In our quest to find the rarest Corals possible, somewhere in Indonesia we came across in a secret location sheltering a large field of Acropora ruselli, and boy, it was a sight to remember. This reef…
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ADA FC Tool Stand is made from actual concrete
The late, great Aqua Design Amano founder Takashi Amano had many positive design influences on this hobby. Low iron glass, rimless tank design, and minimal silicone were all core ADA design principles…
Parazoanthus atlanticus is a new species of Yellow Polyp from the Dutch Caribbean
The biodiversity of the Dutch Caribbean has been studied for 250 years, but most records of Zoantharians don’t go much beyond the genus level or are grouped into generic catch-all species despite bein…
The Neon Blue Eye is a Nano Rainbowfish for a Saltwater Tank
If you like to extend the limits of what is possible in reefing then let us introduce you to the Neon Blue Eye, Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis. A genus of mainly freshwater fish from Australia and New Guin…
Jeff Milisen Releases The Field Guide to Blackwater Diving in Hawai‘i
Blackwater diving is an otherworldly experience not to be missed. Jeff Milisen an expert on the subject of blackwater photography and has just released a new field guide to the world of blackwater mar…
Take A 90 Second Dive On Some Of Australias Most Iconic Coral Reefs
Experience the serenity of scuba diving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in 90 seconds. Harriet Spark of Grumpy Turtle Creative takes us on a journey through John Brewer Reef in the latest install…
Rare Australian Ornate Boxfish On Display At The Birch Aquarium
The Ornate Boxfish has to be one of the most adorable fish alive. With his geometric striped markings, bright orange tale, and devilish grin, this iconic Australia species has earned his spot in the h…
Manganese and Nickel could protect corals from climate change
New Caledonia is a tropical island due east of Australia and is one of the world’s largest producers of Nickel ore. There are many reefs around New Caledonia which some that are downstream of ni…
New Shoreline Hunting Behavior Recorded for Titan Triggerfish
In case you needed another reason to fear the titan trigger, apparently, they can nearly beach themselves for a snack. Keep an eye on your toes next time you’re walking at the beach, as a titan …
Could Artificial Upwelling Help Reduce Coral Stress During A Bleaching Event?
We’ve often pondered, would pumping cold water up from the deep help corals during a bleaching event? It seems we’re not the only one to ask this question, as a new study published this we…