Clouds were moving across the sun and a 20-knot northeast wind was stirring a 3-foot chop as Meaghan Johnson headed her open boat into the Florida Straits. Ms. Johnson, a program coordinator for the Nature Conservancy, headed the boat into…
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Human genes may hold secret to saving Barrier Reef
Corals could have thousands more genes than humans and may have been one of the first animals to develop immune system genes to fight disease, according to new research Scientists at James Cook University in Townsville have discovered these simple…
Robot Fish Debut in London Robo-Carp
This week the London Aquarium unveiled the newest “species” to join its collection: robo-carp. Computer scientists at the University of Essex in the U.K. developed the self-guided robot fish, seen here swimming in the aquarium. The designers say it is…
AquaDom, the world’s largest cylindrical saltwater aquarium
Placed at the lobby of the Radisson SAS Hotel in Berlin, the 25 meters high AquaDom is the largest cylindrical aquarium ever built. Filled with about 900,000 liters of seawater, it contains some 2600 fish of 56 species. Combined with…
Puerto Rico to Build Reef, Buy Reserve
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A fund to compensate Puerto Rico for damages from a 1994 oil spill will be used to build an artificial reef, create a shoreline nature reserve and restore the walls of a Spanish colonial fort,…
New WavySea Wavemaker brings waves to your Saltwater Fish
Fish without waves is like you living without vents. With WavySea, you can create a natural simulation of the ocean waves in your tank without sacrificing too much space or money. The secret is in a patented rotating motor. It…
How to Remove Bubble Algae From your Saltwater Aquairum with Syringes
So currently in my tank I have quite a lot of bubble algae, and the bubbles keep popping releasing there spores into the tank to grow more. I am getting sick of it so I bought some professional grade needle…
Opinion: Should Acropora spp. Be Included on the Endangered Species List?
On Jan. 15, 1999, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requested comment on the possible listing of elkhorn and staghorn corals as candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). NMFS was considering listing the corals because their populations…
BiUbe-Nano Aquairum for your home
ReefOne, the maker of fine things such as biOrb aquarium tanks introduced a new type of aquarium called the biUbe. It is not really approved for heavy SPS light needs, but it would be great for a softie aquarium tank.…
Win a 12 Gallon Nano Reef Saltwater Aquarium
Guys, you have the chance to win a 12 gallon nano reef Aquarium Setup. How can you win? Easy. First join Reef Builders and make at least 10 posts. Then Make an entry at this thread, it could be anything…
