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Successfully setting up an aquarium involves creating well-balanced aquatic environment. However, achieving long-term success requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of best practices. Avoiding common errors is essential, as these missteps can significantly impact the health and stability of our aquatic ecosystem. On our latest blog we have identified the five most common errors in setting up an aquariums. Read the full blog here - https://lnkd.in/dXSHgf3d #AquariumSetup #AquariumDesign #AquaticSystems #MarineLife #FishTankCare #AquariumMaintenance #AquariumTips

#EndangeredSpeciesDay featuring the carnivorous Green Pitcherplant (Sarracenia oreophila) This Sarracenia sp. is listed as an Endangered Species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Globally Imperiled (G2) by NatureServe. Its range is restricted to three states, Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina. It can be identified by: - Green tube-shaped pitchers with maroon veins that emerge in the spring - Green sickle-shaped phyllodia (flattened) leaves that emerge in the fall - A single greenish-yellow flower emerges with five petals and sepals The genus Sarracenia uses its tube-shaped pitchers as "pit-traps". Insects are lured to the mouth and column where nectar is secreted. Unsuspecting insects venturing too far will fall into the pitcher where they become digested by internal enzymes. The Green Pitcherplant can be observed growing in highly acidic saturated environments dominated by sand and peat substrates. Threats to this species include population fragmentation, urban development, and loss of natural fires. #EndangeredSpecies #Botany #Vegetation #Pitcherplant #Consulting #Nature #LinkedIn #Learning #Jobs #Hiring #Environment #Conservation #Surveys #Photography

Archive Collection - School: Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium Field Trip {Nov 4th, 2021} They say all great marine biologist first get their passion from a trip to the aquarium. Today we visit The Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium which has inspired many aspiring marine biologists with their fantastic displays featuring many aquatic organisms. Here you see two of my personal favorites, the spot-fin porcupinefish on display, and a baby sea turtle behind the scenes in a rearing system. Later posts will show more from Pine Knoll Shores as the aquaculture program at CCC takes many trips there. You can visit them at https://lnkd.in/dFUFFRb8, but for now, some info. Everyone has a favorite fish, for me the families of puffer and blowfish diffidently make the top 5. You just can't look at them without smiling and thinking they're your cutest finned friend. But while their names are often used interchangeably, puffers and blowfish belong to two different families. Puffers belong to the family Tetraodontidae and lack the pointy spines we associate with them. Rather than becoming a spiky ball, they have a bumpier leather-like texture similar to a dodgeball. Blowfish, or more accurately porcupinefish, belong to the family Diodontidae and have the sharp spines we're familiar with. As we all know, both can enlarge themselves when threatened and some are even poisonous like Japanese fugu. But even the non-poisonous ones can still be dangerous as they secret a mucus across their body that prompts bacterial growth. But enough about how awesome puffers and blowfish are, what about the baby turtle? This little guy is one of the many turtles that Pine Knoll Shores and other turtle groups raise and study for population enhancement. For years turtle restoration from eggs to young have stumped scientist as equal egg incubation at the same temperature only yields one gender type. However, after learning gender determination factors, restoration of these marine reptiles has improved significantly.

🌊 Did you know? Not everything that swims is a fish! 🐠 In the aquatic world, there are many fascinating creatures that we often label as fish, but they’re not. It’s a common misconception, and one that I’ve decided to explore in my latest video. 🎥 Watch my video [https://lnkd.in/dWNM8xzi] where I explain the mysteries of some of these intriguing aquatic animals that defy the fish label. Whether you're in the marine sciences, aquaculture, or just have a passion for the ocean, this video will surprise you! I’d love to hear your thoughts! 💬 Here’s a question I need you to answer in the comments section: Which aquatic animals have you always thought were fish, but aren't? Drop your answers in the comments below, and let’s see who knows their marine life! 🌍🔍 #MarineBiology #Aquaculture #OceanLife #AquaticAnimals #LearnWithMe #AlayoSpecial

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙛𝙞𝙨𝙝 (𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙮𝙥𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙪𝙨 𝙝𝙮𝙥𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙪𝙨) Striped Catfish also known as Pangas catfish is a native fish of Southeast Asia; Mekong and Chao Phraya rivers and Maeklong basins. Striped Catfish belongs to family 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘦. Now a days many other countries like, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and USA are successfully breeding and propagating its culture in their respective capacities. Here are some of the important characteristics regarding the biology of Striped Catfish: • Environment: Freshwater  • pH: 6.5 - 7.5 • Benthopelagic (Live and feed near the bottom as well as in midwaters or near the surface) • Potamodromous (travel upstream to spawn) • Climate/Range (Tropical/19°N - 8°N) For further you may checkout the Ecological Risk Screening Summary of US Fish and Wildlife Service: https://lnkd.in/d5HpBs5h #StripedCatfish #PangasCatfish #Pangasius #FreshwaterFish #Aquaculture #FishBreeding #SoutheastAsia #TropicalFish #EnvironmentalScience #FishBiology #EcologicalRisk #AquaticSpecies #SustainableFishing #FishSpecies #Catfish #PangasiusHypophthalmus #AquaticLife #FreshwaterAquaculture #FishFarming #AquacultureIndustry #TropicalAquaticSpecies #FishResearch #AquaticEcosystems #AquaticBiodiversity #SustainableAquaculture #FisheriesManagement #FishBreedingPrograms #EnvironmentalImpact #InvasiveSpecies #FishHabitat #AquaticConservation #GlobalAquaculture #FishHealth #MarineBiology #FishSpeciesConservation #AquaticResearch #Aquaculture #Fisheries #BangladeshIndiaPakistan

International frameworks recognise that the practice of destructive fishing needs to end. But what constitutes "destructive fishing"? A new paper co-authored by Dr Josh Brian, Department of Geography, for the first time offers a consensus-led definition of the term. This could lead to meaningful change if adopted at international policy forums. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJYiPzBQ Read the paper published in Conservation Letters: https://lnkd.in/gVWF_RH4

In Environment, Coastal & Offshore (ECO) Magazine’s summer edition—Fisheries & Aquaculture—we examine some of the proposed solutions designed to overcome the persistent challenges faced by the applied marine science professionals in the field. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Vo868w #fisheries #aquaculture #appliedmarinescience

White-bellied spider monkeys like this one at Quistococha Zoo outside of Iquitos, Peru, call the canopy of neotropical forests home. In this habitat, plants and animals evolve together, helping the environment thrive. For example, in forests where these spider monkeys dwell, fruits are often yellow-orange, brown, or green in color. These hues are easily spotted by this primate species, which has dichromatic vision. Highly visible fruit becomes a primary food source for the monkeys, and, as a result, the primates disperse seeds throughout their range, helping replant the forest! #Wildlife #Marine #Ocean #Life #WildAnimals #WildlifeonEarth #WildlifeCare #SaveWildlife #ProtectWildlife #NourishWildlife #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies #ConservationEfforts #SavingSpecies #ProtectOurWildlife #ConservationHeroes #BiodiversityMatters #WildlifeRescue #WoodlandConservation #NaturePreservation #EndangeredAnimals #HabitatRestoration #WildlifeReintroduction #WildlifeRehabilitation #NatureConservation #WildlifeAdvocacy #PreservingOurEcosystems #TogetherForWildlife #ConservationSuccess #WildlifeRecovery #NatureRevival #SpeciesRevival #ConservationAwareness

Could I paraphrase: "If you feel the AI is invasive, try to incorporate it into solutions you previously mastered" :) Blue crabs are native to the coasts of North and South America, but in recent years, they have made their way across the Atlantic and spread throughout several lagoon-like locations in Italy. "[Blue crab] is aggressive; he is fast; he is an animal of unacceptable intelligence. We fight this blue crab, but he is stronger than us because there are so many of them." The Italian fishing industry has now turned to a different tactic: integrate blue crab into more Italian foods. The Marinara Sauce may soon feel slightly different. #ecology #strategy #ecosystem

2023 marked the 50th anniversary of the #EndangeredSpeciesAct. Under this law, NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the #conservation and recovery of more than 160 #endangered and #threatened #marinespecies including many #marinemammals. The Act has been overwhelmingly successful in preventing their #extinction during the last 50 years and has also put many #species on the path to recovery. A recent event hosted at the Smithsonian Institution Museum of Natural History, #Whales on the Brink: Stories from Rice's #Whale Discovery and #RightWhale Tales, highlighted the ongoing dedication to this effort. #NOAA Fisheries, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the Marine Mammal Commission, and other partners organized and supported the event. The goal of the #symposium was to bring attention to the plight of three endangered large whale species: Rice's whales, North Pacific right whales, and North Atlantic right whales. Experts from the #marinemammal #scientificresearch, conservation, and management communities shared the current state of knowledge and the efforts being undertaken to #conserve these species. In addition to presentations by NOAA Fisheries staff, there were presentations from several outside partners who work in the Marine Mammal Stranding Network or at #academic institutions. We're grateful to all of them for making this event—and indeed our day-to-day conservation work for large whales—possible! Following are highlights from the NOAA Fisheries team's contributions to this momentous event. NOAA's Assistant Administrator for Fisheries Janet Coit spoke at the symposium before the scientific presentations. She emphasized, "If we take action, we can not just prevent extinction, but recover these species. We have a chance to work together to protect what Rachel Carson called 'the wonder of #nature.' The help of strong science and recovery actions, our strong laws—the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act—all of these will facilitate progress...to recover and conserve these majestic #marine creatures." #mai #marineacoustics #education NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration NOAA National Ocean Service The Marine Mammal Center Pacific Marine Mammal Center National Marine Mammal Foundation Protected Species and Marine Mammal Observers Marine Mammal Stranding Center https://lnkd.in/egs6wb8u