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Edith Widder gives another TED presentation on Bioluminescence

Eddith Widder’s first TED presentation on bioluminescence must have been such a hit that she has already been re-invited to give another expose of glowing sealife. Last time Dr. Widder hinted at…

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Underwater World inspired by letter and industry after devastating vandalism

When a vandal dumped bleach in several aquariums at Underwater World in Helena, Montana, owner Bob Kavajecz was left with over $8,000 of damage and the loss of many rare fish and corals but most of all was left with…

Berghia breeding book by Dene Banger now available at Premium Aquatics

One thing we totally love about the aquarium hobby/industry is how obsessive some people can be about one small aspect of marine aquatics, and then how they can take that passion to the next level by publishing a book on…

Live argonaut video shows this stunning and unusual cephalopod

[vimeo width=”680″ height=”400″]http://vimeo.com/23495195[/vimeo] This live argonaut was filmed on a Spanish beach, where a tourist reached to pick it up thinking it was a seashell. Indeed the pelagic argonaut may have been moments from washing up on the beach, at…

Liopropoma lunulatum brought up alive from the depths for the first time

Liopropoma lunulatum is the latest uber rarity to be collected from the depths of the Celebes Sea, right alongside that amazing Sacura speciosa we told you about earlier this week. This 4.5 inch fish was collected at a depth beyond…

Cave basslet spawning caught on video with the help of red night-time LEDs

This short video of spawning cave basslets, Liopropoma mowbrayi, may not rouse the excitement of that many reefers but it bears witness to the use of red LEDs for night time viewing. Black Rock Reef filmed the anticlimactic release of…

Hydra Aquatics Retina I LED fixture a small, sleek, clip on, adjustable light

The Hydra Aquatics Retina I LED Fixture is a new compact fixture that popped up at Marine Depot recently. Despite being a new name on the market, the company and light itself is aiming to impress with looks and hopefully back…

CPR Aquatic gives us a sneak peek of feeding tube prototype

Being able to get out to shows and spend quality time chatting about new and upcoming products is one of the best things about this job, especially when companies start breaking out prototypes to show you. While at the CPR…

Le Reef Tank de Michel is one large mature reefscape

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJgZleSzC2k[/youtube] This beautiful reef aquarium is a French creation by reef aquarist Michel who lives at La Chevrolière near Nantes in France. The two meter reef tank (6.5 feet) is completely filled with large and well grown in coral colonies…