Dear EarthTalk: What is “shrimp fraud?” Why is it bad for the environment and local economies and how are we combating it? — Michelle G., Seattle, WA Shrimp is one of the most popular seafood choices ...

Anubias, Amazon Sword, Java Ferns: hardy, low-maintenance plants Water Wisteria and Java Moss add beauty and shelter for fish Hornwort and Utricularia Graminifolia are lush, adaptable plants. Did our ...

Aquatic plants in the aquarium have more functions than just adding beauty to the aquarium. They assist in the oxygenation of water, uptake of excess nutrients, and act as a shelter that reduces ...

Aquariums are often looked at as decorative pieces in homes. However, the fishes and other creatures in the tank too need some beautification. These could be in terms of lights or even plants. All ...

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Two months ago, my boyfriend made an ...

A home aquarium becomes more than just a fish tank when it’s alive with vibrant greenery. Aquatic plants not only make your aquarium look stunning but also play an essential role in maintaining water ...

Freshwater aquarium hobbyists often search for the ideal array of aquatic animals to include in their environment. One relatively easy animal to consider adding to your tank is shrimp. Depending on ...

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) has announced “Shrimp and Grins," a new campaign for spring 2025. According to a press release from NCAFF, the campaign highlights the aqauriums two ...

With prepared and blank slides, additional accessories and a choice of lighting, the National Geographic Ultimate Dual is a great all-in-one microscope kit for young biologists and geologists. Why you ...

Government officials in New Zealand are investigating how an aggressive species known as “the thumb splitter” ended up in the country’s northern coastal waters. Researchers out trapping Asian paddle ...

The Japanese mantis shrimp has been recorded for the first time in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty in Tauranga Harbor. Getty Images/iStockphoto Government officials in New Zealand are investigating how an ...