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Use of Geographic Information Systems for Fisheries and Aquaculture Planning and Management, 8-9 June 2009, Zaragoza (Spain)
This seminar addresses the spatial components of fisheries and aquaculture planning and management, within the context of the most recent use of the GIS tool. The programme provides the technical basis for the use of GIS and examines existing case studies to illustrate the wide range of applications which can benefit from this technology.
Technological Advances in Fishing Gear for Sustainable Management, 14-18 June 2009, Zaragoza (Spain)
The short duration courses are aimed preferably at researchers and professionals whose work is related to the subject matters of the courses. The registration period for these short courses will finish ninety days before the starting date of the course.
BACK to top Computational Phyloinformatics: A GTPB-NESCent Course, 9-19 July 2009, Oeiras (Portugal)
This 10 day course aims to give students practical knowledge and hands-on skills in phyloinformatics. Students will learn how to write basic phylogenetic or comparative analysis scripts, parse NEXUS files, traverse and compute over trees, and make practical use of phylogenetic software libraries. Applications are due by June 8 2009.
Aquaculture Technologies and Practices Training Programme, 21-30 July 2009, Abbassa, Sharkia (Egypt)
The course is designed for aquaculture professionals working in various aquaculture fields keen to receive updated and integrated scientific and technological knowledge on the different disciplines needed for successful and responsible hatchery and farm management.
Fish Health Management Training Programme, 21-30 July 2009, Abbassa, Sharkia (Egypt)
The course is designed for fish hatchery/farm managers, technicians, veterinarians, para-veterinarian professionals, extension agents, food safety specialists and researchers.
CEEPUS Summer Course 2009 HU-03 @groen Network, 27 July - 5 August 2009, Gödöllő, (Hungary)
The Department of Aquaculture, Szent Istvan University, and CEEPUS are inviting undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and teachers as well as other specialists interested in the field of reproduction and breeding of freshwater native fish species. Deadline for registration: 10th of June, 2009.
ICES workshop “Introduction to Stock assessment”, 3-7 August 2009, Copenhagen V (Denmark)
The general objective of the course is to train stock assessment scientists and advisors in basic population dynamics and stock assessment. Please use the on-line registation http://www.ices.dk/iceswork/training/registration/. The deadline for the submission of applications is 12 June 2009.
One day workshop - Seafood safety and shelf-life prediction, 15 September 2009, Lyngby (Denmark)
This workshop is organised in relation to TAFT 2009. This workshop focuses on the practical use of computer software to manage seafood safety and quality. Visit http://www.taft2009.org/satellite-event/ for further details and registration. Deadline for registration is 24 August 2009
For further information about the workshop contact: Paw Dalgaard at e-mail pad@aqua.dtu.dk, phone +45-45 25 25 66
Workshop on Ocean Biology Observatories, 16-18 September 2009, Mestre (Italy)
The goal of the workshop is to bring together biologists, the observing community, and the technology community to develop ocean biology observatories that could address the challenges of observing ocean life and its response to global change. Registration is now open for the meeting at https://www.confmanager.com/main.cfm?cid=1633&tid=32. Early Registration Deadline: 1 July 2009. Early Registration Fee: $200 for scientists, $125 for students
MSc Coastal & Marine Resource Management, University of Portsmouth (UK)
This is an ideal Masters programme for those seeking to work in coastal planning, marine resource management, maritime policy and law or conservation. The programme is accredited by RICS and is available as a one year full-time or two years part-time.
MSc in ‘International Marine Environmental Consultancy’ Newcastle University (UK)
A unique combination of marine environmental science and in-depth taught management, consultancy and enterprise skills are offered, the latter reinforced by hands-on experience during a competitive consultancy project undertaken with a leading industrial partner. The MSc culminates in a 4 month internship with a UK/EU or International consultancy.
BACK to top MSc in ‘Tropical Coastal Management’, Newcastle University (UK)
This programme offers advanced training and hands-on experience in coastal management and marine science. Come and network with world renowned experts working in tropical countries, study at the UK's largest marine school and benefit from its international partnership base.
The European thematic network, AQUA-TNET, offers a fresh approach to aquaculture, fisheries and aquatic resource management. The network, funded under the European Commission Lifelong Learning Programme, is the most comprehensive for the aquaculture, fisheries and aquatic resource management sectors in Europe. The first stakeholders meeting of the new phase that started in 2008, took place on May 18th -19th at Ghent University in Belgium, giving stakeholders – industry, research, consumers and students - the unique opportunity to interact directly with education representatives.
The meeting was attended by 26 members from across Europe. Since its first phase, membership of this Erasmus thematic network has grown from 20 partner institutions in 1996, to 120 members today. It includes 70 higher education institutes as well as representatives from industry, consumer groups, researchers and students.
Core activities were launched and past results were on show during the event. The stakeholder groups, representing student, industry, research and consumer interests, had the opportunity to meet the work package leaders and each work package group invited attendees to question and answer sessions.
The network was able to review expected outcomes and results, agree on the working methodology and timetable, understand the planned opportunities for interaction between core groups, and discuss plans for the 2009 Annual Event. Demonstration sites of web portals on MSc and PhD courses and mobility will be on public display later this year.
Please
check www.aquatt.ie/index.php/207/aquatt-calendar/ for a comprehensive
overview of all Marine Sector related events, including details. Due to
the overwhelming amount of Events in the Maritime sector, AquaTT
decided to provide you with a supplement to the AquaTT Training News,
specifically for the Announcements. The Announcements supplement is
sent out out together with Training News. Please CLICK HERE to go to
the archived Announcement Supplements.
Call for papers: International Symposium on Aquaculture and Fisheries Education, 27-30 November 2009, Bangkok (Thailand)
The International Symposium calls for the submission of high quality papers for oral and poster presentations. Abstracts and full papers must be in English. Abstract deadline is 30 September 2009.
Call for papers: 6th International Symposium on Sturgeon, 25-30 October 2009, Hubei Province (China)
The ISS6 offers the opportunity for individuals from around the world to share their findings and expertise in sturgeon basic and applied biology, conservation and restoration programmes, fishery and stock management, law enforcement and commercial culture including production systems and products. The deadline for abstracts is 25th July 2009.
EurOcean has released new dissemination products: A brochure "Uncovering the Ocean Secrets - A Cruise through the Blue", the first of a series of brochures on scientific and basic concepts on Marine Sciences is available at http://www.eurocean.org/np4/file/870/Uncovering_the_ocean_secrets.pdf and a poster called "European Research Fleet" based on the information displayed on the EurOcean Research Vessels Infobase EurOcean available at http://www.eurocean.org/np4/file/870/Cartaz_Fleet.pdf
The European Portal on Research Infrastructures Database provides information on a large number of Research Infrastructures (RIs) of pan European interest in all fields of science. It covers facilities, resources and related services that are used by the scientific community to conduct top-level research in their respective fields. This database is not exhaustive and intends to be a tool for the scientific community looking for services offered by these infrastructures.
Open debate on the future of the European Common Fisheries Policy
The Commission has launched a wide-ranging debate on the way that EU fisheries are managed. The consultation deadline is until 31 December 2009 and the Commission will sum up its results in the first half of 2010.
New look for a national marine life information project
Now in its 10th year, MarLIN – an initiative of the Marine Biological Association – is a trusted resource for anyone who needs information on marine life and has just launched its new and improved website. The MarLIN Learning Zone website is now structured so that anyone interested in life in the sea can easily find and download the resources they need.
Strategy and Outline Plan for Improving Information on Status and Trends of Aquaculture
The Strategy and Outline Plan for Improving Information on Status and Trends of Aquaculture, published by the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, is now online. The Strategy-STA is a voluntary instrument that applies to all States and entities. Its overall objective is to provide a framework, strategy and plan for the improvement of knowledge and understanding of status and trends of aquaculture as a basis for policy-making and management.
Exhibiting opportunities: ICES Annual Science Conference 2009, Berlin (Germany)
The conference will focus on new approaches to the study of ecology and biodiversity, current ICES ocean-change science, conclusions for future climate-related research, progress on implementing the ecosystem approach to management and reducing uncertainty, and finally the renewed attempts to include social and economic approaches in ICES science.
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) and job-seekers can post CVs, thus facilitating human resource development in the industry.
We welcome submissions from current students interested in presenting their views and experiences on the industry and education in Europe. The AquaTT Training News newsletter reaches more than 4500 recipients on a monthly basis and will serve as a good forum to get your ideas out to the differing sectors involved in the industry. An email stating your background and the potential title of your article can be sent to Marieke Reuver at marieke@aquatt.ie for review.
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