by Steve Tappert | Apr 11, 2019 | Coral
Studies have shown that aquaculture can play an important role in restoring reefs and encouraging biodiversity. Most reefers are familiar with the fragmenting, or “fragging” process, in which 3 square centimeters or more are removed from live coral to be used as...
by Steve Tappert | Mar 15, 2019 | Coral
In December 2017, the Fiji Ministry of Fisheries and Forests unilaterally placed a ban on the export of live rock and coral. This move shocked the aquarium industry, as the abrupt shift in legislation appeared to be unprompted and came without warning. Here, we share...
by Steve Tappert | Apr 10, 2018 | LED Lighting
Jake Adams and the folks over at ReefBuilders recently published a video about a spectacular custom installation in California. AcroOptics built the lighting system for this uncompromising project, and we are thrilled with the results. It’s great to see this...
by Steve Tappert | Dec 6, 2016 | LED Lighting
Trevor Mendelow founded Teens4Oceans in 2007 at the Kent Denver School, in an attempt to engage high school students in marine biology conservation efforts. The program later evolved into an advocacy program for teens, and by teens, to recognize the importance of...
by Steve Tappert | Nov 8, 2016 | Coral Bleaching
Global warming puts a tremendous amount of stress on coral reefs. Increased water temperatures and ocean acidification lead to a process called coral bleaching, which ultimately leads to coral death. Luckily, new technologies now allow scientists to keep a close eye...
