Its been quiet here at the Fragd.it blog. Sometimes, life gets in the way.  But don’t worry, we are still alive and well, thank you for asking. As I was browsing Youtube for some cool videos, I stumbled upon this touching, educational BBC clip about the decline of reef fish in the Indo-Pacific. It is a [...] Related posts:

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Audrey McAvoy
Source: The Los Angeles Times
February 24, 2010

Honolulu - The Environmental Protection Agency is sharply criticizing the military's plan to move thousands of Marines to Guam, saying its failure to plan for infrastructure upgrades would lead to raw sewage spills and a shortage of drinking water.

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Recently there have been some impressive new reef themed videos popping up on YouTube. Here are three vids we enjoyed that are sure to provide eye candy and inspiration as we head into the weekend. Check ‘em out. Robertus’ Reef Ruji’s Reef Adrian Thiessen’s Reef Digg this!Share this on del.icio.usTweet This!Share this on TechnoratiShare this on RedditShare this on [...] Related posts:

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When it comes to color, shape and texture, Michael Lukaczyn’s azooxanthellate (non-photosynthetic) rimless reef aquarium competes with the best. This simple, well aquscaped, 50g glassbox houses animals that were once considered impossible to keep. Today we believe Mike’s tank will inspire new modern spins on non-photosynthetic reef displays. Tank Specs: Cadights Artisan series 50 gallon Starfire glass [...] Related posts:

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Before even taking one look at Dr. Paul Yancey's Deep-Sea Biology page, one really gets the feeling that he's a marine biology and oceanography expert.  After all, he did get his PhD studying biochemistry of fish and sharks at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. He's currently a Professor of Biology at Whitman College in Washington. He also knows all about current issues facing our ocean and he is a devout marine conservationist.  He's pretty much experienced every aspect of the ocean, from researching sharks to completing deep sea shipboard research along the West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, to name a few.) 

He knows tons of great facts and has analyzed marine specimens with the best of them!

Not certain he's a true marine expert yet? I have proof! Just check out his fine answers below! 

How did you develop your interest in marine biology?

As a youth, my parents frequently took me to the beaches and rocky tidepools of California and Baja California (Mexico). One of my main hobbies was making a shell collection. We also watched Jacques Cousteau's show on TV. Plus my mother was a cell biologist. All this inspired a life-long interest in biology, especially in the oceans.

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The death of Dawn Brancheau in Orlando was tragic and my heart goes out to her family and friends. I understand it was her dream since the first time she visited SeaWorld to train marine mammals and I imagine she loved what she did. We get dozens of emails from our MarineBio members and other [...]

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Tan Karr Wei
Source: The Star
February 24, 2010

Malaysia - While the success rate of coral transplanting varies depending on numerous factors, the exercise itself plays an important role in raising awareness.

According to Sipadan Water Village Resort divemaster Bobby Joanes Basolius, 30, the coral transplanting exercise was initially popular with Japanese companies and usually done in conjunction with the Mabul Marine Day, now in its 12th year.

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Kevin Lollar
Source: The News-Press
February 24, 2010

Miami, Florida - Add one more agent to the list of things damaging the Keys corals: cold water.

For years, researchers have documented the degradation of Florida's corals due to disease, warming water temperatures and other causes. This winter, extremely cold water is killing many coral species, particularly in shallow water.

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