by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Jul 27, 2015 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
One of the reasons I enjoy the reef aquarium hobby is the continual chance to see something odd. The regular animals that I purchase for my systems are interesting enough, I suppose, but after a while they lack the pizzazz that comes with seeing something brand new in...
by Mike Tuccinardi | Mar 27, 2015 | CORAL - Mike Tuccinardi, Marine
Thailand is famed for its exotic tropical islands and lush coastal landscapes—so much so that this is all many tourists will see of the country. These picturesque destinations, largely spread out along both coasts of the Malay peninsula, are full of popular...
by Brandon Rutherford | Feb 17, 2015 | CORAL - Brandon Rutherford, CORAL Excerpt, Marine, News & Notes
Fresh out of graduate school, I began my career as a public school teacher full of enthusiasm. I wanted to share my passion for learning science with the next generation of students. My dream fell short, though, when I experienced the reality of working in an urban...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Jul 7, 2014 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
Editor: This is Dr.Ron Shimek’s note about a image of feather dusters that recently arrived at A&M Aquatics in Lansing, Michigan, and were photographed by Ryan Shelander for a Rarities piece in the current issue of CORAL. Brian Wagner, also of A&M says...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Mar 8, 2014 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
Readers of this blog may justifiably exclaim, “OMG!!! – Shimek is posting about a coral reef animal!!! Yikes and Gadzooks, the world may end!!!” Well, not only am I writing about a coral reef animal, but it is also about a common, well-known, and amongst some...
