Greeting guys,
My name is Adam Jackson and I am new to the forum. I will admit I am typically weary of forums but after watching this one for a few weeks and getting to know the Admins and members through Facebook whether personally or professionally, your insatiable welcoming and family friendly attitudes made me want to take the leap and start a personal account here, so here is a little background on myself.
I have been an aquarium hobbyist for 20 years.
I have been a marine aquarium hobbyist for 14 years.
Living in Southern California I am an avid swimmer, sailor and diver, though unlike most due to my swimming ability I prefer free diving to SCUBA when possible.
I have been a part of the expert crew at Bob Fenner's website Wetwebmedia since 2003.
I have been an on again off again contributor to magazines and e-magazines such as Conscientious Aquarist and Tropical Fish Hobbyist since 2004.
From 2003-2006 I worked as head aquarist at a private wholesaler which also included aquaculture of Cnidaria and some fish.
I have held the position of Husbandry intern at the Aquarium of the Pacific for about a year now, though I have currently been reassigned to education and exhibit interpretation, including tours and lessons to school children. During my time in husbandry I focused on temperate fisheries and temperate reefs, dietary needs of fish and the care and breeding of elasmobanchii and endangered
I currently work for Transworld Aquatics and Aquanautics as a Biology and Marketing Consultant [Though this is a private account and my views/advice/opinions does NOT reflect those of my employers]
Though I have a lot of experience in the hobby and trade, both as a hobbyist and professionally my main area of study and occupation for most of my adult life has been in law enforcement and law, though as of last year I made the decision to do what I love and return to school for Marine Biology and Itchyology in general.
Oh other than that I'm pretty much the king of typos
, I look forward to meeting and "geeking out" about fish with all of you and thank Dave for the invite,
-Adam
My name is Adam Jackson and I am new to the forum. I will admit I am typically weary of forums but after watching this one for a few weeks and getting to know the Admins and members through Facebook whether personally or professionally, your insatiable welcoming and family friendly attitudes made me want to take the leap and start a personal account here, so here is a little background on myself.
I have been an aquarium hobbyist for 20 years.
I have been a marine aquarium hobbyist for 14 years.
Living in Southern California I am an avid swimmer, sailor and diver, though unlike most due to my swimming ability I prefer free diving to SCUBA when possible.
I have been a part of the expert crew at Bob Fenner's website Wetwebmedia since 2003.
I have been an on again off again contributor to magazines and e-magazines such as Conscientious Aquarist and Tropical Fish Hobbyist since 2004.
From 2003-2006 I worked as head aquarist at a private wholesaler which also included aquaculture of Cnidaria and some fish.
I have held the position of Husbandry intern at the Aquarium of the Pacific for about a year now, though I have currently been reassigned to education and exhibit interpretation, including tours and lessons to school children. During my time in husbandry I focused on temperate fisheries and temperate reefs, dietary needs of fish and the care and breeding of elasmobanchii and endangered
I currently work for Transworld Aquatics and Aquanautics as a Biology and Marketing Consultant [Though this is a private account and my views/advice/opinions does NOT reflect those of my employers]
Though I have a lot of experience in the hobby and trade, both as a hobbyist and professionally my main area of study and occupation for most of my adult life has been in law enforcement and law, though as of last year I made the decision to do what I love and return to school for Marine Biology and Itchyology in general.
Oh other than that I'm pretty much the king of typos
, I look forward to meeting and "geeking out" about fish with all of you and thank Dave for the invite,-Adam
