can captive breeding stock an entire public aquarium? · typical sea life aquarium holds: • 145...
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Chris Brown
What is Displays Developments?
The hub of SEA LIFE • Coordinate breeding • Quarantines • Transportation • Husbandry • Animal health • Research
How do we know where our wild fish come from?
• Global key suppliers • Sustainable collection • High survival rates • Cyanide research
Typical SEA LIFE Aquarium holds:
• 145 marine species
Number of captive bred species:
• Over 200 marine species However…
So where are we now?
What animals are required?
• Future animal acquisition
• Breeding program hierarchy
Available to good homes now!
How can other aquariums benefit?
• Join breeding program groups • Coordinate breeding animals between aquaria • Trial different environmental conditions
Breeding Communication
• researchers • fish farmers • suppliers • hobbyists • aquariums
• Species groups
• One site for all
• Breeding information
So in summary… • Can captive breeding stock an entire
public aquarium? • The future • Breeding Communication • Ambassadors