Join us for our 5th bi-monthly speaker series, Cocktails & Coral Talk on July 9th, featuring Austin Lefevre presenting a reprisal of his 2017 MACNA talk "Bulletproof Reefkeeping." Austin is the Director of Residential & Commercial Accounts at Tenji Aquarium Design & Build and a member of the Reefbuilders team.
Cocktails & Coral Talk is a monthly speaker series presented by High Tide Aquatics, engaging groundbreaking marine biologists, aquarists, and hobbyists in casual conversation with the community. Speakers cover topics from animal husbandry to biological chemistry and everything in between in a local, intimate setting. Attendees have an opportunity to meet, ask questions, and learn directly from the experts.
All ages are welcome (must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages). Complimentary drinks and snacks will be provided. Donations are accepted and go toward event costs. Limited seating available.
SCHEDULE:
5-6pm: Cocktails and mingling
6-7:30pm: Austin Lefevre talk and Q&A
ABOUT AUSTIN LEFEVRE: Austin has been in the aquarium industry since 2002, spanning roles from professional breeder and coral propagator, to aquarium designer and installer. He is currently the Director of Residential & Commercial Accounts at Tenji Aquarium Build + Design in Carmel, California. He oversees installations worldwide, from custom residential builds to unique public aquarium exhibits. Austin is an avid freediver, and is particularly fond of deepwater reef fishes.
ABOUT HIGH TIDE AQUATICS: High Tide Aquatics is a saltwater aquarium store located in Oakland, CA offering everything needed to build or maintain healthy and successful saltwater tanks. Located at 2819 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602.
Founded by Ken Colby in 2022, High Tide Aquatics (HTA) began with a vision of building a community-minded space to provide new and veteran reefers a one-stop shop for all their aquarium needs. HTA seeks to educate and celebrate the natural treasures provided by the ocean, and to do so without damaging its harmony. We strive to work with suppliers that source their sea life ethically and safely, and we contribute to maintaining natural balance by giving back. High Tide Aquatics is an official Bay Area Reefer Club partner.
Cocktails & Coral Talk is sponsored by the Bay Area Reefer Club.
To watch past Cocktails & Coral Events, please subscribe to the High Tide Aquatics Youtube Channel.
