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Aqua-RET 2: Free Environmental Assessment Course - Marine Energy Projects, 14 September 2011, Madeira Island, Portugal
The Environmental Assessment
Course is one of a series of new face-2-face courses being developed by the
Aqua-RET consortium. The target audience of this course includes project
developers, regulators, environmental consultees and other involved /
interested entities in the marine renewable sector. The course comprises 5
units each developed for 3 different levels where the introductory level (Level
1) will be available online. The medium (Level 2) and advance level (Level 3)
will be covered in the present workshop.
Participation is free and registrations will be accepted on a first come basis. Please register immediately if you are interested. Email for registration: mail@wavec.org (Janete Gonçalves). Download the agenda here (PDF). We would be very grateful if you could also bring this email to the attention of your colleagues who may also be interested in attending. For
more information on the Aqua-RET 2 visit www.aquaret.com. BACK to top
Aqua-tnet Annual Event 2011, 8-9 September 2011, Faro, Portugal
The
Annual Event 2011 of the European Thematic Network in the field of
aquaculture, fisheries and aquatic resource management will be held on
the 8th and 9th September 2011 and will take place in Faro, Portugal.
The final Annual Event of Aqua-tnet 2008-2011 promises a full, interesting and exciting event in a beautiful seaside location. Limited places are available so book immediately to avoid disappointment.
There will be several side events on the day before (7th September) such
as a workshop "Innovative teaching tools - Creating content for
learning environments", and the LARVANET workshop in cooperation with Aqua-tnet and the European Aquaculture Technology Platform (EATiP), on Microbial Management in Fish & Shellfish Larviculture.
All Aqua-tnet members and stakeholders are invited to attend this
important event to find out about the activities and results of the
project and debate the hot topics in Education and Training. For further
information please see preliminary programme or contact Marieke Reuver at marieke@aquatt.ie or visit the website http://www.aquatnet.com/index.php/143/ae2011---portugal/ for updates.
Aqua-tnet side events, 7 September 2011, Faro Portugal
Prior
to the Aqua-tnet Annual Event 2011 there will be several side events
such as the workshop "Innovative teaching tools - Creating content for
learning environments". For more information please click here (Word doc.). Also taking place will be the LARVANET workshop in cooperation with Aqua-tnet and the European Aquaculture Technology Platform (EATiP), on Microbial Management in Fish & Shellfish Larviculture. For more information click here (Word doc.). All Aqua-tnet members and stakeholders are invited to attend these
events. For further information please contact Marieke Reuver at marieke@aquatt.ie or visit the website www.aquatnet.com for updates.
If you are working with RAS systems and especially if you or colleagues have contacts with RAS producers (any species and any life cycle stage), the European Aquaculture Society would very much like to have your input to support an MSc project being done at the University of Stirling. The project, being done by Maddi Badiola, is looking to address the main issues and challenges regarding mainly to the management of the RAS systems, in order to know about the problems in the past to thus improve in the future and to meet the main concerns and challenges of companies and researchers supporting the sector. It also addresses those installations that are no longer operation, so as to learn lessons and share experience.
The principal questionnaire addresses producers, suppliers and those working directly in the sector. It is available online and also in Word format attached here. A second questionnaire (more qualitative) is attached here and is targeted towards those in the research sector. Please return the questionnaire(s) directly to Maddi Badiola at maddibadiola4@hotmail.com or mab00059@students.stir.ac.uk Any questions or comments should also be addressed to Maddi.
Last MESOAQUA call for Transnational Access to mesocosm facilities
MESOAQUA (FP7 project) is a network of MESOcosm facilities to advance the studies of future AQUAtic ecosystems from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. MESOAQUA opens its last call for Transitional Access which offers researchers and trainees access to a range of mesocosm facilities in contrasting environments located in different pelagic aquatic environments throughout Europe. This LAST CALL is now open to apply for TA activities from January to July 2012. The application DEADLINE is 30th SEPTEMBER 2011, 12:00 CET. Further information on the mesocosm facilities and the web-based application process are available at: http://mesoaqua.eu
Call for abstracts: Planet Under Pressure conference, March 2012, London, United Kingdom
The Planet Under Pressure conference will provide a comprehensive update of our knowledge of the Earth system, the pressure our planet is now under and a vision for the future. Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentations within the conference sessions. For more information visit http://www.planetunderpressure2012.net/index.asp
Call for abstracts: 50th ECSA Conference 2012 - Today's science for tomorrow's Management, 3-7 June 2012, Venice, Italy
The 50th ECSA Conference Disputed Issues in Coastal Science and Management will bring together researchers, environmental managers, policy makers and graduate students to present research results, explore collaborations and to spark new ideas, with the aim of learning about marine, coastal and transitional systems worldwide, catching up on leading-edge techniques and, lastly, appreciating the constraints of the science and the management. Deadline: 13 January 2012. For more information visit http://www.estuarinecoastalconference.com/
Common Fisheries Policy reform proposals announced
The European Commission has announced its long-awaited proposals for the reformed Common Fisheries Policy. "This reform contains also many elements which do not constitute legal requirements but that still are important novelties: we want to set in motion a process that will change people's mindsets and behaviours. This is set to be a behavioural revolution as well as a legal revolution" Maria Damanaki, EU Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. For more information on the reform of the CFP visit http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/reform/
Following the Common Fisheries Policy reform, Astec welcomes the EU’s recognition of the importance of developing ecologically viable aquaculture as part of its proposals to manage fish stocks. The new Astec Aquaculture Business & Science Centre located on North East England’s Northumberland coastline, is a purpose-built facility which provides a unique and supportive environment for all types of aquaculture related business and research activities.
Further to the recent Common Fisheries Policy Reform, presented by Maria Damanaki, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Kevin Haddrick, chief executive of Astec says: “We have previously highlighted the need for a coordinated approach to support the development of this dynamic but fragmented industry, so we are particularly supportive of the EU’s plans to establish a new Aquaculture Advisory Council to give advice and guidance on industry-related issues." To read the full article (Word doc.) click here.
Pictures Show: (1) Astec laboratories, (2) Kevin Haddrick, chief executive of Astec outside of the facility
Marine infrastructures symposium: conclusions and Brest declaration
The International Symposium "The future of the 21st century ocean" was recently held in Brest. To read the symposium conclusions in the form of the Brest declaration download here.
The objective is to improve communications between professionals in Europe and Asia with an interest in aquatic animal health issues and management with the longer term goal of increasing collaborations and joint initiatives. To subscribe or read the newsletter online visit http://fishfuture.co.uk/Newsletter01/Newsletter01.htm
The MSC has launched a new online product finder, making it far easier to find sustainable seafood and support certified fisheries. You can search for seafood available in your country and sign up for email updates when new MSC-labelled products become available. Visit the website at http://www.msc.org/where-to-buy/product-finder
Re-emergence of micro algae could play havoc on ocean life
The
North Atlantic lost a microscopic plant 800,000 years ago. But a new
study reveals the re-emergence of Neodenticula seminae in the area,
marking the first trans-Atlantic migration in modern times with respect
to plankton.…Read more from this article
Sea urchins (Paracentrotus lividus) in the Mediterranean seabed are currently in the throes of a battle for survival in the face of exotic marine species that are spreading into their habitat and threatening its biodiversity.…Read more from this article
Job vacancies, MSc & PhD vacancies and student placements on WWW.PISCESTTJOBS.COM
PISCES TT Jobs is a valuable free tool for employers, employees & students in the aquatic resources. Its service aims to foster an efficient means by which to link job-seekers, students, graduates and others seeking work and placements in the aquaculture, fisheries, and related sciences sectors with companies and organisations seeking qualified employees. Employers can post job vacancies (including permanent, temporary job vacancies, MSc/PhD and student placement positions) facilitating human resource development in the industry.
Sustainable Technologies and Research for European Aquatic Management - STREAM, 1st SUMMER SCHOOL, 26-30 September 2011, Barcelona, Spain
The Summer School is one of the dissemination/training activities of the STREAM project, funded within the framework of FP7 (www.stream-project.eu). It is open to young researchers (MA, PhD, Post DOC) in water technology or any other related research field (e.g. biology, chemistry, engineering, etc.), water practitioners and researchers from SMEs. For more information click here (PDF).
CALLING ALL BUDDING RESEARCH ENTREPRENEURS - Are you ready for a challenge?
The Vocational Aqualabs consortium is seeking students to participate in an Aquaculture Talent Hatchery (ATH) challenge. The Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Mentorship program seeks to provide early career researchers with the knowledge, skills and motivation to encourage the development of an entrepreneurial mindset. With support from their assigned mentor, participants will work in teams (mini-companies), competing against other international teams (Spain, Greece, United Kingdom and Ireland).
There are only three places available per participating partner country, so it is anticipated that acceptance into the programme will be highly competitive. The challenge will consist of training, a six week challenge where teams develop business plans and a final presentation to a panel of ATH mentors and industry representatives at Aquaculture Europe (AE 2011) in Rhodes in October where the teams will have the opportunity to showcase their final business plan. An ATH award will be presented to the most innovative and professional team. For more information and application criteria download the advertisement (PDF).
If you think you have got what it takes please send an email with your Curriculum Vitae stating why you would be a suitable candidate for the challenge to: Spanish Team - Clive Dove (cdove@innovamar.org), Greek Team - Panos Christofilogiannis (panos@aquark.gr), United Kingdom Team - John Bostock (j.c.bostock@stir.ac.uk) or Irish Team - Olivia Daly (olivia@aquatt.ie).
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The
Annual Event 2011 of the European Thematic Network in the field of
aquaculture, fisheries and aquatic resource management will be held on
the 8th and 9th September 2011 and will take place in Faro, Portugal.
The final Annual Event of Aqua-tnet 2008-2011 promises a full, interesting and exciting event in a beautiful seaside location. Limited places are available so book immediately to avoid disappointment.
The Vocational Aqualabs consortium is seeking students to participate in an Aquaculture Talent Hatchery (ATH) challenge. The Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Mentorship program seeks to provide early career researchers with the knowledge, skills and motivation to encourage the development of an entrepreneurial mindset. With support from their assigned mentor, participants will work in teams (mini-companies), competing against other international teams (Spain, Greece, United Kingdom and Ireland). 