by CORAL Magazine | Nov 29, 2012 | Marine, News & Notes
It’s genus of encrusting anemones with only three known species, each from far-flung reef locations. The species belong to the genus Neozoanthus, which was previously known only from a single species in the Indian Ocean. Surprisingly, the new species were found...
by CORAL Magazine | Nov 25, 2012 | Marine, News & Notes
Ned and Anna DeLoach document the highlights of a summer chasing octopuses in Indonesia and the Caribbean. Credit:...
by CORAL Magazine | Nov 24, 2012 | Marine, News & Notes
Corals Attacked by Seaweed Use Chemical Signals to Summon Help “Bodyguard” fish quickly respond to graze on invading marine algae Corals under attack by toxic seaweed do what anyone might when threatened–they call for help. Results reported in the...
by CORAL Magazine | Nov 14, 2012 | Marine, News & Notes
Unsuspecting fish from marine protected areas: easy targets for spear fishers Big fish that have grown up in marine reserves don’t seem to know enough to avoid fishers armed with spear guns waiting outside the reserve. This, say researchers in a new paper, is good...
by CORAL Magazine | Nov 13, 2012 | Marine, News & Notes
Word is spreading about a fantastic, arguably once-in-a-lifetime graduate opportunity for someone interested in marine fish breeding. At least one Reef2Rainforest staff member is wishing he could go back to school right now! University of Florida is seeking an...
by CORAL Magazine | Nov 6, 2012 | Marine, News & Notes
Researchers Stumble Upon Lethal Control for Crown of Thorns Starfish An Australia-based team of marine scientists has developed what may prove an effective control for the dreaded Crown of Thorns starfish (COTS), which periodically ravages coral reefs across the...