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Rappin' With ReefBum is a LIVE talk show with host Keith Berkelhamer and guests from the reef keeping community. In this episode I chat with Jeff Turner from Reef Aquaria Design.Jeff has been involved with coral reef conservation, marine aquariums and ornamental aquaculture for a lifetime. Some accomplishments include being a member of the Florida Marine Aquarium Society since 1962 and President/Owner of Exotic Aquaria, Inc. from 1980 through 1998, which is when he merged his company with Oceans, Reefs, and Aquariums, Inc. or ORA.He designed, built, installed, and provided all aquacultured corals and marine fish for the Indo Pacific Coral Reef Aquarium located in the Sant Ocean Hall for the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in 2008.He has been the Florida Marine Life Association Vice President since 1995 and has been the current President since 2013. He is also a board member for the Rising Tide Conservation, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary SAC Committee Member for Marine Life and a Non-Native Fish and Wildlife Technical Assistance Group Member for Marine Life.Additionally, he is the Owner/President/CEO of Reef Aquaria Design, Inc., Boyd Enterprises and Jellyfish Art, LLC.
Many of our values here at Water Colors are derived from an understanding that the aquarium industry is inherently harmful to the planet, and in turn, to the fish we love. We tend to harp on these negative impacts in an effort to better understand how we can improve our own practices, and push for changes in the industry we love. In this episode, however, the Water Colors team focuses more on the positive, sharing their top 3 conservation projects led by some amazing people and passionate organizations! These incredible conservationists are making strides to preserve and protect many of the environments our favorite fish come from, as well as supporting the people that live there. From rainforests to our own backyards, we encourage our listeners to consider donating to these excellent causes if they have the means. Links for all projects mentioned will be listed below. Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Conservation Efforts mentioned in this episode: Sumatran Eco Project: https://www.sumeco.id/help-us/ The George Maier Fund: https://aka.org/!area_WordPress/make-a-donation-to-the-gmf/ Bocas Mariculture: https://www.bocasmariculture.com/ Devil's Hole Pupfish: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ash-meadows/get-involved Korup Rainforest Conservation Society: https://www.korup-conservation.org/ Rising Tide Conservation: https://www.risingtideconservation.org/donate/ PADI Aware Foundation: https://donate.padiaware.org/ Raincoast Research Society: https://raincoastresearch.org/support-our-science/get-involved/ RIPPLE: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/take-action/landowners-gardeners-pond-owners/ripple Salmon in the Classroom: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/education/educators/sic Project Piaba: https://projectpiaba.org/donate/ Seafood Watch: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/join-give/ways-to-give/give
Dr. Judy St. Leger is a marine animal veterinarian that worked for SeaWorld. She started Rising Tide Conservation, a program to promote marine ornamental aquaculture as an alternative to collecting fish.With the help of leaders in both the hobby and display aquarium fields, she is now the president of Rising Tide Conservation. In December of 2018, Dr. St. Leger left SeaWorld to focus on marine species pathology and to advance Rising Tide to the next level. Go back and check out the full MACNA Talks 2019 playlist HERE on our YouTube channel!
Frank talks with Shelby Bush and Matt DiMaggio of Rising Tide Conservation.
Renowned veterinary pathologist and researcher, Dr. Judy St. Leger is the president of Rising Tide Conservation. According to its website, Rising Tide Conservation is dedicated to developing and promoting aquaculture of marine ornamental fish species through the collaborative efforts of researchers, public aquaria, hobbyists, pet industry professionals, and conservation groups. Rising Tide Conservation facilitates sustainability in the aquarium industry by supporting marine ornamental fish aquaculture research in order to reduce the impacts of wild fish collection on fish populations and the coral reefs where they live. That Sounds Wild: Screech owl. Frank Buck Zoo. Visit our sponsor: Animal Care Software To contact us or to learn more about our availability for workshops, speaking events etc., visit our FB page Zoo Logic or ZOOmility
Frank talks with Shelby Bush of Segrest and Matt DiMaggio, Assistant Professor at University of Florida about the Rising Tide Conservation program. Rebroadcast from 2017.
Frank talks about Rising Tide Conservation with Shelby Bush of Segrest and Matt DiMaggio, Assistant Professor at the Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory – University of Florida/IFAS.
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The summer of 2016 saw a major triumph for Rising Tide Conservation, with the successful spawning and rearing of Pacific Blue Tangs at the University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory. "Breeding Dory" became the headlines and story for news outlets around the world. But commercialization is still in progress, and many other species are also in Rising Tide’s sights. Matt DiMaggio and Eric Cassiano, two UF scientists instrumental in the success of the Pacific Blue Tang project, continue their efforts to support aquaculture of aquarium species and support conservation. Join us, as Matt and Eric describe their Rising Tide research and the excitement of "Breeding Dory." Questions or Comments? Send them to: DrRoy@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Breeding Dory: Rising Tide Conservation Updates with Matt DiMaggio and Eric Cassiano with Dr. Roy Yanong
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Many hobbyists know that clownfish and a few other marine species are now bred by fish farms for the industry. However, most other marine aquarium fish are even more difficult to breed and are available only as wild caught specimens. How can we ever crack their breeding and culture codes? Rising Tide Conservation, an initiative spearheaded by the Sea World and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, is a collaborative effort designed to advance methods and disseminate information regarding captive breeding of marine fishes and to provide alternatives to collection. Eric Cassiano and Matt Wittenrich, two scientists based at the University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, and members of the initiative have been concentrating their efforts on culture methods of a variety of species including anthias, tangs, dragonets, and porkfish. Join us, as we discuss the opportunities and challenges in their work with Rising Tide Conservation. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Using Science to Develop Marine Fish Culture Methods: The Rising Tide Conservation Initiative with Dr. Roy Yanong