2020 MASNA Aquarist of the Year and MASNA Award Recipients Announced
MASNA is proud to announce Alf Jacob Nilsen as the 2020 MASNA Award recipient for his foundational role in developing, documenting, and communicating processes and advancements in the marine aquarium industry, and Tal Sweet as the 2020 MASNA Aquarist of the Year for his years promoting marine ornamental aquaculture and fostering diversity and inclusion within the aquarium community.
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Show your support for MACNA and the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) when you order your exclusive MACNA 2020 apparel.
MACNA 2020 Cancelled, Looking Ahead to MACNA 2021
After feedback from many of our exhibitors and attendees, and meeting with both venues, we have decided that MACNA 2020 will be canceled and all MACNA 2020 booths and tickets will have their credit transferred to MACNA 2021, will be publicly announced on June 1, 2020.
MACNA 2020 on Track with Enhanced Safety Preparations
Learn about risk-free hotel reservations and the measures in place to keep the community safe as MACNA 2020 is scheduled for August 28-30 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Location and Dates Announced for MACNA 2020
The 2020 Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA) will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, from August 28 – 30, 2020.
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