by Jay Hemdal | May 1, 2017 | AMAZONAS - Jay Hemdal, CORAL - Jay Hemdal, Freshwater, Marine
by Jay Hemdal Aquarium Curator The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium “There are times when I think that the ideal library is composed solely of reference books. They are like understanding friends – always ready to change the subject when you have had enough of this or...
by Jay Hemdal | Nov 30, 2016 | CORAL - Jay Hemdal, Marine
Bonnethead Sharks (Sphyrna tiburo) are small members of the Hammerhead Shark family. While females are reported to reach of length of 5 feet, most grow to only 3 ½ feet, with the males smaller still. They range throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the...
by Jay Hemdal | Mar 12, 2016 | CORAL - Jay Hemdal, Marine
Over the past few months, marine aquarists around the globe have been avidly following the progress being made by Chad Callan and his team at the Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University to produce the first group of captive born (CB) Yellow Tangs, Zebrasoma...
by Jay Hemdal | Mar 11, 2016 | AMAZONAS - Jay Hemdal, CORAL - Jay Hemdal, Freshwater, Marine
Essay by Jay Hemdal Every species must have a singular name, or else humans would have no way to discuss them. Languages and words evolve, with subtle changes occurring over time. Etymology is the study of how words are created and change, what their history is. In a...
by Jay Hemdal | Jun 16, 2015 | AMAZONAS - Jay Hemdal, CORAL - Jay Hemdal, Freshwater, Marine, New Products, News & Notes
by Jay Hemdal Aquarium Curator The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium Introduction What are some common dreams people have for their lives? A decent job, solid home life, and good health probably all rank near the top of anyone’s list. Some people also yearn for those “long...
by Jay Hemdal | Jun 1, 2015 | AMAZONAS - Jay Hemdal, CORAL - Jay Hemdal, Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
The aquarium building at the Toledo Zoo opened in 1939. Originally housing only freshwater fish, this historic W.P.A. (Works Progress Administration) building gradually had marine exhibits added, starting in the 1970’s. Through the 1990’s to 2012, the number of...
