A saltwater aquarium is an exotic and striking addition to the home. But more than a striking piece of furniture, it’s a living habitat that is both enthralling and engaging thanks to the vibrant ...

Adding colorful tropical fish to your aquarium is a no-brainer if you love being mesmerized by beautiful colors and patterns. Many people, when they hear the word ‘fish’ think of dull grey fish or the ...

A saltwater aquarium can be a dramatic addition to any room. Filled with exotic (and expensive) fish, it’s visually appealing and a great conversation piece. But it isn’t exactly easy to care for.

As the popularity of marine aquariums rises, so does the demand for wildlife inhabiting them. Most aquarium fish are harvested from their natural habitats -- primarily coral reefs -- and imported into ...

Scientists are struggling to raise tropical fish on farms so that fishers who now poison coral reefs to catch them will no longer be needed Tropical fish tanks in restaurants, hospitals and homes ...

Flushing your pet tropical fish to set it free is a bad idea. So is releasing it at the beach. Intentional and unintentional aquarium releases have been a leading cause of freshwater fish invasions, ...

Each year humans trade 20 to 30 million tropical marine fish for aquariums, representing more than 1,800 different species. The United States is the world’s largest consumer, buying up to 80% of the ...

A group of exotic tropical marine fish are settling in to a new home at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium after being donated by a member of the public. Lipstick Tang Credit: Blue Reef Aquarium A total of ...

Seascape Aquarium & Pet Center in Sarasota is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The shop was opened in 1975 by marine biology ...

This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. Existing in a seemingly ...