Rich Ross

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The Virgin Voyage

December 27, 2013 No Comments

Directors Andrew Gordon and Scott Clarks’ 3D animated short comically examines the problems that surround sex and space travel. Created at the School of Animation and Visual Effects at Academy art University in association with Pixar, with the voice talents of Paul Killam, Diane Rachel, Rich Ross and Rebecca Stockley with a process called ‘Improvimation’ where improvisors perform scenes, directed or not, from which the audio is used to inspire animators. 2007. IMDb listing

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Mr. Saltwater Tank Interviews Richard Ross: “Does the data really matter?”

December 10, 2013 No Comments

From Mr Saltwater Tank: “I’m kicking off my Reef Junkie Insider Interview Series by interviewing Richard Ross, Senior Biologist at the Steinhart Aquarium. Richard is known for his work with octopus, cuttlefish and approaching the saltwater tank hobby with a skeptical view point. In this interview, I ask Richard, “Does the data really matter?””

https://vimeo.com/80980977

https://vimeo.com/81274832

Video of Biologist Richard Ross of the Steinhart Aquarium: Saving Money and Lives

September 25, 2013 No Comments

From Aquatic Envy

Richard Ross recently spoke at the Nebraska Aquatic Supply Anniversary Celebration about using skepticism, among other tools, to save not only money, but also the lives of animals in the process. We decided to share the video of him speaking, which you can watch at the end of this article. The first thing he recommends is to be increasingly skeptical about things you read and advice from people who deem themselves as gurus. Richard makes a lot of very good points and even cites specific examples. A surprise cameo from Sanjay Yoshi midway through the presentation makes it all the more interesting.

Richard Ross is well known as being a biologist for the Steinhart Aquarium in California. He has also recently come into the spotlight in regarding comments he made in public forum regarding fish collection. One particular activist group that goes by the name of Sea Shepard openly criticized him in a news release for their “Operation Reef Defense”.(Read our article here)

I assure you Richard is not at all the monster he is portrayed to be by the activist groups. I see a man who is plugged in and simply demands proof for the statements being made. This presentation is lined with the message of demanding evidence and thinking critically about the information being presented to you.

A big thanks to both Richard Ross and Nebraska Aquatic Supply for providing this opportunity to the local reef community.

http://vimeo.com/75122092

Rich Ross: Chat with an Academy Scientist

May 9, 2013 No Comments

Published on May 9, 2013

Rich Ross discusses his work at the Academy with cephalopods– octopus, squid and cuttlefish.
Rich discusses his ‘home-lab” and his exploration with the little-known Larger Pacific Striped Octopus – now in our Animal Attraction exhibit. Check out this video for a close up lookhttp://youtu.be/_6cSBzHl3a4.

 

https://vimeo.com/66640700

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