The Breeder's Registry

...for Marine Aquarium Cultured Fishes and Invertebrates

 

FROM THE BEGINNING...

What began as "something that seemed like a good idea" in 1993 became formally established in 1995 as a nonprofit educational and environmental organization. The objectives from the start were to promote maquaculture (marine aquarium aquaculture); the captive propagation of marine organisms in closed systems. Information was seen as a vital central force for maquaculture to be successful. This success would assist an eventual decrease in harvesting of wild organisms for the marine aquarium trade. A database was developed to compile individual observations about spawning behaviors, larval rearing, and general husbandry. A comparison of the individual reports would begin to identify common or typical behaviors, ranges for physical parameters could be recorded, and by incorporating multiple reports a "profile" could be constructed. The strength of the database would be built upon the differences of the observers; what one individual thought significant might be overlooked by another.

This is all made possible by the financial contributions of supporting members. The Breeder's Registry is operated entirely by a volunteer staff. Your support is essential!!


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