Aquatic Solutions, LLC

11/13/2024

Mark your calendars now for the largest aquaculture event in the Midwest - the 2025 Wisconsin Aquaculture Conference! The conference will be held Feb. 21-22, 2025 in Marshfield, WI.

Hear from industry leaders, researchers and educators on best management practices, new technologies, current research and more! Stay tuned for more announcements and registration information.

Follow the link to learn more:
https://ow.ly/fm8950U67EI

11/05/2024

Yes! I did the thing!!

11/02/2024

Registration for the 30th Annual AALSO Symposium and Workshops is OPENING Monday November 4th, 2024 at 11am est!

This is a great time to make sure your AALSO membership is active and dues are paid to receive the emails.

Not a member SIGN UP! Its quick and easy. GO to AALSO.org Click JOIN TODAY and become part of a network encourages advancement of the science and technology of life support for care of aquatic systems and animals. AALSO provides a forum for life support operators, water quality, professionals and industry leaders to exchange information, ideas and experience to enhance stewardship of the animals in our care.

Membership is only $20!

10/25/2024

10/17/2024

10/13/2024

It's hard to find teachers for STEM subjects, but a school system in a landlocked state has found a way to make it work with marine science.

10/10/2024

We are immensely grateful to the dedicated team that rode out the storm at the Zoo.

Their initial reports indicate that the Zoo sustained some damage due to the high winds associated with the storm and is currently without power. All 1,000 animals entrusted in our care are safe and will remain in their night houses and hurricane shelter locations. The team will continue to conduct a thorough safety assessment and, once roads are safe to travel, the recovery team will begin clean up and restoration efforts.

Our thoughts are with our community and fellow Florida residents as we recover from this unprecedented storm.

10/09/2024

10/09/2024

Florida friends and colleagues in the path of Hurricane Milton, ZDR3 Network response teams and allies are rallying to support you!

Our staff has identified ZDR3 Network response teams that are currently packing so they will be ready to roll to provide assistance to those who request it. We’ll all head your way as soon as we confirm there are safe routes into the impacted area.

In addition, more than 50 ZDR3 Network zoological facilities have committed material assets and resources! (That list keeps growing!) We sought those commitments now because we know that in the aftermath of a big storm it can be difficult to obtain building materials, fuel, water, specialty food for your animals, and much more.

Recovering from a major event is exhausting, stressful, and often traumatizing. So we’ve also talked to our friends at Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Employees, LLC (GRAZE). They are on standby to provide psychological first aid to facility staff members remotely and, if requested, in person.

On another note:
Thank you to the many, many supporters who have been sharing our posts! We are still a fairly young organization and some facilities are just learning about the ZDR3 Network. That has led to more joining to offer and receive assistance. Please keep sharing our posts to people you know who care about the many zoological facilities that we all treasure.

We are Stronger Together



Note: The map of the projected storm track was created on 10/8/24. ZDR3 maps incoming storm systems, using NOAA data, by superimposing storm information against a map of ZDR3 Network facilities.

RED LINES = hurricane warning
PINK LINES = hurricane watch
PURPLE ICONS = ZDR3 Network facilities

10/05/2024

The Field Guide Committee is working hard to get the new AALSO Field Guide out on Amazon. However we are dealing with some last minute edits from the editor. Thank you for your patience as we work through this. The field guide should be released soon, stay tune for when it is available for purchase!

09/26/2024

To all my friends and customers in Florida, Be safe, and get out if you can. Thinking of all of you.

08/16/2024

08/06/2024

It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of our leader, friend, and mentor, president and CEO, Dr. Brian Davis. Brian was an exceptionally talented and intelligent individual who left a tremendous imprint on the education and zoological fields. Furthermore, he was a beautifully compassionate human being who lifted others up and dedicated himself to creating a caring and diverse space at the Aquarium.

He was a dynamic thinker and always pushed the boundaries of what we could achieve, making Georgia Aquarium an extraordinary place. He was one of the first employees at the Aquarium prior to opening in 2005 and led us through years of innovation and growth. Brian’s indelible imprint made all those he knew better – we are better because of Brian.

As we navigate this heartbreaking news, our priority lies with caring for staff. We may have limited operations over the coming days to allow our staff time to grieve.

“We are heartbroken by this news. Brian was a giant in leadership with his intellect, wisdom, and imagination,” said Steve Koonin, Chairman of the board of Georgia Aquarium.

Our thoughts are with Brian’s family and all those that he touched throughout his life.

07/27/2024

Do you have a passion for coral restoration, care, and husbandry? POSITION NOW OPEN at KML: Full time Biological Scientist - KML. Duties will include assisting with and/or performing care and husbandry for marine organisms to support restoration projects conducted at KML. Other duties: Assist with KML seawater systems maintenance. Pilot KML vessels for academic and research groups. Scientific diving to support researchers. Social media and outreach.

REQUIRED: Minimum of a bachelor's degree and 2 years research experience; Current SCUBA certification with a minimum of 50 open water dives

PREFERRED: Masters degree; Boat handling skills to safely operate small research vessels in marine coastal waters; Advanced Open Water SCUBA certification, Rescue Diver, or AAUS status.

Apply at CAREERS@USF https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx
JOB ID 37517 Biological Scientist - KML
Florida Institute of Oceanography