MACNA XVII September 16-18, 2005

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#ed_op#br#ed_cl##ed_op#br#ed_cl#MACNA XVII #ed_op#br#ed_cl#September 16-18, 2005#ed_op#br#ed_cl##ed_op#br#ed_cl#The
Washington D.C. Area Marine Aquarist Society (WAMAS) will be hosting
the 17th annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA
XVII), September 16-18, 2005, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City,
Virginia, directly across the Potomac River from the Nation's Capitol. #ed_op#br#ed_cl##ed_op#br#ed_cl#MACNA
XVII is North America's largest Saltwater Aquarium Conference with over
25 speaker sessions and the largest indoor exhibit hall of marine
livestock, aquarium and technology vendors. The main lecture hall for
the conference event can comfortably accommodate over 1000 people,
assuring easy access to sessions.#ed_op#br#ed_cl##ed_op#br#ed_cl#This conference is the premier
North American marine aquarium event of the year. Learn from the
experts. See the latest in technology and systems. Meet the regulators
who manage environmental issues. Meet the leaders and moderators of the
leading discussion forums including ReefCentral and Reefs.org. Learn
how to bring your excitement for reef keeping and marine animals into
the classroom!#ed_op#br#ed_cl##ed_op#br#ed_cl#MACNA XVII has something for everyone, including
the family. Before and after MACNA we strongly recommend taking
advantage of visiting the host city, Washington DC. The Smithsonian,
the National Zoo, The White House and the Capitol Building are waiting
for you to visit!#ed_op#br#ed_cl##ed_op#br#ed_cl#Don

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The theme of MACNA XVII is "Expanded Horizons"

Reef Fishes, Invertebrates and Biotopes
Advances in Technologies
K-12 Education
Reef Conservation and Regulatory Issues

The core of the MACNA has always been the hobbyist. Advances in technologies and the Reef Fishes, invertebrates and biotopes tracks will definitely deliver on our core commitment to make this conference a leader. Expanding on this theme, we bring a dedicated track on K-12 education allowing educators, students and hobbyists with children to participate.

In addition to the above listed speaker tracks, we also will be offering a track on Reef Conservation and Regulatory Issues. The Pew Oceans Commission has brought to light the serious nature of the challenges facing our world

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The list of speakers is still growing and will include the most interesting and innovative experts in the hobby and the marine sciences/academic community. This years schedule has everything from the authorities on coral, fish, and all of the micro-fauna that lives in the reef, to the most knowledgeable people on the equipment needed to keep the livestock healthy and thriving. In addition, we have lined speakers to talk about K-12 Education in the classroom, Conservation and responsible reef-keeping, & Legislation

[Reptoreef]

Adam Blundell is the current pres of our local reef club... WMAS.

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This year the trade show at MACNA is going to be bigger than ever.
As a way for the Reef keepers to stay in touch with the latest and greatest of the new gear, The directors of this years MACNA have brought the best companies in the hobby in to display their products.

Vendors who have already committed include:

[ABlundell]

If you have questions or suggestions about my presentation at MACNA, please let me know. Looking forward to meeting all of you! Thanks for your support of the conference.
Topic- So what is reef safe?

Adam

[JustDavidP]

yeah boy... I'll be there.

DC is my second home....can't wait

Dave in Boston who has now become a MACNA junkie!

[Reptoreef]

Adam's a hoot... everybody, suggest his "Wrasse story". And congratulate him... he was just nominated as our club president for another year.

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MACNA XVII Updates: MACNA XVII Website.

[b]Don

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MACNA is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the Gala Banquet

Jon Hoech, a curator with Monterey Bay Aquarium husbandry staff and the person in charge of the Outer Bay exhibit where the white shark resided, will present about the white shark project at MACNA. Visit MACNA XVII Website for full details!

Abstract

Title: [b]Project White Shark at the Monterey Bay Aquarium:
Don