Best Aquarium News Podcasts (2024)

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Rossifari Zoo News 6.28.24 - The Leapin' Leeches Edition! 40:08

3h ago40:08

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Dateline: June 28, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a cute Miles story, then get into a look at auditory enrichment for animals, featuring an incredible hyacinth macaw at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park! We then get into our birth…

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Gettin' Buzzy with Dr. Bee!!! with Connor Harris of the Greensboro Science Center 54:48

9h ago54:48

54:48

Today, the Safari heads back to the Greensboro Science Center for a look at yet another fascinating position at the facility: beekeeper! Connor Harris is the official beekeeper of the GSC, and we talk all about that position, how taking care of a hive is very different than taking care of any other animals at the zoo, how you become a beekeeper, an…

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PRESSURISED: 023 – Keeping deep-sea animals with The Monterey Bay Aquarium 29:56

3h ago29:56

29:56

Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 23. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be! Read the show notes and find the full episode here: https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/023-deep-aquaria Can we safely bring deep-sea organisms to the s…

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Ischia: Nature's Laboratory for Ocean Acidification 37:38

23h ago37:38

37:38

Growing up on the beautiful Italian island of Ischia 19 miles off the coast of Naples, Dr. Valerio Mazzella of the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli grew to love the ecosystem's unique features and species. As a natural source of thermal and pH gradients due to the region's secondary volcanism, which gives rise to carbon dioxide vents, Ischia a…

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The Gunslinger with Jay Pratte of Miller Park Zoo 55:42

3d ago55:42

55:42

Today, the Safari sits down with Jay Pratte, the director of Miller Park Zoo. We talk about all kinds of cool stuff including a lion named Mr. Big, otter training, turning morale around at a zoo, and so much more! We also get into the Bear Care Group, an organization I'm very excited to introduce y'all to! EPISODE LINKS: https://www.bloomingtonpark…

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Diving into Coral Taxonomy Basics for Reef Keepers 1:03:13

7d ago1:03:13

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In this session we chat with Sean Ono about the importance of coral taxonomy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Rossifari Zoo News 6.21.24 - The Pandlet Season Begins Edition 37:34

12d ago37:34

37:34

Dateline: June 21, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a story about mayflies! You're welcome! We then do a deep dive into the new EEHV vaccine that is being tested at the Houston Zoo! We then get into our births and deaths for the…

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How to Win Celebrity Friends and Influence Hollywood 33:42

8d ago33:42

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Best selling author, Emmy winning actor, and fierce animal advocate, Carolyn Hennesy returns to discuss her recent comments at the annual meeting of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA) about how zoos and aquariums can begin to build better relationships with entertainers and influencers. In many instances, entertainers and tho…

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Planning for the What Ifs with Dr. Lizzy Arnett-Chinn of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 53:18

10d ago53:18

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Today, the Safari heads to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado to speak to the associate veterinarian of the zoo, Dr. Lizzy Arnett-Chinn. We have an incredible far-ranging discussion about the unique challenges of being a zoo vet, how taking care of megafauna is an entirely different world from the rest of veterinary medicine, the amazing conservatio…

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PRESSURISED: 047 - The depths of Lake Baikal with Marianne Moore 29:25

18d ago29:25

29:25

Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 47. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be! Read the show notes and find the full episode here: https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/047-baikal Located in southern Siberia and covered in thick ice …

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Rossifari Zoo News 7.14.24 - The Potentially Pstolen Przewalskis Edition! 41:06

14d ago41:06

41:06

Dateline: June 14, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a quick follow up to last week’s deep dive, and I want your thoughts on this one! We then get into our births and deaths for the week a truly unnecessary and tragic loss. We th…

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Are Zoos Still in the Conservation Business? 30:36

15d ago30:36

30:36

Long time zoological statistician and animal manager, Kevin Willis, returns to discuss dolphin demographics and other mathematical insights into current species populations in human care. The overall population of dolphins in facilities looks promising, but Kevin warns this view is not reality since the animals are not actually maintained as one bu…

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How to Harness the Power of Observation in Your Reef Aquarium 59:56

16d ago59:56

59:56

In this session, Remy, Salem, Sara Stevens and Reisa Kilgore talk about the power of observation in a reef aquarium. We spend so much time tinkering in this hobby but how often do you take a step back and observe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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The Three Meeko Zoo with Dr. Steve Marks and Dani DiMarco of Lehigh Valley Zoo! 43:44

22d ago43:44

43:44

Today, the Safari heads to the Lehigh Valley Zoo in Pennsylvania to celebrate their brand new red panda habitat! Join me as I visit the zoo on the very first day the pandas get to explore their new outdoor exhibit, listen in as I talk to Dr. Steve Marks all about his work as a zoo vet, the incredible pandas and habitat at the LVZoo, and his role on…

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The depths of Lake Baikal with Marianne Moore 1:08:30

21d ago1:08:30

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Located in southern Siberia and covered in thick ice for almost half of the year, the colossal Lake Baikal reaches depths of 1600m making it the oldest, and deepest lake in the world. With hydrothermal vents, methane seeps and vast swathes of endemic species, this ancient lake was too tempting not to talk about. We speak with Professor Marianne Moo…

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Rossifari Zoo News 6.7.24 - The Rossifari Cult Edition 39:38

21d ago39:38

39:38

Dateline: June 7, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a deep dive into the ongoing and troubling situation at the Natural Bridge Zoo, where transparency seems to be lacking even as the public moves on. We then get into our births a…

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Bullying 39:52

22d ago39:52

39:52

The team from GRAZE (Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Employees) Erin McNally and Hannah Fullmer return to discuss a widespread problem in most fields, including the zoological profession. While not unique to animal facilities, bullying takes a tremendous toll on an already beleaguered workforce. If social media content is to be believed, yo…

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Spawning Goniopora and Other LPS Corals At a Commercial Scale 1:19:20

22d ago1:19:20

1:19:20

In this session we talk with Don Gilson and Lu Shao from Inter-Fish PTY in Australia. They've been spawning corals in captivity and growing some amazing new chimera's! ICP-Analysis - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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ZAMP 311 – Slither 1:20:35

24d ago1:20:35

1:20:35

Does James Gunn make good zombie movies? No it’s not a chat about the Dawn of the Dead remake! We go to slug town with Slither. Full of James Gun regulars and it’s now 18 years old. Does it hold up? Do we like it? Did it gross Ryan out? I think you know the answer to that last one… News wise, we have lots of Resident Evil talk, some 28 Years Later …

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Some Stubborn Asses at the Zoo (The Donkey Kind) with Jessica Hoffman of the Greensboro Science Center 56:10

24d ago56:10

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Today, the Safari heads back to Greensboro for another lovely visit to the Greensboro Science Center! We sit down with Jessica Hoffman to discuss her unique career at the facility and also to dive into the newly published book she illustrated which helps support the AZA SAFE Andean Bear program! Check out the book here: https://shorturl.at/XKViy EP…

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Shedd Aquarium 26:34

26d ago26:34

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With a crystal blue backdrop and a river running through its veins, Chicago is our aquatic queen.The Shedd Aquarium is our favorite destination in Chicago for sea otters, penguins and sea all things aquatic. We spoke with Senior Director of Marketing LaToyia Ledbetter about the century worth of Shedd history, its famous lakefront architecture, and …

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.31.24 - The Flamingo is a Cougar Edition! 47:12

28d ago47:12

47:12

Dateline: May 31, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a deep dive into a recent paper that was published looking at the effects of zoo and aquarium visits on attitudes and actions towards conservation. We then get into our births a…

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Saving and Enriching Lives Through Scent Work 33:33

1M ago33:33

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Long time animal trainer and consultant, Jade Fountain from Animal Behavior Matters returns to discuss her latest work in East Africa with a global organization called APOPO (Anti-Persoonsmijnen Ontmijnende Product Ontwikkeling”, or in English, Anti-Personnel Landmines Detection Product Development. For the past 25 years, APOPO has been utilizing A…

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Be Good or Be Good At it, How We Break the Rules of Reef Keeping Successfully 1:12:08

30d ago1:12:08

1:12:08

In this session, Sara, Jen and Chelsie chat about all the "rules" we break in reef keeping - and how to break them successfully. ICP-Analysis - http://www.icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Streeterville Social 23:31

1M ago23:31

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The best food we’ve ever eaten? Quite possibly! Streeterville Social is the place to be during Chicago’s famous summer rooftop season! Chicago’s “go-to outdoor rooftop terrace serving up alfresco dining, libations, and a celebration of all things summer”, this is the rooftop of rooftops and has year-over-year been voted so by various publications a…

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It's Not A Good Smell, But I Love It with Kristen Scaglione of the AAZK and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 49:40

1M ago49:40

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Today, the Safari heads to Cleveland to sit down with elephant keeper Kristen Scaglione to talk all about...well, nothing to do with Cleveland or elephants! Instead, we talk all about the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) Conference, which Kristen was the co-chair of last year. What goes into planning a conference? Running it? Why should Y…

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Infested 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Episode 74 : Infested (5/28/2024) Horror news: The First Omen comes to Hulu/Disney+ May 30th Details Ghoulies plush toys are now available Details Stephen King Adaptation ‘The Monkey’ sold to Neon Details Return to Silent Hill reveals image of Pyramid Head Details Universal picks release dates for new films Details ‘The Substance’ First Look……

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Video News #86 - Free Portuguese Gifts of the Month - June 2024 1:18

1M ago1:18

1:18

Get your learning gifts for the month of June 2024

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PRESSURISED: 022 - Live-streaming the deep with Kasey Cantwell 28:31

1M ago28:31

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Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 22. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be! Read the show notes and find the full episode here: https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/022-dive-streaming One of the most exciting parts of our job is …

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.24.24 - The Circle of Life Edition featuring Dani Poirier-Larson of Southwick's Zoo! 42:02

1M ago42:02

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Dateline: May 24, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a deep dive into my own experience of saying goodbye to the first animal I've actually helped take care of, an incredible penguin who lived at Aquarium of Niagara. We then get i…

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Portuguese Vocab Builder S1 #42 - Aquarium 2:45

1M ago2:45

2:45

learn vocabulary to help you navigate your trip to the aquarium

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Latest Avian Flu Strain Poses Lethal Risk to Marine Mammals 16:39

1M ago16:39

16:39

Dr. Jay Sweeney, cofounder of Dolphin Quest, returns to discuss the latest strain of avian flu making its way across the globe with lethal effects. It was an avian flu strain that caused the global pandemic in 1918 that killed tens of millions of humans. The current strain H5N5 seems to be mild in infected dairy cows and humans but it has caused th…

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Micro & Macro Reef Tanks + Everything In Between w/Shane Coleman 1:18:27

1M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

In this session, we're headed to Cairns, Australia to check in on Shane "Danger" Coleman! Shane works at Sustainable Reefs. ICP-Analysis - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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Sensual Salamander Massages with Dustin Smith and Shaina Lambert of the North Carolina Zoo 1:24:06

1M ago1:24:06

1:24:06

Today, the Safari heads back to the North Carolina Zoo to look at yet another facet of the incredible work being done there...behind-the-scenes conservation work! In particular, this episode dives into the conservation work being done to help save salamanders, talking to Dustin Smith and Shaina Lambert all about the incredible jobs they are doing t…

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.17.24 - The Here Comes The Sharkraydo Edition! 41:56

1M ago41:56

41:56

Dateline: May 17, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start with our births for the week, which include exciting additions at Point Defiance Zoo, Trentham Monkey Forest, the Wild Cat Conservation Centre, the Oregon Zoo, SeaLife Weymouth, and Cape…

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Learning Strategies #147 - Master New Portuguese Words with This 'Extended Brain' Tool 8:18

1M ago8:18

8:18

discover effective strategies and tips for learning Portuguese

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Survival Phrases Season 2 S2 #7 - Portuguese Farewell 4:38

2M ago4:38

4:38

learn parting phrases

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Mission Driven Research 13:50

2M ago13:50

13:50

Dr. Terrie Williams, long time UC Santa Cruz wildlife researcher interested in species energetics returns to discuss the race against geometric levels of extinction. We are losing species at pace well above the normal background rates. Her mission is to gather basic bioenergetic data to help inform regulators, lawmakers, and industry about the pote…

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Listen, Learn & Speak: Audio Can Do Brazilian Portuguese #2 - How to Say Where You're From 19:31

1M ago19:31

19:31

learn how to say where you're from

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The Grand Poobah with Dr. Jb Minter of the North Carolina Zoo! 1:09:06

2M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Today, the Safari sits down with Dr. Jb Minter of the North Carolina Zoo! We talk about his incredible veterinary career, the transparency he provides on his Instagram and on Secrets of the Zoo, and the amazing in situ veterinary conservation work he does with elephants! There are some seriously crazy stories in this one, y'all! EPISODE LINKS: www.…

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Blue Man Group 37:48

2M ago37:48

37:48

It’s a Blue Man’s World and we’re just living in it! This week, we’re thrilled to be featuring the iconic Blue Man Group! This immersive and transportive show has been around since 1987, but it’s gone through many changes and of course, several Blue Men! You can also see the show in numerous cities around the world, including right here in Chicago!…

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ZAMP 310 – Army of Thieves 59:57

2M ago59:57

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We promise, this week’s movie has zombies. It also has Thieves and maybe that’s a hint. That’s right we’re talking about Army of Thieves! This movie is a prequel to Army of the Dead with everyone’s favourite safe cracker! News wise we have a lot of Resident Evil discussion due to interesting rumours. Possible leaks about RE9 and maybe a new movie! …

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Getting Specific On Inverts and Exploring the Special Talents of Our Fish - Mimicry 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

In this session, we wrap up our conversation about inverts and chat about fish mimicry! ICP-ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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PRESSURISED: 046 - Deep sea rays & skates with Will White 29:55

2M ago29:55

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Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 46. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be! Read the show notes and find the full episode here: https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/046-rays This month we're talking about the flattest of the elas…

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.10.24 - The Yummy Fake Sea Turtle Edition! 42:50

2M ago42:50

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Dateline: May 10, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week involves a new hire at the Columbus Zoo and the ridiculous backlash it received on social media. The zoo, as always, did an amazing job handling it. We then get to …

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Upper Intermediate S1 #25 - A Portuguese Post-Party Debrief 24:05

2M ago24:05

24:05

learn about using slang and idioms in Brazilian Portuguese

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Efficacy and Ethics of Using Hormones to Modify Behavior 34:19

2M ago34:19

34:19

Following a recent industry webinar, we asked ethicist, Dr. Raymond Anthony and veterinarian and researcher, Dr. Dave Miller to weigh in on the subject of using hormone therapy to curb aggressive behavior in managed settings. Under what conditions and to what extent is modifying animal behavior through pharmacology, specifically hormones or their s…

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My Podcast Is Homework with Nicki Boyd of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Red Panda Network 46:46

2M ago46:46

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Today, the Safari heads back to my favorite place (the San Diego Zoo) to sit down with one of my favorite people (Nicki Boyd) to talk about my favorite animal (red pandas)! We talk about the pandas that call the zoo home, the changes that have taken place at the zoo since her last appearance, and the incredible work being done by Red Panda Network …

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Monthly Review Video #66 - This is How You Feel When You Reach a Goal | Portuguese May 2024 review 6:22

2M ago6:22

6:22

discover your new learning strategies, free resources of the month and website updates.

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Remy's Trip To Australia & Using Natural Seawater In A Reef Tank 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

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In this session, Remy talks about his trip to Melbourne, Australia! While down under he noticed a lot of local fish stores and hobbyists use natural seawater for their reef tanks. ICP-ANALYSIS - http://icp-analysis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reef Builders, Inc.

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