The new AquaSprouts Garden is a unique new aquaponics garden combine the best of both worlds in gardening and fish keeping. The stylish system uses the waste from the fish to supply nutrients to the plants and in turn, the…
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Coral reefs are bleaching on a massive scale this year
Climatologists have been telling us that the planet is getting hotter and that it will get hotter and with these forecasts in mind, 2016 was predicted to be a terrible year for coral bleaching. Unfortunately these predictions have come true and right now we…
What is a coral? This video is the best explanation yet
Anyone who’s been keeping keeping and growing corals in a home aquarium would have no problem telling you what is a coral. But if you tried to explain to your grandma what corals are, well that’s quite another matter altogether. Not…
New video showcases Oceanic Black tips and Tiger Sharks in Aliwal Shoal
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa Aliwal Shoal is one of South Africa’s premier dive sites, and is internationally recognized as one of the top dive sites in the world. Located 5km off the coast in the KwaZulu-Natal Province, Aliwal Shoal is…
Shipwreck from Vasco da Gama’s Armada discovered off the coast of Oman
On Tuesday, Oman’s Ministry of Heritage & Culture (MHC) in partnership with Blue Water Recoveries Ltd (BWR) of West Sussex, UK announce the discovery of the nau Esmerelda. The ship which sank in May 1503, was part of a Portuguese…
The Fishbit is the future of aquarium controllers
Fishbit is an innovative new aquarium startup company that has been working for two years to bring to market a new kind of aquarium controller. The Fishbit system actually consists of two separate parts, a controller and a monitor, both…
The Top 5 Tips for Beginner Reefkeepers
I started the hobby before the internet became widely used, and information was sourced mainly through local fish stores. I was lucky enough to have some decent ones, but it was limited, no doubt. Today, beginning hobbyists have to deal…
Bottled Ocean debuts modular approach to large-scale aquarium decoration installations
Although we appreciate real rock and coral installations in large aquariums, sometimes it is more affordable and efficient to utilize artificial rock and reef structures. But even the fake structures can be difficult to move, clean or remove from a…
Video shows swimming honeycomb moray eel
The moray eel is a favorite among divers and a great subject for photography or videography. You will often find moray eels tucked away in a hole with their jaw gaping open to facilitate respiration. If you’re lucky you might even…
Diving Mioskon Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia
Raja Ampat and the Dampier Straight is home to some of the best diving around. Located at the heart of the coral triangle Raja Ampat has some of the highest recorded diversity of fish and corals in the world. Few dive sites stand…