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Atlantic City Convention Center
January 26-28, 2027
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Business Certification Specialty Technical

Sunday, January 24, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 1
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GENESIS® D231: Color Theory and Its Application (2 Days) Day 1
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GENESIS® E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools and Spas (2 Days) Day 1
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PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 1
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PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialist (3 Days) Day 1
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PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 1
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Watershape University B2121: Essential Residential Pool Inspections (2 Days) Day 1
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Watershape University C2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 1
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Watershape University C2711: Essential Major Renovations Workshop (2 Days) Day 1
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Sunday, January 24, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA: Certified Pool Operator (2 Days) Day 1
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Monday, January 25, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 2
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GENESIS® D231: Color Theory and Its Application (2 Days) Day 2
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GENESIS® D250: How to Convert Design and Style into Sales
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GENESIS® E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools and Spas (2 Days) Day 2
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National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start Up Certification
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PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 2
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PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialist (3 Days) Day 2
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PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 2
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PHTA: The Pool & Hot Tub Business Playbook.
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SPANISH: National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start Up Certification
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Watershape University C2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 2
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Watershape University B1611: Essential Business Administration
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Watershape University B2121: Essential Residential Pool Inspections (2 Days) Day 2
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Watershape University C2241: Quality Shotcrete for Pools - Know it, Demand it
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Watershape University C2711: Essential Major Renovations Workshop (2 Days) Day 2
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Monday, January 25, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA: Certified Pool Operator (2 Days) Day 2
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Monday, January 25, 10:00 AM

Sales Fundamentals For The Pool & Spa Professional
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Women in the Industry Workshop: Breakthrough Leadership
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Monday, January 25, 1:00 PM

Fundamentals of Pool Water Chemistry & Practical Water Management
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Vinyl Liners: Tips and Techniques for the Perfect Fit
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Monday, January 25, 1:30 PM

Chemical Automation Training
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CSI: Do I have scale or calcium crystals in my pool?
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Efficient Installation & Operation of Small Footprint Gas Pool Heaters
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Make your salt system work for you
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Planning Your Business Exit: Succession, Family Dynamics & Maximizing Value
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Rethinking Health Benefits in 2027 and Beyond: Costs, Retention & Smarter Decisions
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Sanitation and Oxidization
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Sell More Pools/Spas and Backyard Projects in 2027
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SPANISH: Química de Piscinas y Spas 101: Fundamentos Técnicos para el Control del Agua
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Tuesday, January 26, 8:00 AM

National Plasterers Council (NPC) Start-Up Recertification and Exam
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PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 3
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PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialists (3 Days) Day 3
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Tuesday, January 26, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 3
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PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 3
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Watershape University C2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 3
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Tuesday, January 26, 8:30 AM

Adult & Child First-Aid/CPR/AED (Red Cross Certification)
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Basic Electricity for Pool and Spa Technicians
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Tuesday, January 26, 9:00 AM

AI in the Pool Industry: From Conversations to Automations
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Are You Making a Profit
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Beyond the Test Strip: Where Chemistry Meets Technology
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Breaking the Habit: Rethinking Stabilizer (CYA) in Modern Pool Care
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Building a Foundation for Growth with Systems and Processes that Scale
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Designing with Sand: Creating Unique Water Shapes, Textures, and Outdoor Living Experiences
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Fading Fiberglass: The Chemistry Behind Chalking and How to Stop It
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Finding Leaks – Turn Headaches into Profits
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From Quote to Contract: Financing Strategies That Drive Sales
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GENESIS C188: Damp-proofing: 3 Key and Important Steps That Are Commonly Overlooked
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GENESIS C325: Built for the Northeast: Freeze-Thaw, Groundwater, and Structural Decisions That Make or Break Pools
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Hydraulics For Service Professionals (Pool Pad Efficiencies)
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JANDY: Next Generation Automation
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Legal Issues Related to Temporary & Seasonal Employees of Pool/Spa Companies
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Mastering the Four Failure Zones: Base, Joint, Drainage, and Surface in Concrete and Fiberglass Pool Hardscapes
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Reframing the Story of the Pool Industry Presented by Pool Horizons
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SPANISH: Filtracion para los Profesionales de la Piscina
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Vinyl Liners Expert Panel (Measuring & Installs)
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Tuesday, January 26, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Salt System Troubleshooting
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Tuesday, January 26, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Portable Spa Control Diagnostic 101
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Tuesday, January 26, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Leak Detection: Under the Deck - Pinpointing Underground Plumbing Leaks
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Tuesday, January 26, 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service
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Tuesday, January 26, 1:30 PM

Commercial Pool Lifts & ADA Compliance
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Cybercriminals are out to get you. Here’s how to protect your data and your brand
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GENESIS C416: Lessons from the Field: Project Profiles in High-End Residential Pool Construction and Field Notes That Protect Quality
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GENESIS D318: Design That Feels: Color, Materials, and Storytelling in High-Impact Aquatic Spaces
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Hayward OmniX: The Next Generation of Smart Pool Equipment & Automation
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Is Your Pool or Spa Business Sale-Ready? How to Maximize Value Before You Ever Talk to a Buyer.
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Myth vs. Method: Overcoming Bad Internet Advice in Pool Care
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PHTA: The Retail Store Is the Classroom: Turning Water Tests, Displays, and Staff Conversations Into Higher-Value Sales
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Pool Tile Installation Systems for Success
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Poolside Tech: The Future of Pool Automation - Installation and Programming with The Attendant
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SPANISH: Sistema de Automatizacion - Pentair IntelliCenter
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The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry
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Watershape University C3951: Construction defects
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What the Heck is the LSI? (And How to Stop Fighting the Water)
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Why your team doesn’t work like you and what to do about it
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Tuesday, January 26, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Gas Heater Preventive Maintenance
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Tuesday, January 26, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Leak Detection: Under the Deck - Pinpointing Underground Plumbing Leaks
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Wednesday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Adult & Child First-Aid/CPR/AED (Red Cross Certification)
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Wednesday, January 27, 9:00 AM

A Chlorine Pyramid: A New Way to Look at Water Balance
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A-B Measuring for Safety Covers: How to Prevent Multiple Trips!
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Brand Power: How to Measure It, Build It, and Use It to Charge More
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Changes in the NEC Article 680 for 2023, 2026, and Potential 2029 Changes
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Games People Play: Interactive Training to Build Better Sales Skills
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GENESIS C234: Plaster and Start-Up Chemistry: Protecting Surface Quality from Day One
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Pentair IntelliCenter - Precision Control and & Smart Integration
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PHTA: From Job Posting to Career Pathway: Apprenticeships, Job Boards, and Workforce Programs That Actually Build Talent
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Pool Inspections for Real Estate: Seeing What Others Miss
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Proper Techniques for Prepping a Pool Shell for Plastering
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So, You Started a Pool Service Company… Now What?
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Solar Pool Heating: Sales, Design, and Installation
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SPANISH: Hayward OmniX: La Nueva Generación de Equipos Inteligentes y Automatización para Piscinas
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SPANISH: Qué Diablos es el ISL? (Y Cómo Dejar de Pelear con el Agua)
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Swimming Pool Leak Detections and Repairs by Region
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Troubleshooting & Simple Repairs for Fiberglass Shells
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Watershape University C2451: Handing it Over: Startups, Punch lists & Projects
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What to Automate with AI and What to Keep Human
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Wednesday, January 27, 9:00 AM

GENESIS/PHTA Certified Builder Professional Exam
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PHTA Certification Exams: CST, CMS & CHTT
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Wednesday, January 27, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Salt System Troubleshooting
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Wednesday, January 27, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Portable Spa Control Diagnostic 101
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Wednesday, January 27, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Leak Detection: Non-Invasive Static Testing & Trenchless Pipe Repair
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Wednesday, January 27, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

SPANISH: Introducción a la Hidráulica Avanzada.(Introduction to Advanced Hydraulics)
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Wednesday, January 27, 1:30 PM

AI and Digital Water Chemistry: Smarter, Faster, More Accurate Water Balance
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Beyond the Generator: Mastering Water Chemistry in Saltwater Pools
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Effective Team Building Skills for Small Businesses
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GENESIS C350: Making the Break Into Commercial Pool Building: What Builders Need to Know Before They Bid
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GENESIS: S230: The Service Department Operating System: Routes, Diagnostics, Callbacks, and Margin Control
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How To Prevent Algae Without Using Algaecides (The Pro's Guide)
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PHTA WAVE: Beyond the Stereotypes: What Younger Professionals Need to Stay, Grow, and Lead
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PHTA: Training That Actually Sticks: Building a Company Learning System for Technicians, Retail Staff, and Managers
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Raypak: Automating the Pad without traditional Automation
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SPANISH: Electricidad para los Profesionales de la Piscina
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Strategies to win in a challenging economy
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The $10,000,000 Marketing Mindset: How to Grow Beyond You
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Trade-Off Modeling of Durability, Cleanability & Filtration Efficiency in Filter Cartridge Design
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Understanding Surface Stains: Identification, Removal & Prevention
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Watershape University C2240: Pool Shotcrete Inspection and Quality Application
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Wednesday, January 27, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Gas Heater Preventive Maintenance
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Wednesday, January 27, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Leak Detection: Non-Invasive Static Testing & Trenchless Pipe Repair
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Thursday, January 28, 8:30 AM

AI Search Is Changing: How Pool & Spa Dealers Can Stay Visible
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Beyond the Build: Strategies to Maximize Margins in Pool Building
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Chemistry on Autopilot: Consistently exceptional water, regardless of who treats it
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Cracking the Code on Algae: Science, Resistance, and Smart Solutions
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Electrical Bonding & Grounding for Pool and Spa Professionals
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Filtration Sizing and Safety
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From Nice-to-Have to Must-Have: Winning the Pool Heater Conversation
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GENESIS E381: Engineering the Renovation: When Existing Pools Need More Than a Facelift
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PHTA: Building Service Teams That Stay: Workforce, Retention, and Employee Development in the Pool & Hot Tub Industry
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Proper Inground Spa Jet Hydraulic Design in a Variable Speed World.
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SPANISH: Cómo Prevenir las Algas Sin Usar Alguicidas (La Guía del Profesional)
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Sustainable Commercial Aquatic Operations: How to Do More Using Fewer Resources
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