Pygmy Seahorses breeding at the Steinhart

Originally from Science Today at the California Academy of Sciences Academy researchers are among the first to study tiny, fascinating pygmy seahorses that live exclusively on coral in the Philippines. https://vimeo.com/107073346  

Reef Threads covers MACNA banquet and Skeptical Reefkeeping 11

From Reefthreads “It’s a new week and time for a new podcast. This week we talk about Sanjay’s notification trick, Reefs.com, blogs, the MACNA banquet, Archerfish skill, and skeptical animal selection. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine”

Richard Ross Named 2014 MASNA Aquarist of the Year

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Brandon Klaus —  from Aquanerd Behold your 2014 MASNA Aquarist of the Year, Richard Ross. We are so excited to announce that Rich has won this prestigious award. For those of you who don’t know Rich, or at least follow him on social media, he has to be one of the most talented hobbyists […]

The Top Five Speakers I Can’t Wait to See!: Grand Finale

From Reefs.com Posted on August 28, 2014 by Caitlin Goldenberg Here we go, guys, the final round of my Top Five! This particular speaker sparked my interest not too long ago, based not only on the strides he’s made in the aquarium industry and his fascination with my absolute favorite thing ever- Cephalopods, but for how he came […]

Social Octopus Species Shatters Beliefs About Ocean Dwellers

Group-living animals are helping scientists learn more about octopus behavior. From National Geographic Most octopuses are loners, but larger Pacific striped octopuses, like the one shown here, display surprising social behaviors. PHOTOGRAPH BY RICH ROSS, CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Katherine Harmon Courage for National Geographic PUBLISHED JULY 28, 2014 If recent octopus discoveries have taught us anything, it’s that […]