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Our Team

We are a small team of professionals with over 50 years of combined experience amongst us. We have a marine biologist, students, aquarists, carpenters, reptile hobbyists, surfers, fishermen, basketball enthusiasts, and quite a few chicken lovers!

Teri J. Nelson

  • Owner

  • President

  • Master Marine Biologist

  • Project Manager

  • Research & Development for Product & Equipment

Denise Housler

  • Owner/Manager

  • Client/Public Relations

  • Employee Wrangler

  • Islanders Athletics Board Member

  • South Texas Botanical Gardens Board Member

David Price

  • Master Technician

  • All Aquatic Filtration Design & Installation

  • Pond & Water Feature Design, Construction & Installation

  • Custom Cabinetry Design & Construction

  • Certified Welder

  • Carved Concrete Artisan

Jonathan Cumpian

  • Saltwater Reef Specialist

  • Active MAST Member

  • Computer-Controlled Life Support Systems Knowledge

  • Water Quality Analyst

  • Passionate Fisherman

Lori Kinnett

  • Saltwater & Freshwater Aquatic Technician

  • Inventory Specialist 

  • Creative Artisan Et Al

  • Aquascape Design Specialist

  • Long Story Lori-Teller of Tales

  • Adoring Cat Mother

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Riley Pena

  • Freshwater & Saltwater Aquatic Technician

  • Pond & Water Specialist

  • Fish Species Compatibility/Disease Expertise

  • Resident Comedian

  • Always Quick with a Smile

Katelyn Kosted

  • Bachelor's of Marine Biology

  • Long Time Hobbyist turned Aquarist

  • Marketing & Media Relations

  • Web Design and Social Media Presence

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