The overexploitation of wild populations for the marine ornamental trade necessitates optimized captive breeding, particularly for iconic species like the clownfish Amphiprion ocellaris. This study investigated the social behavior and cognitive abilities of juvenile clownfish in relation to artificial rearing practices. Using modified three-tank tests, we assessed social preference and cognition ability in two size groups: Sma...

Over the past 6 yr, green algae blooms mainly caused by Ulva prolifera have been recorded in the Yellow Sea. Although satellite images provide a clear picture of the formation of these macroalgal blooms, the location of the original bloom area and the biological processes that occur during the early northward floating period remain poorly understood. Results obtained from more than 50 cruises conducted along coastal areas of t...