Academy biologist is fishes best friend
From Examiner.com EXHIBITS JUNE 17, 2013 BY:Ā DAVID BOITANO Richard Ross of the California Academy of Sciences is responsible for the well being of fish in the academy’s coral reef exhibit Few biologists would put a live octopus on their heads, but Richard Ross isnāt just any biologist. Working with a group of fishermen who were […]
Belonoperca pylei in US, right under our noses
from Reefbuilders.com Shortly after posting theĀ Belonoperca pyleiĀ on video in Japan, we were able to chat with our friendĀ Rich RossĀ who is also a marine biologist at theĀ California Academy of Sciences. It seems that he is the proud owner of aĀ Belonoperca pylei, also known as the Dr. Seuss Soapfish. So yes you doubters, it is now on […]
Underwater Travelogue – Ebeye, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
From ReefsMagazine by Richard Ross and Matt Wandell When we booked our flights to Kwajalein, we really didnāt know much about the atoll except that it was part of the Marshall Islands, that the underwater life was supposed to be spectacular, and that the US had done nuclear testing in the area and still continues […]
Coral anatomy lesson. A coral’s mouth and anus are the same thing. The amazing manus!
Uploaded onĀ Aug 17, 2010 Coral anatomy lesson. A coral’s mouth and anus are the same thing. The amazing manus! ReefStock All-Stars “Manus” Produced by Justin Credabel Lyrics by Justin Credabel, Gresham Hendee, Scott Fellman, Michelle Lemech, Rich Ross, and Dr. Paul Whitby https://vimeo.com/66521843
Rich Ross: Chat with an Academy Scientist
Published onĀ May 9, 2013 Rich Ross discusses his work at the Academy with cephalopods– octopus, squid and cuttlefish. Rich discusses his ‘home-lab” and his exploration with the little-known Larger Pacific Striped Octopus – now in our Animal Attraction exhibit. Check out this video for a close up lookhttp://youtu.be/_6cSBzHl3a4. https://vimeo.com/66640700