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NOAA's Northeast Region Posts Aquaculture Page
NOAA's Northeast Aquaculture Team has successfully launched the agency's first-ever regionally-focused aquaculture website. The Northeast Aquaculture site highlights current activities in the region and the status of aquaculture in each state in the region. The URL is - http://www.nero.noaa.gov/StateFedOff/aquaculture/
NOAA's Newest Statistics on U.S. Seafood Consumption, Commercial and Recreational Landings, and Aquaculture Production Available
An electronic version of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's annual report, Fisheries of the United States 2008, is now available on the NOAA Fisheries Service website at: http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/fus/fus08/index.html. Fisheries of the United States presents the latest statistics on the nation's commercial and recreational fishery landings, domestic aquaculture production, seafood imports and exports, per capita fish consumption and consumer expenditures for fish products.
NEW WEB SITE FOCUSES ON VHS DISEASE PREVENTION
Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS), a serious and often fatal disease of fresh and marine fish species, has been found in the Great Lakes region of the U.S. and Canada. As part of a national outreach campaign to educate the public about VHS, a new Web site - www.FocusOnFishHealth.org - has been launched. The campaign and Web site are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) and was a collaborative effort of fisheries and aquaculture stakeholders from industry, universities, state and federal agencies and national organizations. The Web site is designed to help boaters, anglers, aquaculture producers, and bait fish dealers learn more about the serious nature of VHS and it encourages them to take measures that will slow or prevent the spread of the disease.
Regional Aquaculture News
Growing Oysters, One Volunteer At A Time (NorthFork.com, August 14, 2009)
Scientists, Fishermen Work To Preserve Long Island Sound Oysters (Hartfourd Courant.com, August 8, 2009)
Aquaculture still falls flat for some (Wicked Ipswich Local, July 27, 2009)
Rhode Island CRMC hires new Aquaculture Coordinator (ECSGA Listserv, May 2009)
Archaeological Board Gives Blue Mussel Farm a Green Light (Vineyard Gazette Online, May 29, 2009)
Governor Signs Bill to Revitalize Shellfish Aquaculture (Southern Maryland Online, May 7, 2009)
Obama admin hands offshore aquaculture oversight to NOAA (New York Times, April 23, 2009)
MariCal's New Agreement (FIS United States, April 14, 2009)
Portland, Maine based MariCal, a privately held animal health and nutrition biotechnology company, has begun a research collaboration agreement with the National Prawn Company (NPC), a global leader in shrimp cultivation.
Berkshire Farm Sees New Aggie Commissioner Sworn In (iBerkshires.com, April 10, 2009)
Corps Rejects Asian Oysters for Chesapeake Bay (The Baynet.com, April 8, 2009)
Sowing seeds in a 'shack' Aquaculture project offers students hands-on building, science (Gloucester Daily Times, April 4, 2009)
Large sanctuaries urged for recovery of wild oyster population... Commission recommends aquaculture to revive commercial industry (Bayjournal.com, April 2009)
Upcoming Conferences/Workshops
September 15-18, 2009 12th International Conference on Shellfish Restoration (ICSR) Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
September 25 - 29, 2009 World Aquaculture 2009 Veracruz, Mexico
October 1-3, 2009 United States Trout Farmers Association Fall Conference. Harrisburg Holiday Inn and Conference Center, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
November 2-4, 2009 International Symposium on Integrating Offshore Renewable Energy Systems & Aquaculture Newport, Rhode Island
NRAC Sponsored Meetings
SHELLFISH AND THE ENVIRONMENT SYMPOSIUM
The NOAA Aquaculture and Habitat Conservation programs hosted the 2008 National Symposium on Shellfish and the Environment in Warwick, Rhode Island on June 9th and 10th. Approximately 80 representatives from the shellfish industry, non-government organizations, researchers, and federal and state officials attended the Symposium. The conference was a combination of invited scientific presentations and facilitated discussion groups, and covered carrying capacity, eutrophication, water quality, habitat, invasive species, genetics, disease issues, social aspects, gear/harvest impacts, and cumulative impacts.
The information generated by the symposium is being synthesized and will be used to facilitate public policy and resource managements decisions for shellfish culture in the United States. The summary of results will be made available later this year. The program and presentations can be viewed at http://aquaculture.noaa.gov/news/shellfishsymposium.html
Funding was generously provided by NOAA, Alaska Sea Grant, NRAC, the University of Rhode Island, USDA-ARS.
Education/Training Opportunities
Fish Culture Techniques will be held at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, Fort Pierce, FL on October 19-21, 2009. This three-day beginner to intermediate workshop highlights techniques used in maturation, spawning, larvae culture, and production of fresh water and marine food fish. Students will interact with HBOI and USDA scientists at the Harbor Branch research facilities and learn techniques through laboratories and classroom presentations.
Topics covered will include site selection, facility design, live feeds, and health management. The cost of the workshop is $395, and the registration deadline is October 5, 2009. Please visit www.aquaculture-online.org <http://www.aquaculture-online.org/> for registration and travel information.
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems: Principles of Design and Operation will be held at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, Fort Pierce, FL on October 22-24, 2009. This three-day workshop provides in-depth training on the design, operation and management of recirculating systems for culturing fresh and saltwater fish. Participants will gain a fundamental knowledge of the principles influencing design decision and will acquire the skills necessary to build their own recirculating system. Instructors include Dr. James Ebling from Aquaculture Systems Technology, LLC, and Dr.
Michael Timmons from Cornell University. The cost of the workshop is $395, and the registration deadline is October 8, 2009. Please visit www.aquaculture-online.org <http://www.aquaculture-online.org/> for registration and travel information.
Aquaculture Education Modules
The University of Florida (IFAS) has developed a set of 8 aquaculture education modules that include, power point presentations, activities, hand outs and correlation to state FL State standards. The modules include.
1. Introduction to Aquaculture
2. General Biology of Aquaculture Species 3. Design and Operation of Growout Production Facilities 4. Broodstock Breeding and Hatchery 5. Water Quality 6. Nutrition 7. Harvesting 8. Plants
These modules were developed by aquaculture experts in conjunction with curriculum and teaching specialists and are definitely worth a look. What is more they are FREE to download and use. Visit their web site at http://irrec.ifas.ufl.edu/teachaquaculture/index.php
Other Events
American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting
Aquaculture Network Information Center (AquaNIC) Aquaculture Events Page
Caribbean & Latin American Aquacuture
National Aquaculture Association (NAA) Events Calendar
Pacific Coast Section of NSA and Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association Meeting
World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Meetings and Conference Page
For more information, contact Sharon S. Adams
Last updated: 09/21/2009
2009 NRAC Request for Full Proposals
Submission for Full Proposals
Due May 14, 2009 4:00 EST This RFA is closed. Information posted for reference only.
New NRAC Fact Sheet NRAC #201-2009 Fish Diseases: Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) (PDF)
NOAA's Northeast Region Posts Aquaculture Page
Fisheries of the United States 2008, is now available on the NOAA Fisheries Service website
New Website on the human health benefits associated with omega-3 fatty acids