jeffgreenspan

Thank you for this information. If it looks like I will get funded, I'll circle back and formally apply for a grant. Jeff

Hello all, My name is Jeff Greenspan, I'm local to the DC area, and I am working towards a master's degree in fisheries and aquatic sciences. I'm currently working on a funding proposal for researching Bluespotted jawfish, Opistognathus rosenblatti. These types of proposals are generally looked upon more kindly when there is support from aquacultural organizations, so I'd like to present a set of questions to WAMAS and I look forward to hearing both from the club as well as individual members. 1) Does WAMAS provide funding support for conservation and sustainability research? In this case the research is captive breeding and rearing of O. rosenblatti. 2) Can the group or any individuals assist by providing any of the following? [NOTE: Won't actually need this until/unless I get funded!] - funds, in any amount. - physical space and power/utilities. I need about 1000 square feet total, but I could use up to 4 smaller spaces to conduct the research - working equipment. Tanks or tank space, 120G or larger. Protein skimmers. Pumps. Sumps. Filters. Refugia. Culturing equipment. A good microscope. Older but working lighting. An RO/DI unit. - consumables. Salt. Filter media. Food cultures of ciliates, rotifers, copepods - surveillance equipment to record everything - volunteer time, helping to build out the research and cultivation environments At this point, your expression of specific assistance is sufficient. If it looks like I will get funding, I will circle back and ask for commitments. Thank you all for any help or information you can provide. Jeff