Aquarium Fisheries Updates from Hawaii

Aquarium Fisheries Updates from Hawaii

DECEMBER 11, 2012 by Ret Talbot, CORAL Senior Editor  The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) held two public hearings on December 5th regarding rules packages that, among other things, would significantly impact the State’s marine aquarium...
Two New Zoanthid Species Described

Two New Zoanthid Species Described

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...
Innocent Fish, Happy Fishermen

Innocent Fish, Happy Fishermen

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...