Join us for our 4th bi-monthly speaker series, Cocktails & Coral Talk on April 23, featuring J. Charles Delbeek, Curator of Aquarium Projects at the Steinhart Aquarium, California Academy of Sciences. Sponsored by the Bay Area Reefers Club.
Cocktails & Coral Talk is a monthly speaker series presented by High Tide Aquatics, engaging groundbreaking marine biologists, aquarists, and hobbyists in casual conversation with the community. Speakers will cover topics from animal husbandry to biological chemistry and everything in between in a local, intimate setting. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet, ask questions, and learn directly from the experts.
All ages are welcome (must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages). Complimentary drinks and snacks will be provided. Donations are accepted and go toward event costs. Limited seating available.
SCHEDULE:
5-6pm: Cocktails and mingling
6-7:30pm: J. Charles Delbeek talk with Q&A
ABOUT J. CHARLES DELBEEK: J. Charles Delbeek is currently Curator of Aquarium Projects at the Steinhart Aquarium, California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California. Charles consulted on the design of the Academy's 212,000 gallon reef system and now manages the team that cares for this challenging system. Previously Charles spent 13 years working at the Waikiki Aquarium in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and serves on the Steering Committee for the Aquatic Invertebrate Taxon Advisory Group (AITAG). Charles' professional interests include the ecology and captive husbandry of marine and freshwater fishes, live corals, mangroves, seagrasses, freshwater aquatic plants and cephalopods. Charles co-authored three popular aquarium books with Julian Sprung from 1994 to 2005; The Reef Aquarium series. Since 1986, Charles has presented at over 150 conferences, aquarium clubs and scientific meetings in North America, Asia, Europe and the Pacific islands, both in person and online. In recognition of his long history of contributions to the marine aquarium hobby he was honored with the MASNA Award in 2008.
ABOUT HIGH TIDE AQUATICS: High Tide Aquatics is a saltwater aquarium store located in Oakland, CA offering everything needed to build or maintain healthy and successful saltwater tanks. Located at 2819 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602.
Founded by Ken Colby in 2022, High Tide Aquatics (HTA) began with a vision of building a community-minded space to provide new and veteran reefers a one-stop shop for all their aquarium needs. HTA seeks to educate and celebrate the natural treasures provided by the ocean, and to do so without damaging its harmony. We strive to work with suppliers that source their sea life ethically and safely, and we contribute to maintaining natural balance by giving back. High Tide Aquatics is an official Bay Area Reefer Club partner.
Cocktails & Coral Talk is sponsored by the Bay Area Reefer Club.
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