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European Aquatic Breeding Programs (FAITAG)
Brian Zimmerman, London Zoo, Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
The oceans, which encompass 70% of the Earth’s surface, have a major effect on the global environment. To understand the mechanisms behind climate change and abnormal weather patterns, we must closely study the oceans. There is also a need to both study and promote the use of the diverse and vast developments in marine technology and observational equipment to learn about the oceans and the conservation practices of the organisms that reside in them. The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) was established in 1971 as a core research institution, both domestically and internationally, to carry out marine exploration and research into underwater technology. JAMSTEC is also making rapid progress in the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) utilizing the deep-ocean exploration ship, the Chikyu, to predict changes in the Earth’s environment and discover the inner layers of the planet, while they also explore the origins of life and the extremophile organisms that thrive in the low temperature and high pressure deep-ocean environment. The Enoshima Aquarium began collaborative research with JAMSTEC in 2004. Through the Enoshima Aquarium’s exhibitions of deep sea life and the deep-sea submersible Shinkai 2000, we will show you the conservation efforts that are being made towards the ocean ecosystem and all of the biodiversity of marine life. |
European Aquatic Breeding Programs (FAITAG)
Max Janse, Royal Burgers' Zoo Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
The oceans, which encompass 70% of the Earth’s surface, have a major effect on the global environment. To understand the mechanisms behind climate change and abnormal weather patterns, we must closely study the oceans. There is also a need to both study and promote the use of the diverse and vast developments in marine technology and observational equipment to learn about the oceans and the conservation practices of the organisms that reside in them. The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) was established in 1971 as a core research institution, both domestically and internationally, to carry out marine exploration and research into underwater technology. JAMSTEC is also making rapid progress in the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) utilizing the deep-ocean exploration ship, the Chikyu, to predict changes in the Earth’s environment and discover the inner layers of the planet, while they also explore the origins of life and the extremophile organisms that thrive in the low temperature and high pressure deep-ocean environment. The Enoshima Aquarium began collaborative research with JAMSTEC in 2004. Through the Enoshima Aquarium’s exhibitions of deep sea life and the deep-sea submersible Shinkai 2000, we will show you the conservation efforts that are being made towards the ocean ecosystem and all of the biodiversity of marine life. |
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European Aquatic Breeding Programs (FAITAG) Anton Weissenbacher, Vienna Zoo Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
The oceans, which encompass 70% of the Earth’s surface, have a major effect on the global environment. To understand the mechanisms behind climate change and abnormal weather patterns, we must closely study the oceans. There is also a need to both study and promote the use of the diverse and vast developments in marine technology and observational equipment to learn about the oceans and the conservation practices of the organisms that reside in them. The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) was established in 1971 as a core research institution, both domestically and internationally, to carry out marine exploration and research into underwater technology. JAMSTEC is also making rapid progress in the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) utilizing the deep-ocean exploration ship, the Chikyu, to predict changes in the Earth’s environment and discover the inner layers of the planet, while they also explore the origins of life and the extremophile organisms that thrive in the low temperature and high pressure deep-ocean environment. The Enoshima Aquarium began collaborative research with JAMSTEC in 2004. Through the Enoshima Aquarium’s exhibitions of deep sea life and the deep-sea submersible Shinkai 2000, we will show you the conservation efforts that are being made towards the ocean ecosystem and all of the biodiversity of marine life. |
European Aquatic Breeding Programs (FAITAG) Brian Zimmerman, London Zoo Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
The oceans, which encompass 70% of the Earth’s surface, have a major effect on the global environment. To understand the mechanisms behind climate change and abnormal weather patterns, we must closely study the oceans. There is also a need to both study and promote the use of the diverse and vast developments in marine technology and observational equipment to learn about the oceans and the conservation practices of the organisms that reside in them. The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) was established in 1971 as a core research institution, both domestically and internationally, to carry out marine exploration and research into underwater technology. JAMSTEC is also making rapid progress in the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) utilizing the deep-ocean exploration ship, the Chikyu, to predict changes in the Earth’s environment and discover the inner layers of the planet, while they also explore the origins of life and the extremophile organisms that thrive in the low temperature and high pressure deep-ocean environment. The Enoshima Aquarium began collaborative research with JAMSTEC in 2004. Through the Enoshima Aquarium’s exhibitions of deep sea life and the deep-sea submersible Shinkai 2000, we will show you the conservation efforts that are being made towards the ocean ecosystem and all of the biodiversity of marine life. |
Collaborative Aquatic Programs of the
Pan African Association of Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZA) - Part of the Collaborative Animal Management Sessions Tony McEwan, Tinus Beukes, Michael Farquhar, South African Association of Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR), uShaka Sea World, Two Oceans Aquarium Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
Given the limited number of aquariums in southern Africa (two large facilities and a handful of smaller ones) and the lack of any local aquarium fish suppliers, we believe the southern African aquariums are unique in the manner in which they manage their collections. Southern Africa is an incredibly biodiverse region, both on land and in the sea, so displays and associated conservation and education efforts tend to be local. With the lack of local suppliers, animals are sourced locally by the aquarium’s dive/collection team or from colleagues at other facilities. There is considerable local co-operation between facilities, often with three facilities sharing boats and accommodation on a collection trip, and the swapping of animals locally is very common. Further, when rehabilitated animals need to be released animals are sent to the closest facility near the best reintroduction site. In terms of formal Animal Management Programmes, there are currently only two which are relevant to Aquariums. One for the African Penguin, for which there is an associated studbook, and one for marine turtles. The local aquariums have been very involved with the Authorities in ensuring the sustainable management of captive and wild populations of these species. In addition, three facilities have collaborated internationally by catching and shipping local fish species and receiving desired species. This has been done on an adhoc basis and most collaboration has been based on personal relationships with staff at well-established facilities belonging to local Zoo and Aquarium Associations. |
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Collaborative Aquatic Population Management Programs of the Association of the Zoos and Aquariums
George Brandy, Houston Zoo Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
With the accelerating decline of ocean habitats, species diversity and fish and invertebrate populations from anthropogenic sourced environmental changes and the ever increasing popularity of public aquariums worldwide, aquatic animal populations in human care require focused and collaborative management and creative sourcing strategies more than ever. In January 2016, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) adopted its “Sustainability Considerations for Developing an Aquatic Invertebrate & Fish Collection Plan” to support conscientious stewardship of aquatic natural resources and to ensure that members create and maintain administrative policies and animal collection plans that support sustainable practices. The plan approaches animal collection sustainability within the AZA aquarium community from several angles and reinforces the need for effective collaborative management of aquatic collections in human care. Positioned in strong support of this collaborative effort are the AZA Taxon Advisory Groups (TAGs), their Species Survival Plans (SSPs) and studbooks. Currently, the AZA’s Wildlife Conservation Management Committee (WCMC) oversees 500 cooperatively managed programs. Of these 500 programs, three aquatic TAGs, the Marine Fish TAG, the Freshwater Fish TAG and the Aquatic Invertebrate TAG, manage 40 individual SSPs and studbooks. These programs are the epicenter of aquatic conservation and population management within AZA. While the TAG’s sole charge is to recommend taxa for cooperatively managed programs and to support collaborative approaches to meet collection needs of member institutions, TAGs and their SSPs also serve as taxa experts and conservation champions to the AZA community at large. As a crucial and complimentary component of the new AZA collection sustainability plan, these animal management programs provide the labor, leadership, expertise and vision needed to address the needs of the AZA member institutions now and into the future. |
Collaborative Aquatic Population Management Programs of the Association of the Zoos and Aquariums
Charles Delbeek, Steinhart Aquarium Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
With the accelerating decline of ocean habitats, species diversity and fish and invertebrate populations from anthropogenic sourced environmental changes and the ever increasing popularity of public aquariums worldwide, aquatic animal populations in human care require focused and collaborative management and creative sourcing strategies more than ever. In January 2016, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) adopted its “Sustainability Considerations for Developing an Aquatic Invertebrate & Fish Collection Plan” to support conscientious stewardship of aquatic natural resources and to ensure that members create and maintain administrative policies and animal collection plans that support sustainable practices. The plan approaches animal collection sustainability within the AZA aquarium community from several angles and reinforces the need for effective collaborative management of aquatic collections in human care. Positioned in strong support of this collaborative effort are the AZA Taxon Advisory Groups (TAGs), their Species Survival Plans (SSPs) and studbooks. Currently, the AZA’s Wildlife Conservation Management Committee (WCMC) oversees 500 cooperatively managed programs. Of these 500 programs, three aquatic TAGs, the Marine Fish TAG, the Freshwater Fish TAG and the Aquatic Invertebrate TAG, manage 40 individual SSPs and studbooks. These programs are the epicenter of aquatic conservation and population management within AZA. While the TAG’s sole charge is to recommend taxa for cooperatively managed programs and to support collaborative approaches to meet collection needs of member institutions, TAGs and their SSPs also serve as taxa experts and conservation champions to the AZA community at large. As a crucial and complimentary component of the new AZA collection sustainability plan, these animal management programs provide the labor, leadership, expertise and vision needed to address the needs of the AZA member institutions now and into the future. |
Collaborative Aquatic Population Management Programs of the Association of the Zoos and Aquariums
Paula Carlson, Dallas World Aquarium Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
With the accelerating decline of ocean habitats, species diversity and fish and invertebrate populations from anthropogenic sourced environmental changes and the ever increasing popularity of public aquariums worldwide, aquatic animal populations in human care require focused and collaborative management and creative sourcing strategies more than ever. In January 2016, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) adopted its “Sustainability Considerations for Developing an Aquatic Invertebrate & Fish Collection Plan” to support conscientious stewardship of aquatic natural resources and to ensure that members create and maintain administrative policies and animal collection plans that support sustainable practices. The plan approaches animal collection sustainability within the AZA aquarium community from several angles and reinforces the need for effective collaborative management of aquatic collections in human care. Positioned in strong support of this collaborative effort are the AZA Taxon Advisory Groups (TAGs), their Species Survival Plans (SSPs) and studbooks. Currently, the AZA’s Wildlife Conservation Management Committee (WCMC) oversees 500 cooperatively managed programs. Of these 500 programs, three aquatic TAGs, the Marine Fish TAG, the Freshwater Fish TAG and the Aquatic Invertebrate TAG, manage 40 individual SSPs and studbooks. These programs are the epicenter of aquatic conservation and population management within AZA. While the TAG’s sole charge is to recommend taxa for cooperatively managed programs and to support collaborative approaches to meet collection needs of member institutions, TAGs and their SSPs also serve as taxa experts and conservation champions to the AZA community at large. As a crucial and complimentary component of the new AZA collection sustainability plan, these animal management programs provide the labor, leadership, expertise and vision needed to address the needs of the AZA member institutions now and into the future. |