John Clipperton

Unseen Cryptopredators Drive Predation On Coral Reefs

Published in late November 2022 in the Journal Plos Biology, a study has found that fish predation on coral reefs is overwhelmingly dominated by small, diminutive predators. Through a survey of a staggering 32,218 fishes from 266 species, simulating 1 million potential predator–prey interactions, researchers discovered that the average fish predator that feeds on otherRead More

Issue 97 DECEMBER 2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Includes: Reef Icons – No. 23 – They may not be the prettiest of reef fishes, but when it comes to tackling annoying algae, there are few that can rival the Foxface Rabbitfishes of the Siganus genus. Close Look: Shop Review – Continuing our tour of the top reef outlets in the UK,Read More

OFI disputes the negative impressions of the global aquarium fish industry made by Associated press

OFI disputes the negative impressions made of the global aquarium fish industry by Associated Press’s article on ‘Sparkling Fish, Murky Methods’. The publication painted an inaccurate status of the current global marine aquarium fish trade which damages the reputation of our industry with a far-reaching impact across the international aquarium trade. OFI president Shane WillisRead More

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OFI and Shanghai Ocean University Launch  International Ornamental Fish Symposium 2022

Ornamental Fish International (OFI) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) are proud to announce their launch of International Ornamental Fish Symposium 2022 to be held November 26-27th, 2022 online. The symposium is to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU), and is the first of a planned webinar series on the International Ornamental FishRead More

Issue 96 OCTOBER 2022

In this issue: Reef Icons – No. 22 – When it comes to colourful, interesting and reasonably reef-friendly fishes, the wrasses of the Halichoeres genus take some beating. For that reason, John Clipperton presents not just one, but a varied selection of some truly splendid species. Close Look: Shop Review – Looking for a localRead More

Issue 95 AUGUST 2022

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 21 – When it comes to selecting a showpiece fish for the larger reef aquarium, they don’t come much more imposing and iconic than the Xanthichthys genus of Triggerfishes Close Look: Chester Zoo Aquarium – John Clipperton pays a visit to the Aquarium at Chester Zoo and gets a renewedRead More