Skeptical Reefkeeping Part 8: Animal Origins, Some Proposed Definitions
From Reefs Magazine Richard Ross and Kevin Erickson There are many terms in the marine aquarium hobby that are used in multiple ways by different people, which can cause a great deal of confusion. This is especially true as it pertains to the origins and sustainability of animals – it is possible to purchase an […]
Underwater Travelogue – Ebeye, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
From ReefsMagazine by Richard Ross and Matt Wandell When we booked our flights to Kwajalein, we really didn’t 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 […]
Skeptical Reefkeeping Part 7: A look at Ethics
From Reefs Magazine By Richard Ross Ethical discussion about almost every area of reefkeeping has been a part of the hobby for as long as the hobby has existed – What size tank do I need to meet my animals’ needs? Are some animals better left in the ocean? Do I really need a separate […]
Skeptical Reefkeeping Part 6 – Communication
From Reefs Magazine The Internet makes information instantly available for Reefkeepers all around the world, but that information can be clouded in inaccurate fog, anecdote, baseless opinion and unsubstantiated arguments from authority. To keep the inaccurate fog at a minimum in an effort to save money and save animals lives, you need to be able […]
2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition Part 2
From ReefsMagazine Collecting, Getting Stuff Home and New Discoveries Link to Part 1 http://vimeo.com/36865036 This video from the 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition give you a good idea why the Verde Island Passage has been called ‘the center of the center of marine biodiversity’. Researchers from the California Academy of Sciences have been visiting the Verde […]