A guide named “Identification of CITES-listed live stony corals in the aquarium trade” has been formally launched at the CITES CoP 19 meeting in Panama. The guide is the product of a research project led by the Centre for Environment,…
Coral Workshops help tell wild from farmed Indonesian corals
Corals are the most traded CITES-listed marine animals globally. A 2021 study by the Food and Agriculture Organization found that from 1990 to 2016, exporting countries reported 1.6 million direct export transactions in marine animals, 97% of which were in…
UN Releases New Guide For Assessing Reef Resilience
Guide For Assessing Reef Resilience Maintaining and restoring resilience is now a major focus of most coral reef managers around the world. A focus on resilience gives us options, and hope, in the face of new and often daunting challenges.…
The pros and cons of Rimless Aquariums vs Traditional Braced Aquariums
What type of aquarium should you buy? Rimless aquariums or a traditional braced aquariums? Let’s discuss the pros and cons of a rimless aquarium versus a traditional braced aquarium. Hobbyists the world over are very vocal on their aquarium style…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Mixing Saltwater
The foundation of any saltwater aquarium is, of course, the salt water itself, and through your time in this wonderful hobby, you’ll be mixing up plenty of it! You’ll need it when you first fill your aquarium and quarantine tank,…
Guide to Choosing Healthy Saltwater Fish at your LFS
A healthy, thriving community of saltwater fish begins with the judicious selection of specimens at your LFS. While not every potential health problem or disease will be evident to the naked eye, cautious appraisal of all prospective specimens for health…
Christmas Tree Worms (Spirobranchus giganteus) guide
Christmas trees worms are a popular addition to the modern home aquarium. Sadly most die with a few short months, generally from an array of problems ranging from poor water quality or malnutrition. Christmas tree worms are not for a…
