One of the early successes of the Rising Tide Conservation Initiative was the development of a large-scale rearing protocol for porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus). During the first few rearing trials of…
After graduating from Florida Institute of Technology with my PhD I needed a break from papers and writing. I decided to spend some time in the water, just lying on…
As a major participant of the Rising Tide Conservation Initiative, University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory is attempting to raise small-egg, pelagic spawning species that many would consider impossible. Surgeonfish…
Eric Cassiano releasing eggs and larvae from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium into the rearing tank after acclimation.Forty one days ago, after receiving a shipment of eggs from Paul Rinehart…
Discovery Reef at the Columbus Zoo: Public displays such as this provide an incredible opportunity to observe volitional reproduction of marine ornamental fishes. Photo by Ramon Villaverde.The Rising Tide Conservation…
Coral reefs face growing challenges including ocean acidification, warming ocean temperatures, pollution, and over-exploitation. Presenting coral reef habitats and inhabitants is important for public education about these challenges. Challenges faced…
SILVER MOONY Captive Bred Silver Moony Ready to go Home to ColumbusThis species showed up in one of our first shipments from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in very low numbers…
KORAN ANGELFISH Captive Bred Koran Angelfish at the University of FloridaThe Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory is proud to announce that we have successfully raised Koran angelfish, Pomacanthus semicirculatus, to the juvenile…
OCELLATED DRAGONET Success With a Model SpeciesAs a major participant of the Rising Tide Conservation Initiative, University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory is attempting to raise small-egg, pelagic spawning species that…
BLUESTRIPE GRUNT CAPTIVE BRED BLUESTRIPE GRUNT HAVE RETURNED TO THE FLORIDA AQUARIUMOur earliest larval rearing success with public aquarium spawned eggs came from seabream, Archosargus rhomboidalisand bluestripe grunts, Haemulon sciurus.…