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DFS Latest Coral Release, the Rainbow Rosaria

Kevin Kohen and the DFS / LA crew have just released March’s new captive grown coral: The Rainbow Rosaria

Aqua Design Amano’s Nature Aquarium Gallery on Film

Check out this clip of Aqua Design Amano’s (ADA) beautiful Nature Aquarium Gallery in Nigita, Japan. See why Takashi Amano’s work has established his name throughout the world.

GBD Giveaway | Win a Reef Odyssey $75 Gift Certificate

If you haven’t noticed the new banner on the site, you will now. Reef Odyssey is a new specialty coral e-tailer, launched by Ian Borchert out Santa Barbara, California. Many of you coral collectors likely know Ian for his impressive collection of chalices, acroporas and faviids. Over the past few years Ian has been collecting [...]

Botrylloid Tunicates and the Misnamed Tiger Sponge

With the recent wave of dazzling colored marine imports from Australia, an odd, yet striking creature dubbed the Tiger Sponge has captured the eye of many aquarists. This “sponge” is not new to collection or import. In fact, many brightly colored specimens, make their way to wholesalers and retailers from a variety of collection [...]

Logos | Ocean Inspired Art & Design #3

I’m a sucker for cheeky logo designs. Recently the Brazilian design blog Abduzeedo featured a nice line up of animal inspired logos–many of which included some marine themes. It spurred me to think of logo designs seen throughout the aquarium industry–they are often an afterthought. Here are some creative, yet simple,  fish / aquaria / [...]

Thai Customs Seize $60,000 in Illegal Coral

Just yesterday, the Thai Customs Department seized 858 pieces of coral, clams, and sea anemones, valued at $60,000 USD. The 300kg shipment was illegally imported via Indonesia and found during a random container search at the Thai Airways International Warehouse.
A Thai man imported the items on March 1st under false pretenses–labeling the consignment as ornamental [...]