JAR Marine Consultants
JAR Marine Consultants Ltd. is a firm based in New Zealand that specializes in the concept development, management and operations of large public aquariums and marine science research and interpretation centers. With over 28 years of experience in senior consulting, Juan A. Romero, has been involved in the design, building and ongoing operations of some of the largest and most successful aquariums in the world. His knowledge, integrity and capacity for leadership and management, as Director of Husbandry and Operations, in the field is internationally recognized and respected.
JAR Marine Consultants Consultancy Services:
Concept design review
Operational reviews & Management
Integrating design into architecture for proper operations
Integrating artificial and natural environments with the adequate list of species and sustainable providers
Training and Documentation for Husbandry, LSS and Front of House operations
Veterinarian documentation and training
LSS P & ID’s reviews
Business Modeling & Economic Feasibility
Recruitment
University lecturing and public speaking
JAR Marine Consultants Past and Ongoing Contracts:
2022-on going Coral propagation farm. KAUST University, Saudi Arabia. IDOM, Madrid Spain
2021 Marine Reserve Interpretation Centre, Pto. Galera Phillipines Blue Finance, UNDP (Vunuatu office)
2019-on going “CIMED” Centro de Interpretación del Mediterráneo, Oropesa, Spain (Fundación Azul Marino, Costa Bellver)
2012-on going “AVANQUA Oceanográfico-Agora”, Valencia, Spain (Aguas de Valencia, Vancouver Aquarium)
2018-21 “Seville Aquarium”, Seville, Spain Global Omnium, Valencia Spain
2019 “Pari Daiza”, Brugelette, Belgium
2013-16 “Brisbane Aquarium” Brisbane, Australia AATCA (Advanced Aquarium Technologies-Crossley Architects) Australia
2015-16 “Oman Aquarium” Muscat, Oman AATCA (Advanced Aquarium Technologies-Crossley Architects) Australia
2015-16 “The Ocean Cube” Chengdu, China Hong Kong Dragon Group, Hong Kong
2013-15 “The Ocean Cube” Chengdu, China. AATCA (Advanced Aquarium Technologies-Crossley Architects) Australia.
2013-14 “National Marine Ecology Center” Keelung, Taiwan. AATCA (FOSTER&PARTNERS, London. Advanced Aquarium Technologies-Crossley Architects) Australia.
2013 “Ozeanium Zoo” Basel, Switzerland. AATCA (Advanced Aquarium Technologies-Crossley Architects) Australia.
2013 “Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center” Abu Dhabi, UAE Tourism Development & Investment CO. (TDIC) UAE
2012 “Ceará Aquarium” Fortaleza, Brazil. International Aquarium Concepts (ICM) USA
2011-12 “Underwater World Mooloolaba” Australia OCEANIS, Australia.
2011-12 “Dubai Mall aquarium” Dubai, UAE. OCEANIS, Australia
2011 “Genoa Aquarium” Genova, Italy Studio Sibila Associati, Genova, Italy
2009-10 “Mardan Palace Aquarium” Antalya, Turkey Mardan Palace Hotel Resort, Antalya, Turkey
2009-10 “Turkuazoo” Istanbul, Turkey. MARINESCAPE Projects, New Zealand
2006-09 “J-3 Films” Paris, France Genova Aquarium, Italy. Oceanográfico de Valencia, Spain. Discovery Chanel, Canada. FR3, France.
2006-07 “Lulu Aquarium Island” Bahrain Posford Haskoning Enviroment Gulf, Bahrain
