Day 2, Dr Ilze Berzins presented on Corals, Disease and Histology.
Did you know that coral reefs are home to over 25% of all marine life including 1/3 of all marine species, yet comprise less than 1% of the Earth’s surface? They support more species per unit area than any other marine habitat! Integral to our ecosystem. We need to protect them and keep a good eye on them.
Check out the really cool microscopic view of their nematocysts and zooxanthellae in the picture below!
Dr Loh’s trip to attend AquaVet has been made possible through the – “People development program: 2011 Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme which is supported by funding from the FRDC on behalf of the Australian Government”.
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
BSc BVMS MPhil MANZCVS (Aq & Pathol)
The Fish Vet, Perth, Western Australia.
Veterinary Medicine for fish.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
