Author: John C

Hawaiian Yellow Tangs (Zebrasoma flavescens). Credit: Scott Schiller  The Scopas Tang is an ugly little fish with a fascinating story to tell. This fecal-hued acanthurid is by far the …

Rotala Macrandra is an aquarium plant that is very popular in the aquarium trade for its beautiful coloration and it has widely been used in aquarium decoration. He plant …

A special message from our Executive Director, Julie Packard:  “We must use our hearts, and our smarts, to protect our ocean and our climate, as we build a better …

With their sturdy shells, long lifespans and wrinkled skin, people around the world have long revered turtles as symbols of wisdom, endurance and perseverance. For millennia, some cultures have …

Introducing Sea Nettle Tea™ ! A spicy saltwater tonic that revitalizes tired eyeballs and cleanses the soul of the day’s news. 📷 Joe Platko Source link

Top 5 LPS Corals for Beginners The much awaited Top 5 LPS Corals for Beginners list. Mixed in are some care tips for corals and what to look for …

The hobby of frog keeping is not as old as that of fish keeping but since it was first discovered that frogs could be kept as well as fish, …

We’re suckers for a good giant Pacific octopus close-up 🐙🔍👀 Each suction cup on an octopus’s arm is a little hand, a little nose and a little tongue—a mighty …

New fossil evidence shows that at least one early turtle relative evolved their characteristic beaks before their shells, according to a report in Nature. “This creature was over six feet …

noaasanctuaries: Release the kraken?  Not quite. This octopus is much smaller than the mythical sea monster of old, but they both come from the deep sea. It was spotted …