by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Oct 26, 2018 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, CORAL Excerpt, Marine
When You Wish Upon a Staur…ozoan What is that stalked animal that has invaded my reef? By Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. Catch a Falling Staur… I have been fortunate in the long and meandering safari that is my life to have spent some time examining and investigating the...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Nov 16, 2017 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, CORAL Excerpt, Marine
By Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. In the ancient past, about 50 years ago, scientists started to classify potential symbioses in a simple but effective manner. The word “symbiosis” is derived from roots meaning “together” and “living,” so the idea was that if two organisms...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | May 24, 2017 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
Stung by a cnidarian? Forget the old “Pee-on-Yourself” Remedy The perpetual discussion about a remedy for the sting of jellyfish seems to have bobbled to the surface again recently with the publication of an article (see reference) discussing a remedy for...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | May 16, 2017 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
Man vs Invert: A Tale of Marine Biology Lessons Learned the Hardest Way Possible Probably all large sea anemones have a potential to cause severe damage to human skin. Surprisingly, the sea anemones found in the temperate areas of the Northern Pacific...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Dec 29, 2016 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
It was two days before Christmas, and… What is wrong with these illustrations? As the year 2016 winds down, I feel moved to attempt a graphic comparison of two weather observations I find extraordinary when viewed together. I’m sure there are many...
