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A sea turtle positioned at the entrance of a CT machine.
Aquatic Animal Health Zoological Medicine The Student Experience
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Mississippi Aquarium
College of Veterinary Medicine
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The International Association of Aquatic Animal Medicine Conference

Practicing Aquarium and Rehabilitation Medicine in Mississippi

December 02, 2025
This past spring, I had the opportunity to travel to Gulfport, Mississippi, where I served as a veterinary student extern at the Mississippi Aquarium. It was my first time working at an aquarium, and I loved it....
Fried Nile perch and tilapia sitting out on a table for sale in an outdoor market.
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One Health
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The European Association of Fish Pathologists
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Tilapia
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Aquatic Wildlife Medicine

One Health Approach to Aquaculture Draws on Compassion, Yields Economic and Social Benefits

November 14, 2025 by Rodman Getchell
Compassion is not just a feeling; it's a call to action. It motivates individuals to actively seek ways to help and make a difference in the lives of others....