Did You Know... ? Reports
Here are some interesting marine life and ocean related tidbits and reports from around the world that you can read about to see if they truly are fact, or fiction.
Hawai'i Kona Coast Fishing Ban?
Upon having heard in November of 1999 that there was a "total ban" on collecting tropical fish along the Kona Coast off the big island of Hawai'i, your About Guides Debbie and Stan investigated this further to bring you the true facts on this matter.
Upon having heard in November of 1999 that there was a "total ban" on collecting tropical fish along the Kona Coast off the big island of Hawai'i, your About Guides Debbie and Stan investigated this further to bring you the true facts on this matter.
Bacteria Fertilizing Change in Oceans
From the Honolulu Advertiser, August 2001 - A group of single-celled organisms is fertilizing the oceans in ways science has not previously understood, and they may be increasing their numbers around the Hawaiian Islands.
From the Honolulu Advertiser, August 2001 - A group of single-celled organisms is fertilizing the oceans in ways science has not previously understood, and they may be increasing their numbers around the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai'i Filling World's Aquariums
From the Honolulu Advertiser, August 2001 - With Hawaiian tropical fish in great demand around the world, over 200 active collectors in the state, and often as many as 7,000 to 8,000 Yellow Tangs a week taken from Kona Coast reefs, Adrienne Ancheta interviews divers, conservationists, and state fishery representitives about what can and is being done to preserve Hawaii's marine life resources.
From the Honolulu Advertiser, August 2001 - With Hawaiian tropical fish in great demand around the world, over 200 active collectors in the state, and often as many as 7,000 to 8,000 Yellow Tangs a week taken from Kona Coast reefs, Adrienne Ancheta interviews divers, conservationists, and state fishery representitives about what can and is being done to preserve Hawaii's marine life resources.
Scientists Seek to Rear the Yellow Tang
From the Honolulu Advertiser, May 2001 - Oceanic Institute hopes to take some of the pressure off Hawaii's reefs by learning how to reproduce prized saltwater aquarium fish in captivity, and researchers are now cheering the first big step — getting the fish to spawn.
From the Honolulu Advertiser, May 2001 - Oceanic Institute hopes to take some of the pressure off Hawaii's reefs by learning how to reproduce prized saltwater aquarium fish in captivity, and researchers are now cheering the first big step — getting the fish to spawn.
Sounds of the Sea Exhibit
From CNN.com, April 1999 - What do animals sound like underwater? This article addresses this question, provides free downnload audios, and tells you all about the permanent "Sounds of the Sea" interactive exhibit you can see at the New England Aquarium in Boston.
From CNN.com, April 1999 - What do animals sound like underwater? This article addresses this question, provides free downnload audios, and tells you all about the permanent "Sounds of the Sea" interactive exhibit you can see at the New England Aquarium in Boston.