It’s Something in the water:
Protecting the health and welfare of our aquatic animal charges
The Aquatic Animal Health Program (AAHP) created by Oregon Sea Grant and the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University coordinates health management activities at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, Aquarium Science Program Teaching Aquarium at Oregon Coast Community College and the Charleston Marine Life Center. Through collaborative relationships with the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon Coast Community College, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, the University of Oregon and numerous local, national and international industry partners we are helping to train and support the next generation of aquarium and aquatic veterinary professionals. Further, our outreach to the aquarium fish industry has improved health management across the industry.
Aquarium Fish Health Project is a signature outreach project within the Aquatic Animal Health Program. The Aquarium Fish Health Project (AFHP) provides outreach, education, and service to the aquarium fish industry – from its home at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and then reaching outward throughout the Pacific Northwest, the rest of the nation and the world.
Students and industry professionals are able to improve their knowledge of aquatic animal fish health management through numerous courses, workshops, seminars, internships and practicum experiences offered through the AAHP. These opportunities are offered at our Newport home and throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
In this video, Oregon Sea Grant's aquarists Jamie Hart and Trevor Erdman give a tour of the aquarium tanks and animal care facilities at the Hatfield Visitor Center.
International Conservation Projects
The AAHP is involved in a number of international conservation projects in the Amazon basin of Brazil.
Project Piaba is a fishery initiative located on the Rio Negro tributary of the Amazon River. The program both promotes and researches sustainable aquarium pet fish collection and its impact on the environment.
Watch wild aquarium fish filmed on a recent expedition to the Rio Negro.
- Cambeua Dwarf Cichlids in Leaf Litter filmed by Irene Yen
- Maquari Creek Angels and Flag Cichlids filmed by Katie Hausmann
- Daracua Creek Bank Close Up filmed by Irene Yen
- Daracua Flooded Forest
- Maquari Creek New Species filmed by Fernando Bresslau
- Daracua Multiple Cichlid Species filmed by Tracy Crews
- Daracua talking Catfish: Family Doradidae filmed by Jackie Anderson
Animal Care at the HMSC Visitor Center
Below are more YouTube videos about how we care for animals at the HMSC Visitor Center.
- Animal Care at the Hatfield Marine Science Center's Visitor Center
- Caring for new and sick animals at the Hatfield Marine Science Center's Visitor Center
- Caring for Octopuses at the Hatfield Marine Science Center's Visitor Center
- Feeding Animals at the Hatfield Marine Science Center's Visitor Center
- Cleaning Tanks at the Hatfield Marine Science Center's Visitor Center
- Caring for Corals at the Hatfield Marine Science Center's Visitor Center
- Propagating Coral at the Hatfield Marine Science Center's Visitor Center
CONTACT:
Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365
Senior Aquarist/Facility Manager: Sid Stetson, AAS (Aquarium Science), CertWQT-1
Aquarist: Jaimie Hart, AAS (Aquarium Science), CertWQT-1
Aquarist: Trevor Erdmann, BSc, CertLSS-3, CertWQT-2