Striped pyjama squids (Sepioloidea lineolata) are some of the cutest cephalopods, rarely seen in aquariums. Pyjama squids are part of the Sepiadariida family, which is a group related to squid and cuttlefish. So it seems despite their name, pyjama squids…
Seven Public Aquariums Offering Brilliant Digital Content
Missing some of your favorite public aquariums? Or just need to keep busy? We’ve put together a list of seven public aquariums offering engaging virtual content. This list includes a few live cams, (don’t miss the Anthias Cam), and much…
Who Knew that a Cortez Angelfish Could Be This Attractive
The Cortez Angelfish, Pomacanthus zonipectus, is a little appreciated large species from the East Pacific Ocean. While this fish has a gorgeous juvenile coloration consisting of a dark body punctuated by a few bold yellow and blue stripes, this is a…
Clipperton Angelfish Still Going Strong at the Aquarium of the Pacific
As popular as marine angelfishes are, there’s still a few species which hardly register on the radar of aficionados. It doesn’t help that several of these species like Apolemichthys guezei, Genicanthus spinus and Centropyge hotumatua are very rarely encountered by…
Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach California
When I’m traveling for business or when giving talks I usually try to visit everything I can that is hobby related. I stop at shops, wholesalers and manufacturers to see what is new and interesting. Truth be told, I rarely…
What happens to California if sea levels rise? Check out this interactive map
Despite being in the midst of a significant four-year drought here in California, there are some are predicting a super storm in the next few years based on historical evidence and frequency of massive storms. What would happen if the state was hit…
Friday Smorgasbord: Mixed media, Orcas, Old Clams and more
After taking a few Friday’s off, we’re getting back on pace with another edition of the Friday Smorgasbord. Leading off this week’s version with a pirouette is a unique and fascinating mashup. Looking at our aquariums, we are mesmerized with the…
Overgrown annularis angelfish borders on grotesque and awesome
The jumbo blue ring angelfish above is by far the largest specimen of Pomacanthus annularis that we have ever seen, in person or in photos. Without another fish in the frame you may not be able to get a sense…
Stunning video tour of the Aquarium of the Pacific by Greg Rothschild
The video is a high definition look at some of the stunning aquarium exhibits on display at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. Once again Greg Rothschild flexes his video muscle to show us some beloved marine…
