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December 12, 2023
Conservation

The Significance of Identifying Eagle Rays Through Their “Fingerprints”

Those animals just look like magnificent birds underwater. They are graceful, majestic and shy at the same time. But they have one common thing with us: their "fingerprints". Theirs are situated on their back. Even if in English they are called “eagle”, in some other countries, they have different names, like “leopard” in France or even “painted back” in Ecuador. Their specific black and white pattern is unique to each specimen. With more than 500 different species around the world, they are...

October 2, 2023
Photography

Arturo Telle Thiemann: A Renowned Photographer and His Contribution to Marine Research

A lover of the sea, who since he was a child, unified his two great passions: the bottom of the sea and photography. There are a couple of details that often allow to easily identify my photos: a perfectly balanced composition and very elaborate lighting, which gives three-dimensionality to the images...

September 7, 2023
Marine Science

Assessing the Impacts of Derelict Fishing Gear

Marine debris is a complicated global problem, but it is an important one that must be addressed to increase the sustainability of global fisheries. One of the most harmful types of marine debris is derelict fishing gear (lost or discarded), which threatens marine life and seafloor habitats like coral reefs since traps and nets can continue to catch fish and other marine life long after they have been discarded.

August 31, 2023
Photography

Inspiring people: George Garcia (@garsha18_photography)

I was born and raised in Southern California, not far from Newport Beach. After finishing college, I moved to Maryland where I attended medical school and accepted a commission in the US Army. After graduation, I moved to Hawaii to begin my surgical training at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. Later...

July 31, 2023
Marine Science

The Spotted Shrimp and its fascinating symbiotic interactions with sea anemones and reef fishes.

Periclimenes yucatanicus, commonly known as the Spotted shrimp, is one of the fascinating species of marine invertebrates that inhabit the waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico in the Western Atlantic. This small crustacean, measuring only about 3 cm in length, belongs to the select group of reef shrimps known for their role as cleaners of fishes that inhabit coral reefs. Cleaner shrimps, along with certain...

July 24, 2023
Reef Aquariums

Natural Saltwater vs. Salt Mix: Which is Right for Your Reef Tank?

Saltwater is an important part of keeping your aquarium healthy. It doesn't matter if you have a fish-only tank or a reef tank, it's crucial to understand the differences between natural saltwater and salt mix. This knowledge will help ensure the well-being of your aquatic pets. While some people may think that natural saltwater from the ocean is the best choice, many aquarium owners prefer to use salt mix instead.

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Marion Camusard

The Significance of Identifying Eagle Rays Through Their “Fingerprints”

Ana M.López

Arturo Telle Thiemann: A Renowned Photographer and His Contribution to Marine Research

Julie Maurer

Assessing the Impacts of Derelict Fishing Gear

Ana M.López

Inspiring people: George Garcia (@garsha18_photography)

Ricardo González-Muñoz

The Spotted Shrimp and its fascinating symbiotic interactions with sea anemones and reef fishes.

Ana M.López

Natural Saltwater vs. Salt Mix: Which is Right for Your Reef Tank?