Novel adaptive photosynthetic characteristics of mesophotic symbiotic microalgae within the reef-building coral, Stylophora pistillata Front. Mar. Sci., 17 October 2016 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2016.00195 Full article available. Photosynthetic coral reef structures extend from the shallow sundrenched waters to the dimly lit, “twilight” mesophotic depths. Corals from 3 meters and 65 meters were studied and compared for their responses […]
Author: therealmattcarroll
I grow stuff like hot peppers or reef corals and I make stuff like fried oatmeal or a compost sifter. Check out my blogs to see!
Innate immunity of fish (overview)
Innate immunity of fish (overview). Fish & Shellfish Immunology 20(2):137-51 · March 2006, Bergljot Magnadottir
“DSLR Camera” – The Internet Reefer’s Decoder Ring
DSLR Camera A type of camera used in the hobby to take unrealistically detailed pictures of corals and their aquariums. These pictures rarely look like what you’d see with your naked eyes even if no software “fakery” has been applied. (A safe assumption?) The camera can take in more light and see in much higher resolution than your eyeball […]
Viruses manipulate the marine environment
Viruses manipulate the marine environment Forest Rohwer& Rebecca Vega Thurber Nature 459, 207-212 (14 May 2009) | doi:10.1038/nature08060; Published online 13 May 2009 A series of recent studies has shown that viruses have the ability to manipulate the life histories and evolution of their hosts in remarkable ways Since my tank’s salinity peaked at 1.030, I’ve had problems […]
Reef Success 