The dearth of spirited discussion

[Scythanith]

Originally Posted by Myka

I'm not sure that's directly relatable - except maybe Coelacanths.

Biological science is pretty widespread. Understanding the evolution and development of a vertebrate embryo translates across a pretty wide range of fields

There is a lot of chemistry on keeping a reef healthy. Do you need to have a Ph. D. in organic chem to understand it all? Nope. I personally feel a moderate knowledge of life sciences can allow anyone to grasp everything you need to know about keeping a tank healthy and flourishing.

Now the practice of doing such is completely different. Many people can understand something but cannot capitalize on that knowledge.

And I wish I would have been at the Smithsonian in Washington to see the Coelacanth An old invertebrate palaeontology professor of mine works there now and could have had a pretty sweet tour!