I would be surprised if anyone remembers me as I basically left this forum about... oh... 5+ years ago due to college and such. Despite this to any members who might recall me, and to current users I
would like to encourage you all in your efforts to make the hobby amazing and available to many many people. When I entered the hobby I was 10, and about the age of 14 I joined this forum and community. Several members helped me grow and expand my aquariums, encouraging me and aiding me on my way. I have seen several other youths come through along with me at the time, and I believe all of us should give this community a thank you. Opportunities like the science fair which allowed me to attend MACNA in Iowa are just a few of the wonderful things this community has put forward. Now I am a junior at the University of Tampa in Marine Biology, about the present research at a Symposium tomorrow. So please MASC continue to grow and thrive so people of all ages can join the hobby and become excited about protecting and managing reefs world wide. My generation, and generations upcoming have a dangerous trend to not relate to the outdoors. Hobbies like this help bring such ecosystems closer to people and fuel passion in the youth. Any way thank you for this rather off topic and out of place thread, I just felt you guys deserved a thank you, keep doing what you are doing.
cheers, and have a wonderful week.
would like to encourage you all in your efforts to make the hobby amazing and available to many many people. When I entered the hobby I was 10, and about the age of 14 I joined this forum and community. Several members helped me grow and expand my aquariums, encouraging me and aiding me on my way. I have seen several other youths come through along with me at the time, and I believe all of us should give this community a thank you. Opportunities like the science fair which allowed me to attend MACNA in Iowa are just a few of the wonderful things this community has put forward. Now I am a junior at the University of Tampa in Marine Biology, about the present research at a Symposium tomorrow. So please MASC continue to grow and thrive so people of all ages can join the hobby and become excited about protecting and managing reefs world wide. My generation, and generations upcoming have a dangerous trend to not relate to the outdoors. Hobbies like this help bring such ecosystems closer to people and fuel passion in the youth. Any way thank you for this rather off topic and out of place thread, I just felt you guys deserved a thank you, keep doing what you are doing.
cheers, and have a wonderful week.