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A Scientific Breakthrough at the Florida Aquarium

A Scientific Breakthrough at the Florida Aquarium

A very exciting event for both Project Coral and the world's oceans has just taken place at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Fl. "The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida, says they've made scientific history as a group of coral has successfully reproduced two days in a...

Reef-A-Palooza Chicago 2019

Reef-A-Palooza Chicago 2019

We’re excited to present for the first time ever, Reef-A-Palooza Chicago. Taking place October 19 & 20, 2019, at the luxurious Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. Reef-A-Palooza is a two-day event with over 140 of the industry’s...

Aquarist of the Year & The MASNA Award at MACNA 2019

Aquarist of the Year & The MASNA Award at MACNA 2019

MASNA Programs that run at MACNA: 1/3: Aquarist of the Year & The MASNA Award. The annual Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) award, Aquarist of the Year, has now been split into two awards. The first, The MASNA Award, is historically what was...

The 31st MACNA is in 7 Days

The 31st MACNA is in 7 Days

MACNA, the longest running Marine Aquarium conference in the world. Where industry, science, and hobbyists come together for marine aquarium education, innovation, and social networking.

14 Days Until MACNA 2019 in Orlando, Florida

14 Days Until MACNA 2019 in Orlando, Florida

In 2019, The Marine Aquarium Conference of North America will be celebrating 31 years of education, innovation, and social networking. Three days, dozens of speakers, hundreds of exhibitors, and thousands of attendees all under one roof! Turning 31 never looked so good!

MACNA 2020: A Reef Oasis in the Desert

MACNA 2020: A Reef Oasis in the Desert

Welcome to MACNA 2020: A Reef Oasis in the Desert! Taking advantage of all the city has to offer, MACNA 2020 will be held in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, in both the beautiful Phoenix Convention Center, and next door in Phoenix’s largest hotel, the Sheraton Grand...

MACNA 2019 is Just 20 Days Away

MACNA 2019 is Just 20 Days Away

The Marine Aquarium Conference of North America is the oldest conference of its kind, bringing industry leaders, scientific advancements, and the hobbyists that connect them together all in one place. Three days, dozens of speakers, hundreds of exhibitors, and...

MACNA 2019’s Keynote Speaker will be Vincent Chalias

MACNA 2019’s Keynote Speaker will be Vincent Chalias

Attend the Saturday night banquet at MACNA to see Vincent Chalias' keynote: What happened to the coral industry? A quick history of the issues, the causes, and what we can do to fix it. Vincent is an avid aquarist from an early age, and a graduate of the Marine...