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MACNA 2015! Washington, DC
Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA) 2015 is just around the corner!
Washington DC, September 4-6, 2015 http://macnaconference.org/2015/ |
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hotel rooms
We've negotiated an amazing room rate, on site, of $124/night for the conference. Please use the link at the website to be sure you have the proper discount code:
http://macnaconference.org/2015/travel/hotel-discounts/ The site is within walking distance of the Smithsonian (National) Zoo. On site metro (subway) access to reach any destination within DC proper. Great access for exploring the Nation's capitol. |
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speakers galore!
We have an amazing lineup of speakers. The speakers and range of topics makes MACNA a premier aquarium conference as we focus on everything related to the hobby.
http://macnaconference.org/2015/speakers/ Dr Charlie Veron Tony Nahacky Kevin Kohen Sanjay Joshi Tony Vargas Julian Sprung Dr. Luiz Rocha Brian Greene Matt Wandell Dr. Sonia J. Rowley Allan van Zijl Ret Talbot John Coppolino Lyle Squire Eric Caamano Dr. Gustav Paulay Joe Yaiullo Dr. Nancy Knowlton Richard Ross Lad Akins Todd Gardner Walt Smith |
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exhibitors!
Many thanks to our sponsors, who help us make this event be everything that it is. Come see them at the show! In addition to the below listed sponsors, we have over 100 additional exhibitors.
Triton Marineland Maxspect CoralVue TwoLittleFishies AquaIllumination Neptune Systems Fluval Ecotech Marine Central Aquatics Nextreef Reefsavvy Reef2Rainforest Media Two Little Fishies ReefNutrition ********* Marine Geek Drs Foster and Smith Rod's Reef JBJ Eshopps Ecoxotic Interested in sponsoring MACNA 2015? Please email macna2015@wamas.org for more information! Gold Exhibitor Party Sponsor: Gold Event App Sponsor: |
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06/17/2015, 04:32 PM | #8 |
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Can't wait!!!
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I may be the only person in the world to not know, but how do you ship corals back home from D.C.? I want to make sure I can do this before I book!
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Now I've never traveled with coral, but that's what I've seen at macna in the past.
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Hi Dennis! I hadn't thought about using tiny cups. That is a good idea.
At MACNA Dallas, I tried to check a box with 20 or so corals. It made it through, but just barely. No idea what the protocol on this is.
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Can't Wait.... Big Things Planned...
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can't wait got my plane tickets, hotel reserved and money in pockets :P
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Tell them that the frag is your Emotional Support Animal.
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07/20/2015, 04:12 PM | #16 |
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Emotional support animal might be a stretch. You might have to put a snail in with it
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07/21/2015, 06:20 PM | #17 |
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After a thorough review of TSA regulations, I conclude that there is no standard protocol for transporting corals on a passenger airplane. I've emailed several TSA officials and hope to have a response soon.
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07/31/2015, 12:49 PM | #19 |
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I have missed the last 2 MACANAs, but the shows I have been to in the past you were required to be present at the raffle if you were a winner. Will this be true this year as well?
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08/14/2015, 05:49 PM | #20 |
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I have 2 full conference 2015 tickets for sale since we will no able able to attend. Send me a PM if interested and I will send details. Paid 198 for 2 tickets not sure if there is a transfer fee or not.
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If you just have a few corals in a bag and are carrying them on, some people were also getting a fish or two for the bag. TSA will allow you to carry on as long as they know and see there is a live animal swimming in the bag.
Just be polite and ask for a supervisor if they give you a hassle. The bag will require hand inspection. You will probably have your hands swabbed for explosive residue. The bag with fish and corals cannot go through the x-ray machine. |
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I like the idea of adding a fish to the bag. Thanks also to TBS! (Their live rock is still awesome after two years - all sorts of cool stuff growing on it).
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Did you see the MASNA membership drive they are going to be doing at MACNA..... It's a sweet red sea reefer 170
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I've squeaked by a few times but would often get the baseless "water leakage could damage the aircraft" argument. Would sometimes get the "it'll have to go via air cargo" after explaining how live fish are shipped to pet stores. Even had a security officer pull me off the plane once to question me about the contents of a box containing several frags. Fortunately after providing a brief education on the hobby and visual inspection of contents, I was allowed back on, but did get the evil-eye from flight attendants during the flight. I should point out this was shortly after 9/11 so I was understanding of the scrutiny. However, I've also had boxes confiscated at LAX and DTW at the AA checked bag counter when I tried to check insulated and plastic lined boxes containing fish and coral. Unfortunately, I haven't risked losing any more until I can refer agents to an official policy statement. |
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so would these shows be a good place to get tanks and equipment?
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