April 2005

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Contents
1. Education
- AQUALABS "Molecular Biology and Ecology in Aquaculture" Response - Kuopio, Finland 23rd - 30th May 2005
- Planet Aqua Initiative - Requests for Inspirational ideas and existing educational resources - Dublin/Cork, Ireland 2005/2006
- E-Aqualex: the New Face of the Aqualex Glossary of Aquaculture

2. Collaboration
- Marine Investment for Future Prosperity (MARINVEST) Seminars - Beijing and Qingdao, China 30th May - 1st June 2005
- International Symposium on 'Assessing the ecological status of rivers, lakes and transitional waters' - Hull, England 11th - 15th July 2005
- The 13th International Congress on Genes, Gene Families and Isozymes (ICGGFI) and the 2005 Forum on Fishery Science and Technology - Shanghai, China 17th - 21st September 2005

3. Announcement
- World Aquaculture 2005 - Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia 9th - 13th May 2005
- PANDA Workshop "Critical review of Fish Health Strategies - Clinical efficacy and Environmental impact" - Hydra Island, Greece 22th May 2005
- 'Aquaculture in Tourist and Recreational Areas' Seminar - Torremolinos, Spain 25th - 26th May 2005
- 2005 China International Marine Aquatic Products and Processing Equipments (Qingdao) Fair - Qingdao, China 26th - 28th May 2005
- 'AquArt'- a pioneering and unique cultural event - Hydra, Greece 19th May - 29th June 2005
- Training course on drafting a successful FP6 proposal - Rome, Italy 13th - 14th June 2005 and Paris, France 8th - 9th June 2005
- AquaPartners 2005 - '5th International Exhibition & Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture' - Athens, Greece 10th - 12th June 2005
- 'Legal Aspects of the enforcement of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy' Conference - Brussels, Belgium 20 June 2005
- The 9th Canadian Workshop on Harmful Marine Algae (CWHMA) - St John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 6th - 8th July 2005
- Workshop "Wild and Farmed Salmon - Working Together" - Trondheim, Norway 9th August 2005
- Workshop on “Recirculation Aquaculture Technology� - Trondheim, Norway 9th - 10th August 2005

4. Other
- Post your student placement, MSc/ PhD positions and temporary/permanent vacancies in Aquaculture, Fisheries and Marine Science on WWW.PISCESTTJOBS.COM

5. Student Corner
- The Aquaculture Voyage - by Sebastien Stoll

Education

AQUALABS "Molecular Biology and Ecology in Aquaculture" Response - Kuopio, Finland 23rd - 30th May 2005

The application process is now closed for the first course in the AquaTT-led, short training course series, AQUALABS, partially funded by the Marie Curie programme. The reponse to this new and exciting laboratory-based training course “Molecular Biology and Ecology in Aquaculture� has been tremendous. AquaTT received more than 90 applications from applicants worldwide, of which 30 will be selected.

Resources and activities are required for innovative approaches to illustrate concepts which fall under the following 8 major lesson headings:
- Water is everywhere
- Water is constantly moving
- Water is vital for all life
- Water is a habitat
- Food chains
- Biodiversity
- Water effecting humans (positive and negative impacts)
- Humans effective water (positive and negative impacts)

Planet Aqua is grateful for the support already being provided by the Discover Science and Engineering Programme, Marine Institute, Irish Sea Fisheries Board (BIM), National Centre for Technology in Education, Primary Curriculum Support Programme, and National Council for Curriculum Assessment.

For further information visit: www.planetaqua.ie

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E-Aqualex: the New Face of the Aqualex Glossary of Aquaculture

Aqualex, the popular aquaculture glossary, is now available online at http://www.aqualexonline.com. Users can now register for a free 7-day trial and can subscribe for full E-Aqualex access as an annual member for the impressively low subscription rate of €25. Multiple user rates are negotiable upon request.

DEFINES
E-Aqualex stores scientifically credited terms and definitions for over 3,000 aquaculture and marine science terms.

Collaboration

Marine Investment for Future Prosperity (MARINVEST) Seminars - Beijing and Qingdao, China 30th May - 1st June 2005

Marine Investment for Future Prosperity (MARINVEST), co-ordinated by AquaTT and partially funded by the EU Asia Pro Eco Programme, aims to transfer the technology of environmental monitoring to promote socio-economic progress and environmental improvements in the aquaculture sector throughout the Shandong region of China.

Two one-day seminars will be held in Beijing and Qingdao, China on 30th May & 1st June, respectively. The seminar will target policy makers and other relevant public authorities, concentrating on management processes and practices such as monitoring, methodology, and enforcement. Guest speakers will present on issues such as water quality, environmental standards, microbiology, biotoxins and other standards, inspection systems and traceability.

AquaTT is working in close conjunction with the Scottish Aquaculture Training Association Ltd. (SATA), Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute (YSFRI), and the Qingdao Association for International Science & Technology Cooperation (QAISTC) to organise, develop and implement this exciting new initiative in 2005 and 2006.

Source: AquaTT
For further information contact: AquaTT Project Officer Erin McVeigh at erin@aquatt.ie

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International Symposium on 'Assessing the ecological status of rivers, lakes and transitional waters' - Hull, England 11th - 15th July 2005

The symposium on Assessing the Ecological Status of Rivers, Lakes and Transitional Waters will take place at the University of Hull, England between 11th and 15th July 2005. All sessions will be held in the main lecture area of the lawns Centre at the University of Hull halls of residence in Cottingham.

The Symposium is organised by Hull International Fisheries Institute, University of Hull, England in collaboration with European Inland Fisheries Advisory Commission (EIFAC) and the Environment Agency (UK). The symposium's main objectives are:

· To provide an overview of the obligations of member countries under the Water Framework Directive
· To bring together experts in monitoring of aquatic ecosystem health to exchange knowledge among countries and to present, in reviews, an assessment of best options for meeting the obligations of the Water Framework Directive.
· To bring together expertise from outside European in assessing ecological status of aquatic ecosystems.
· To disseminate the findings and protocols arising from the EU FAME project (Development, evaluation and Implementation of a Standardised Fish-Based Assessment Method for the Ecological Status of European Rivers).
· To disseminate the findings and protocols arising from other EU WFD projects relating to invertebrates, aquatic macrophytes and water quality
· To review inter-calibration procedures for combining assessments of ecological status based on fish, invertebrates, aquatic macrophytes and water quality.
· To develop strategies for the monitoring of aquatic ecosystem health

The symposium will be conducted in English.

Source: University of Hull International Fisheries Institute (HIFI)
For further information and registration details visit: www.hull.ac.uk/hifi or contact: Prof Ian G. Cowx at i.g.cowx@hull.ac.uk

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The 13th International Congress on Genes, Gene Families and Isozymes (ICGGFI) and the 2005 Forum on Fishery Science and Technology - Shanghai, China 17th - 21st September 2005

The 13th International Congress on Genes, Gene Families and Isozymes (ICGGFI) and the 2005 Forum on Fishery Science and Technology will be held in Shanghai, China from September 17th to 21st, 2005. The subject of the 13th ICGGFI is 'Advances in Genome Research and Their Implications for Biology in the 21st Century'. The Congress will discuss on the progress and development trend in fields of molecular biology and isozymes. Scientists from different countries will show their recent research achievements on genomics, proteomics, RNA interference, transgenesis and isozymes.

In order to promote the application of biotechnology to fisheries, the 2005 Forum on Fishery Science and Technology will be held at the same time. The focus of the 2005 Forum is Promotion of Fisheries by Biotechnology, with topics of genome of aquatic organism, genetic resource and population structure, molecular mechanism of propagation and development of aquaculture species, application of biotechnology to aquaculture, exploitation of marine drugs and active material by biotechnology.

Source: Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
For further information contact: ICGGFI & Forum Secretariat, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences at forum@cafs.ac.cn or Prof. Xue Guoxiong, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences at icggfichina@sina.com

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Source: European Aquaculture Society (EAS)
For further information contact: Zhou Hongjun at runfeng8@126.com / runfeng89@hotmail.com

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'AquArt' - a pioneering and unique cultural event - Hydra, Greece 19th May - 29th June 2005

‘AquArt’ is a pioneering and unique cultural event that has been organised to illustrate the role of fish in Greek Art, from the ancient to modern times. This exhibition has been arranged to coincide with the FEAP’s Annual General Assembly and will take place in the Pavlos Kountouriotis Museum in Hydra, under the artistic supervision of Yannis Kolokotronis, a prominent Professor of the History of Art. The planning and organisation has been made by Dr. Panos Christofilogiannis, the General Manager of AQUARK – a company specialising in providing solutions for aquatic resource management.

Source: The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP)
For further information visit: www.aquamedia or contact Dr. Panos Christofilogiannis at panosvet@otenet.gr or FEAP Secretariat at secretariat@feap.info

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Training course on drafting a successful FP6 proposal - Rome, Italy 13th - 14th June 2005 and Paris, France 8th - 9th June 2005

The Italian Agency for the Promotion of European Research (APRE) is organising a training course entitled 'How to write and FP6 proposal for priorities one and five', to take place in Rome, Italy, on 13th and 14th June. The course will be in English.

Interface Europe is organising a training course on how to draft a successful proposal for the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) which will take place in Paris, France, on 8th and 9th June. The aim of the event is to offer participants methodological material and useful guidance on how to write a competitive proposal. The course will be given by a former official from the European Commission's DG Research.

Source: Cordis
For further information on the Training Course in Italy visit: http://www.apre.it/serviziapre/forma/corsi.asp and for further information on the Training Course in France visit: http://www.interfaceurope.net

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AquaPartners 2005 - 5th International Exhibition & Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture - Athens, Greece 10th - 12th June 2005

Greece, Europe's leading producer in the Mediterranean species, hosts from 10th to 12th June 2005 AquaPartners 2005, the area's premier fisheries and aquaculture exhibition and conference, at Piraeus Exhibition Center (OLP), in Athens. AquaPartners 2005 offers an opportunity for the biggest aquaculture and fisheries companies operating in Europe to meet once more and exhibit their latest developments in technology, products and services.

Source: EuroPartners Quality Business Events
For further information visit: www.europartners.gr or contact: EuroPartners Quality Business Events at info@europartners.gr

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'Legal Aspects of the enforcement of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy' Conference - Brussels, Belgium 20th June 2005

Legal aspects of the enforcement of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy Conference organised by the Directorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs of the Commission of the European Communities will take place in Brussels on the 20th June. This conference will be conducted in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese (simultaneous interpreting).

The conference aims to discuss the following subjects:
1. The enforcement of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy by the national administrations and jurisdictions (in particular the problems of control and sanctions).
2. The cooperation of the Member States among themselves and with the Commission as regards enforcement of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Source: Directorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs of the Commission of the European Communities (Belgium)
For further information contact: Cordelia Wilson at cordelia.wilson@mostra.com or Dr. Fernando Cardoso at Fernando.Cardoso@cec.eu.int

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The 9th Canadian Workshop on Harmful Marine Algae (CWHMA) - St John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 6th - 8th July 2005

The 9th Canadian Workshop on Harmful Marine Algae (CWHMA) Workshop should be of interest to researchers, academics, managers, regulatory personnel and those working in the aquaculture industry. The format will consist of oral presentations, posters and special topics or round table discussions. Subject categories include the taxonomy, chemistry, ecology, toxicology, physiology, monitoring and mitigation of harmful algal blooms (HABs).

Source: Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Centre
For further information visit: http://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/home_accueil.asp?Lang=English or contact: Cynthia H. McKenzie at cwhma_atcamn_2005@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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Workshop "Wild and Farmed Salmon - Working Together" - Trondheim, Norway 9th August 2005

This one day workshop is organised by the NASCO/ salmon farming industry Liaison Group in conjunction with the European Aquaculture Society. The North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) and the North Atlantic salmon farming industry Liaison Group is an advisory group established to provide an international forum for liaison between the salmon farming industry and the relevant authorities responsible for the wild Atlantic salmon stocks and aquaculture on issues of mutual interest. The Liaison Group includes representatives of NASCO, the International Salmon Farmers’ Association (ISFA) and the salmon farming industry in Russia and Scotland.

This unique event, which aims to bring together those involved in the management of wild and reared salmon stocks, will have three theme sessions:
-area management initiatives (local cooperation between wild and farmed salmon interests);
-pros and cons of using sterile salmon in farming and the possible opportunities for cooperative trials;
-restoration programmes (cooperative ventures in restoring wild Atlantic salmon).

Source: European Aquaculture Society (EAS)
For further information and registration visit: http://www.easonline.org/agen/AquaEuro2005/AE2005_workshop.asp#Wild

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Workshop on “Recirculation Aquaculture Technology� - Trondheim, Norway 9th - 10th August 2005

The second workshop organised in conjunction with EAS's week of events (Trondheim, Noway 5th - 12th August) linked to the further development of SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE. This workshop, which is designed for a broad audience, is being organised by the Aquaculture Engineering Society and EAS. Recirculation aquaculture technology is the latest sector in aquaculture to have attracted attention and considerable venture capital. The presenters will seek to provide non-biased, research-based information to those that are interested in, or those using recirculation aquaculture fish production systems.

Source: European Aquaculture Society (EAS)
For further information and registration visit: http://www.easonline.org/agen/AquaEuro2005/AE2005_workshop.asp#Wild

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Prospective employees can use the online registration facility to obtain a username and password, post and edit their employee profile, upload a CV and apply online for positions. The website will soon host a number of new sections such as the Career Centre with CV tips and interview techniques and preparation.

If you are interested in posting a job vacancy or registering for the service, please contact Lorraine Rafferty at lorraine@aquatt.ie

AquaTT, the European Network for Education and Training, is providing the site as an additional service to compliment their flagship project, PISCES TT, found on the web at www.piscestt.com, host to a comprehensive education database, occupational profiles, virtual tours, a discussion forum, and marine sciences activities for children.

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Student Corner

The Aquaculture Voyage - by Sebastien Stoll

During my studies at James Cook University in Townsville (Australia) I have enrolled a large range of lectures in aquaculture and marine biology, I took part in field trips and work placements to commercial farms (prawn, barramundi, pearl oysters, crayfish…), I visited Australian research centers (AIMS, DPI), and I have attended many conferences on the latest local and international research/initiatives in aquaculture and marine biology.

James Cook University has a modern marine and aquaculture research facilities on the site that allowed students to join up special topics. For instance, with a group of students we set up and ran a farm from 2,000 post-larvae barramundi in water-recirculating system over a 9-month period. The innovative project was really successful, it also gave us an opportunity to develop a business plan. Such experience allowed us to pay close attention to the technical, managerial, commercial and financial aspects in a fake but challenging professional environment.

In my opinion, as illustrated in this case but also more generally speaking, special topics or traineeship are necessary to complement students' theoretical background and should promote best management practices in the industry. But it is not necessary to go to Australia to get such experience. Indeed, many universities in Europe already proposed excellent teaching and training for a least cost. In an aside I would like to comment shortly on Jasper Van Houcke for his previous message in the Training News (April 2005). I agree with your proposition and I think that the former (and regretted) AQUATT program on work placement was offering opportunity to go and do work placement in different countries in Europe while receiving a financial assistance for traveling. I will be interested to know if any similar European-funded programs were available at the present time (I have friends in the same situation as Jasper).

In December 2004 I completed my master of applied science in aquaculture at James Cook University and I started working as a consultant for Seamarc, a Maldivian company specialized in System Engineering and Marine Biology. I am currently working on the development of hatchery-based ornamental fish project. Maldives is a great place indeed, but the aquaculture of world marine ornamental fish is at the present time a tiny proportion, only 5% of all tropical ornamental marine fish species are bred artificially in the aquarium trade while the 95% remaining are directly captured in their natural habitat at adult stage. Also many problems have been reported on coral reefs and reef fish in the Maldives. The coastal villagers have been severely affected by the tsunami and the coral reef by 1998 El Nino. Thus there is interest and potential for this kind of project in the Maldives where my first motivation consist in working for a new aquaculture industry sector at a challenging position where I would love to see a flourishing project passing on technical skills to the local population. At the present time we have set up the hatchery. We will try to diversify the range of tropical reef fish species as much as possible starting by the Maldivian Anemonefish (or clownfish, Amphiprion nigripes). On a second hand we plan to use our facilities to train local people on ornamental fish production and open a school-farm in a near future. The school-farm would be the backbone of an active and innovative program for tropical reef fish resources development project in the Maldives. If you would like to receive further information or share some comments with us, you are more than welcome. Please contact me by e-mail at sebastien@seamarc.com.

If you would like to write an article for the student corner please contact Lorraine Rafferty at lorraine@aquatt.ie

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About AquaTT

AquaTT through its extensive network has realised that essential information on upcoming changes is not being effectively disseminated to all parties. Thus, AquaTT is producing this free news service "TRAINING NEWS" specifically for the Aquaculture industry. The newsletter is intended to keep you informed of developments in Education & Training and related areas. Support material will be available on the new European Education Forum website www.piscestt.com . All old Training News will be archived on the piscestt site.

The main target audience for this newsletter is teachers, trainers and students in the aquaculture area but will also be of interest to policy makers, companies and associations.

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