Coral Reef Conservation Abstracts
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Water Quality Diagnostics Initiative Overview Brian Nelson National Aquarium Full Abstract
Starting in 2018 the AZA began a collaborative coral rescue operation to preserve the genetic diversity of the Florida Reef Tract in the face of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease. We based our starting assumptions about water quality on the history of coral keeping influenced by the unique water quality of the waters of the Florida Keys. What we discovered is that these corals wanted something different. I’ll be discussing a little history and some process along with what we found. |
AZA SAFE Corals- Primer for CAP drafting | SAFE Under the Waves:
Collaborative Conservation for AZA's Aquatic Programs Part 1 of 2 Katey Leban, Mitch Carl Association of Zoos and Aquariums Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Full Abstract
AZA SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction is a framework with a simple purpose: to help AZA members do more and better- meaning more impactful- conservation, and increase brand recognition among the public, scientific and nonprofit peers, and government agencies about the contributions of AZA members to conservation. By working together, AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums tap into the unique resources and expertise of the larger community; staff from animal care, education, communications, and more, and from facilities large and small, can contribute to the goals of SAFE species programs. AZA believes that as we do more conservation, we reaffirm our staff’s personal commitment to this work, which may inspire even more conservation- creating a widespread conservation culture that more equitably integrates people into conservation solutions so that people and wildlife thrive together. Aquatic ecosystems experience both localized and wide-ranging threats. Achieving and sustaining success over the long-term, whether for a single species or wide-ranging taxa, requires more than species experts or a single facility. The five current aquatic-based SAFE programs acknowledge that challenge, and work together across the larger seascape, all while advancing their own relevant recovery plans. As we work toward shared goals, engage more of our collective resources in the efforts, and bring along people and communities under the SAFE framework, we’re already seeing our community do more, and more impactful, conservation. We welcome more programs, organizations, and expertise to join. |
AZA SAFE Corals- Primer for CAP drafting | SAFE Under the Waves:
Collaborative Conservation for AZA's Aquatic Programs Part 2 of 2 Katey Leban, Mitch Carl Association of Zoos and Aquariums Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Full Abstract
AZA SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction is a framework with a simple purpose: to help AZA members do more and better- meaning more impactful- conservation, and increase brand recognition among the public, scientific and nonprofit peers, and government agencies about the contributions of AZA members to conservation. By working together, AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums tap into the unique resources and expertise of the larger community; staff from animal care, education, communications, and more, and from facilities large and small, can contribute to the goals of SAFE species programs. AZA believes that as we do more conservation, we reaffirm our staff’s personal commitment to this work, which may inspire even more conservation- creating a widespread conservation culture that more equitably integrates people into conservation solutions so that people and wildlife thrive together. Aquatic ecosystems experience both localized and wide-ranging threats. Achieving and sustaining success over the long-term, whether for a single species or wide-ranging taxa, requires more than species experts or a single facility. The five current aquatic-based SAFE programs acknowledge that challenge, and work together across the larger seascape, all while advancing their own relevant recovery plans. As we work toward shared goals, engage more of our collective resources in the efforts, and bring along people and communities under the SAFE framework, we’re already seeing our community do more, and more impactful, conservation. We welcome more programs, organizations, and expertise to join. |