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...
by CORAL Magazine | Oct 27, 2012 | Marine, News & Notes
Devastated by deepwater trawling nets, Sweden’s Säcken reef in the Koster Fjord will likely disappear if corrective action is not taken, according to scientists at the University of Gothenburg. Still healthy corals, some believed to be from genetic stock in excess of...
by CORAL Magazine | Oct 16, 2012 | CORAL Excerpt, News & Notes
MACNA 2013, will be staged in Hollywood, Florida (between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale) from August 30 through September 1, 2013 and will be hosted by the Florida Marine Aquarium Society. One of the most-active marine clubs in the world, FMAS is the home society for such...
by Matt Pedersen | Oct 16, 2012 | Marine, News & Notes
SEASMART looks for Indiegogo supporters to help fund their new sustainable collection project in Philippines. SEASMART is a brand that many in the marine aquarium realm may recognize, most notably for the EcoEZ & PNG National Fisheries Authority joint venture of...
