Coral Freaks 2025: TMC Represents at the UK’s Leading Reefkeeping Event

TMC was proud to attend and support the Coral Freaks event— one of the UK’s specialist events run for serious reef keeping enthusiasts. Representing TMC on the day, our very own Ash Bhakoo engaged with hobbyists, and industry experts, sharing insights into the future of the marine aquarium hobby. VIP guests even received an exclusive TMC goodie bag.

Inspiring Talks and Industry Insights
The main event was opened by a speech by Paul, marking what he described as the “last Coral Freaks event for now.” The show paid tribute to Paul Longhurst and the Mind charity, with The Yorkshire Reefer introducing an impressive line-up of guest speakers:
Tony Vargas
Jamie Craggs
Corey Treadwell
Salem Clemens
Julian Sprung

Throughout the day, the talks and Q&A sessions covered everything from coral propagation to the evolving economics of the hobby.

TMC in the Spotlight
During his presentation, Jamie Craggs made several references to TMC, highlighting our ongoing role in global reef conservation and research, through the BioCSL partnership.
His talk also touched on the Mars Project on Hope Island and CSI Around the World
These mentions reinforce TMC’s position as a trusted leader in sustainable aquaculture and innovation within the marine hobby.

Closing Remarks
The event wrapped up a day filled with enthusiasm, learning, and valuable connections. As the event came to a close, it was clear that the passion within the reef keeping community remains strong -  and that TMC continues to play a central role in supporting and inspiring that passion.

TMC would like to thank the Coral Freaks team, speakers, and all attendees for a fantastic event. We look forward to continuing to support the reef keeping community through innovation, education, and collaboration.