amazing work, Congratulations. @Regrann from @risingtideconservation #coralreefenthusiast #creoc - Rising Tide Conservation is pleased to announce the first ever successful captive breeding of the Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus). The advance was made possible by the efforts of a committed team of biologists including Eric Cassiano and Kevin Barden at the UF Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory in Ruskin, Florida. The laboratory is directed by Craig Watson; Dr. Matt DiMaggio oversees integration with Rising Tide Conservation. Rising Tide Conservation identified this species as one of conservation interest for aquaculture in 2010. Pacific Blue Tang broodstock have been maintained at the lab for approximately 4 years. Recent changes in larval rearing based on the success of Yellow Tang at the Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University skyrocketed the the team to success. The next step is to help commercial producers replicate UF’s success, Craig Watson said. “Our industry partners are ready to gear up.” For more information, please visit www.risingtideconservation.org. #Regrann
