Speaker recommendation

MAGDRL Mom · #1 09/10/2007, 08:13 AM

Our club in Virginia Beach, VA is looking to bring a couple of speakers in April of 2008. One of the topics we would like to hear is Marine Fish Breeding.

Any recommendations on speakers would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Sherry

FMarini · #2 09/10/2007, 08:59 AM

You mean besides me???? (actually that real -- i speak at aqurium clubs all the time on marine fish aquaculture, and am presenting on advanced fish breeding techniques at MACNA this year)

There are a few folks that talk about marine fish breeding, its starting to become vogue now.
The grand daddies are of course Martin Moe, and Bill addison. There are a bunch of folks who breed clownfish and do a great job at it, and have a wealth of experience.
What local clubs tend to do is to find a local club member (or members) whos bred marine fish (primarily clowns) and have them speak.

Lastly, if you contact me of the board I can provide you w/ names of folks who work at fish hatcheries and are now dabbling in marine ornamentals.
frank

MAGDRL Mom · #3 09/10/2007, 09:46 AM

email sent, thanks!

FMarini · #4 09/10/2007, 11:42 AM

Also IIRC Joyce wilkerson (a big name in clownfish breeding) is on the eastern coast, I believe maryland area. She may still give these talks

BTW- I didn't recieve any PM or email- Thanks

billsreef · #5 09/10/2007, 12:30 PM

Aside from Frank (he's an excellent speaker, BTW), you might want to try and get Todd Gardner from Atlantis Marine World. He's an accomplished breeder and also a good speaker.

MAGDRL Mom · #6 09/10/2007, 03:19 PM

Frank, my email is sherry@croscorals.com

FMarini · #7 09/10/2007, 04:33 PM

Sherry-
PM and email sent--thanks.

Besides Todd there are a few more folks on the East coast. There is even a Marine aquaculture facility in NJ

ediaz · #8 09/11/2007, 11:50 AM

I f you choose Frank make sure to bring a book to entertain yourself during the talk:-)

Frank where u been?

Ill go with Dr. Marini or Gardner if I was you, both very interesting talks as well as cutting edge of whats really going on nowadays.

Ed

FMarini · #9 09/11/2007, 05:09 PM

Ed-
Thanks for the heartfelt recommendation- kidding.
FYI - I 'll be at MANCA this week? its in Pittsburg- can you make it?

ediaz · #10 09/12/2007, 12:03 PM

Nothing but love for old friends...

No Frank, I can't even make it to the corner store without having to be back by 4pm to feed the fish, training a LFS employee to get me some free days.

Ed