by Matt Pedersen | Oct 14, 2022 | Marine, News & Notes
The iconic and highly-endangered Elkhorn Coral, Acropora palmata, is benefiting from restoration efforts in the Dominican Republic. Image credit: Vanessa Cara-Kerr/Reef Patrol Reef Patrol’s latest short documentary encapsulates the efforts of Fundemar and SECORE...
by Matt Pedersen | Sep 30, 2022 | Marine, New Products
Manufacturers often time the release of a new product with a tradeshow or convention, and MACNA continues to be the premier event where marine-aquarium-related companies debut and showcase their latest innovations. The recent 2022 Conference in Milwaukee was no...
by Matt Pedersen | Sep 30, 2022 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine
For many, the Wrought Iron Butterflyfish, Chaetodon daedalma, is likely something they have never seen, let alone encountered alive. And they may never see one again, given its general rarity in the trade. This one greedily ate Mysis shrimp while in the display...
by Matt Pedersen | Sep 23, 2022 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine
A rare, quiet moment at the APEX display. While many marine aquarium events draw in a retailer presence, MACNA is often the pinnacle of manufacturer presence and new product releases, just as aquarium retailers see the start of the busy fall season. With a spacious...
by Matt Pedersen | Sep 23, 2022 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine
Visitors to MACNA 2022 in Milwaukee met with a wide range of coral vendors, including regional staples, new farmers, and nationally recognized coral purveyors. Friday’s early admission for MASNA members gave folks the first crack at the rarest corals and best...
