http://www.advancedaquarist.com Links to various online media resources that discuss the state of the worlds reefs, interesting marine information, etc. hourly 0.5 2005-01-15T00:00:00Z http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/index.html Links to various online media resources that discuss the state of the worlds reefs, interesting marine information, etc. No publisher liquid 2005-07-29T20:35+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/retired-missile-tracking-ship-to-be-sunk-miami-herald.link Officials overseeing the transformation of a retired U.S. Air Force missile tracking ship into an artificial reef off Key West said Saturday they are planning to sink the ship May 15. The General Hoyt S. Vandenberg is currently at a Norfolk, Va., shipyard, where workers are preparing it for sinking by removing environmental hazards. Plans are to scuttle the ship in the Florida Keys National ... liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-27T14:46+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/whale-counts-successful-despite-weather-the-garden-island.link Angela Tillson, the site leader for the Ahukini Ocean Count, was trying to make light of the blustery weather that greeted her group of nine whale counters yesterday morning. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-27T14:46+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/ship-to-become-reef-in-may-sun-sentinel.link Vessel to be sunk near Key West Officials overseeing the transformation of a retired U.S. Air Force missile-tracking ship into an artificial reef off Key West said Saturday that they are planning to sink the ship May 15. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-27T14:46+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/dewitt-junior-high-school-receives-reef-aquarium-dewitt-bath-review.link DEWITT — The DeWitt Middle School's media center recently received a 50-gallon reef aquarium from the Mid-Michigan Marine Club (MMMC). The classroom reef provides a hands-on and fun learning experience for students. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-27T17:55+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/world-s-coral-reefs-face-renewed-threats-npr.link Researchers gathered in Washington this week to launch "The Year of the Coral Reef." That work has taken on renewed importance in the wake of two new studies showing that reefs are facing more threats than ever. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-27T17:55+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/2005-a-deadly-year-for-caribbean-coral-todayonline.link View of a coral reef. The Caribbean's fragile coral reefs were devastated in 2005 by a doubly whammy of record-high temperatures and 13 full-on hurricanes, according to a UN-sponsored report released Monday. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:23+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/admiral-says-oil-spill-alert-was-too-slow-vallejo-times-herald.link A new report on the response to a November ship collision and fuel leak in San Francisco Bay found shortcomings in the Coast Guard's public communications but concludes that crews re-sponded rapidly to the spill, the agency's top officer in California says. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:23+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/caribbean-coral-reefs-under-increasing-threat-un-scoop-co-nz.link 28 January 2008 - Warming temperatures and increasing storms are posing serious threats to Caribbean coral reefs and the people who depend on them for their livelihoods, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said today. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:23+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/generalist-bacteria-discovered-in-coastal-waters-may-be-more-flexible-than-known-before-science-blog.link Now, new research led by a marine microbial ecologist at the University of Georgia is showing for the first time that the roles played by bacteria in coastal waters aren't nearly as specific as some scientists suspected. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:24+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/oil-spill-fouls-shores-in-san-francisco-area-new-york-times.link SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8 — A South Korean container ship hit one of the stanchions of the Bay Bridge in a dense fog on Wednesday, spilling 58,000 gallons of bunker oil. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:24+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/shark-pictures-show-amazing-killing-display-telegraph.link These shots capture the splendour and horror of a two ton great white shark weighing leaping 10ft from the water as it closes inevitably on its victim. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:24+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/ship-to-become-artificial-reef-in-key-west-nbc-6-miami.link Officials overseeing the transformation of a retired U.S. Air Force missile tracking ship into an artificial reef off Key West say they plan to sink the ship May 15. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:24+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/bay-project-reef-to-be-destroyed-gulf-daily-news.link A CORAL reef standing in the way of development of the $2.5 billion (BD945 million) Bahrain Bay is to be ripped out, following a U-turn by Manama Municipal Council yesterday.The decision comes just two days after experts warned at a conference in Bahrain that the region is sitting on an environmental time-bomb, thanks to massive and "reckless" land reclamation. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:23+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/big-island-has-most-live-coral-of-main-hawaiian-islands-science-daily.link New coral reef maps released by NOAA reveal that the Big Island of Hawaii has the highest percentage of live coral of the main Hawaiian islands. The finding supports studies indicating that geologically young islands such as the Big Island generally have more live coral cover than older islands. "Live coral covers 57 percent, or 29 square miles, of the waters surrounding the Big Island of ... liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:23+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/cleanup-of-tar-balls-resumes-at-beaches-the-daily-review.link Cleanup crews spent their second day removing a fresh batch of tar balls from the beaches of San Mateo County as the mystery oil likely claimed its first two bird victims — two rhinoceros auklets found dead on a county beach. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:23+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/ecologists-worry-floodwaters-will-hurt-reef-abc-via-yahoo-7-news.link Environmental researchers predict freshwater flowing down the Fitzroy River to the Great Barrier Reef will kill off masses of coral around the Keppel Islands in central Queensland. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:24+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/federal-departments-promote-ways-to-save-planet-khnl-news-8-honolulu.link HAWAII KAI (KHNL) -- Two Federal departments joined forces Tuesday to promote sustainability and energy effeciency within their respective offices. But if goes as planned, the effects could be felt globally. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:24+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/last-stop-the-great-burial-reef-time-magazine.link Talk about swimming with the fishes. A Florida-based company offers to enshrine your late loved ones by submerging their remains in a manmade ocean reef liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:24+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/overpopulation-killing-caribbean-coral-reefs-cyber-diver-news-network.link CARIBBEAN (9 Jan 2008) — Coral reefs in the Caribbean have suffered significant changes due to the proximal effects of a growing human population, reports a new study. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:24+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/sunscreen-harmful-to-coral-reefs-the-times-of-india.link WASHINGTON: The sunscreen which you apply before going for a swim on the beach might be killing coral reefs worldwide, a new research has shown. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-01-31T03:24+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/scientists-to-check-for-damage-to-corals-on-great-barrier-reef-the-australian.link SCIENTIFIC tests will be carried out on the Great Barrier Reef next week to see if recent floods in central and north Queensland have damaged it. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-01T17:51+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/water-quality-poses-threat-to-coral-reefs-khnl-news-8-honolulu.link In conjunction with the "International Year of the Reef", Monday night we explore the undersea world of coral reefs, and the issues that surround their survival. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-01T17:51+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/beach-restoration-gets-sandy-boost-the-maui-news.link WAILUKU – Work started Wednesday at Kamaole II Beach Park to repair the beach and sand dunes lost during December’s Kona storm. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-01T17:51+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/marine-sanctuary-looks-to-protect-blue-whales-santa-barbara-independent.link The feds debate how to protect whales in the Santa Barbara Channel. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-01T17:51+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/climate-secrets-sought-in-tasmania-s-fossil-reef-abc-via-yahoo-7-news.link Scientists are hoping to find new information about climate change by studying an unusual coral reef that is far from the famous Barrier Reef, hundreds of metres below the surface of the Southern Ocean. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-01T17:51+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/ancient-climate-secrets-raised-from-ocean-depths.link Photos and samples taken of coral in the deepest recesses of the Southern Ocean investigated to date off Australia, are expected to yield valuable historical data on climate change. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-01T17:51+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/tennessee-aquarium-showcases-courtship-during-february-the-chattanoogan.link The Troggs smash hit "Wild Thing" was the grooviest love song when it was released in 1966. Today there are plenty of wild things at the Tennessee Aquarium that have some pretty groovy love songs and courtship rituals as well. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-03T00:01+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/aquarium-exhibit-opened-in-key-west-miami-herald.link A new 2,400-gallon coral reef aquarium exhibit opened Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of an environmental center in the Florida Keys. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-03T00:01+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/reef-off-lantana-beach-threatened-by-silt-the-palm-beach-post.link Divers with Palm Beach County Reef Rescue surveyed the nearshore reef off the Ritz-Carlton in Lantana this morning and found what they expected — silt. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-03T00:01+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/boaters-urged-to-keep-watch-for-whales-honolulu-advertiser.link With two reported collisions between humpback whales and vessels so far this whale season, state and federal officials yesterday reminded boaters and other ocean users to take appropriate steps to avoid such incidents. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-03T00:01+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/whales-injured-by-tour-boats-off-waikiki-and-kona-coast-khon-2-honolulu.link The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says ten-thousand whales make their way to Hawaii each year. A sight many turn out to see. But, images like this do not make a pretty picture. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-03T00:01+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/aquarium-opens-in-key-west-sun-sentinel.link A 2,400-gallon coral reef aquarium exhibit opened Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of an environmental center in the Florida Keys. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-05T03:39+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/mote-marine-developed-coral-reef-aquarium-opens-in-keys-the-sarasota-herald-tribune.link KEY WEST -- A new 2,400-gallon coral reef aquarium exhibit opened Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of an environmental center in the Florida Keys. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-05T03:39+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/aquarium-exhibit-in-key-west-marks-year-for-environmental-center-nbc-15-mobile.link A new coral reef aquarium exhibit opened Saturday in the Florida Keys. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-05T03:39+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/stiffer-fines-for-damaged-coral-reefs-coming-barbados-advocate.link OPERATORS of ships and other vessels may be hit with stiffer fines when they drop anchor and damage Barbados fragile coral reefs in the future. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-05T03:39+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/2008-pew-fellowship-in-marine-conservation-awarded-to-um-rosenstiel-s-dr-andrew-baker-eurekalert.link Coral reef scientist Dr. Andrew C. Baker has been awarded the prestigious 2008 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation to help protect reef corals from climate change. Dr. Baker, an Assistant Professor at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School, plans to develop novel and groundbreaking techniques to enhance the thermal tolerance of corals and help them survive dangerously warming oceans ... liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-09T14:25+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/aquarium-enthusiasts-promise-fun-by-the-gallon-maumelle-monitor.link By Priscilla Campbell \ Staff Writer \ pcampbell@nlrtimes.com Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:07 PM CST Standing in front of big saltwater tanks filled with colorful fish and coral, Shannon Goins described aquariums as living works of art that you can set up in your own home. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-09T14:25+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/ciguatera-fish-poisoning-in-the-northern-gulf-of-mexico-near-the-flower-garden-banks-national-marine-sanctuary-kansas-city-infozine.link FDA updates guidance to seafood processors after recent illnesses liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-09T14:25+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/coral-reef-s-munroe-selects-georgia-tech-miami-herald.link abraswell@MiamiHerald.com Malcolm Munroe, The Miami Herald's 15th-rated player in Miami-Dade county signed with Georgia Tech. Munroe picked Georgia Tech over Georgia, Louisville, Clemson, Wisconsin, Auburn, Bostonc College, Wisconsin, and UM. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-07T01:24+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/miami-biologist-awarded-fellowship-for-coral-reef-research-miami-herald.link A University of Miami biologist has been awarded a $150,000 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation for his efforts to help coral reefs survive climate change. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-09T14:25+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/toxin-in-fish-causes-u-s-outbreak-time-magazine.link Several outbreaks of ciguatera fish poisoning have been confirmed in consumers who ate fish harvested in the northern Gulf of Mexico, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-09T14:25+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/um-biologist-receives-award-for-coral-reef-work-cbs4-miami.link Innovative efforts to help save coral reefs around the world from the devastating effects of 'bleaching' have earned a University of Miami biologist a $150-thousand award from the Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-09T14:25+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/coral-reefs-may-be-protected-by-natural-ocean-thermostat.link Natural processes may prevent oceans from warming beyond a certain point, helping protect some biologically diverse coral reefs from the impacts of climate change. A new study finds evidence that an ocean "thermostat" is helping regulate sea-surface temperatures. This research lends support to a much-debated theory that a natural ocean thermostat prevents sea-surface temperatures from exceeding about 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius) in open oceans. If so, this thermostat would protect reefs that have evolved in naturally warm waters that will not warm much further, as opposed to reefs that live in slightly cooler waters that face more significant warming. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-09T14:25+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/fda-warns-of-illness-from-tainted-fish-in-northern-gulf-of-mexico-wdam-tv-hattiesburg.link WASHINGTON (AP) - Several outbreaks of ciguatera fish poisoning have been confirmed in consumers who ate fish harvested in the northern Gulf of Mexico. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-09T14:25+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/ocean-thermostat-can-save-coral-bbc-news.link Some coral reefs could be protected from the impacts of climate change by an "ocean thermostat", a study says. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-09T14:25+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/see-through-fish-join-cancer-fight-cosmic-log-msnbc-com.link Scientists use transparent zebrafish to study internal organs and disease progression in living organisms. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-09T14:25+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/an-inconvenient-trip-fort-worth-star-telegram.link By JUDY WILEY That dream vacation -- diving along the Great Barrier Reef, skiing in the Swiss Alps -- could remain a dream forever if you don't get a move on. The brilliant coral off the coast of Australia could be largely gone by 2050, says a 2007 report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. And the cost of snowmaking equipment in the Alps is already forcing operators to invest in ... liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-12T03:37+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/beach-sweep-for-international-year-of-the-reef-khnl-news-8-honolulu.link They protect us from bad weather, create a habitat for marine life, and even give us good surf. Hawaii's coral reefs are being closely watched, just like others around the world during this year of the reef. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-12T03:37+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/choose-biodegradable-sunscreen-to-save-coral-reefs-pr-newswire-via-yahoo-finance.link If you care about coral reefs, choose your sunscreen wisely, Florida biochemist Celia Ferreira, Ph.D. advises. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-12T03:37+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/seals-ready-for-pupping-season-oakland-tribune.link MOSS BEACH — The gentle, timid harbor seals left park rangers at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve an early reminder of their vulnerability when two sea pups were stillborn on the beach earlier this month. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-12T03:37+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/using-x-rays-to-do-cruelty-free-dissection-gadgets-discover-magazine.link For such a small, dainty fish, a sea horse eats like a high-powered Hoover, sucking up water through its snout, its head expanding in less than one-hundredth of a second to accommodate the influx. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-12T03:37+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/coast-lines-santa-cruz-sentinel.link SANTA CRUZ liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/commemorating-year-of-the-reef-the-star.link PUTRAJAYA : The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has lined up various activities to mark the International Year of the Reef 2008, together with partners such as the World Wildlife Fund, Coral Malaysia Reef Check and Malaysian Nature Society. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/february-proclaimed-as-humpback-whale-awareness-month-khnl-news-8-honolulu.link HONOLULU (KHNL) -- With whale-watching season in full swing, Governor Linda Lingle and Lt. Governor James Aiona signed a proclamation declaring February as "Humpback Whale Awareness Month" in Hawaii. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/google-earth-finds-new-coral-reefs-the-inquirer.link A BLOKE having a shifty at Google Earth has just discovered a previously unlocated coral reef. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/living-corals-thousands-of-years-old-hold-clues-to-past-climate-changes.link New research shows that the second most diverse group of hard corals first evolved in the deep sea, and not in shallow waters. This finding contradicts a long-established theory suggesting that corals evolved in shallow water before migrating into deeper habitats. Radiocarbon dating shows that some species have life spans of over 4000 years. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/local-fisherman-pushing-idea-of-an-artificial-reef-ventura-county-star.link Feeling their access to ocean fishing is being restricted, fishermen are exploring the possibility of establishing artificial reefs to create their own fertile fishing grounds. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/ncar-study-coral-reef-may-be-spared-boulder-daily-camera.link Parts of the Pacific Ocean may be combating global warming on their own. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/new-coral-reef-aquarium-exhibit-in-key-west-first-coast-news.link KEY WEST, FL (AP) -- A new 2,400-gallon coral reef aquarium exhibit is now open at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/rangers-warn-public-to-avoid-young-seals-the-daily-review.link MOSS BEACH — The gentle, timid harbor seals left park rangers at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve an early reminder of their vulnerability when two sea pups were stillborn on the beach in earlier this month. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/scientists-make-first-map-of-man-s-marine-footprint-wired-science-from-wired-com.link The first comprehensive analysis of human impacts on marine ecosystems shows that humanity has profoundly affected nearly half of the world's oceans, with just a few spots remaining pure. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/study-in-australia-finds-ocean-s-thermostat-helps-protect-coral-reefs-in-deep-water-minneapolis-st-paul-star-tribune.link BANGKOK, Thailand - Some coral reefs may be protected from global warming by a natural thermostat that regulates sea-surface temperatures in the open ocean, researchers said Wednesday. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/study-sea-s-thermostat-protects-reefs-seattle-times.link Some coral reefs could be protected from global warming by a natural "thermostat" which regulates sea-surface temperatures in the open ocean, researchers said Wednesday. The research team, led by Joan Kleypas, a reef specialist the National Center for Atmospheric Research, looked at the Western Pacific Warm Pool, a region northeast of Australia where sea-surface temperatures in the open ocean ... liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/world-s-largest-marine-reserve-protects-reef-fish-abc-news.link Pacific island nation declares world's largest marine reserve. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-15T04:16+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/anglers-push-for-artificial-reefs-santa-barbara-independent.link Recreational anglers have begun to ply the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary to allow artificial reefs to augment fish populations. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/aquarium-exhibit-in-key-west-marks-year-for-environmental-center-pittsburgh-post-gazette.link KEY WEST, Fla. -- A new 2,400-gallon coral reef aquarium exhibit opened Feb. 2 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, an environmental center in the Florida Keys. ... liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/australia-s-great-barrier-reef-spectacular-for-going-face-to-face-with-fish-inside-bay-area.link TWO GRAY reef sharks glided effortlessly across our path, their razor-sharp teeth gleaming in the beams of our flashlights. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/briefs-coral-reef-aquarium-opens-at-eco-discovery-center-the-sarasota-herald-tribune.link A new 2,400-gallon coral reef aquarium exhibit opened Feb. 2 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, an environmental center in the Florida Keys. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/climate-change-has-major-impact-on-oceans-science-daily.link Climate change is rapidly transforming the world's oceans by increasing the temperature and acidity of seawater, and altering atmospheric and oceanic circulation, reported a panel of scientists. Rising greenhouse gas emissions are warming the world's oceans and providing yet a new threat to coral reefs, which already are among the most threatened of all marine ecosystems. ... liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/corals-may-get-help-adapting-to-warmer-waters-washington-post.link No one doubts that human-induced climate change has been killing corals across the globe. The question is whether humans can help save them before the devastation is complete. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/future-of-our-reef-is-bleak-the-courier-mail.link SCIENTISTS predict the Great Barrier Reef faces four possible scenarios by 2050 with everything from a "catastrophic" climatic event to global warfare. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/gulf-of-the-farallones-sanctuary-is-looking-for-beach-stewards-coastsider.link NOAA’s Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary is now recruiting volunteers for its Beach Watch shoreline monitoring program, which played a key role in the response to the 2007 Cosco Busan oil spill. Orientations and training will be held beginning this spring at several San Francisco Bay Area locations. Orientation spaces are limited, and reservations are required. Volunteers must be ... liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/hawaii-aquaculture-could-add-crustaceans-honolulu-advertiser.link Giant cages submerged in the ocean off Hawai'i are a growing venue for farming fish — and now a research team plans to study the viability of adding Hawaiian lobster and shrimp to the mix. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/reef-report-the-new-straits-times.link Butterfly fish at reefs near Tanjung Besi, Perhentian. Malaysia’s first reef report card serves up some good news, and some bad news. ELIZABETH JOHN finds out how our underwater gems fared. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/restoring-the-world-s-reefs-washington-post.link Scientists attempt to pair coral with algae that is better able to withstand rising sea temperatures. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/weather-disperses-diesel-spill-in-gulf-texas-city-sun.link GALVESTON — A diesel-fuel spill near a marine sanctuary did not appear to cause major environmental damage. U.S. Coast Guard crews Saturday were working to contain a spill of unknown magnitude about 140 miles southeast of Galveston’s shore. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/world-s-largest-marine-protected-area-created-in-pacific-ocean-science-daily.link The small Pacific Island nation of Kiribati has become a global conservation leader by establishing the world's largest marine protected area -- a California-sized ocean wilderness of pristine coral reefs and rich fish populations threatened by over-fishing and climate change. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-19T02:09+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/coral-alga-may-hold-key-to-malaria-prevention-news-medical-net.link A brown alga discovered in Sydney harbour by Sydney University scientists could provide the key to treating diseases that disable and kill millions each year liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-23T15:15+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/dead-creatures-tell-many-tales-biologist-says-tri-valley-herald.link SAN FRANCISCO — The first time Ray Bandar cut off a dead animal's head, it was in the name of art. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-23T15:15+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/expert-warns-on-coral-destruction-bbc-news.link A marine biology expert claims coral destruction threatens coastal communities and food sources. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-23T15:15+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/explore-the-beauty-of-the-undersea-world-with-ceiba-del-mar-s-4th-night-free-snorkeling-package-wallstreet-online-ag.link The Great Mayan Reef is known for some of the world´s most beautiful undersea life, including liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. 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Reefs in the News 2008-02-23T15:15+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/looking-out-for-surfer-s-beach-half-moon-bay-review.link Brian Overfelt suggests the following: Stand on the breakwater between Pillar Point Harbor and Surfer's Beach. Look right. Notice how much sand is piling up within the harbor. Now look left. Notice how little sand sits outside the harbor. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-23T15:15+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/maya-to-promote-environment-awareness-the-star.link PETALING JAYA : Actress Maya Karin has been appointed by the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to promote an awareness programme on the environment in conjunction with the International Coral Reef Year 2008. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-23T15:15+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/revealed-secrets-of-the-camouflage-masters-new-york-times.link After decades of dives, a scientist offers a theory to explain the spectacular deceptions of cephalopods. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-23T15:15+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/the-bone-collector-biologist-combs-bay-area-beaches-for-remains-of-seals-otters-and-sharks-the-daily-review.link SAN FRANCISCO — The first time Ray Bandar cut off a dead animal's head, it was in the name of art. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc. Reefs in the News 2008-02-23T15:15+00:00 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/marinenews/there-s-a-sickness-from-the-sea-beware-of-toxins-found-in-fish-the-tampa-tribune.link The recent outbreak of ciguatera, or fish poisoning, reportedly caused by fish caught near Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary off Galveston, Texas, last November, is a reminder that the healthiest foods can have risks. liquid Pomacanthus Publications, Inc.