Inflow: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats
Ep 28 - Facility Spolight: Minnesota Zoo
In this Facility Spotlight episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats , hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber talk with Wes Schmidt, Senior Life Support Systems Technician at the Minnesota Zoo. Wes takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the most diverse and technical...
Ep 27 - Where Architecture Meets Aquatic Life Support: Lessons from EHDD's John Christiansen
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats , hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber sit down with John Christiansen, Senior Project Architect at EHDD Architecture, to explore how thoughtful design and engineering come together to create world-class aquariums and aq...
Ep 26 - From Valves to Vision: Engineering the Future of Aquarium Life Support at Shedd
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats , hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber welcome Nick Kaiser, Director of Facilities at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. With over two decades of experience—from operator to engineer to director—Nick shares his unique perspe...
Ep 25 - Reinventing the Flow: From Aquaculture Roots to Advanced Aquatic Systems
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats , hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber sit down with Sam Courtland, founder of Integrated Aqua Systems (IAS), to explore his journey from aquaculture operations to engineering advanced aquatic systems used in research, z...
Ep 24 - Ozone in LSS: Disinfection, Design, and Clean Water Systems
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats , hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber are joined by Rob Turnbull, ozone specialist with Telchine Energy Technologies, to explore the critical role of ozone in aquatic life support systems (LSS). Rob breaks down how ozon...
Ep 23 - Engineering Attractions: Hot Springs, Surf Parks, and Animal Life Support
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats , hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber talk with Rob Cloward and Allen Clawson of Cloward H2O, one of the world's leading aquatic engineering firms. From natural hot springs and wave-generating surf parks to large-scale ...
Ep 22 - Aquatic Equipment Design, Sustainability, and the Next Wave of LSS
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats , hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber sit down with Amy Stone, an experienced aquatic systems designer whose career bridges aquaculture, aquaponics, and life support system (LSS) design. Amy shares her journey from rais...
Ep 21 - Facility Spotlight: Philadelphia Zoo
In this INFLOW Facility Spotlight , hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber talk with Keith Hacke, Director of Facilities at the Philadelphia Zoo. From building Long Beach and Georgia Aquarium to managing 170+ years of infrastructure at America's oldest zoo, Keith shares insights on life support sy...
Ep 20 - Facility Spotlight: Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium with Austin Calpin
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats , hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber sit down with Austin Calpin, Curator of Life Support and Water Quality at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Austin shares his unique journey from high school aquarium science programs...
Ep 19 - From Diver to Designer: Chris Warner's Journey in Aquarium Life Support Innovation
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal and Life Support Systems and Habitats , hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber welcome special guest Chris Warner of Aquatic Environmental Systems. Chris shares his remarkable story—from growing up across continents to becoming a commercial diver and event...