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By Joseph Choromanski

Selected Publications

Henningsen, A., et.al., 2017. “Reproduction of the sand tiger sharks, Carcharias taurus, in aquaria: a framework for a managed breeding program.” Chapter 37 - Elasmobranch Husbandry Manual: Proceedings of the Second International Elasmobranch Husbandry Symposium, 2014, pages 375-390. Ohio Biological Survey.

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Choromanski, J.M., et. al., 2017. “Collection, transport and husbandry of the Greenland shark, Somniosus microcephalus.” Chapter 4 - Elasmobranch Husbandry Manual: Proceedings of the Second International Elasmobranch Husbandry Symposium, 2014, pages 33-42. Ohio Biological Survey.

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Choromanski, J.M. 2004. “Collecting Elasmobranchs: Legislation, Permitting, Ethics, and Commercial Collectors.” Chapter 3 - Elasmobranch Husbandry Manual: Proceedings of the First International Elasmobranch Husbandry Symposium, 2001, pages 25-41. Ohio Biological Survey.

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Choromanski, J.M. 2004. “Quarantine and Isolation Facilities for Elasmobranchs: Design and Construction.” Chapter 4 - Elasmobranch Husbandry Manual: Proceedings of the First International Elasmobranch Husbandry Symposium, 2001, pages 43-51. Ohio Biological Survey.

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Choromanski, J.M. and R.M. Hamilton. 1997. “Fatal attraction: Solving the tuna collision problem at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.” Proceedings of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association Annual Conference (1997):142–145.

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Choromanski, J.M. 1995. “Aquarium Veterinarians - Who needs them (! or ?): A discussion of the pros and cons of utilizing veterinarians in public aquariums.” Proceedings of the Third International Aquarium Congress, Boston, Massachusetts, April 25-29, 1993. pp. 307–315.

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Choromanski, J.M. 1994. “The Role of Captive Propagation in the Recovery of Endangered Species: A Position Statement of the Audubon Institute.” Formal testimony given at Congressional hearing on “Captive Propagation for Recovery of Species under ESA.” Presented to the Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, 103rd Congress, First Session, specifically regarding “The role that captive breeding should play in future efforts to conserve species.” Presented on March 1, 1994. Transcript Serial No. 103-88.

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Choromanski, J.M., R.H. George and S.A. Bellmund. 1987. “Nutritional benefit of a marine animal gelatin diet as measured by sea turtle blood chemistry values.” Proceedings of the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Annual Conference (1987):501–511.

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AZA Connect Articles

Joe Choromanski was quoted in the following issues of AZA Connect Magazine

 

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Joe Choromanski

Joseph M. Choromanski

Chief Consultant and President of Serviette, LLC.

Industry Experience:

  • Vice President of Husbandry for Ripley's Entertainment - 17 Years
  • Previous Accreditation Commissioner and Advisor for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) - 9 Years
  • Curator of Husbandry Operations at the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
  • Assistant Director of Husbandry and Senior Curator of Water Quality and Animal Health at the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Curator at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, in Gloucester Point, Virginia
  • Longstanding member and former chair of the Zoo and Aquarium Committee of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)