Roger Williams University is hosting Reef Retreat 2025 from June 6th to June 8th. This two-day, all-inclusive conference brings hobbyists, scholars, and experts together to explore these reef topics:
- Coral Spawning
- Reef Microbiomes
- Pathogens & Disease
- Nitrogen & Phosphate Chemistry
- Automation
Our own Salem Clemens will be presenting “Reefs of Tomorrow – A multiomics approach to coral husbandry”. Reef keeping has always been about bringing new ideas and processes to the hobby while honoring the tried and true. New opportunities incorporating the latest research can help us steer a clear path to success.
Richard Ross, known for his Skeptical Reef Keeping Series as well as his popular podcast Reef Beef, will be showing us how to “Spawn in our Reef”. Bringing his irreverent yet insightful approach to what will be an entertaining presentation.
Featured speakers include:
- Sanjay Joshi: How corals utilize light and what it means for reef keeping.
- Dr. Nikii Fogarty: Coral spawning systems for research and conservation.
- Rich Ross: Successfully spawning and raising corals using equipment you likely already own.
- Julian Sprung: Advanced husbandry techniques for growing corals in aquaria.
- Joe Yaiullo: Understanding and managing parasitic amphipods in reef aquariums.
- Dr. Koty Sharp: Probiotics and coral microbiomes.
- And more
Dr. Andy Rhyne asks “Are you missing MACNA? We have exciting news! Imagine spending two days surrounded by fellow reef enthusiasts, industry leaders, and scholars. Enjoy delicious food and refreshments while relaxing on our waterfront campus.”
Reef Retreat 2025 takes place in scenic Bristol, Rhode Island—just 35 minutes from Providence Airport and one and a half hours from Boston’s Logan International Airport.
Come join us for a weekend of reefing goodness. Not only will you learn from some of reef keeping’s best, you’ll certainly make new friends.
For more information, head on over to https://www.reefretreat.org and book your tickets before registration closes.
