Aquarist Profile – Kent Glover

PhD Student - University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Marine Biology Graduate Program

Advisor: Dr. Chatham Callan

Research Assistant, Finfish Program - Oceanic Institute of Hawai‘i Pacific University

Hawai‘i Pacific University 2020-2023

B.S. in Marine Biology, Business Economics Minor

Honors Thesis: How Environmental Policy Shapes the Aquarium Trade: Aquaculture of the Hawaiian Endemic Potter's Angelfish (Centropyge potteri)

Background: 

From raising seahorses and pufferfish at 12 years old to now researching Hawaiian reef species, I’ve always been drawn to the ocean. I’ve spent my life studying, caring for, and learning from the diverse marine life around me, striving to make a difference. Whether it’s through aquaculture, conservation, or simply sharing knowledge, I am committed to protecting our oceans and their inhabitants. Leaving my mark on the world, one fish at a time. 

I've had the privilege of caring for a wide variety of reef species ranging from Gobies to Tang, through my knowledge and experience I hope to share resources that educate and empower other aquarists and researchers and push the aquarium industry toward sustainability while providing economic benefits to local economies.