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Fish Out of Water: Impacts of Reef Fishing

In my last post, we analyzed reef fishing and took a deeper look into some of the techniques, such as fishing with explosives and poisons, utilized by fishermen to catch more fish while putting forth minimal effort. In order to … Continue reading

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The Hidden Devastation behind Beautiful Aquariums

Do you remember those mesmerizing aquariums that decorated the walls of the dentist’s office? The multitude of vibrantly hued fish and coral are nothing less than captivating. But where did those fish and coral come from? Behind aquariums’ exotic exterior … Continue reading

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Marshall Islands Coral Bleaching Update

In an earlier post, I mentioned that the Marshall Islands are currently undergoing their worst bleaching event in recorded history.  Thanks to the recent observations and data of a group of scientists working in the Marshall Islands, I can now … Continue reading

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