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Coral Taxonomy (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Russel Kelly's Presentation at the E-Reef Conference 2020Over the last decade coral taxonomy has undergone a revolution with the advent of molecular science. In the process many useful resources have been rendered obsolete and the already dark art of coral identification has become even more opaq...
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Coral Anatomy (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Dr. Brett De Poister's presentation for the E-Reef Conference 2020. In this presentation we will discuss the key anatomical features of corals. We will examine the gross anatomical structures and work our way down to the cellular layers and components of corals. Lastly, we will explore the anato...
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Coral Physiology (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Dr Paul R Jones, PhD presentation at the E-Reef Conference 2020. Coral Physiology with an Emphasis on Zooxanthella and the effects of climate change
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The Nitrogen Cycle in Marine Systems (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Dr. Michael Grima's presentation at the E-Reef Conference 2020. A concise summary of the nitrogen cycle in marine systems from bacterial establishment, chemical reactions, toxic waste products and their effects, maintenance and nitrogen cycling in corals.
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Water Quality for Closed System Live Coral Habitats (E-Aquarium Conference 2021)
Charles Delbeek's (Steinhart Aquarium) presentation at the E-Aquarium Conference 2021) providing an overview for monitoring and maintaining many of the important water quality parameters for a closed reef aquarium.
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Reef Chemistry (E-Reef Conference 2020)
David Lee's (Seachem) presentation at the E-Reef Conference 2020.
Corals rely on a delicate balance of water chemistry. Keeping successful reef aquaria is dependent on maintaining appropriate water parameters and a stable environment as needed by the corals. This presentation will look at some ... -
ICP Testing (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Ehsan Dashti (TRITON) and Julian Baggio's (Cairn's Marine) presentation at the E-Reef Conference 2020). ICP-OES Lab Testing of Marine Aquarium Water - The Foundation of Modern Reef Keeping
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Happy Corals: It's all about the lighting! (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Brendan Sullivan's (Kessil) presentation at the E-Reef Conference 2020). Happy Corals - It's about the Lighting
This presentation will examine the physics and biological aspects of how LED technology can not just recreate, but improve on the tried and true results of Metal Halides, as well as t...
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Water Motion in a Reef Aquarium (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Charles Delbeek's (Steinhart Aquarium) presentation at E-Reef Conference 2020. One of the key components of marine aquaria is water motion. A coral reef is a dynamic, high energy environment with vast amounts of water being passed over and through this environment. Sessile organisms such as coral...
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Coral Nutrition (E-Reef Aquarium 2020)
Julian Sprung's presentation at the E-Reef Conference 2020. Corals eat. That's what they do. Sitting around on the sea bottom they don't really have much else to occupy their time. That's why their surface is largely filled with mouths. Each hungry polyp capturing planktonic food from the passing...
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Biosecurity and Quarantine of Corals (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Dr. Rob Jones's presentation at E-Reef Conference 2020. In this presentation we will examine the principles of biosecurity and quarantine and how we can apply those principles to corals.
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Coral Acclimation and Quarantine (E-Aquarium Conference 2021)
Dr. Brett De Poister's presentation to E-Aquarium Conference 2021. Introduction and principal concepts of acclimation, photoacclimation, and quarantine of new corals.
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Coral Disease (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Dr. Ilze Berzins's (One Water, One Health, LLC) presentation at E-Reef Conference 2020. This presentation will provide an overview of the challenges faced when evaluating coral diseases. It will provide an overview of how to evaluate for health and disease, review some of the common issues faced ...
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Overview of Common Coral Pests + Management Strategies (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Barrett Christie's (Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk) presentation at E-Reef Conference2020. The successful husbandry and propagation of scleractinian and hydrozoan corals should include considerations of parasites which may cause morbidity and mortality. Until recent years there has been a paucit...
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Overview of Parasites and Micro-predators of Corals (E-Aquarium Conference 2021)
Barrett Christie's (Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk) presentation at the E-Aquarium Conference 2021. The successful husbandry and propagation of scleractinian and hydrozoan corals should include considerations of parasites which may cause morbidity and mortality. Until recent years there has been ...
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Coral Restoration at the Florida Aquarium (E-Aquarium Conference 2020)
Presentation by Racheal Serafin at the E-Aquarium Conference 2020 discussing conservation of corals at the Florida Aquarium.
Rachel Serafin is currently the Senior Coral Biologist at The Florida Aquarium's Center for Conservation in Apollo Beach, Florida. Originally from Tampa, she went to Mar...
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Palytoxin (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Dr. Rob Jones's presentation at the E-Reef Conference 2020. Palytoxins represent a major Health and Safety risk when working with corals. In this presentation, I will discuss what they are, what harmful effects they can cause and how to prevent this potential problem when handling corals.
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Coral Reproduction Overview (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Beth Firchau's (AZA Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project (FRTRP)) presentation at the E-Reef Conference 2020. There is still so much information that we need to learn about corals, but we do know some about how they live their lives, what keeps them healthy, what makes them sick, and how they repro...
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Coral Fragging Techniques (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Bradley Dohnt's (Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre) presentation at the E-Reef Conference 2020. Coral Fragging Techniques.
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Cryopreservation to Secure Coral Reef Biodiversity (E-Aquarium Conference 2021)
Dr. Jon Daly's (Taronga Conservation Society Australia) presentation at the E-Aquarium Conference 2021. With coral reefs likely to face a significant loss of species and genetic diversity in the coming decades, the need for innovative restoration tools to conserve and secure existing coral biodiv...
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From Reef to Retail (E-Aquarium Conference 2021)
Dr Paul Anderson (Coral Reef Fisheries Campaihn) presentation at the E-Aquarium Conference 2021. Founded in 2017 by a partnership of organizations committed to the sustainable use of our oceans, the Goal of the Coral Reef Aquarium Fisheries Campaign is to empower marine aquarium fisheries that su...
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Design Consideration with Large Public Reef Aquariums (E-Reef Conference 2020)
Bradley Dohnt's (Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre) presentation of E-Reef Conference 2020. Looking at what should to be taken into account when designing a larger reef system and some considerations that will make long term operation more feasible and efficient.
Key aspects to look at such ...
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A Simple Methodology to Success with Home Reef Aquariums (E-Reef Aquarium 2020)
Sam Parker's (Parker's Reef - YouTube) presentation E-Reef Conference 2020. An honest, simple-to-follow guide to achieving success with the home reef tank. Regardless of your experience or expectations, this guide will help you reach your reefing goals.
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My Little Paly: Friendship is Toxic (E-Aquarium Conference 2021)
Adam Atlas's (Aquarium of the Pacific) presentation at the E-Aquarium Conference 2021). Palythoa is a genus of soft corals in the Order Zoantharia. Palythoas possess an extremely potent neurotoxin called palytoxin (PTX). PTX is not exclusive to Palythoas, and can be found in the closely related g...
