Jan. 5 -- They may be shrimps, but they pack a powerful punch. The so-called smasher variety of the mantis shrimp attacks by whamming down the lower edge of its dull, calcified claw with such speed, ...

With bad attitudes, huge appetites and lightning-quick claws that pack the power of a gunshot, mantis shrimp are the last thing anyone wants in their fish tank. Just ask the frustrated scientists at ...

As a board-certified fish veterinarian, I am well-versed with the important role a plant-specific substrate plays for supporting aquarium plant growth. Rather than using sand or gravel, these ...

ENTERING MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM, you might be inclined to visit the celebrated southern sea otters first, or perhaps those ultra-shiny sardines (a solid choice, given the canning history of the area), ...