The 1,000-year secret that made Betta fish beautiful
Scientists found that the fish were gradually domesticated like dog breeds into the beautiful shapes and colors that turn up today in pet stores. For…
Two new sharks have arrived at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Two new sharks have arrived at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: The epaulette sharks are a popular home aquarium species. Melbourne, June 2021 – Two new…
Getting stoned: revealing the mysteries of stonefish venom
University of Queensland scientists working to unlock the mysteries Australia’s deadly stonefish have made a discovery which could change how sting victims are treated in…
New technology ‘listens’ for endangered right whales
One of the world’s most endangered whale species could have added protection from threats posed by human marine activity, through technology developed by the University of East Anglia (UEA). In…
Newly appointed Secretary General to the Ornamental Fish International Executive Board
The OFI Executive Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jonathan Poh, Otolith Enrichment (Singapore), as the Secretary General to the Executive Board (EB).…
Revealed: coral fights back against crown of thorns starfish
Juvenile reef predator vulnerable to coral stings Coral can fight back against attacking juvenile crown of thorns starfish – using stinging cells to injure and…