Category: Saltwater

Chad and JT Fight Coral Bleaching We have found a new cause to dedicate both our hearts and our domes to. The coral in our wonderful oceans is in …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ok, I am in the middle of a self-imposed pledge…..I am not buying any corals for three months! Why am I doing this? Because it will force me to …

While it’s true that children are always learning, it can be fun to work on specific skills and subjects from time to time. Counting is a pretty integral skill …

Crown of thorns starfish alone might not represent an existential threat to the Great Barrier Reef, but given the damage done by storms, local damage from development, agricultural run …

Whenever you see ‘digitatum’ in a binomial you can be assured that something about the organism can be described as finger-like, and sure enough that’s the case with this …

It’s hard to believe how time flies, but this is the 200th article I’ve written for reefs.com. It couldn’t come at a better time, as I would like to …

When looking for an aquarium cleaner, the Emerald Crab is one of the best sea animals to shop for. Considered a superb algae eater, this crab is also well …