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MACNA Speakers

BRStv works in conjunction with MASNA, the creators of the Marine Aquarium Conference of North America, to record the keynote and supporting speakers at the MACNA conference each year. You will find valuable presentations from prominent marine researchers, business owners, and experienced saltwater aquarium professionals on a variety of topics related to saltwater and reef aquariums.
  1. A family-run fish collecting business in Mauritius by Meneek Gurroby-MACNA-2014

    A family-run fish collecting business in Mauritius by Meneek Gurroby-MACNA-2014

    It’s an honor to talk about and represent my family run business and my small team and of course about my small paradise Island – Mauritius. The talk will cover all aspects of our...
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  2. Wonders of the Deep by Rufus Kimura | MACNA 2014

    Wonders of the Deep by Rufus Kimura | MACNA 2014

    My talk will feature a video and photo presentation focused on the deep water collection of rare aquarium species. I will touch on the equipment used, the proper care of fish from capture to export...
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  3. Rants and Raves from a 37 year old LFS by Jim Walters | MACNA 2014

    Rants and Raves from a 37 year old LFS by Jim Walters | MACNA 2014

    The role of independent LFS’s has and continues to evolve in this rapidly advancing hobby. Owning a 37 year old LFS, I am forced to face all things online: forums, trustworthy product reviews,...
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  4. Following the Sun by Walt Smith | MACNA 2014

    Following the Sun by Walt Smith | MACNA 2014

    Walt started as a marine fish enthusiast way back in 1970 when technology was limited to an under gravel filter and air stones. When Walt first opened his Tonga collection station in 1989 he had...
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  5. For the Love of Wrasses by Tea Yi Kai | MACNA 2014

    For the Love of Wrasses by Tea Yi Kai | MACNA 2014

    Labridae is one of the largest families of marine fishes with more than 500 species spread out in over 90 genera. More commonly known as wrasses, they are evergreen and staple in the aquarium hobby,...
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  6. Aquarium History, Oh How Far We've Come! by Mike Paletta | MACNA 2014

    Aquarium History, Oh How Far We've Come! by Mike Paletta | MACNA 2014

    Reefkeeping in the United States has been around for approximately 30 years. In his talk, Michael Paletta hopes to go over the many advances and changes that occurred during the early years of the...
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  7. Sustainable Wild Collection of Australian Fish and Corals by Julian Baggio | MACNA 2014

    Sustainable Wild Collection of Australian Fish and Corals by Julian Baggio | MACNA 2014

    This presentation will focus on sustainable wild collection of Australian Fish and Coral within the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and adjacent Coral Sea Fishery. Methods of...
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  8. Zooxanthellae, Corals and Symbiosis by Todd LaJeunesse | MACNA 2014

    Zooxanthellae, Corals and Symbiosis by Todd LaJeunesse | MACNA 2014

    The evolution of complex life forms on our planet ultimately resulted from the fusion of simple, yet different, single-celled organisms during the early part of Earth’s natural history. Today...
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