by CORAL Magazine | Jan 21, 2025 | Marine, News & Notes
The Brownbanded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) is one of the most commonly kept aquarium species, routinely offered as captive-bred within the aquarium trade. New legislation would make it illegal in Iowa to own virtually any species of shark deemed suitable...
by CORAL Magazine | Jan 10, 2025 | Marine, News & Notes
Captive-bred (aquacultured) Lemonpeel Angelfish produced by marine aquarium sciences students at Des Moines Public School’s Central Campus, about as far away from the ocean as you can get! via Central Campus DSM Big News from Central Campus Aquarium Science Our...
by CORAL Magazine | Dec 9, 2024 | Marine, News & Notes
Seeming to stretch to the horizon, this colony of Galaxea astreata was discovered in Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia, and covers an area of over 4000 square meters. If confirmed through further testing, it would lay claim to the title of “World’s Largest...
by CORAL Magazine | Nov 12, 2024 | Marine, News & Notes
The Oceanic Institute (OI) of Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) released over 300 aquacultured yellow tangs into the wild in a first-ever stock-enhancement effort of a non-foodfish, non-gamefish species. Image credit: The Ohana, Hawaii Pacific University. Last week, the...
by Matt Pedersen | Nov 11, 2024 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine, News & Notes
Herp hobbyists are likely quite familiar with the NARBC (North American Reptile Breeders Conference) and have perhaps attended one or more of the regional shows in the past. These “conference + trade show” events offer a dizzying array of reptile and...
by CORAL Magazine | Nov 2, 2024 | Marine, News & Notes
Burlington, Vermont, USA at Church Street Marketplace at twilight. In just a matter of days, the Burlington City Council will consider a far-reaching proposed exotic animal ban that would outlaw aquarium keeping in the city. Image credit: Sean Pavone/Shutterstock...