The debate over the true identification of this ever popular ORA designer coral has been drawn out way too long. Originally, this coral has been named the Hawkins Echinata, due to the elongated corallites that this coral resembles. Unfortunately, Acropora echinata’s corallites have a wider corallite lip, and are much more open in general. The ‘Hawkins [...] Related posts:

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Trimma tevegae is a gorgeous little goby which is relatively available but rarely showing it’s true potential. Like all fish, this species shows it’s best when its been conditioned for a while and put into a display that suits it. We’ve seen plenty of Trimma tevegae, at marinelife dealers and in some display tanks but [...]

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Reef on the Rocks is offering you the benefits of aragonite-based DIY reef rock without the hassle of mixing the ingredients, forming and curing the rock and of course – having to clean up the mess. Made from white cement, perlite and aragonite sand, Reef on the Rocks is offering possibly the only pre-fabricated dry [...]

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The upcoming Votech MP60 pump from EcoTech Marine just got more power. The Vortech MP60w ES we brought you earlier this month is going to be pushing out 7,500 GPH when it finally hits the shelves later this winter. Originally rated at 5,500 GPH, EcoTech Marine just announced through its continued engineering and development, they [...]

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Elos USA has updated their fresh website with high resolution photos and full details of their entire 2010 LED line up–including their dreamy E-Lite Color and sleek AquaTop. This is the most creative and elegant LED lighting line to hit the market. Check it out at ELOS USA. Share this on Facebook Digg this! Tweet [...] Related posts:

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Emmanuelle Landais
Source: gulfnews.com
September 28, 2010

Dubai - The sight of hundreds of bloodied dead sharks, waiting to be sold at fish markets across the UAE does not bode well for the ocean's super-predator.

Sharks play an important role in the ocean's food chain and their decline is already being felt in commercial fisheries worldwide.

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Justin Nobel
Source: AlertNet
September 27, 2010

Palau is a paradox: The low-lying Pacific island nation is threatened by climate change but may soon be drilling for oil.

Seismic tests in the 1970s indicated the presence of petroleum but exploratory wells were never dug. Now, President Johnson Toribiong is pushing for exploration, hopeful oil will bring cheaper fuel, revenue and jobs.

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House of Fins in Greenwich CT is one of the oldest aquarium stores in the country and this weekend will mark the establishment’s 53rd year in the business of ornamental aquarium fish. House of Fins, or HOF, has been ramping up their annual sale just a little bit every year until now it looks more [...]

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