the lives of millions each year and a cure has evaded us thus…

Field Guide to Sydney Harbour Fishes Recently Published

The latest addition to our library is this well crafted field guide containing over 700 images of fishes found in Sydney Harbor and the coastline of New South Wales. A joint effort of the folks at iNaturalist and the Australian…

Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) Opposes Proposed Arizona Pet Fish Restrictions.

Press release from the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), which submitted testimony opposing proposed changes to the Arizona Administrative Code (§ R12-4-406) that would prohibit popular species of pet fish from being owned in the state. PAN argues that the ban is not based science.  Alexandria,…

Unveiling a One-of-a-Kind Marvel: Vibrant Coral and Fish Discovers a Hybrid, Potentially Xanthic Arothron Puffer

In the dynamic world of marine aquaria, where every new discovery sparks excitement, some finds stand head and shoulders above the rest. While visiting the Philippines, Vibrant Coral and Fish, a leading local importer and wholesaler for marine aquarium stores,…