MASNA

It is with heavy hearts that the Board of Directors of the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) announces the closure of the organization. Despite our best efforts to revitalize MASNA and navigate the challenges of recent years, we have been unable to secure the necessary support to sustain our operations.

MASNA proudly organized the Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA), which for many years served as a thriving resource for aquarists to connect with peers, learn from experts, and grow their skills. We are forever grateful for the thousands of attendees, hundreds of vendors and dozens of sponsors and presenters over the years, however, like many in-person events, MACNA faced significant challenges during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. These impacts have contributed to the difficult decision we now face. As the sun sets on MACNA in its current form, we take pride in the meaningful contributions the conference has made to the marine aquarium community.

Over recent years, the way we communicate and connect has shifted dramatically, reshaping the landscape for the organizations that serve our community. The growing dominance of digital platforms has transformed how knowledge and expertise are shared, but this evolution also highlights the need for a new, modernized MASNA-like community organization—a centralized hub where the marine aquarists can unite, collaborate, and succeed together. While MASNA must close its doors, the challenges we face today present an opportunity where something new can rise—a future organization that will meet the needs of aquarists in this digital age.

We believe that with the right vision, dedication, and community support, something new and even stronger could reestablish in its place—a community-driven platform that not only connects aquarists but also upholds the passion and commitment to responsible practices that MASNA has always represented. The potential for a redefined MASNA remains, and perhaps one day, we will see its revival, adapted to the evolving needs of our community.

For many years, MASNA served as a trusted source of knowledge and expertise, and as we move forward, we encourage all aquarists to remain diligent in their pursuit of excellence by continuing to seek out reliable, validated information. Exceptional, vetted sources of knowledge still exist, including respected print publications, many of which are now available digitally, offering both convenience and a reduced environmental impact.

The MASNA board urges you to continue supporting the remaining community groups and locally owned brick-and-mortar fish stores. These pillars of our hobby are essential for maintaining the high standards that make aquarium keeping such a meaningful and rewarding experience. Without them, it may become too easy for the quality of the marine aquarium community to wane.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication throughout the years. Though MASNA may be closing, the passion for the marine aquarium hobby lives on through each of you.

With gratitude,
The MASNA Board of Directors

Please follow this link for more info: https://macna.org/

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The Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) deeply regrets to announce the cancellation of the 2024 Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA), originally slated for August 30th to September 1st at the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. This decision, made by our Board of Directors with heavy hearts and immense disappointment, stems from a list of factors including disruptions to our revenue stream post Covid, pre existing contractual obligations, and a systemic change of how the aquarium community gathers and shares educational information. Despite our earnest efforts, we are unable to proceed with the event as planned.

We understand the excitement and anticipation that attendees, exhibitors, and partners had for MACNA 2024, and are forever grateful to those who have shared their support and encouragement. All ticket holders will receive a full refund of their ticket purchase.
We hope there is some way the education, scholarship, awards and other programs that have made MASNA a key factor in the marine aquarium community for over 30 years, can continue, and not be lost forever.

We express our sincerest gratitude to everyone, especially the companies that have shown support for MASNA/MACNA, and we encourage the community at large to support those companies that stepped up in sponsoring this year’s events. Those sponsors as well as others who have put forth invaluable effort are listed below. Please do what you can to show your appreciation to them by your patronage.

Thank you,
The MASNA Board of Directors
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Our registered supporting sponsors:

Aperture (Bulkreefsupply.com - Saltwater Aquarium Supplies, HelloReef)
CaribSea Brands
Chemipure
Fluval
Geo's Reef
Hikari Sales USA
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Polo Reef by Andrew Sandler
Quality Marine
Reef Nutrition
SaltwaterAquarium.com
SpectraPure Inc
Two Little Fishies
World Pet Association, SUPERZOO, by WPA

Our registered valued vendors:

Aquarium Munster USA
Blue Seas Aquariums
Bull Reef Aquaculture
Coral Restoration Foundation
Dang Cute Fish
Frost Corals https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=706860617
Hanna Instruments México- Centro America - Caribe
Industrial Test Systems ITS
Jason Fox Signature Corals https://www.facebook.com/jasonfoxsignaturecorals/
Koral King https://www.facebook.com/thekoralking
Milwaukee Instruments
Ocean Inspirations
ORA - Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums
Orlando Surf Rider Surfrider Foundation
Pet Advocacy Network
Pirates.Reef.Corals
Pop Corals
Proaquatix
Quantum USA
San Francisco Bay Brand, Inc.
Save Sea Life with Liddy https://www.facebook.com/sealifewithliddy/
TAMSCO Aquarium Tools tamscoaquarium
The Macro Lady Amanda MacroLady Tamillo
Tropic Marin USA Tropic Marin
TRSC Aquatics
W.Lim Corporation https://wlimproducts.com/