Captive Aquatics: An Aquarium and Ecology Blog

Research in the Southern GBR: Whale Sharks, Turtles, & More!

I'm performing research on various outposts scattered throught Australia's Great Barrier Reef.  Here are some photos taken from the southernmost tip of the reef showing sea turtles and baby (12m long!) whale sharks.  Some pictures feature the bleaching which is what we all hope to get to the bottom of.  Many more pictures and many other locations will be added as time permits, as will the results of our findings, although that could be months or years ;).  Enjoy!

 

Our Quirky Fish: Science Finds Fish Have Personalities

Pet owners love to talk about how their beloved animals have personalities. Cats are often “haughty” or “affectionate,” while dogs can so often be “calm” or “fun-loving.” These aren’t just variations in breeds, they also reflect difference in the personalities of individual species. Even the most avid fish lovers will have to admit that fish generally aren’t the brightest species on the planet, so many of us don’t expect our fish to have wildly varying personalities. [Editor's note: the following is a guest post by Dabney B. from Okeanos Group]