2013
Feb. 19 – 21: Orlando, FL
Global Pet Expo
Absolutely Fish awarded Retailer Excellence Award
March 6
Under the Sea Radio Show
www.blogtalkradio.com/wm-aquaculture
Interview with Patrick Donston
April 23-25: San Fransisco, CA
Top to Top Pet Industry Conference
July 23-25: Las Vegas, NV
Super Zoo
Animal Wellness Seminars conducted by Patrick Donston
Aug 9-11: Portland, ME
Ornamental Fish Health Symposium for Professional Aquarists. Seminar by Patrick Donston
Sponsored By: University of New England
Nov 10-12
North Jersey Aquarium Society 60th Anniversary Show
Speaker – Patrick Donston
2012
June 3
Blue Zoo radio 8:00 PM, Patrick Donston interview.
March 23-25: New Haven, CT
Crowne Plaza
NEC – North East Aquarium Society Convention
April 18-20: Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City Convention Center
37th Annual Pet Industry Spring Show
April 28: Chatham, NJ
Chatham High School Gymnassium
Earth Day Celebration
May 3-4: La Jolla, CA
Hilton – Torrey Pines
Top to Top Pet Industry Conference
Sept. 11-13: Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
Super Zoo
Oct: 12-14: Chicago, IL
Donald E. Sephens Convention Center
HH Backer Christmas Pet Industry Show
2011
November 4, 2011
Central Pet – Tampa, FL
“Branding the Aquatics” – 3 hour presentation by Patrick Donston
October 14, 15, 16
HH Backer, Chicago IL Pet Industry Show
Patrick Donston “Ask the Expert” Sessions – Marine Husbandry Practices,
Constructing an Aquatics Manual
September 13, 14, 15
Super Zoo, Las Vegas, NV.
“Stronger Fish, Healthy Aquarium”- Presentation by Patrick Donston
June 5, 2011
Blue Zoo Radio
Patrick Donston guest @ 8:00 pm.
April 13, 14, 15, 2011
Pet Industry Spring Conference. Atlantic City, NJ.
Seminars on: Marine Fish Disease and Cures, Moderator of Aquatic Industry Summit. (April 14 @ 4:00 P.M.)
April 11, 2011
Cedar Grove (South) elementary Earth Day Science Fair. Absolutely Fish exhibitor of “touch” tanks educating students upon the biology and conservation of marine fish and invertebrates.
April 8, 2011
Bergen Community College Marine Sciences Lab taught at Absolutely Fish on Invertebrate diversity. by Patrick Donston and Todd Furmanek.
March 13, 2011
Turtleback Zoo
Patrick Donston Presentation at 12:30 P.M.
Speaking about the Fishes in the new: World of Water Exhibits. Speaking on the biology, behavior, and evolution of fish collection as they pertain to their natural habitats.
2010
November 28 , 2010
Blue Zoo Radio
Patrick Donston guest. 8:00pm
November 12, 2010
New York Aquarium, Coney Island, Brooklyn
Patrick Donston Presentation “Reef Aquarium No-Nos that I Think You Should Do?”
October, 2010
Pet Product News, Retailer of the year award to Absolutely Fish
Article: Schools of Fish pg. 34
Oct. 8 – 10, 2010
Chicago, IL – Christmas Pet Industry Conference
Patrick Donston Seminar “Problems Within the Aquatics Industry and How to Work Around Them
Patrick Donston Moderator “Aquatics Industry Summit”
Sept. 14 – 16, 2010
Las Vegas NV – Super Zoo Conference
Patrick Donston Seminar: “Developing an Outstanding Aquatics Business
August, 2010
The Ocean Conservancy “Splash”
Article – Partner Profile on Absolutely Fish
April 23-25, 2010
Baltimore, MD – HH Backer Spring Pet Conference
P. Donston seminar “Aquatics Problem Solver Course” (Will be split into three 2 hour sessions)
Click here to see show information for details and how to sign up.
March 8, 2010
Blue Zoo Radio
www.bluezooradio.com
8:00PM – Patrick Donston interview.
March 18, 2010
Lyndhurst,New Jersey Meadowlands Environmental Center 8:00-11:00 PM
North Jersey Aquarium Society honors Absolutely Fish for outstanding service and livestock.
2009
Oct. 1 – 4, 2009
Chicago, IL
HH Backer – Christmas Pet Show and World Reef Conference
Patrick Donston Seminars
Friday – How to Teach and Train Aquatic Employees
Saturday – Fish Diseases and Husbandry
Sept. 15 – 17, 2009
Las Vegas, NV – Super Zoo
Patrick Donston Seminar: The Aquatics Industry
Also, Nevada Reefers Association Friday, Sept. 16
Sept. 1 and 8, 2009
The Learning Channel
“Masters of Reception” shot and filmed at Absolutely Fish
June 5, 2009
Long Island Reef Association – Patrick Donston seminar 8:00pm. “Contradictory Bold Statements about the Marine Aquarium.
“I really enjoyed last night’s presentation. I was appreciative that Patrick stayed around to answer any personal questions” - Frank
“Absolutely a great meeting and speaker”
“It’s great to see someone in the trade that actually knows what he’s talking about” – Bill
“My first meeting, and I really enjoyed the speaker. I wish I could have heard the rest of his presentation – it was fascinating!”
April, 2009
Absolutely Fish presents: “Freshwater Fishes of the World” to Paterson Charter School for Science. Twelve biotopes were donated for educating students upon the biology, geography, and science of waterways around the world. Absolutely Fish staff were involved with all setups and presentations to students. This is one of our proudest accomplishments.
April 3-5, 2009
Baltimore, MD. Spring Conference Trade Show
Patrick Donston, Julian Sprung, and Dr. Tim Hovanec are just some of the speakers lined up to help you learn more in our Aquatic Answers Area.
January 12, 2009
Blue Zoo University – Patrick Donston on Nano Reefs 8:00PM. www.bluezooradio.com
2008
November 7, 8 2008
AFISH Convention (Ronkonkoma, NY) – 12:30PM – 1:30PM Patrick Donston on Immune Systems of Fishes in the Aquarium. http://www.afishconvention.org
October 3, 4, 5 2008
H H Backer Pet Industry Trade Show (Chicago, IL) – Patrick Donston seminars at 7:00 PM on the 3rd, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00PM on the 4th, and 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on the 5th.
September 15, 2008 9:00PM
Simulcast Radio Program – Blue ZOO Radio, Patrick Donston of Absolutely Fish will be the guest speaking about aquarium keeping and practices. Listen at http://www.bluezooradio.com
July 25, 2008, 6:00PM
Cable TV Access #75 Program – Clifton talks to Absolutely Fish. Host Jo Shenman
Subject: Aquariums, Educating and Inspiring Children and Families.
June, 2008
Pet Age, “Buying Great Aquatic Livestock”, Mary Sweeney (Patrick Donston contributor)
May 15 – 18, 2008
Baltimore, Maryland – Pet Industry Spring Trade Show. Patrick Donston (seminars and speeches) – Aquatic Systems and Practices, Marine Husbandry, How to Find Employees and Train in Aquatics, and Moderator of an Interactive forum with Aquarium Suppliers.
February 11, 2008
Jersey Shore Aquarium Society. Marine Fish – Keeping Them Disease Free by Patrick Donston. “Patrick will be explaining how to keep your marine fish healthy. Many of his methods can be applied to fresh water fish also. Let us take some of the mystery out of fishkeeping for you. We hope you will be amazed with the results.” JSAS
2007
December 22nd, 23rd 2007
TV Program – The Pet Shop. News 12 New Jersey. Interview with Patrick Donston.
October 26-28, 2007
Salt Meets Fresh, The Mega Aquarium Fish Weekend, presented by North Jersey Aquarium Society. Featuring some of the top speakers in the aquarium hobby, including Patrick Donston.
October, 2007
Pet Age, “Creating Display Tanks That Dazzle”, Allie Johnson (Absolutely Fish contribution)
October 12-14, 2007
Chicago, IL – Education Conference at the Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show. Aquatic seminars and ask the expert sessions featuring Julian Sprung, Patrick Donston, Tullio Dell Aquila, Jeff Turner, Joe Olenik
May 18, 2007
Long Island Aquarium Society – Keeping Marine Fishes Disease Free
Presentation by – Patrick Donston 8:00PM
Donations and Auction afterwards (Nano frags, Marine and Freshwater fish) – Rare species will be included!
“Last month Patrick Donston gave a captivating presentation, that if you missed, you missed big. Members came up to me saying: “his passion really shows”, “he is incredibly knowledgeable”, and several members asked: “when can he come back so we can hear more?” – Paradise Press
April, 2007
H.H. Backer Assoc. – Pet Industry Spring Trade Show
Atlantic City, NJ
Aquatic Answers Pavilion and Seminars:
“Ask the Expert” sessions by: Patrick Donston, Julian Sprung, Tullio Dell Aquila, and many more…
March, 2007
Pet Product News
Find Your Niche – Wendy Bedwell-Wilson
“Our six national top retailers, specialize for service”
Absolutely Fish featured
2006
December, 2006
Pet Product News Dec. 2006
Letters to the Editor – ”
Transshipping has Many Drawbacks”
By: Patrick Donston, Mark Lament, Eric Cohen
November 1, 2006
Greater City Aquarium Society – “Keeping Fish Healthy Without the Use of Medicine” (P. Donston). A speech to hobbyists on the value of nutrition and water quality. The seminar will explore the immune systems of fish, antibody production, and bacterial/viral problems in water. Vitamins and other nutritional needs will be explored upon.
October 6,7,8 2006
Chicago, IL. H.H. Backer Industry Pet Conference – Aquatics seminar by Patrick Donston. Commercial husbandry practices, staff training and testing to other aquatic retailers. Panel discussions on marketing, merchandising, and distribution buying.
April 2006
T.V. Program – An Evening With Art Murray – Aquariums: The Art, Education, and Conservation. Guest: D. Patrick Donston of “Absolutely Fish, Inc”
February 2006
The Parent Paper – Feb. 2006, Vol. 15, No. 10 (article)
“Have Fun with Fish Keeping” – Vera Lawler
P. Donston – Contributor
January 2006
Freshwater and Marine Aquarium (FAMA)
Article
P. Donston and Wendy Bedwell-Wilson
Beware of the Barb “This Tiger Doesn’t Growl”
2005
November 2005
New York Aquarium
“Keeping Your Reef Fish Healthy” – A seminar by Patrick Donston
A seminar about the health and handling of marine fish and corals, and where they really come from including how they’re collected, imported, shipped and housed to the retailer. The talk will answer questions you may not have ever thought about when purchasing healthy livestock. Some points may astound or shock you. Become educated about your hobby, building a better industry, healthier livestock and sustain its future.
January 2005
The Christian Science Monitor – 2005 (Article)
“The Better Aquarium: lights, coral – no cyanide” – M. Clayton
2004
December 2004
Pet Age Magazine – 2004 (Article)
Backer’s Chicago Show Draws Record Crowds
(About P. Donston’s seminar in Chicago on setting up marine ornamentals.)
November 2004
U.S. Patent and Registration Gazette – Absolutely Fish registered ®
mark.
*September 2004 (Article)
Tropical Fish Hobbyist – September 2004
Retail Store of Year Gets Even Better!
(Major benchmark, Absolutely Fish celebrates its MAC certification!)
Summer 2004 (Article)
Montclair Magazine – Summer 2004
At Absolutely Fish, You’ll find everything “Ichthy”
June 2004 (Article)
Pet Product News – June 2004
Sensory Sensibility – P. Donston
(Article written to other retailers on how to succeed in today’s internet
oriented market.)
February 2004
Aquatica – February 2004
Keeping Fish Healthy Without the Use of Medicine – P. Donston
2003
*June 2003
Pet Product News – June 2003
New Jersey Aquarium Center Wins Top Spot!
(Our greatest achievement to date! Absolutely Fish is awarded Retailer
of the Year for North America.)
June 2003
Aquatica – June 2003
The Marine Aquarium, A Thought on Where to Start – P. Donston
June 2003 (Article)
The Record – June 22, 2003
Hooked on Nemo
(Photos and story done at Absolutely Fish)
June 2003 (Article)
The Star Ledger – June 24, 2003
Learning from Nemo
(Photos and story done at Absolutely Fish)
February 2003
Aquatica – February 2003
Contradictory Bold Statements about the Marine Aquariums- P. Donston
(From speech done in January 2003)
August 2003
Pet Product News – August 2003
How Will Finding Nemo Affect Marine Fish Keeping – P. Donston
*September 2003
Herald News (Article)
Fish Retailer Gets First Certification from Marine Aquarium Council
(One of our greatest achievements!)
August 2003
New York Aquarium
Marine Fishes and Conservation
Absolutely Fish attends, and has information counter at the New York
State Aquarium, teaching hobbyists and children about the importance
of our oceans.
2002
April 2002
The Ocean Conservancy 2002 Annual Report – April 2002
Absolutely Fish is awarded silver status for contributions made on Earth-Day.
April 2002
North Jersey Aquarium Society Reporter (Article)
Got Fish? Absolutely! – A. Benedict
April 2002
Aquatica
Marine Fishes, Keeping Them Disease Free – P. Donston
(From speech on March 2002)
2001
December 2001
City of Clifton recognizes Absolutely Fish for participation in work study programs.
December 2001
Brooklyn Aquarium Society gives Absolutely Fish top award for achievement
in a retail store.
March 10, 2001
Absolutely Fish presents our first Assembly to Newark Public Schools
on Marine-Coral Reef Conservation. (We have presented this assembly
every year prior to date, adding other school tours to our place such
as Jersey City, Passaic, etc.)