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What to do about rusty cabinet hinges
Throughout our reefing lives, there are some issues that have a habit of repeating themselves, and one of those is a propensity for cabinet hinges to rust. The marine hobby has come a long way, but in order to get…
Beginners: Frequently Asked Questions on Wavemakers
It’s that time again when we answer all of the questions that get fired at us on a particular subject, even the most basic ones. Here are our answers to all the most basic questions we’re asked each week on…
Damselfish are preventing Cleanerfish from cleaning in the Caribbean
New research from the Universities of Cambridge and Cardiff shows that when Sharknose gobies set up cleaning stations in damselfish territories, the damsels scare their clients away. Damsels have been chasing off fish since the dawn of time and on…
Association of Zoos and Aquariums launch the Coral Aquarist Program
The AZA’s Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project has developed the Coral Aquarist Program to meet the ever-increasing need for experienced and knowledgeable coral aquarists and conservation practitioners. The program seeks to build professional resources to manage the coral gene banks…
World’s first Octopus Farm concerns scientists
Plans to build the world’s first octopus farm have been met with criticism by scientists. Spanish multinational Nueva Pescanova sent the proposed plans to the Canary Islands’ General Directorate of Fishing, but they have been intercepted by animal rights group…
Meet Nemateleotris lavandula, the Lavender-blushed Dartfish
The 19th century was a golden age for ichthyological exploration. It signified an era of what seemed like an endless slew of new discoveries, where even the most iconic and noble of species we know today were without names. Taxonomists…
Red Sea G2+ sees Reefer ReefATO+ upgraded and Four New Peninsulas
Red Sea continues its upgrade path with the immediate release of the Reefer G2+. The G2+ Series aquarium range enjoys all the useful upgrades of the Reefer G2 as well including the ReefATO+ Auto Top-Off as standard, replacing the old…
Cairns Aquarium becomes Coral Biobank’s permanent new home
Last time we spoke about the Great Barrier Reef Legacy Coral Biobank Project kicking off in Queensland, Australia, there was already an admirable number of coral species being held by some Biobank partners for security, despite a lack of existence…
Become a Paid Coral Restoration Intern with I.CARE
Islamorada Conservation and Restoration Education are recruiting marine science undergraduates to work in the Florida Keys. The paid coral restoration internship will involve working locally in the Islamorada area, collaborating with local dive operations, teaching, caring for transplanted corals, conducting…