Robert (Bob) Fenner has "lived" the science, hobby and business of aquatics in the Philippines, Japan and United States. All phases; collector, wholesale, jobber, retail, design, construction and maintenance. All levels; manager, owner, hatchery worker, retail clerk, technician. Except for a stint teaching high school sciences for four years, he has worked all his life in the field of ornamental aquatics..

Academic experience includes eleven years of college, a couple of life science degrees and a teaching credential for chemistry, physics and biology. Published works include several studies on aquatic biological and chemical questions, and an extensive publishing and photographic background in the industry and hobby of aquatics. He is the author of The Conscientious Marine Aquarist (Microcosm). Have taught High School sciences and Marine Sciences and Aquariology courses at the State University, University of California levels.

Bob has been an avid aquatic hobbyist since day one and is active in hobbyist and scientific organizations. He has served on numerous Boards, judged shows and given many programs.

ABSTRACT

The Macro-Paradise That is Northern Sulawesi

"... the fishes and non-fish life found there, with particular emphasis on those species of interest to marine aquarists... A travelogue encouraging itinerant fish-folks to go, visit this space, along the Wallace Line... with its super abundance and diversity. "