Aquarium Careers

by Jay Hemdal

Overview

Have you ever thought of working in the field of Aquariums? This manual outlines the steps you can take to gain a career in public aquariums, zoos, pet stores, science centers and related fields.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940157770938
Publisher:	Jay Hemdal
Publication date:	02/06/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	787 KB

About the Author

Jay Hemdal has been an avid aquarist for over 45 years. He was raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan and set up his first marine aquarium when he was 9 years old. He worked part time for over 10 years at various local retail pet stores and fish wholesale companies when he was living at home and later while at college. After graduating from college, he managed the aquarium department of a large retail pet store for four years until 1985 when he was hired as an aquarist (and later department manager) for the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago Illinois. In 1989, he accepted the position of Curator of Fishes and Invertebrates for the Toledo Zoo, where he still works today.