Sep 15

Coral Reef Fishes

Of all the creatures dwelling on coral reefs, none are more active or obvious than the fishes. Perhaps more than any other single component of the reef communities, fishes provide the best opportunity to observe essential features of reef ecology. Just in case you are wondering, yes, fishes is the plural of fish (I get this question a lot!), used when you are referring to a group of different species.

The high diversity of the fish communities in the coral reefs is maintained mainly by the complexity of these places, that provide different ways for fishes to feed, live and reproduce. As many as the species numbers are the different ways of hunting, feeding, hiding, reproducing and living. Some aspects of the ecology of this remarkable community are further discussed here. On this page you can find out more about marine insurance.

Visit wetpixel.com if you want to learn more about digital underwater photography. Or read our article about damage caused by optic cables on coral reef habitats. Read More »

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Sep 15

Reproduction

Reef fish vary greatly where, when, and how they reproduce. Even though the majority use a common method (shedding sperm and eggs in midwater), they are behaviorally very different. Other ways they use to reproduce are: scattering the eggs over the substratum; preparing and defending nests on the bottom; carrying the fertilized eggs inside the mouth or pouch (sea horse). Read More »

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Sep 15

Are Multifunction Printers Good for Business?

Are you contemplating getting equipment for your small business or home office? Are you asking yourself whether the costs are worth the benefits? Perhaps you’re looking to save money by buying as cheaply as possible. Before you decide, consider the many advantages that multifunction printers bring to a business. Read More »

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Sep 15

Marine Insurance

Marine Insurance is a necessity for any individual or company that operates in a maritime environment. Any business that employs ships, boats, oil platforms, ports, or terminals, faces the dangers of an erratic sea. Ships and ports might even encounter heavy damage regardless of the water. There’s no telling what the tide will bring, either figuratively or literally, and so financial protection is a must.

Business wise, Marine Insurance is the same to a maritime company as Car Insurance is to a limousine company. The vessel is livelihood, and the livelihood must be preserved. Read More »

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Sep 15

The Regal Angelfish

The Regal Angelfish (Pyglopites diacanthus) is one of the colorful fishes found in the coral reefs.

The most striking feature of reef fish is their diversity, in terms of both species number and the range of morphologies. An estimated 4000 (18% of all living fishes) species of fish live on coral reefs and associated habitats of the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and this number increases as new exploratory surveys are done.

This high diversity is partly due to the fact that coral reefs provide a wide variety of habitats, each with its own set of characteristic species. Differences in the degree of proximity to the coast, exposure to wave action, currents, light levels, the amount of algae, plankton and other food, and the abundance, shape, and varieties of coral and other shelter combine to create a large variety of different places to be exploited. These places are occupied by random assemblages of a usually large number of species of fishes. Read More »

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Sep 15

Should We Continue Placing Fiber Optic Cables Along Coral Reefs?

As technology continues to advance we often find ourselves in an endless battle of whether or not our new advances are harming our planet. One such current debate is the laying of fiber optic cables along coral reefs. These long thin strands of cable have revolutionized the way our phone, television and information systems work. Read More »

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