Dr. Tetsuzan Benny Ron's Posts - AquacultureHub2024-03-28T23:59:31ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRonhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12395719473?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profiles/blog/feed?user=1v4346xymqyuz&xn_auth=noNAA Publishes USDA Regional Aquaculture Center Programmatic Reviewtag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2024-02-17:4021269:BlogPost:2909172024-02-17T23:02:13.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Today, the National Aquaculture Association (NAA) released an in-depth programmatic review entitled,<span> </span><a href="https://www.nationalaquaculture.org/racreview/"><em>A Review of the Regional Aquaculture Center Program: A Unique, Farmer-Driven Program Advancing U.S. Aquaculture</em></a>. The Regional Aquaculture Centers were created in 1987 and funded by the US Department of Agriculture, National Institute for<span> </span><span>Food</span><span> </span>and…</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Today, the National Aquaculture Association (NAA) released an in-depth programmatic review entitled,<span> </span><a href="https://www.nationalaquaculture.org/racreview/"><em>A Review of the Regional Aquaculture Center Program: A Unique, Farmer-Driven Program Advancing U.S. Aquaculture</em></a>. The Regional Aquaculture Centers were created in 1987 and funded by the US Department of Agriculture, National Institute for<span> </span><span>Food</span><span> </span>and Agriculture, to support aquaculture research, development, demonstration, and education to enhance viable and profitable U.S. aquaculture production for the benefit of consumers, farmers, service industries, and the American economy.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">An independent Review Team consisting of Carole Engle, Gary Fornshell, John Hargreaves, and Gary Jensen worked for a two-year period interviewing 76 Center staff, farmers, researchers, and Extension representatives and examining Regional Aquaculture Center administrative procedures, reports, analyses, and websites.<span> </span>They found:</p>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The five Regional Aquaculture Centers supported 618 projects in 55 states, territories, and countries with an estimated 1,283 participants at 170 distinct entities.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Funded projects included more than 70 species of aquatic animals and plants and integrated efforts across more than 45 subject matter areas and academic disciplines.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Of the funded entities, 64% were universities and of those universities, 51% were land-grant universities, 47% non-land-grant universities, and 2% un-specified. Of the land-grant universities, 9% were five 1890 universities and one additional, non-land grant, historically black university. It is notable that an 1890 historically black university received the fourth greatest amount of funding by one of the Centers. Funded entities also included federal agencies, farmers, private companies, non-governmental organizations, and others.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Top-funded states/territories/countries included Alabama, Arkansas, California, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawai’i, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.</li>
</ul>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Review Team’s key findings were:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Dramatically under-funded for diversity of U.S. aquaculture.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong support to continue the program.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Generated strong economic impacts on major sectors.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Supported proof of concept for many species.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Created foundation of knowledge to overcome husbandry bottlenecks.</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Review Team’s key recommendation was:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Increase the annual budget of the Regional Aquaculture Center program to $20 million per year, with periodic adjustments for inflation.</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Their secondary recommendations were:</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Improve effective communications of the Regional Aquaculture Centers internally and externally.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Address the continued loss of Extension capacity for aquaculture.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Increase engagement of the National Institute of<span> </span><span>Food</span><span> </span>and Agriculture with host institutions and with the Regional Aquaculture Centers.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Streamline project development and implementation processes.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Address dilemma related to allowing Facilities & Administration/Indirect Costs in the Regional Aquaculture Center program.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Initiate succession planning for Directors.</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Gary Jenson will present the report during Aquaculture America 2024 on February 19<sup>th</sup>. He will present within the session entitled,<span> </span><em>Federal Support for the Expansion of U.S. Aquaculture</em>, occurring in Salon M of the Marriott<span> </span><span>San</span><span> </span><span>Antonio</span><span> </span>River Center.<span> </span>Please plan on attending.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">The National Aquaculture Association recognizes the wisdom of Congress to create the five Regional Aquaculture Centers is more than reinforced by the report. We look forward to working with the aquaculture farming community, host institutions, Centers, National Institute of<span> </span><span>Food</span><span> </span>and Agriculture, and Congress to ensure the next 40 years surpass these achievements. Our goal is to become a nation self-sufficient in farmed seafood, bait, aquarium, and recreational fish production.<span> </span>The farmer-driven applied research completed through the Centers is invaluable to achieving this goal.</p>
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<h3 class="fl-heading"><a href="https://nationalaquacultureassociation.growthzoneapp.com/ap/CloudFile/Download/p5edk5xp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the Full Report!</a></h3>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">For additional information or questions, please contact Paul Zajicek, Executive Director, National Aquaculture Association at<span> </span>paul@nationalaquaculture.org.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"></p>Women in Aquaculture: Professor Rina Chakrabartitag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2022-09-24:4021269:BlogPost:2868222022-09-24T03:00:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
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<p><strong>Professor Rina Chakrabarti</strong></p>
<p>We would like to tell you about Professor Rina Chakrabarti as part of a new series dedicated to women in science. Today, Prof. Chakrabarti serves as a Senior Professor at the Aqua Research Laboratory of the Department of Zoology, the University of Delhi, India. Prof. Chakrabarti started her research…</p>
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<p><strong>Professor Rina Chakrabarti</strong></p>
<p>We would like to tell you about Professor Rina Chakrabarti as part of a new series dedicated to women in science. Today, Prof. Chakrabarti serves as a Senior Professor at the Aqua Research Laboratory of the Department of Zoology, the University of Delhi, India. Prof. Chakrabarti started her research career in 1985 and her teaching career five years later. She has published over 110 research articles, three books, and four chapters.</p>
<p><strong>Background</strong><br/> We asked Prof. Rina Chakrabarti to tell us about her background since her youth to know her better to inspire young girls and women to go in her footsteps. This is what she told us:</p>
<p><em>Family history</em><br/> I was born in a village named Sankari in the Burdwan district of West Bengal, India. We were a closely bonded family - mother (Ma), father (Baba), elder brother (Dada), and me. Our father was a trained radio engineer, but he chose to live in the village after the death of our grandfather. Baba was engaged in agricultural activities on our farm. We produce paddy, wheat, and other seasonal crops. We grew fish, especially Indian major carps that were sold at the nearby market at Burdwan till date. We also maintained 20 cows for milk and 4 buffalos for a draught. Our mother was always busy looking after the whole family. Dada (elder brother) is a retired Professor from Narendra Dev Agriculture University, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has been staying in our village and is deeply involved in agriculture, training the local populace in modern technologies and social activities.<br/> I am staying in Delhi with my family. My nephew, Pinaki (assistant professor of Computer Science at a nearby university), my niece, Moni, and her young son Riju are staying with me at home. I love caring for many students in my laboratory, including 32 stray dogs and 6 cats on our University campus. There are many fishes and prawns in my wet laboratory. From March 2020 - February 2022, I was too busy with online classes for my students and for online courses of Riju, feeding fish and dogs. I cared for them even during curfew timings with special permission from local police. Thanks to the Almighty, our classes are now offline. At least we are interacting with each other face to face. More people are on the road and partially caring for the strays.</p>
<p><em>Life before and as a scientist</em><br/> I went to our village school up to 10th grade. I was thrilled in my own environment, studying under the light of a kerosene lamp in the evening (no electricity or metalled road in our village in those days). Then, I moved to Burdwan town in 1976. I stayed alone in a rented house (there was no hostel facility for girls in the town). As it was near our village and my father visited frequently, I acclimatized gradually to the new environment. In those days, our society was not very comfortable with accepting my independent way of living. I could overcome those challenges only with the support of my parents and brother. Life was comfortable up to my<span> </span><a href="http://m.sc/">M.Sc</a>. (post-graduation study) at Burdwan. Then, I joined my Ph.D. in December 1985 at Kalyani University. Our father became ill with lung cancer. We lost him in June 1986, and the actual struggle of my life started at that point.<br/> Along with my Ph.D. work, I had to manage our agriculture and fish farm and other family trades. I completed my Ph.D. in 1990 under the supervision of Prof. B. B. Jana. My Ph.D. thesis was adjudged for the best thesis award by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research of the Govt. of India in 1990. Prof. Jana is very well known in the field of Limnology. I saw that he was communicating papers to Bamidgeh. He used to talk about the Journal proudly in those days. I got a fellowship (Research Associate) from CSIR, New Delhi, after completing my Ph.D. It was a temporary position, and thus, I was desperately searching for a job, which caused me to apply for a post-doctoral fellowship. I was ready to go to any part of the world to get a position with my qualifications. Finally, in March-April 1992, I got three fellowships, including a DAAD fellowship, and two jobs, one at the University of Delhi. I joined the Department of Zoology, the University of Delhi, on May 6, 1992.<br/> I am completing almost three decades of my life at the University of Delhi as a teacher and researcher. Delhi is 1400 km away from my home town Burdwan. Delhi is a large and busy city. Though the initial days were tough for me to adjust to in Delhi, I stayed here. I joined as a Lecturer, committed to teaching M.Sc. students, and guiding M.Phil. and Ph.D. students. There was no funding for research. I started submitting Projects to different funding agencies like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). In 1993, I received two research grants, one from ICAR and the other from was UGC Career Award. I took research students and gradually entered into a different phase of life. I started enjoying the research and learned to overlook criticism and avoid confrontation. I went to the Laboratory of Aquaculture & Artemia Reference Center, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium, in 1996 and received training on Artemia culture. I applied this knowledge in the field of zooplankton culture. I attended many Larvi Conferences and Conferences of the World Aquaculture Society. I heard many excellent scientific presentations at these conferences and learned many things about Aquaculture. Sometimes in a male-dominated society, the situation became tough for me to pursue my dream. Still, there were many friends and well-wishers as well who made my life easier. Moreover, the affectionate interactions with students boosted me morally and gave me the strength to overcome those days.</p>
<p><em>The people that played an essential role in your life</em><br/> I received support and guidance from many people at different phases and fronts.</p>
<p><em>Initial phase and home</em><br/> Mother, Father, Brother, Nephew, and Niece.<br/> Academic life: Prof. B. B. Jana, Kalyani University, Prof. Patrick Sorgeloos, Ghent University, Prof. Konard Dabrowski, Ohio State University, Prof. Sachi Kaushik, INRA, France, Dr. P. V. Dehdrai, D.D.G., ICAR, India, Dr. S. Ayyapan, D.D.G., ICAR, India, Prof. J. G. Sharma, and all Ph.D. students.<br/> Pets: Kalu (no more), Daku (son of Kalu), and a tortoise who resides in my aqua house among other inmates like fishes, shellfish, etc. My students fondly call it Badsha (the King) for its exquisite style.</p>
<p><em>What do you wish for yourself?</em><br/> I want the people of Asian (India, Nepal, and others) and African (Kenya, Tanzania, and others) countries to adopt advanced technologies in Aquaculture. I want to be involved in research as well as the dissemination of research outcomes to society. Since the very inception of my career, I have organized many training programs for women and the oppressed. A recent such program has been made available on the following website. The link is<br/> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1huwZOJ-WhD_FDI_zqXPpETbAdKGCLHVo/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1huwZOJ-WhD_FDI_zqXPpETbAdKGCLHVo/view?usp=sharing</a><br/> I want to work for the rural people of developing countries. I want to see Aquaculture as a weapon against malnutrition and poverty.</p>
<p><em>What do you want for the girls and women in our world?</em><br/> They should be fearless, bold, active, and independent. Girls should be kind to the needy - human beings and animals.</p>
<p><strong>Curriculum-Vitae of Prof. Rina Chakrabarti</strong><br/> Name: Prof. Rina Chakrabarti<br/> Date of birth: April 1, 1960<br/> Nationality: Indian<br/> Designation: Senior Professor<br/> Address: Aqua Research Lab<br/> Department of Zoology<br/> University of Delhi<br/> Delhi 110007, India<br/> Phone: +91-11-27666496, 27666486<br/> E-mail:<span> </span><a href="mailto:aquaresearchlab@yahoo.co.in" target="_blank" rel="noopener">aquaresearchlab@yahoo.co.in</a><br/> Website:<span> </span><a href="http://www.aquaresearchlab.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.aquaresearchlab.org</a></p>
<p><em>Education</em><br/> Ph.D. (Zoology) University of Kalyani, West Bengal<br/> Thesis: Effect of Exogenous Introduction of Live-Plankton on Growth Performance of Carps and on Water Quality<br/> 1990<br/> M.Sc. (Zoology) University of Burdwan, West Bengal<br/> Specialization: Fish Biology<br/> 1985<br/> B.Sc. (Zoology) University of Burdwan, West Bengal<br/> 1981</p>
<p><em>Employment</em><br/> 2018-till now Senior Professor, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi<br/> 2008-2018 Professor, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi<br/> 2000-08 Reader, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi<br/> 1996-2000 Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi<br/> 1992-96 Lecturer, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi<br/> 1990-92 Guest Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Vidyasagar University, West Bengal</p>
<p><em>Experience</em><br/> Research 37 years (since 1985)<br/> Teaching 32 years (since 1990)</p>
<p><em>Supervision of Research Students</em><br/> M. Phil. 15 (completed)<br/> Ph.D. 25 (completed); 5 (in progress)<br/> Post-Doc 3</p>
<p><em>Publications</em><br/> Research Papers 110<br/> Book 3<br/> Book Chapter 4</p>
<p><em>Awards and Fellowships</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Visiting Fellowship, India National Science Academy, India and The Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (June 21 - July 4, 2016).</li>
<li>Fellow National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi (since January 1, 2007).</li>
<li>UGC Career Award, 1994-97.</li>
<li>DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Fellowship, 1992.</li>
<li>ICAR Jawaharlal Nehru Award for Best Thesis, 1990.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Awards Received by Research Students</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Best Presentation Award received by Ph.D. Student Khangembam Cherita Devi in the "2nd International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2015" held at Colombo, Sri Lanka, in August 2015.</li>
<li>Best Poster presentation award received by Ph.D. student Sunil Kumar in the UGC-sponsored National Seminar "New Trends in Fishery Development in India" held at Chandigarh, India, in February 2005.</li>
<li>Young Scientist Award of U.P. Council of Science & Technology received by Ph.D. student JaiGopal Sharma on February 28, 2004 (National Science Day) for his contribution to the field of Science during his Ph.D.</li>
<li>Young Scientist Award of Asian Fisheries Society (AFSIB) received by Ph.D. student JaiGopal Sharma for his best presentation at the "International Conference of Asian Fisheries Society" held at Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, on December 2002.</li>
<li>Best Poster presentation award received by Ph.D. student Sunil Kumar in "Indian Science Congress” held at Lucknow, India, in January 2002.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Editorial Board Member of Journal</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Reviews in Aquaculture (Blackwell)</li>
<li><a href="https://ija.scholasticahq.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh (AquacultureHub Inc. Austin, TX, USA)</a></li>
<li>Mediterranean Aquaculture Journal (Mediterranean Aquaculture and Environment Society)</li>
<li>International Journal of Pure and Applied Zoology (Allied Academics, USA)</li>
<li>International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Academic Journals)</li>
<li>Frontiers in Nutrition (Frontiers Open access journal)</li>
<li>Madridge Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development (MJARD).</li>
<li>Journal of the Inland Fisheries Society of India (Inland Fisheries Society of India, India)</li>
<li>Journal of Immune Research (Austin Publishing Group, USA)</li>
<li>Journal of Cold-Water Fisheries, Cold Water Fisheries Society of India, Directorate of Cold-Water Fisheries (DCFR), Bhimtal Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India)</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Outstanding Reviewer</em><br/> Recognized as Outstanding Reviewer for Elsevier's Journals viz. Aquaculture, Fish & Shellfish Immunology, and Food Chemistry contribute to reviewing scientific articles (2017-2018).</p>
<p><em>Reviewer of Scientific Journals</em></p>
<ol>
<li>American Chemical Society Publication: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry</li>
<li><a href="https://ija.scholasticahq.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AquacultureHub Inc.: Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh (IJA)</a></li>
<li>Austin Publishing Group: Austin Environmental Sciences</li>
<li>Blackwell Publications: Aquaculture and Nutrition, Aquaculture Research, Journal of Fish Biology</li>
<li>CSIR Publications: Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Indian Journal of Experimental Biology</li>
<li>Elsevier Publications: Aquaculture, Aquatic Research, Comparative Biochemistry, and Physiology B, Environmental Research, Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, Fish & Shellfish Immunology, Food Chemistry, Photochemistry and Photobiology, Marine Environmental Research, Veterinary Immunology, and Immunopathology</li>
<li>Frontiers: Frontiers in Physiology</li>
<li>ICAR Publications: Indian Journal of Animal Sciences</li>
<li>Public Library of Science: PLoS ONE</li>
<li>Springer Nature Publications: Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, International Journal of Recycling Organic Waste in Agriculture, International Aquatic Research, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India Section-B Biological Sciences</li>
<li>Taylor & Francis Publication: Journal of Applied Aquaculture</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Funded Research Projects</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Department of Science and Technology (DST) 2009-12 Characterization of Digestive Proteases of Indian Major Carps and Its Capacity to Digest Plant Protein</li>
<li>Department of Biotechnology (DBT) 2008-12 Evaluation of Immunostimulatory and Disease Resistance Properties of an Indian Medicinal Plant <em>Achyranthes aspera</em> in Carps</li>
<li>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) 2005-08 Digestive Physiology of Spawn and Fry of Catla catla, Labeo rohita, and <em>Cirrhinus mrigala</em> under Various Feeding Regimes</li>
<li>Department of Science and Technology (DST) 2002-05 Characterization of Digestive Enzymes of Indian Major Carps <em>Catla catla</em> (catla), Labeo rohita (rohu) and Cirrhinus mrigala (mrigal) during ontogenesis</li>
<li>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) 2000-03 Mass Production and Storage of Live Food Organisms</li>
<li>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) 1998-2001 Intensification of Indian Major Carp (Catla catla, Labeo rohita, and Cirrhinus mrigala) Larvae Culture through Optimization of Stocking Density in the Recirculating System</li>
<li>University Grants Commission (UGC) 1994-97 Responses of Indian Major Carp Larvae under Superintensive Culture in Recirculating System</li>
<li>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) 1994-97 Digestive Enzyme Profile of Larvae and Early Fry of Indian Major Carp (<em>Catla catla</em>, <em>Labeo rohita</em>, and <em>Cirrhinus mrigala</em>): Responses to Natural and Artificial Diets</li>
</ol>
<p><em>National Collaborative Project</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Evaluation of the effect of macrophytes-based feed on the growth, gut physiology, expression of specific genes involved in the biosynthesis of DHA & EPA, and production of quality freshwater fishes</li>
<li>Integrated farming of Lates calcarifer and Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Aquaponic System: A Sustainable Water Utilization Approach</li>
<li>Dissemination and Demonstration of Fish Culture Technology among Women Self-Help Groups in NCR Region of Delhi as a Self-Employment Activity</li>
<li>Development of Pelleted Diet for Labeo rohita and <em>Clarias batrachus</em> Using Achyranthes aspera and Evaluation of Its Immunostimulatory Properties in Pond Culture System</li>
<li>The Nature of Impact of Abiotic Stresses on Three Diverse Freshwater Species of Fishes, Central Inland Capture Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Central Inland Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Special Session/Chair/CO-chair Session</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Served as Co-chair in the Technical session on Feed, Nutrition & Physiology of the International Conference “Asian Pacific Aquaculture2019” held at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (June 19-21, 2019).</li>
<li>Offered a special session on “Digestive Enzymes in Fish” and chaired the session at the International Conference “WAS2015”, organized by the World Aquaculture Society, held in Jeju, South Korea, during May 26-30, 2015.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Training Program Workshop, Special Lecture, and Students' Interaction Meets Organized</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Organized a training program on “Machli Palan Ka Prashikshan” (Training on Fish Farming) in Hindi at farmers' door step - Village Abupur, Muradnagarr, Ghaziabad, UP during November 27-28, 2021. Link for the Training Programme:<br/> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1huwZOJ-WhD_FDI_zqXPpETbAdKGCLHVo/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1huwZOJ-WhD_FDI_zqXPpETbAdKGCLHVo/view?usp=sharing</a></li>
<li>Delivered an invited talk on “Achyranthes aspera: A Potential Herb for Fish Growth and Immunostimulation” in the Webinar Series 8 - Global Women in Aquaculture: Synergy Experiences and Lessons for Young African Women in Aquaculture, organized by World Aquaculture Society, held on July 11, 2020.</li>
<li>Organized a training program on “Fish Farming” in Hindi at farmers' doorstep - Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, UP- August 2-3, 2019.</li>
<li>Organized a training program on “Recent Advances in Fish Nutrition” during March 15-17, 2019.</li>
<li>Organized an interactive program, “Indo-Norwegian Students' Meet,” between the students of Fish Biology, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, India, and Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway, from March 31 - April 1, 2012.</li>
<li>Organized Dr. P. V. Dehadrai Memorial Lecture in the Department of Zoology, the University of Delhi, on September 16, 2011.</li>
<li>Organized a workshop on “Biofloc Technology: An Eco-friendly Technology for Intensive Production of Fish and Prawns” in the Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, September 13-16, 2011.</li>
<li>Organized an interactive program, “Indo-Norwegian Students’ Meet,” between the students of Fish Biology, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, India, and Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway, during April 20- 21, 2011.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Members of Academic Committees</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Serving as a member of the Fisheries Sciences Committee of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, NAAS, India, since August 2021.</li>
<li>Serving as a member of the Research Advisory Committee of Central Institute of Fisheries Education, ICAR, Mumbai, 2020-2022.</li>
<li>Serving as a member of the Quinquennial Review Team of Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, ICAR, Chennai, since 2020.</li>
<li>Serve as Co-chair in the Technical session on Feed, Nutrition & Physiology of the International Conference “Asian Pacific Aquaculture2019” held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (June 19-21, 2019).</li>
<li>Serving as An expert reviewer for Russian Science Foundation, Solyanka Str., Moscow, since 2018.</li>
<li>Serving as a member of the Technical Expert Committee on “Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology” of the Department of Biotechnology since October 2018.</li>
<li>Serving as a member of the Journal Score Committee of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences since 2018.</li>
<li>Serving as a member of the Journal Score Committee of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences since 2018.</li>
<li>Serving as a member of the Journal Score Committee of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences since 2018.</li>
<li>Serving as a member of the Technical Expert Committee on “Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology” of the Department of Biotechnology since October 2018.</li>
<li>Served as a Chairperson in the 18th International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF) organized by the International Scientific Committee of ISFNF, held at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, June 3 - 7, 2018.</li>
<li>Serving as a member of the Task Force Committee on “Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology” Department of Biotechnology from October 2017-September 2018.</li>
<li>Served as a member of the Peer Review Team for Accreditation of Central Agricultural University, Imphal, and its Constituent Colleges in March 2016.</li>
<li>Served as an expert in the Panel Meeting “ICAR Awards” organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research held in New Delhi, India, on July 28, 2014.</li>
<li>Served as an expert in the Panel Meeting “Farmed Animal Disease and Health” organized by UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and India’s Department of Biotechnology (DBT) held in London, UK, during September 5-6, 2013.</li>
<li>Served as a member of SAP Grant Expert Committee, Department of Zoology, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal, during 2013-15.</li>
<li>Served as a member of DRS-SAP Grant Expert Committee, Department of Zoology, University of Burdwan, West Bengal during 2013-15.</li>
<li>Served as a judge for students' best oral presentation award in the International Conference “World Aquaculture 2011” held in Natal, Brazil, during June 6-10, 2011.</li>
<li>Served as a panelist in the program “Management of Animal Genetic Resources - Current Scenario, Priorities and Road Map. National Consultation on Agro-biodiversity Management” organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research during May 26-27, 2010.</li>
<li>Served as a judge for students' oral presentation at the International Conference “Aquaculture 2007” held in San Antonio, Texas, USA, from February 26 - March 2, 2007.</li>
<li>Served as a validator of the e-book “Ecology and Environment Management” published by National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India.</li>
<li>Member of Board of Research Studies, the University of Delhi during 2013-15.</li>
<li>Chaired Chemicals and Glassware Committee, Contingency and Stationery Committee, Bills Committee, and Library Committee, and served as a member of other committees in the Department of Zoology, University of Delhi.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Reviewer of Research Projects for Funding Agencies</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India.</li>
<li>Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India.</li>
<li>Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India.</li>
<li>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Govt. of India.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Member of Scientific Societies</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Members of the Sectional Committee on Fisheries Sciences of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, NAAS (2017-2018), New Delhi, India</li>
<li>Elected Member, Asian Fisheries Society - Indian Branch (2011-2014)</li>
<li>Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association (India)</li>
<li>Life Member, Inland Fisheries Society of India (CIFRI, Barrackpore, India)</li>
<li>Member, Asian Fisheries Society (Philippines)</li>
<li>Member, World Aquaculture Society (USA)</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Extension Work</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Actively participated in “Kishan Sangosti aor Mela” organized by Ayurvet Research Foundation in village Chidana, Haryana, on May 8, 2015.</li>
<li>Supplied seed and feed to fish farmers in the “Fishers’ Meet” organized in the Department of Zoology, the University of Delhi, in May 2006.</li>
<li>Actively participated in Kisan Mela (Farmers' Meet) organized by the Central Institute of Fisheries Education in Rohtak on November 11, 2000.</li>
<li>Engaged in training on fish culture for self-employment generations of rural youths under the Rural Development Program using Navraspur, Ghaziabad, as a model village during 1994-2000.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Invited to Deliver a Special lecture</em></p>
<ol>
<li><p>Delivered an invited talk on “Recent Advances in Aquaculture” in the online Refresher Course “Life Sciences and Biotechnology: Recent Trends, Advances and Challenges” organized by the Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE), UGC-HRDC, the University of Delhi on February 1, 2021.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Delivered an invited talk on “Achyranthes aspera: A Potential Herb for Fish Growth and Immunostimulation” in the Webinar Seminar Series 8, “Global Women in Aquaculture: Synergy experiences and lessons for African young women aquaculture” organized by the West Africa Region of World Aquaculture Society African Chapter on July 11, 2020.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Delivered an invited talk on “Potential of Macrophytes in the Aquafeed Industry” at Sagana, Kenya, on October 26, 2019.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Delivered an invited talk on “Digestive Physiology of Carps” in the National Symposium on Coldwater Fisheries Development in India: Innovative Approaches and Way Forward for Enhancing Hill Farmers Income organized at DCFR, ICAR, Bhimtal, India during September 24-25, 2019.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Delivered a talk on “Trends in Aquaculture Research” in the Refresher Course of Life Sciences held in the Department of Botany, the University of Delhi, on December 17, 2014.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Radio Talk</em></p>
<ol>
<li><p>Participated as a panelist in the discussion on “Matshya-Palan mein Jaiba Pradhayokki ke Upojog (Application of Biotechnology in Aquaculture) on Indraprastha Channel, All India Radio, Govt. of India on February 2, 2017.</p>
</li>
<li><p>“Ornamental Fish Culture”, Indraprastha Channel, All India Radio, Govt. of India.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p><em>TV Program</em></p>
<ol>
<li><p>Participated as a panelist in the discussion on “Flying Fish” on the India TV channel.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Participated as an expert in discussions on different themes in the live show “Krishi Darshan (Agriculture Watch)” of DD National channel, Govt. of India, eight times during 2011-2016.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p>o Theme “Importance of Feed in Aqua Farming” on January 21, 2016.<br/> o Theme “Pond Management” on July 16, 2015.<br/> o Theme “Machli Utpadan se Jibeka Chalana (Aquaculture as livelihood)” on May 29, 2014.<br/> o Theme “Machli Utpadan ebong Bipanan (Fish Production and Marketing)” on October 31, 2013.<br/> o Theme “Barsat mein Machli Palan (Fish Culture in the Rainy Season)” on August 23, 2012.<br/> o Theme “Garmio mein Machli Palan (Fish Culture in the Summer)” on May 17, 2012.<br/> o Theme “Barsat mein Fish ki Dekhbhal (Caring for Fish in the Rainy Season)” on August 18, 2011.<br/> o Theme “Chota Machli ka Palan ebong Bhojan (Production of Fish Seed and their Feeding)” on February 17, 2011.</p>
<ol start="3">
<li>Participated as a Fishery expert in the discussion on “Animal Health Management in Rainy Season” on DD Kisan Channel, Govt. of India on July 21, 2017.</li>
<li>Participated as a Fishery expert in the discussion on “Health Management of Fishes in Winter” on DD Kisan Channel, Govt. of India on November 1, 2017.</li>
<li>Participated as a Fishery expert in the discussion on “Ornamental and Food Fishes” on India Science, DST Channel, Govt. of India on February 6, 2019.</li>
<li>Participated as a Fishery expert in the discussion on “Animal Health Management in Spring” on DD Kisan Channel, Govt. of India on March 11, 2019.</li>
<li>Participated as a Fishery expert in the discussion on “Health Management of Cattle, Goats, Poultry, and Fishes in Monsoon” on DD Kisan Channel, Govt. of India on March June 12, 2019.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Summer Schools Attended</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Application of Advanced Technologies in Aquaculture organized by Asian Productivity Organization in Pingtung, Republic of China, in October 2009.</li>
<li>Training Course on Molecular Biology Techniques organized by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad in August-September, 2008.</li>
<li>Training Course on Electron Microscopy organized by All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi in February 2001.</li>
<li>8th International Larviculture and Artemia Training Course organized by Laboratory of Aquaculture and Artemia Reference Center, Faculty of Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, University of Ghent, Belgium in July-September, 1996.</li>
<li>Summer Institute on Techniques in Fish Immunology organized by College of Fisheries, University of Agricultural Sciences in Mangalore in September 1993.</li>
<li>Summer Institute on Recent Advances in Freshwater Aquaculture organized by Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar in May-June 1993.</li>
<li>Training Program on Aquatic Microbiology in Freshwater Aquaculture organized by Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar in June-July 1991.</li>
<li>Summer Institute on Fish Disease Diagnosis and Health Management in Freshwater Aquaculture Systems organized by Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, in June 1989.</li>
<li>Summer Institute on Resource Management and Conservation of Inland Capture Fisheries of India organized by Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, in July 1988.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Scientific Foreign Visits</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Attended an Interactive Meeting with the researchers, scientists, and feed industry personnel held in Nairobi, Kenya (October 2019).</li>
<li>Attended and presented project report in the Wrap-up Meeting of the International collaborative project of DBT, India & BBSRC, UK, held at University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom (August 25 - 27, 2019).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the 18th International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF) organized by the International Scientific Committee of ISFNF held at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (June 3 - 7, 2018).</li>
<li>Attended and presented project report in the Second Annual Meeting of the International collaborative project of DBT, India & BBSRC, UK held at Sokiene University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania (March 1 - 2, 2018).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper in Fish and Shellfish Larviculture Symposium “Larvi 2017” organized by Artemia Reference Centre, Ghent University, held at Ghent, Belgium (September 4 - 7, 2017).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper in “Asian Pacific - Aquaculture 2017” organized by the World Aquaculture Society (WAS, USA) held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (July 24 - 27, 2017).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the “Aquaculture Europe 2016” held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (September 20 - 23, 2016).</li>
<li>Visited and delivered a lecture on “Digestive Enzymes in Fishes” in the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom, under the Bilateral Exchange Programme of Indian National Science Academy (INSA), India, and the Royal Society of Edinburg (RSE), United Kingdom (June 21 - July 4, 2016).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the conference “2nd International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2015” held in Colombo, Sri Lanka (August 25-26, 2015).</li>
<li>Attended, chaired a session, and presented a paper at the conference “World Aquaculture 2015” held in Jeju, South Korea (May 26-30, 2015).</li>
<li>Attended a short training course on “Trends and Markets in Aquaculture Feed Ingredients, Nutrition, Formulation, and Optimized Feed Production and Quality Management” held in Gent, Belgium (December 1-2, 2014).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the conference “World Aquaculture Adelaide 2014,” held in Adelaide, Australia (June 7 -11, 2014).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the conference “Larvi 2013” held in Gent, Belgium (September 2013).</li>
<li>Attended the Panel Meeting “Farmed Animal Disease and Health” held in London, UK, organized by UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and India’s Department of Biotechnology (DBT), September 5-6, 2013.</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at “The First International Conference of Fish and Shellfish Immunology” held in Vigo, Spain (June 25 - 29, 2013).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper in the workshop on “Fish Farming Development in Nepal” held in Kathmandu, Nepal (January 25-26, 2013).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper in a seminar organized by the Department of Biology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway (November 18-19, 2011).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper in the conference “World Aquaculture 2011” held in Natal, Brazil (June 6-10, 2011).</li>
<li>Attended the workshop on “Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Nepal” held in Oslo, Norway (June 2-5, 2010).</li>
<li>Attended the “Multicountry Observational Study Mission on “Application of Advanced Technologies in Aquaculture” organized by the Asian Productivity Organization in Pingtung, Republic of China (October 19-23, 2009).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the conference “Larvi 2009” held in Gent, Belgium (September 6-10, 2009).</li>
<li>Attended the International Exhibition “Aqua Nor 2009” held in Trondheim, Norway (August 18-21, 2009).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the “Aquaculture Europe 2009” held in Trondheim, Norway (August 14 - 17, 2009).</li>
<li>Attended the workshop on “Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Nepal” held in Oslo, Norway (December 7-16, 2007).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the “Aquaculture 2007” held in San Antonio, Texas, USA (February 26 - March 2, 2007).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper in “Larvi 2005” held in Gent, Belgium (September 5-8, 2005).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the ‘’7th Asian Fisheries Forum’’ held in Penang, Malaysia (November 30 - December 4, 2004).</li>
<li>Visited CIBNOR, La Paz, Mexico, in connection with a collaborative project in April - May 2003.</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the conference “World Aquaculture 2002” held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China (April 23-27, 2002).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper in the symposium “Larvi 2001: the Finfish and Shellfish Larviculture” held in Gent, Belgium (September 3-6, 2001).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the “Aquaculture in the Third Millennium” conference held in Bangkok, Thailand (February 20-25, 2000).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the “Aquaculture ’98,” held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (February 15-19, 1998).</li>
<li>Attended training course on Larviculture and Artemia culture held in Gent, Belgium (July 29 - September 12, 1996).</li>
<li>Attended and presented a paper at the 27th Annual Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society held in Bangkok, Thailand (January 29 - February 2, 1996).</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Published DNA sequences on National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S.A.</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Gordonia sp. strain A_R 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence<br/> 891 bp linear DNA<br/> Accession: MG807344.1</li>
<li>Gordonia sp. strain A_F 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence<br/> 892 bp linear DNA<br/> Accession: MG807343.1</li>
<li>Rhodococcus sp. strain AOB B 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence.<br/> 846 bp linear DNA<br/> ACCESSION MG812524.1</li>
<li>Micrococcus sp. strain AOB-G 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence.<br/> 895 bp linear DNA<br/> ACCESSION MG812628.1</li>
<li>Acinetobacter sp. strain AOB-I 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence.<br/> 912 bp linear DNA<br/> ACCESSION MG812687.1</li>
<li>Bacillus sp. strain LR1 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence.<br/> 927 bp linear DNA<br/> ACCESSION MG813162.1</li>
<li>Chryseobacterium sp. strain LR3 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence.<br/> 906 bp linear DNA<br/> ACCESSION MG818246.1</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Publications</em><br/> <em>Books</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. 2013. Species Profile: catla (Catla catla Hamilton, 1822). In Aquaculture Feed and Fertilizer Resources Information System Rome, FAO (<a href="http://www.fao.org/fishery/affris/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.fao.org/fishery/affris/en/</a>).</li>
<li>Hasan, M. R. and Chakrabarti, R. 2009. Use of algae and aquatic macrophytes as feed in small-scale aquaculture: A review. FAO Fisheries Technical Paper No. 531, FAO, Rome, Italy, 123 pp. (<a href="http://www.fao.org/docrep/012/i1141e/i1141e.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.fao.org/docrep/012/i1141e/i1141e.pdf</a>) ISSN-2070-7010</li>
<li>Chakrabarti R. and Sharma, J. G. 2008. Aquahouse: New Dimension of Sustainable Aquaculture. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, I.C.A.R., New Delhi, India.<br/> ISBN: 978-81-7164-078-2</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Book Chapters</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2022. The ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation a potential threat to the aquatic organisms and its mitigation. In: Frontiers in Aquaculture Biotechnology. (Eds. Lakra, W. S., Goswami, M. and Trudeau, V.) Elsevier (accepted).</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. 2017. Culture of zooplankton and aquatic macrophytes as a non-conventional livelihood. In: Aquaculture for Nutritional and Livelihood Security. (Eds. Dhanze, R., Ninawe, A. S. and Dhanze, J. R.) Narendra Publishing House, New Delhi, India pp. 189-203. ISBN 978-93-86110-74-9</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Sharma, J. G. 2014. Digestive enzyme profile of carps: A overview. In: Advances in Fish Research (Ed. Goswami, U. C.), Vol. V. Narendra Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp. 59-75. ISBN978-93-80428-58-1</li>
<li>Verma, N., Tripathi, S. K., Chakrabarti, R., Das, R. H. and Gautam, H. K. 2009. Partial characterization of a novel Micrococcus specific antimicrobial substance purified from a newly isolated bacterium: Bacillus subtilis RH 124. In: Antimicrobial Resistance: from Emerging Threat to Reality (Eds. Lawrance, R., Gulati, A. K. and Abraham, G.). Narosa Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. pp. 276-289.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Research Papers</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Kumar, N., Mittal P. and Chakrabarti, R. 2022. Evaluation of UV-B protective properties of leaves and seeds of Achyranthes aspera in Asian catfish Clarias batrachus (Linn.) Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences (Springer, accepted).</li>
<li>Kumar, G., Sharma, J. G., Goswami, R. K., Shrivastav, A. K., Tocher, D. R., Kumar, N., and Chakrabarti, R. 2022. Freshwater macrophytes: potential source of minerals and fatty acids for fish, poultry and livestock. Frontiers in Nutrition 9:869425 (Frontiers).<span> </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.869425">https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.869425</a></li>
<li>Goswami, R. K., Sharma, J., Shrivastav, A. K., Kumar, G., Glencross, B. D., Tocher, D. R., and Chakrabarti, R. 2022. Effect of Lemna minor supplemented diets on growth, digestive physiology and expression of fatty acids biosynthesis genes of Cyprinus carpio. Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) 12: 1-13.</li>
<li>Srivasta, A. K., Kumar, G., Mittal, P., Tocher, D. R., Glencross, B. T., Chakrabarti, R. and Sharma, S. 2021 Effect of greater duckweed Spirodela polyrhiza supplemented feed on growth performance, digestive enzymes, amino and fatty acid profiles, and expression of genes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis of juvenile common carp Cyprinus carpio. Frontiers in Marine Science (Frontiers).<span> </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.788455">https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.788455</a></li>
<li>Kumar, G., Sharma, J. G., Goswami, R. K., Shrivastav, A. K., Kumar, N., Chandra, S. and Chakrabarti, R. 2021. The study of effect of vitamin C and Achyranthes aspera seeds enriched diets on the growth, biochemical composition, digestive enzyme activities and expressions of genes involved in the biosynthesis of fatty acids in Snow trout Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1832). Journal of Applied Aquaculture (Talyor & Francis) 1-21.<span> </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2021.1985679">https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2021.1985679</a></li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Singh, A., Begum, A., Har Krishna, V., Chakrabarti, R. 2021. The impact of Achyranthes aspera seeds and leaves supplemented feeds on the survival, growth, immune system and specific genes involved in immunostimulation in Clarias batrachus fry challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila in pond conditions. Fish and Shellfish Immunology (Elsevier) 118: 11 - 18.<span> </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2021.08.026">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2021.08.026</a></li>
<li>Kumar, N., Sharma, J. G., Kumar, G., Shrivastav, A. K., Tiwari, N., Begum, A., Chakrabarti, R. 2021. Evaluation of nutritional value of prickly chaff flower Achyranthes aspera (L.) as fish feed ingredient. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (Indian Council of Agricultural Research, I.C.A.R) 91: 239-244.</li>
<li>Singh, S. P., Tauqueer, A., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2020. Effect of temperature on food consumption, immune system, antioxidant enzymes and Heat shock protein 70 of Channa punctata (Bloch, 1793). Fish Physiology and Biochemistry (Springer Nature B. V.) 45: 1153-1165.<br/> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-020-00896-4">https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-020-00896-4</a></li>
<li>Khanna, A., Indracanti, N., Chakrabarti, R. and Indraganti, P. K. 2020. Short-term ex-vivo exposure to Hydrogen sulfide enhances murine hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell migration, homing and proliferation. Cell Adhesion & Migration (Taylor & Francis) 14: 214-226.<br/> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/19336918.2020.1842131">https://doi.org/10.1080/19336918.2020.1842131</a></li>
<li>Singh, A., Chakrabarti, R. and Sharma J.G. 2020. Assessment of Immunostimulatory Characteristics of Achyranthes aspera Seeds and Leaves Supplemented Diets in Labeo rohita Fingerlings. Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (Central Fisheries Research Institute of Turkey, CFRIT & Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA Publication) 20: 795-805.<span> </span><a href="http://doi.org/10.4194/1303-2712-v20_11_03">http://doi.org/10.4194/1303-2712-v20_11_03</a></li>
<li>Chakraborty, P., Singh, T., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2020. Formulation of fish feed with multiple ingredients using a software tool developed in Java. Journal of Aquaculture in Tropics (Prints Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi) 35: 149-165.<br/> <a href="http://doi.org/10.32381/JAT.2020.35.1-4.14">doi.org/10.32381/JAT.2020.35.1-4.14</a></li>
<li>Goswami, R. K., Shrivastav, A. K., Sharma, J. G., Tocher, D. R. and Chakrabarti, R. 2020. Growth and digestive enzyme activities of rohu Labeo rohita fed diets containing macrophytes and almond oil-cake. Animal Feed Science and Technology (Elsevier) 263, 114456.<span> </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114456">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114456</a></li>
<li>Khan, N. A., Ninawe, A. S., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2019. Effect of Light Intensity on Survival, Growth and Physiology of Rohu, Labeo rohita (Cyprinidae) Fry. International Journal of Radiation Biology (Taylor & Francis) 96: 552-559.<br/> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/09553002.2020.1704905">https://doi.org/10.1080/09553002.2020.1704905</a></li>
<li>Sharma , J. G., Clark, W. D., Shrivastav, A. K., Goswami, R. K., Tocher, D. R. and Chakrabarti, R. 2019. Production potential of greater duckweed Spirodela polyrhiza (L. Schleiden) and its biochemical composition evaluation. Aquaculture (Elsevier) 513. 734419.<br/> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734419">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734419</a></li>
<li>Singh, A., Sharma, J. G., Paichha, M. and Chakrabarti, R. 2019. Achyranthes aspera (Prickly chaff flower) leaves and seeds supplemented diets regulate the growth, innate immunity and oxidative stress in Aeromonas hydrophila challenged Labeo rohita. Journal of Applied Aquaculture (Taylor & Francis) 32: 250-267.<br/> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2019.1615594">https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2019.1615594</a></li>
<li>Kumar, N., Sharma, J. G., Singh, S. P., Singh, A., HariKrishna, V. and Chakrabarti, R. 2019. Validation of growth enhancing, immunostimulatory and disease resistance properties of Achyranthes aspera in Labeo rohita fry in pond conditions. Heliyon (Elsevier) 5. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01246</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Kumar, N., Singh, S. P., Singh, A., HariKrishna, V. and Chakrabarti, R. 2019. Evaluation of immunostimulatory properties of prickly chaff flower Achyranthes aspera in rohu Labeo rohita fry in pond conditions. Aquaculture (Elsevier) 503: 183-189.<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.02.065">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.02.065</a></li>
<li>Khan, N. A., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2019. The study of ameliorative effect of dietary supplementation of vitamin C, vitamin E and tryptophan in Labeo rohita (Cyprinidae) fry exposed to intense light. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry (Springer Nature B. V.) 45: 1153-1165.<span> </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-019-00626-5">https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-019-00626-5</a></li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R., Singh, M. K., Sharma, J. G. and Mittal, P. 2019. Dietary supplementation of vitamin C: an effective measure to give protection against UV-B irradiation using fish as model organism. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences (Royal Society of Chemistry) 18: 224-231 DOI: 10.1039/C8PP00481A</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R., Clark, W. D., Sharma, J. G., Goswami, R. K., Shrivastav, A. K. and Tocher, D. R. 2018. Mass production of Lemna minor and its amino acid and fatty acid profiles. Frontiers in Chemistry (Frontiers) 6:479.<span> </span><a href="http://doi/">http://doi</a>: 10.3389/fchem.2018.00479</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Masuda, R., Tanaka, M. and Chakrabarti, R. 2018.The Continuous Culture of Rotifer Brachionus plicatilis with Sea Water. Madridge Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development (Madridge Publishers) 2: 35-37.</li>
<li>Khangembam, C. D., Singh, S. P., Chakrabarti, R. and Sharma, J. G. 2018. The study of effect of various temperatures on the abundance of ammonia oxidizing archaea and bacteria. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (Indian Council of Agricultural Research, I.C.A.R.) 88: 626-632.</li>
<li>Khangembam, B. K. and Chakrabarti, R. 2018. Viscera of Labeo rohita: a potential source of trypsin for industrial application. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology (Taylor & Francis) 27: 1078-1092. doi: 10.1080/10498850.2018.1534300</li>
<li>Khangembam, C. D., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2017. Diversity and abundance of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and archaea in a freshwater recirculating aquaculture system. Hayati Journal of Biosciences (Elsevier) 24: 215-220.</li>
<li>Labh, S. N., Chakrabarti, R. and Fawole, F. J. 2017. Effect of feeding higher level of vitamin C L-ascorbate-2-triphosphate calcium (LATP) on growth and hematological indices of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.). World Journal of Pharmaceutical 6: 904-921. DOI: 10.20959/wjpr20176-8529</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Singh, S. P. and Chakrabarti, R. 2017. Effect of temperature on digestive physiology, immune-modulatory parameters, and expression level of Hsp and LDH genes in Catla catla (Hamilton, 1822). Aquaculture (Elsevier B.V.) 479: 134-141.</li>
<li>Rao, Y. V. and Chakrabarti, R. 2017. Achyranthes aspera enhances the efficiency of antigen clearance and disease resistance in fishes. International Journal of Bio-resource, Environment and Agricultural Sciences (IBEAS) 3: 564-568.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Khan, N. A. and Chakrabarti, R. 2017. Effect of light intensity on the physiology of Catla catla larvae. In: Larvi’17, Fish and Shellfish Larviculture Symposium (Hendry, C. I. ed.), Book of Abstract and Short Communication pp.396-398.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R., Ngasainao, M. R. and Sharma, J. G. 2017. Embryonic and larval development of snow trout Schizothorax richardsonii. In: Larvi’17, Fish and Shellfish Larviculture Symposium (Hendry, C. I. ed.), Book of Abstract and Short Communication pp. 87-90.</li>
<li>Ngasainao, Nilssen, K. J. and Chakrabarti, R. 2017. Effect of dietary supplementation of vitamin C and seeds of Achyranthes aspera on physiology of snow trout Schizothorax richardsonii. Madridge Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development (Madridge Publishers). doi: 10.18689/mjard.2017-105</li>
<li>Khangembam, B. K., Ninawe, A. S. and Chakrabarti, R. 2016. Effect of cortisol and triiodothyronine bath treatments on the digestive enzyme profile and growth of Catla catla larvae during ontogenic development. Aquaculture Research (John Wiley & Sons Ltd.) 48: 2173-2185. doi:10.1111/are.13054</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Kumar, A., Saini, D., Targay, N. L., Khangembam, B. K. and Chakrabarti, R. 2015. In vitro digestibility study of some plant protein sources as aquafeed for carps Labeo rohita and Cyprinus carpio using pH-Stat method. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (NISCAR, CSIR) 54: 606-611.</li>
<li>Nilssen, K. J., Ngasainao, M. R., Sharma, J. G., Srivastava, S. K., Chandra, S., Moiranthem, K. S., Khangembam, B. K., Kumar, S. and Chakrabarti. 2015. Activities of digestive enzymes in relation to ingested natural food in three carp species of the Himalayan River Ladhiya, northern India. Aquaculture Nutrition (Blackwell Science Ltd.) 22: 1369-1373. doi: 10.1111/anu.12351</li>
<li>Singh, S. P., Sharma, J. G., Ahmad, T. and Chakrabarti, R. 2015. Oxygen stress: Impact on innate immune system, antioxidant defence system and expression of HIF-1α and ATPase 6 genes in Catla catla. Fish Physiology & Biochemistry 42: 673-688 (Springer). Doi 10.1007/s10695-015-0168-0</li>
<li>Basu, M., Paichha, M., Lenka, S. S., Chakrabarti, R. and Samanta, M. 2015. Hypoxic stress: impact on the modulation of TLR2, TLR4, NOD1 and NOD2 receptor and their down-stream signalling genes expression in catla (Catla catla). Molecular Biology Reports (Springer). DOI 10.1007/s11033-015-3932-4</li>
<li>Dimri, M., Joshi, J., Shrivastava, N., Ghosh, S., Chakrabarti, R. and Ndrakanti, P. K. 2015. Prilocaine hydrochloride protects zebrafish from lethal effects of ionizing radiation: role of hematopoietic cell expansion. The Tokai Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Tokai Medical Association) 40: 8-15.</li>
<li>Basu, M., Paichha, M., Sain, B., Lenka, S. S., Singh, S., Chakrabarti, R. and Samanta, M. 2015. Modulation of TLR2, TLR4, TLR5 and NOD2 receptor gene expressions and their downstream signaling molecules following thermal stress in the Indian major carp catla (Catla catla), 3 Biotech (Springer). DOI 10.1007/s13205-015-0306-5</li>
<li>Singh, K. M., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2015. Simulation study of natural UV-B radiation on Catla catla and its impact on physiology, oxidative stress, Hsp70 and DNA fragmentation. Photochemistry and Photobiology (Elsevier B.V.) 149: 156-163.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Singh, M. K. and Chakrabarti, R. 2015. Physiological responses of Catla catla larvae fed with Achyranthes aspera seed enriched diet and exposed to UV-B radiation. Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics 52: 155-160 (CSIR).</li>
<li>Khangembam, B. K. and Chakrabarti, R. 2015. Trypsin from the digestive system of carp Cirrhinus mrigala: Purification, Characterization and its potential application. Food Chemistry 175: 386-394. (Elsevier B.V., DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.11.140).</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R., Srivastava, P., Verma, N. and Sharma, J. G. 2014. Effect of seeds of Achyranthes aspera on the immune responses and expression of some immune-related genes in carp Catla catla. Fish & Shellfish Immunology (Elsevier B.V., doi: 10.1016/j.fsi.2014.03.007) 41: 64-69.</li>
<li>Lukram, M. I., Ninawe, A. S. and Chakrabarti, R. 2014. Influence of feeding regimes on the digestive enzyme profile and ultrastructure of digestive tract of first feeding Catla catla (Hamilton) larvae. Aquaculture Research and Development 5:4 (OMICS Publishing Group,<span> </span><a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9546.1000243">http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9546.1000243</a>).</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Singh, S., Mittal, P. and Chakrabarti, R. 2014. Impact of temperature gradient on the Indian major carp Catla catla larvae. Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, India Section B 86: 269-273 (Springer, DOI 10.1007/s40011-014-0419-3).</li>
<li>Ahmad, T., Singh, S. P., Khangembam, B. K., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2014. Food consumption and digestive enzyme activity of Clarias batrachus exposed to various temperatures. Aquaculture Nutrition (Blackwell Science Ltd.) 20: 265-272. doi: 10.1111/anu.12072</li>
<li>N. Radhakrishnan, N., Rullah, K., Chakrabarti, R. and Gnanamani, A. 2013. Inhibition of UVB induced oxidative stress in Catla catla & glutamate pyruvate transaminase (GPT) activities by embelin using molecular docking tool. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research 5: 1094-1099.</li>
<li>Singh, K. M., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2013. Impact of UV-B Radiation on the physiology of freshwater carp Labeo rohita larvae and evaluation of UV-B protective properties of seeds of Achyranthes aspera and vitamin C. Agricultural Research (Springer) 2: 166-171.</li>
<li>Singh, K. M., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2013. Effect of UV-B radiation on the defense system of Labeo rohita (Cyprinidae) larvae and its modulation by seed of Achyranthes aspera. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria (Scientific Society of Szczecin) 43: 119-126.</li>
<li>Singh, S. P., Sharma, J. G., Ahmad, T. and Chakrabarti, R. 2013. Effect of water temperature on the physiological responses of Asian catfish Clarias btrachus. Asian Fisheries Science (Asian Fisheries Society) 26: 26-38.</li>
<li>Khangembam, B. K., Sharma, K. Y. V. R. and Chakrabarti, R. 2012. Purification and characterization of trypsin from the digestive system of carp Catla catla (Hamilton) International Aquatic Research (Springer) 4:9.<span> </span><a href="http://www.intaquares.com/content/4/1/9">http://www.intaquares.com/content/4/1/9</a></li>
<li>Srivastava, P. K. and Chakrabarti, R. 2012. Effect of dietary supplementation of Achyranthes aspera seed on Labeo rohita larvae challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health (Taylor & Francis) 24: 213-218. doi:10.1080/08997659.2012.694834</li>
<li>Srivastava, P. K. and Chakrabarti, R. 2012. Effect of dietary supplementation of seed of Achyranthes aspera on the immune system of Labeo rohita fry. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture - Bamidgeh (IJA: 64.2012.786). <a class="cite-link" href="https://doi.org/10.46989/001c.20615">https://doi.org/10.46989/001c.20615</a></li>
<li>Verma, N., Chakrabarti, R., Das, R. H. and Gautam, H. K. 2012. Anti-inflamatory effects of Shea butter through inhibition of iNOS, COX-2 and cytokines via the Nf-Kb pathway in Lps-activated J774 macrophage cells. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine (The Berkely Electronic Press). doi: 10.1515/1553-3840.1574</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Rao, V. Y. 2012. Achyranthes aspera enhances the immunity and antigen clearance in common carp Cyprinus carpio. Journal of Fish Diseases (Wiley-Blackwell) 35: 389-392.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R., Srivastava, P. K., Kundu, K., Khare, R.S. and Banerjee, S. 2012. Evaluation of immunostimulatory and growth promoting effect of seed fractions of Achyranthes aspera in common carp Cyprinus carpio and identification of active constituents. Fish & Shellfish Immunology (Elsevier B.V.) 32: 839-843.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Rathore, R. M. 2010. Ontogenic changes in the digestive enzyme pattern and characterization of proteases in Indian major carp Cirrhinus mrigala. Aquaculture Nutrition (Blackwell Science Ltd.) 16: 569-581.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Rao, Y. V., Kumar, S. and Chakrabarti, R. 2010. Impact of UV-B radiation on the digestive enzymes and immune system of larvae of Indian major carp Catla catla. International Journal of Radiation Biology (Informa Healthcare) 86: 181-186.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2009. Comparative growth performance and proteolytic enzyme activity of Indian major carp Catla catla larvae fed with live food and refrigerated plankton food. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (Indian Council of Agricultural Research, I.C.A.R.) 79: 1185-1188.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Labh, S. N. 2009. Effects of vitamin C (L-ascorbate 2-triphosphate calcium) on the growth, biochemical composition, and tissue ultrastructure of hybrid carp. In: Larvi’09 – Fish & Shellfish Larviculture Symposium (Eds. Hendry, C. I., Stappen, G. V., Wille, M. and Sorgeloos, P.). European Aquaculture Society, Special Publication No. 38, Oostende, Belgium, pp. 41-44.</li>
<li>Lukram, I. M., Hamre, K., Ronnestad, I., Chakrabarti, R., Nordgreen, A., Mangor-Jensen, A. and Saele, O. 2009. Uptake and metabolism of predigested lipid in the Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua. Larvi’09 – Fish & Shellfish Larviculture Symposium (Eds. Hendry, C. I., Stappen, G. V., Wille, M. and Sorgeloos, P.). European Aquaculture Society, Special Publication No. 38, Oostende, Belgium. pp. 238-241.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2009. Machli ka prakitik bhogan: jantuplabak (Hindi). Kheti (Indian Council of Agricultural Research, I.C.A.R.): 61: 5-7.</li>
<li>Srivastava, A., Roy, D. and Chakrabarti, R. 2009. Phospholipids assay of Daphnia carinata using 1-D and 2-D NMR techniques. Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry (Research India Publications) 5: 117-124.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2008. Development of survivorship model for UV-B irradiated Catla catla larvae. Aquatic Ecology (Springer) 42: 17-23.</li>
<li>Kumar, S., Fernando, L. G., Chakrabarti, R., del Toro, M. A. N. and Cordova-Murueta, J. H. 2007. Characterization of digestive proteases of three carps Catla catla, Labeo rohita and Hypophthalmicthys molitrix and in vitro digestibility study. Aquaculture Nutrition (Blackwell Science<span> </span><a href="http://l.td/">L.td</a>.) 13: 1-9.</li>
<li>Kumar, S., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2007. Acute toxicity of ammonia to a freshwater teleost, Labeo bata larvae. Toxicology & Environmental Chemistry (Taylor & Francis) 89: 327-336.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Gwak, W-S, Masuda, R., Tanaka, M. and Chakrabarti, R. 2006. Survival, growth and RNA/DNA ratio of Pagrus major cultured under three different feeding regimes during early development. Asian Fisheries Science (Asian Fisheries Society) 19: 389-400.</li>
<li>Sharma J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2006. Effects of UV-B radiation on the gills of Catla catla during early development. Toxicology & Environmental Chemistry (Taylor & Francis) 82: 367-371.</li>
<li>Srivastava, A. Hemre, K., Stoss, J., Chakrabarti, R., Tonheim, K. S. 2006. Protein content and amino acid composition of the live feed rotifer (Brachionus plicatilis): with emphasis on the water soluble fraction. Aquaculture (Elsevier B.V.) 254: 534-543.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R., Rathore, M. S., Kumar, S. and Mittal, P. 2006. Functional changes in digestive enzymes and characterization of proteases of silver carp (male) and bighead carp (female) hybrid, during ontogeny. Aquaculture (Elsevier B. V.) 253: 694-702.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Vasudeva Rao, Y. 2006. Achyranthes aspera stimulate the immunity and enhances the antigen clearance in Catla catla. International Immunopharmacology (Elsevier B. V.) 6: 782-790.</li>
<li>Anand, C., Akolkar, P. and Chakrabarti, R. 2006. Bacteriological water quality status of River Yamuna in Delhi. Journal of Environmental Biology (Triveni Enterprises) 27: 97-101.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R., Rathore, R. M. and Kumar, S. 2006. Study of digestive enzymes and characterization of related proteases during early ontogeny of Labeo rohita. Aquaculture Nutrition (Blackwell Science<span> </span><a href="http://l.td/">L.td</a>.) 12: 35-43.</li>
<li>Srivastava, A., Rathore, R. M. and Chakrabarti, R. 2006. Effects of four different doses of organic manures in the production of Ceriodaphnia cornuta. Bioresource Technology (Elsevier Ltd.) 97: 1036-1040.</li>
<li>Vasudeva Rao, Y., Das B. K., Jyotyrmayee. P. and Chakrabarti, R. 2006. Effect of Achyranthes aspera on the immunity and survival of Labeo rohita infected with Aeromonas hydrophila. Fish & Shellfish Immunology (Elsevier Science Publishers B. V.) 20: 263-273.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Sharma, J. G. 2005. Digestive physiology of fish larvae during ontogenic development: A brief overview. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (Indian Council of Agricultural Research, I.C.A.R.) 75: 1337-1347.</li>
<li>Rathore, R. M., Kumar, S. and Chakrabarti, R. 2005. Digestive enzyme patterns and evaluation of protease classes in Catla catla (Family: Cyprinidae) during early developmental stages. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology B (Elsevier Inc.) 142: 98-106.</li>
<li>Rao, V. Y. and Chakrabarti, R. 2005. Dietary incorporation of Achyranthes aspera seed influences the immunity of common carp Cyprinus carpio. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (Indian Council of Agricultural Research, I.C.A.R.) 75: 1097-1102.</li>
<li>Rathore, R. M., Kumar, S. and Chakrabarti, R. 2005. Digestive enzyme profile of Cyprinus carpio during ontogenic development. World Aquaculture (World Aquaculture Society) 36: 37-39.</li>
<li>Kumar, S., Srivastava, A. and Chakrabarti, R. 2005. Study of digestive proteinases and proteinase inhibitors of Daphnia carinata. Aquaculture (Elsevier B. V.) 243: 367-372.</li>
<li>Rao, V. Y. and Chakrabarti, R. 2005. Stimulation of immunity in Indian major carp Catla catla with herbal feed ingredients. Fish & Shellfish Immunology (Elsevier Ltd.) 18: 327-334.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Rao, Y. V. 2005. Achyranthes aspera enhances the efficiency of antigen clearance from the host Labeo rohita. Larvi’05 – Fish & Shellfish Larviculture Symposium (Eds. Hendry, C. I., Stappen, G. V., Wille, M. and Sorgeloos, P.). European Aquaculture Society, Special Publication No. 36, Oostende, Belgium. pp. 83-85.</li>
<li>Anand, C., Aklolker, P. and Chakrabarti, R. 2004. Benthic macro-invertebrates of river Yamuna in Delhi stretch at various levels of physico-chemical water quality parameters. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment. 8: 15 -23.</li>
<li>Rao, V. Y., Singh, M. R., Singh, A. and Chakrabarti, R. 2004. Potentiation of antibody production in Indian major carp Labeo rohita, rohu, by Achyranthes aspera as an herbal feed ingredient. Aquaculture (Elsevier B. V.) 238: 67-73.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G., Kumar, S. and Chakrabarti, R. 2004. Optimization of stocking density of Labeo rohita and Cirrhinus mrigala spawn in relation to water quality, survival and growth under recirculating system. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (Indian Council of Agricultural Research, I.C.A.R.) 74: 686-689.</li>
<li>Rao, V. Y. and Chakrabarti, R. 2004. Enhanced anti-proteases in Labeo rohita fed with diet containing herbal ingredients. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry (Indian Council of Medical Research, I.C.M.R.) 19: 132-134.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2003. Role of stocking density on growth and survival of catla, Catla catla, and rohu, Labeo rohita, larvae and water quality in a recirculating system. Journal of Applied Aquaculture (The Haworth Press, Inc.) 14: 171-178.</li>
<li>Anand, C., Akolkar, P. and Chakrabarti, R. 2002. A comparative bio-assessment of water quality on east and west banks of River Yamuna in Delhi. In: Water and Wastewater Perspective of Developing Countries (Eds. Devi, R. and Ahsan, N.). 433-441 pp.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Kumar, S. 2001. Effect of feed protein manipulation on the survival, growth, and enzyme activities of Cirrhinus mrigala larvae. In: Larvi 2001, Fish and Shellfish Symposium (Eds. C.I. Hendry, G. V. Stappen, M. Wille M. and P. Sorgeloos). European Aquaculture Society, Special Publication No.30. Belgium, pp. 129-132.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R., Sharma, J. G. and Kumar, S. 2001. Carp larviculture: A brief review. In: Captive breeding for Aquaculture and Fish Germplasm Conservation (Eds. Ponniah, A. G., Lal, K. K. and Basheer, V. S.). NBFGR- NATP Publication No.3, pp.c1 - 4.</li>
<li>Kumar, S., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2000. Quantitative estimation of proteolytic enzyme and ultrastructural study of anterior part of intestine of Indian major carp (Catla catla) larvae during ontogenesis. Current Science (Current Science Association & Indian Academy of Sciences) 79: 1007-1011.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2000. Seasonal occurrence of freshwater medusa Limnocnida indica annandale (Cnidaria: Limnomedusae) in a lake associated with the River Yamuna, India. Aquatic Ecology (Kluwer Academic Publishers) 34: 205-207.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 2000. Replacement of live-food with refrigerated-plankton food for Cyprinus carpio (L) larvae cultured with three different types of biological filters. Current Science (Current Science Association & Indian Academy of Sciences) 79: 214-219.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 1999. Larval rearing of common carp Cyprinus carpio: A comparison between natural and artificial diets under three stocking densities. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society (World Aquaculture Society) 30: 490-495.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Sharma, J. G. 1998. Influence of management protocols on carp growth under nursery conditions: relative importance of food and water quality. Aquaculture International (Chapman and Hall Ltd.) 6: 293-301.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 1998. Effects of different stocking densities on survival and growth of grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella larvae using recirculating system. Journal of Applied Aquaculture (The Haworth Press, Inc.) 8: 79-83.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Jana, B. B. 1998. Effects on growth and water quality of feeding exogenous plankton compared to use of manure in the culture of mrigal, Cirrhinus mrigala, and rohu, Labeo rohita, fry in tanks. Journal of Applied Aquaculture (The Haworth Press, Inc.) 8: 87-95.</li>
<li>Kumar, S. and Chakrabarti, R. 1998. Ontogenic development of amylase activity in three species of Indian major carps, Catla catla, Labeo rohita and Cirrhinus mrigala in relation to natural diet. Asian Fisheries Science (Asian Fisheries Society) 10: 259-263.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Sharma, J. G. 1997. Ontogenic changes of amylase and proteolytic enzyme activities of Indian major carp, Catla catla (Ham.) in relation to natural diet. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (Indian Council of Agricultural Research, I.C.A.R.) 67: 932 - 934.</li>
<li>Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. 1997. Effects of filtration and aeration on survival and growth of Ctenopharyngodon idella fry in recirculation system. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, C.S.I.R.) 35: 56-58.</li>
<li>Jana, B. B. and Chakrabarti, R. 1996. Feeding spectrum in the rearing of fish larvae. In: Advances in fish research (Ed. Singh, B. R.). Vol. 2. Narender Publishing House, Delhi, India.</li>
<li>Jana, B. B. and Chakrabarti, R. 1993. Life table responses of zooplankton (Moina micrura Kurz and Daphnia carinata King) to manure application in a culture system. Aquaculture (Elsevier Science Publishers B.V.) 117: 273-285.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. 1993. Ox-bow lakes of India: Present Status. In: Strategies for lake ecosystems beyond 2000 (Eds. G. Giussani and C. Callieri), pp. 257 -260. Proc. 5th International Conference of Management and Conservation of Lakes, Stresa, Italy.</li>
<li>Jana, B. B. and Chakrabarti, R. 1993. The effect of management protocols for juvenile carp (Cyprinus carpio) culture on life history responses of a zooplankton food source, Moina micrura (Kurz.). Aquaculture (Elsevier Science Publishers B.V.) 110: 285-300.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Jana, B. B. 1992. Diversity and abundance of plankton as indices of management strategies of common carp culture. Archiev für Hydrobiologie (E. Schweizerbart’sche Verlagsbuchhandlung) 125: 499-509.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Jana, B. B. 1992. Effects of different levels of exogenously introduced plankton on growth of common carp reared under favourable water quality. Aquaculture (Elsevier Science Publishers B.V.) 103: 331-339.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Jana, B. B. 1991. Growth induction of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) fry as a function of plankton density and improve water quality. Aquaculture and Fisheries Management 22: 295-307.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Jana, B. B. 1991. Plankton intake as a function of body weight by common carp fry in different feeding conditions. Aquaculture (Elsevier Science Publishers B.V.) 93: 21-34.</li>
<li>Jana, B. B. and Chakrabarti, R. 1990. Exogenous introduction of live plankton -a better approach to carp growth than the direct manure system. The Progressive Fish Culturist (American Fisheries Society) 52: 252-260.</li>
<li>Chakrabarti, R. and Jana, B. B. 1990. Food preferences and selection by common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fry under different feeding regimes. Journal of Applied Ichthyology (Verlag Paul Parey) 6: 223-230.</li>
<li>Jana, B. B. and Chakrabarti, R. 1990. Comparison of Plankton intake by Indian carp fingerlings under different feeding conditions. Journal of Applied Ichthyology (Verlag Paul Parey) 6: 1-13.</li>
<li>Jana, B. B. and Chakrabarti, R. 1988. Some factors determining the feeding optima in carp fingerlings. Archiev für Hydrobiologie (E. Schweizerbart’sche Verlagsbuchhandlung) 113: 121-131.</li>
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<p>With a broken heart, we wish to tell you that our excellent and beloved teacher, and wonderful friend of our Aquaculture Training On-Line Learning (ATOLL), Professor Paul Bienfang, has passed away. In his instructor description on the ATOLL website on Udemy, Professor Bienfang described himself as the following (<a href="https://www.udemy.com/user/paul-bienfang/">https://www.udemy.com/user/paul-bienfang/</a>):</p>
<p>Dr. Paul Bienfang was formerly a member of the research faculty for the Oceanography Department at the University of Hawaii. His research laboratory is part of the Pacific Center for Research in Marine Biomedicine, one of four U.S. centers for oceans and human health. Dr. Bienfang is an alumnus of the UH Oceanography Department, a former Sr. Vice President of a marine biotech company in aquaculture, and a former Sr. Vice President of a private oceanographic and aquaculture research institution. His research specialties include ciguatera fish poisoning, environmental water quality, and phytoplankton ecology issues, emphasizing warm water phytoplankton dynamics and continuous culture methodologies.</p>
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<p>Professor Paul Bienfang passed away at the age of 72. Paul was the son of Woodrow and Doris Bienfang of Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin. Paul graduated from the University of Hawai’i-Manoa (UHM) in 1971, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with Highest Honors, followed by a Masters, and then Ph.D. in 1977 at UHM in biological oceanography. He carried out cutting-edge research on phytoplankton growth dynamics and microbial ecology. He was a prominent member of Hawai’i’s marine science community.</p>
<p>Paul joined Oceanic Institute (OI) as a Senior Scientist in 1975. He then rose to become the co-CEO with OI as a premier marine research organization for finfish and shrimp aquaculture. Paul left OI for a shrimp aquaculture startup on Kaua’i, “Ceatech USA,” in 1997. Currently, the farm is known for its significant broodstock production and the delectable “Kauai Shrimp.” Paul founded Analytical Services LLC, small water quality and microbial laboratory, in 2002. In 2004, Paul returned to the University of Hawai Manoa campus as an Associate Professor in the Oceanography Department. Paul headed ciguatera research there, taught an upper-level “Living Marine Resources course,” mentored graduate students, and gave many academic and practical lectures and seminars.</p>
<p>Paul became Emeritus Faculty of the Oceanography Department after his retirement. Paul gave the greater society by his numerous activities in professional associations, by serving on </p>
<p>their Boards during his career. Paul’s love for sports as a player, coach, and mentor included baseball, volleyball, tennis, and golf.</p>
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<p>Paul served as a lifeguard at the city pool when he was just a high school student in Wisconsin. There, he gave swimming lessons to his many friends and family members. Paul’s brother, Dave Bienfang, tells about Paul’s love for the water already when he was a young boy.</p>
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<p>Paul’s wife, Noni Bienfang, told the University of Hawaii at Manoa that “He strongly believed in education and mentoring students. He headed ciguatera research at Mānoa and taught a Living Marine Resources course about fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic pollution, and sustainability.<br/> One reason the students loved his class is the popcorn he brought when he showed videos, and he never taught out of a textbook.”</p>
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<p>Paul’s family established the “Dr. Paul Bienfang Memorial Fund” for undergraduate students who study universal environmental science at the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST). The fund will pay for tuition, fees, and textbook purchases.</p>
<p>Paul and Noni’s daughter, Marni Sakumoto, said that they created the fund to carry on her father’s legacy, to honor who he was as a person: somebody who cared a lot about making other people’s lives better. Marni added that the family celebrates Professor Bienfang and continues his legacy by allowing others to achieve their passion. She added<br/> “It’s just our way of sharing a part of him.”</p>
<p>To make a gift to the “Dr. Paul Bienfang Memorial Scholarship Fund,” please use the form at the bottom of this webpage:<br/> <a href="http://www.uhfoundation.org/impact/students/family-memorializes-beloved-professor">www.uhfoundation.org/impact/students/family-memorializes-beloved-professor</a></p>Videos from the BLUE REVOLUTION HAWAII TEDx EVENTtag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2021-12-16:4021269:BlogPost:2850242021-12-16T17:48:29.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p><span><span>On Dec 11 we had a successful TEDx Countdown webcast of talks by 8 leading experts on the potential</span> <span>of open ocean aquaculture for expanding the world food supply while reducing Global Warming emissions. The recorded talks have been uploaded to TEDx for review and may be selected in a month or so for TED's Library of Talks. In the meantime, here are the individual talks:</span>:…</span></p>
<p><span><span>On Dec 11 we had a successful TEDx Countdown webcast of talks by 8 leading experts on the potential</span> <span>of open ocean aquaculture for expanding the world food supply while reducing Global Warming emissions. The recorded talks have been uploaded to TEDx for review and may be selected in a month or so for TED's Library of Talks. In the meantime, here are the individual talks:</span>:</span> <span><a href="https://patkentak.blogspot.com/2021/12/blue-revolution-hawaii-tedx-event.html">https://patkentak.blogspot.com/2021/12/blue-revolution-hawaii-tedx-event.html</a></span></p>
<div><b>Leighton Chong</b>, intellectual property attorney, Chairman of TEDx Event</div>
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<div><span><b>Pat Takahashi,</b> PhD, Professor of Engineering and Director of Renewable Energy at University of Hawaii</span></div>
<div><h3 class="image-title">“The Time for the Blue Revolution Is Now”</h3>
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<div><span><b>Neil Sims</b>, MSc (Zool, UNSW), Founder/CEO, Ocean Era Inc, Kona, Hawai’i</span></div>
<div><h3 class="image-title">“To the Blue Horizon – Our Oceans as a Salve for Our Ailing Earth”</h3>
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<p><span><b>Luis A. Vega</b>, PhD, Renewable Energy Consultant, formerly at UH/HNEI</span></p>
<div><h3 class="image-title">“OTEC Carbon-Free & Renewable Power for Ocean Farming & Beyond”</h3>
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<span><b>William A. Spencer,</b> Founder Hawaii Oceanic Technology, Inc., Mariculture Evolution Group</span></div>
<div><h3 class="image-title">“Automated Open Ocean Fish Farming Platform”</h3>
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<span><b>Mathew Goldsborough</b>, Chief Technology Officer, Forever Oceans</span></div>
<div><h3 class="image-title">"Oceans of Data: Technology, Transparency & Future of Open-Ocean Fish Farms"</h3>
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<span><b>Shaun Moss</b>, PhD, Executive Director, Oceanic Institute, HPU</span></div>
<div><h3 class="image-title">"Improving Production Efficiencies in Aquaculture Through Selective Breeding"</h3>
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<span><b>Dawn Lippert,</b> Exec Director Elemental Excelerator, Chair Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative AB</span></div>
<div><h3 class="image-title">“Building Community Intelligence” (first presented at TEDx 2021 Countdown Summit, Edinburgh)</h3>
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<span><b>Tetsuzan Benny Ron</b>, Ph.D., Aquaculture Specialist, Blue Revolution Hawaii, AquacultureHub</span></div>
<div><h3 class="image-title">“Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) for Ocean Farming Systems”</h3>
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<div>Special thanks also to Amnon Ron, chief operating officer of<span> </span><a href="https://patkentak.blogspot.com/2021/12/blue-revolution-hawaii-tedx-event.html">CME Congresse</a>s in Israel, for providing superior technical assistance.</div>
</div>The Legal Dispute Over 'Mixotrophic' Is Raising Important Questionstag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2018-04-20:4021269:BlogPost:2080572018-04-20T04:30:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p><strong>Today I've got the following letter from a well-known Professor of Aquaculture from Texas A&M University, Tzachi Samocha, regarding the Legal Dispute Over 'Mixotrophic'. What is your opinion?</strong></p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">"Dear Benny,</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">As you may know, in early October of last year WAS abruptly stopped selling my manual “Design and Operation of Super…</p>
<p><strong>Today I've got the following letter from a well-known Professor of Aquaculture from Texas A&M University, Tzachi Samocha, regarding the Legal Dispute Over 'Mixotrophic'. What is your opinion?</strong></p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">"Dear Benny,</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">As you may know, in early October of last year WAS abruptly stopped selling my manual “Design and Operation of Super Intensive, Biofloc-Dominated Systems for Indoor Production of the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei – The Texas A&M AgriLife Research Experience.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">They explained that the suspension was owed to a complaint to the WAS Conference Manager by Dr. Farshad Shishehchian, owner of Blue Aqua International, that my manual's use of the long-standing and widely accepted scientific term "mixotrophic" violates his trademark.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Despite clearly defining "mixotrophic" in the manual's glossary as "Biofloc culture with auto- and heterotrophic microorganisms in floc aggregates", a way that wholly conforms to its standard dictionary definition:</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/mixotrophic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/mixotrophic</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">despite the fact that a Google Scholar search produces almost 20,000 hits for "mixotrophic" in scientific publications over the past several decades:</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?start=630&q=mixotrophic&hl=en&as_sdt=0,39&as_ylo=1950&as_yhi=2017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://scholar.google.com/scholar?start=630&q=mixotrophic&hl=en&as_sdt=0,39&as_ylo=1950&as_yhi=2017</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">and despite pointing out that such generic use of trademarked terms is expressly permitted under United States intellectual property law to prevent, among other things, impoverishment of the English language, all efforts to convince Dr. Shishehchian that none of the 15 generic instances of that term in my 398-page manual violates his trademark were summarily ignored</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">As a result, over the December holidays I received a threatening cease-and-desist letter from Dr. Shishehchian's lawyers, Singapore-based Rajah & Tann, the largest law firm in Southeast Asia. I thus far have spent several thousand dollars on lawyers’ fees to defend against what IP attorneys have described to me as a case of "trademark bullying". (I'm a research scientist and previously was unaware of that term.)</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">I nevertheless will continue to fight. I have managed to recover the book's copyright from WAS, I have the valued advice and support of a motivated attorney who specializes in IP litigation, and I am doing my very best to put the manual back in circulation as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the case is still far from over and my decades-long work remains buried.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The reason I am writing now is that, as you may know, Dr. Shishehchian is running for President of WAS. As you likely may expect, my experience will prevent me from supporting him.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">I understand that each of you, quite correctly, will draw your own conclusions, but I wanted to make you aware of my experience because it is not yet widely known and, I believe, some may find it relevant to the upcoming election. That is not for me to decide.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">In any event, I will, of course, greatly appreciate your support as I continue this fight to return my work to open publication, and I hope that none of you ever finds yourself in the same battle.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">I will greatly appreciate if you distribute this email to other people which are not aware of this on going issue.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Regards,</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Tzachi<br style="font-weight: 400;"/><span style="font-weight: 400;">--<span> </span></span></p>
<p>Tzachi Samocha, Ph.D.</p>
<p>Professor Emeritus, Texas A&M AgriLife Research</p>
<p>Marine Solutions & Feed Technology, LLC.</p>
<p>4110 E. Colt Shadow Ln., Spring, TX 77386</p>
<p>Phone: 832-823-4223 (O); 361-728-3560 (C)</p>
<p>eFax: 253-390-6081; Skype: tzachitx; WhatsApp: 361-728-3560</p>
<p>Email:<span> </span><a href="mailto:tzachi.samocha@gmail.com">tzachi.samocha@gmail.com</a>;<span> </span><a href="mailto:t-samocha@tamu.edu">t-samocha@tamu.edu</a></p>
<p>"</p>RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR OFFSHORE AQUACULTUREtag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2018-03-05:4021269:BlogPost:2067882018-03-05T03:07:04.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p><strong>RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR OFFSHORE AQUACULTURE</strong></p>
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<li><b>Currently, there are no commercial finfish operations in U.S. federal waters, located between 3 and 200 miles (5 to 322 kilometers) offshore.</b></li>
<li><b>Offshore aquaculture farms must have a reliable supply of energy.</b></li>
<li><b>Therefore, with the hope to start a discussion on the subject with the AquacultureHub members, I've attached here a PDF file that I've presented at the Aquaculture America…</b></li>
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<p><strong>RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR OFFSHORE AQUACULTURE</strong></p>
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<li><b>Currently, there are no commercial finfish operations in U.S. federal waters, located between 3 and 200 miles (5 to 322 kilometers) offshore.</b></li>
<li><b>Offshore aquaculture farms must have a reliable supply of energy.</b></li>
<li><b>Therefore, with the hope to start a discussion on the subject with the AquacultureHub members, I've attached here a PDF file that I've presented at the Aquaculture America 2018</b></li>
<li><b>Mahalo</b></li>
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<p><b>Click on the title to download the presentation in a PDF format: </b></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233543108?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR OFFSHORE AQUACULTURE</a></p>
<p></p>New video lectures will be added to the ATOLL program during 2018tag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2018-02-21:4021269:BlogPost:2065182018-02-21T13:30:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p>A new <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/page/atoll-new" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Aquaculture Training On-Line Learning (ATOLL) program</a> recording session took place on Monday, February 19 08:00 - 18:00 Burgundy Room, Paris Hotel, as part of the Aquaculture America 2018. The <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/page/atoll-new" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ATOLL</a> session was organized by my friends, <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/MichelleMickWalsh">Dr.…</a></p>
<p>A new <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/page/atoll-new" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aquaculture Training On-Line Learning (ATOLL) program</a> recording session took place on Monday, February 19 08:00 - 18:00 Burgundy Room, Paris Hotel, as part of the Aquaculture America 2018. The <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/page/atoll-new" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ATOLL</a> session was organized by my friends, <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/MichelleMickWalsh">Dr. Michelle Walsh</a> and the President of the United State Aquaculture Society, <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/DavidCline">Dr. David Cline</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks to the collaborative spirit of the experts who were willing to go the extra mile to educate the next generation aquaculture enthusiasts, the following lectures were recorded to be added. The video of the lectures will be uploaded onto the <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/page/atoll-new" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ATOLL program website</a> and will be available for free. Prof. Barbara McLain and I will work on the postproduction in the coming weeks. </p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/StanArington">Mr. Stan Arington</a></strong><br/> <strong>THE MEASURE OF AQUACULTURE</strong><br/>1) Understanding of volumes, masses and solution<br/>2) The equations for determining volume and mass How to determine solution concentrations of chemicals in water <br/>3) How to determine solution concentrations of chemicals in water?</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/GaryFornshell">Dr. Gary Fornshell</a></strong><br/> <strong>FLOW-THROUGH AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS</strong><br/>1) Principles of flow-through systems<br/>2) Flow-through production systems<br/>3) Flow-through system waste management</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/LaurenPandolfo">Dr. Lauren Pandolfo</a></strong><br/> <strong>ZEBRAFISH: MAKING A SPLASH ON THE HUMAN HEALTH RESEARCH SCENE</strong><br/>1) The What and The Why <br/>2) The How <br/>3) Health and Welfare</p>
<p><strong>Dr. Jesse Trushenski</strong><br/> <strong>BASIC NUTRITION FOR AQUACULTURE</strong><br/>1) The roles and consideration of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and fiber in aquaculture diets<br/>2) Staple vitamins and minerals<br/>3) Anti-nutritional factors to watch out for</p>
<p><strong>Dr. Steven G. Hall</strong><br/> <strong>BASIC RAS - PRACTICAL ENGINEERING</strong><br/>1) The basics of aquaponics systems<br/>2) building design<br/>3) practical and numerical on aquaponics</p>
<p><strong>Dr. DVM Benjamin Beck</strong><br/> <strong>A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF MAJOR DISEASES IN THE CATFISH INDUSTRY</strong><br/>1) The economic impact of disease<br/>2) Bacteria and parasites and viruses, oh my!<br/>3) Towards a better understanding…</p>
<p><strong>Dr. Jim Bowker</strong><br/> <strong>FISH HEALTH</strong><br/>1) The Fish Medicine Chest - Why we have it? <br/>2) What's in it? <br/>3) How to use it.</p>Shutdown Memo from Office of Management and Budget - Whitehousetag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2018-01-21:4021269:BlogPost:2059052018-01-21T14:46:50.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p><span>Membership,</span></p>
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<p><span>So far, negotiations to prevent a government shutdown at <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">midnight</span></span> tonight, January 19, have failed. OMB has just released a memorandum - Planning for Agency Operations during a Potential Lapse in Appropriations - that includes </span><span>FAQs regarding grants and contracts. You will find those in Section II, pages 3-9. Here is the link:</span></p>
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<p><span>Membership,</span></p>
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<p><span>So far, negotiations to prevent a government shutdown at <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">midnight</span></span> tonight, January 19, have failed. OMB has just released a memorandum - Planning for Agency Operations during a Potential Lapse in Appropriations - that includes </span><span>FAQs regarding grants and contracts. You will find those in Section II, pages 3-9. Here is the link:</span></p>
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<p><span><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/m-18-05-Final.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/m-18-05-Final.pdf</a></span></p>
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<p><span>the link to specific agency contingency plans is:</span></p>
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<p><span><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/agency-contingency-plans/" id="m_3053874915122556619LPlnk349039" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/agency-contingency-plans/</a></span></p>
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<p class="m_3053874915122556619xmsonormal"><span>If you want to follow developments on budget negotiations minute to minute, the Washington Post is counting down the time to <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">midnight</span></span> here:</span></p>
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<p><span><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/regional/?reload=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.washingtonpost.com/regional/?reload=true</a></span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>Aquaculture: More Than Fish Farmstag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2018-01-03:4021269:BlogPost:2052342018-01-03T19:34:18.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233542810?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233542810?profile=original" width="660"></img></a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Key Facts</strong></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Americans should double their seafood intake.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The United States imports 90 percent of its seafood.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">ARS aquaculture research helps producers meet U.S. demand for seafood.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">ARS…</li>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233542810?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233542810?profile=original" width="660" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Key Facts</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Americans should double their seafood intake.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The United States imports 90 percent of its seafood.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">ARS aquaculture research helps producers meet U.S. demand for seafood.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">ARS studies fish genetics, nutrition, fish health, production systems, and more.</li>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><br/>If you are planning to adopt a healthier lifestyle in the New Year, adding some seafood to your diet might be a good way to start. Seafood is a highly recommended, nutritious source of protein. That’s one reason why <a href="https://www.ars.usda.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Agricultural Research Service</a> (ARS) scientists in laboratories around the country are focused on finding better ways to produce farm-raised seafood. Another reason is simple: We need a thriving U.S. aquaculture industry.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Aquaculture is the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants, and ensuring its future is critical to our diet and our health. It also is a matter of basic economics.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">U.S. marine and freshwater aquaculture production now ranks 16th worldwide, with a farmgate value approaching $1.4 billion annually. By contrast, U.S. consumers spent an estimated $91.7 billion on seafood products as recently as 2014. That’s because some 90 percent of the seafood consumed in the United States is imported. We now run a $14 billion “seafood deficit” each year, meaning we bring in that much more seafood than we export. The number of “caught” fish consumed in the United States has remained static since the 1980s, and wild-caught harvests are either maxed out or in decline. That means there is a huge opportunity to produce more seafood here in the United States.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">In addition, the current <a href="https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dietary Guidelines for Americans</a> says that to stay healthy, most Americans should almost double their seafood intake, eating 8 ounces a week instead of 4.8 ounces. To meet that demand, it’s critical that we come up with more efficient and sustainable aquaculture production systems and methods to ensure safe, high-quality seafood.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">ARS scientists at research centers across the country, with their wide-ranging areas of expertise, are uniquely equipped to play a key role in achieving those goals. They recognize the need and the opportunity, and they’re committed to increasing sustainable production of safe seafood. With that in mind, ARS’s research is focused on the types of seafood that have the greatest potential to be produced in sufficient quantities to meet our dietary needs: trout, catfish, bass, tilapia, salmon, and shellfish.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">ARS is working with commercial partners and developing the latest genomic approaches, traditional breeding techniques, vaccines, and other technologies to make fish healthier, support more sustainable production systems, and increase the availability of a nutritious food source for U.S. consumers.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">This issue of <em>AgResearch</em> spotlights ARS’s aquaculture research in the areas of <a href="https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2018/jan/aquaculture/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fish feeds and nutrition</a>, <a href="https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2018/jan/health/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fish health and disease resistance</a>, <a href="https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2018/jan/industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">environmental aspects</a>, and <a href="https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2018/jan/oysters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">seafood safety</a>. Because of these efforts, U.S. consumers can be assured of a plentiful supply of seafood that’s being produced in sustainable ways.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Caird Rexroad<br/></strong>ARS National Program Leader for Aquaculture<br/>Beltsville, Maryland</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"> </p>Can You Judge @ McKinley High Science Fair Thursday, January 11, 2018?tag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2017-12-10:4021269:BlogPost:2048062017-12-10T18:30:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p>Aloha AquacultureHub Members from Hawaii,</p>
<p>May I request your help with accordance to the letter below since currently, I will not be able to attend the Science Fair of McKinley High School and help with judging the students' projects.</p>
<p>Mahalo,</p>
<p>tetsuzan benny ron</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Aloha: Dr. Tetsuzan Ron</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">The McKinley High School…</p>
<p>Aloha AquacultureHub Members from Hawaii,</p>
<p>May I request your help with accordance to the letter below since currently, I will not be able to attend the Science Fair of McKinley High School and help with judging the students' projects.</p>
<p>Mahalo,</p>
<p>tetsuzan benny ron</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Aloha: Dr. Tetsuzan Ron</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">The McKinley High School Science & Engineering Fair will be held this school year on Thursday, January 11, 2018, from<span> </span><span>7:30 AM</span><span> </span>to ~<span>3:00 PM.</span> This email note is your formal invitation to serve as one of our Science Fair Judges this year! Our school staff and students have enjoyed having you with us in the past as you have been such an encouragement to our young scientists with your presence and feedbacks! We would very much appreciate your help and support again! The agenda for the day and judging information from<span> </span><em>The Intel International Science and Engineer Fair [IISEF]<span> </span></em>website are attached for your review.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Please check your busy schedule and your calendar, and please let us know if you are able to serve as a Science Fair Judge this school year on<span> </span><span>January 11th</span>. Whether you are able to serve or not, please let us hear from you.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Thanking you in advance for any assistance you are able to provide us.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Aloha,</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Osamu Ono</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">AP Biology, Honors Biology, Biology, Marine Science Teacher</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">School-Level Science Fair Coordinator</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">President William McKinley High School</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">1039 South King Street</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Honolulu, HI 96814</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a>808-594-0400</a></p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233542429?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018-JUDGING-CRITERIA-Engineering.12.pdf</a></p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233566597?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018-JUDGING-CRITERIA-Research-.14.pdf</a></p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233568065?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018-McKinley High Science Fair Fact Sheet to Judges.pdf</a></p>Offshore Aquaculture Session - Presentations at Aquaculture America 2018 Meeting in Las Vegastag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2017-10-21:4021269:BlogPost:2030882017-10-21T16:58:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<h1><span class="font-size-3">Submit your abstract of your talk in the Offshore Aquaculture Session Presentation Abstracts Aquaculture America Conference 2018</span></h1>
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b>Request for Papers</b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b><span>Offshore Aquaculture</span> Session Presentation Abstracts</b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b>Aquaculture America Conference 2018…</b></span></p>
<h1><span class="font-size-3">Submit your abstract of your talk in the Offshore Aquaculture Session Presentation Abstracts Aquaculture America Conference 2018</span></h1>
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b>Request for Papers</b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b><span>Offshore Aquaculture</span> Session Presentation Abstracts</b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b>Aquaculture America Conference 2018</b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b>February 19 -22<sup>nd</sup> Las Vegas, Nevada</b></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">Request for <strong>Offshore Aquaculture</strong> Session Presentation Abstracts for the Aquaculture America Conference 2018,</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">February 19 -22<sup>nd</sup> Las Vegas, Nevada. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><b><span>WAS Abstract Submission Deadline is October</span> 25<span><sup>th</sup>, 2017.</span></b></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman, serif">Please consider submitting an <span><strong>Offshore Aquaculture</strong> </span>Session an abstract to the World Aquaculture Society website </font><a href="http://www.was.org/" target="_blank">www.was.org</a><font face="Times New Roman, serif"> by <strong>October 2</strong></font><strong>5<sup>th</sup></strong><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><strong>, 2017</strong>. <strong>Offshore Aquaculture</strong>opportunities and challenges, initiatives, regulations, advanced technologies, </font><font face="Times New Roman, serif">Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA), and innovations, among other subjects, will be addressed during this session. Please contact session Chair Tetsuzan Benny Ron (benny@aquaculturehub.org) for more information.</font></span></p>
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<div class="event-title-date">Aquaculture America Conference 2018</div>
<div class="event-title-date">Feb 19, 2018 - Feb 22, 2018</div>
<div class="event-title"><b>Location: </b>Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada USA</div>
<div class="event-description"><div class="event-description-photo"><img src="http://www.was.org/_images/Events/AA2018_Logo_400.jpg" alt=""/></div>
<div class="event-description-text">AQUACULTURE AMERICA 2018 returns to one of the favorite entertainment spots in the world for the only major national aquaculture conference and exposition held in the U.S. The U.S. Aquaculture Society (formerly U.S. Chapter of WAS) joins with National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association to produce the annual Aquaculture America meetings.<br/><br/>These sponsors are joined by the annual meetings of Aquacultural Engineering Society, Americas Tilapia Alliance, Striped Bass Growers Association, US Trout Farmers Association, and many more associations to make Aquaculture America 2018 the one meeting in the U.S. that you don’t want to miss!</div>
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<p></p>Celebration of Life for Mike Clarktag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2017-09-29:4021269:BlogPost:2023442017-09-29T11:00:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/133847842?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/133847842?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="450"></img></a> We recently received news that Mike Clark, who was the hatchery manager at Keo Fish Farm (Keo, AR) for 25 years before opening Central Arkansas Fisheries in 2012, died in a farm accident Thursday, September 21, 2017.</font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri"> …</font></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/133847842?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="450" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/133847842?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="450" class="align-right"/></a>We recently received news that Mike Clark, who was the hatchery manager at Keo Fish Farm (Keo, AR) for 25 years before opening Central Arkansas Fisheries in 2012, died in a farm accident Thursday, September 21, 2017.</font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri"> </font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri">A celebration of life is attached that tells about Mike and includes a picture of him.</font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri"> </font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri">For interested members, memorials in Mike’s name can be made to Heifer International (1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202 or </font><a href="https://www.heifer.org/" target="_blank">https://www.heifer.org/</a><font face="Calibri">) or Booker School Partnership Program through First United Methodist Church (723 Center St., Little Rock, AR 72201).</font></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri">The family can be reached at: Clark Family</font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri"> 1076 Carson Bridge Road</font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri"> Lonoke, AR 72086</font></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri">Please keep his family in your prayers.</font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Calibri">Please click here for more information about <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541544?profile=original" target="_blank">MikeClark.pdf</a></font></span></p>50,000 pelicans against a helpless countrytag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2017-09-28:4021269:BlogPost:2021412017-09-28T06:03:22.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541158?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541158?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="550"></img></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>About 50,000 pelicans against a helpless country</strong></p>
<p><strong>Decades of drying up water reservoirs in Israel and neighboring countries have caused food shortages for the pelicans passing here in the fall on their way to Africa.</strong></p>
<p>The journey of wandering, beautiful and romantic of the <strong>pelicans</strong> has now…</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541158?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="550" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541158?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="550" class="align-center"/></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>About 50,000 pelicans against a helpless country</strong></p>
<p><strong>Decades of drying up water reservoirs in Israel and neighboring countries have caused food shortages for the pelicans passing here in the fall on their way to Africa.</strong></p>
<p>The journey of wandering, beautiful and romantic of the <strong>pelicans</strong> has now become a survival war, both for birds and man. It has everything - passions, strong emotions, <strong>lots of money</strong> - <strong>tens of millions of shekels</strong>, love for nature, feelings of deprivation, cunning and struggles for justice. There are also security, military aspects of the war, with the birds endangering the landing of the airplanes, which have to maneuver among large flocks of birds that strike the plane's wings. Upon visiting the numerous fish ponds in the Valley of Springs, for the naive observer, everything seems very calm, pastoral and serene. However, the <strong>Pelicans</strong> are giant birds that love to gargle fish, almost a kilo a day, are coming to Israel these days. 50,000 pelicans visit the Israel every autumn and every spring, on the seasonal migratory journey ...</p>
<p><strong>Who's supposed to pay for the fish grown in open ponds by the Israeli aquaculture farmers that the hungry birds eat?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Who wants to solve the problem by shooting?</strong></p>
<p><strong>And where did the Ministry of Agriculture disappear?</strong></p>
<p><strong>This week the Israel Ministry of Agriculture decided to stop supporting the project to remove pelicans from fish ponds</strong></p>
<p>The project provided food for pelicans at alternative sites to prevent the growers from harming them. Ministry of Agriculture: "It is not our job to be a partner in feeding hundreds of millions of birds"</p>
<p>The Israel Ministry of Agriculture has decided to stop the financial support it has given in the last two years to a project to remove pelicans from fish ponds by feeding them at alternative sites. The Ministry of Agriculture transferred NIS 300,000 to the project, about a third of its budget. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) and the Fish Growers Association called on the ministry to reconsider its decision because it was a project that helped reduce the damage to pelicans by farmers.</p>
<p>During the migratory seasons of the birds in autumn and spring, some 50,000 pelicans pass over Israel. Many of them came to the fish ponds to get food after the natural freshwater reservoirs were dried. Every pelican eats a kilogram of fish every day, causing heavy damage to the growers. The Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority allowed the growers to use scarecrows to keep the birds away, but there were cases when they used weapons and killed pelicans.</p>
<p>In order to prevent this, a project was begun to feed pelicans with fish unsuitable for commercial marketing in the Hula area and in a reservoir in Emek Hefer, and the growers also transferred a few dozen tons of fish. The project was jointly managed by the ״Fish Growers Association״ the ״Nature and Parks Authority״, and the "Ministry of Agriculture" and other bodies. The Air Force was also a partner because the project encouraged the pelicans to leave Israel more quickly, thus endangering the planes less.</p>
<p>It has recently become clear that the ministry does not intend to renew the budget transfer. The deputy director general of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, Nir Papai, addressed the issue to the Minister of Agriculture: "I request that in accordance with previous agreements and in order to ensure the livelihood of the farmers, as well as the birds' lives, approve the allotment of the Ministry's share as soon as possible." "It is not clear why the ministry refuses to transfer its part in this project, which is unique to the State of Israel and is of great importance as a tool that enables continuous learning of the impact of feeding on the time of the pelicans in Israel."</p>
<p>The Ministry of Agriculture said, "Every year over half a billion birds pass through the skies of Israel, and it is not the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture to co-feed them, just as we do not feed the jackals and wolves that prey on cattle and sheep in the north of Israel. And in the framework of the limited budget, priority is given to budgeting for farmers and not to feeding migratory birds. "</p>
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<p>I'll continue to update this blog to provide more information to the AquacultureHub members.</p>
<p>Shaloa :)</p>
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<div class="art-postcontent"><p><b>סיפורו של פרופסור יורם סלומון, חוקר סרטן במכון ויצמן, מתחיל לפני שש שנים, עם אבחונו כחולה בסרטן מח העצם מסוג מיאלומה נפוצה.</b></p>
<p><span>אתחיל דווקא מהסוף. מההבנה שהיום אני מושא למחקר, כדי לעזור למצוא תרופה. מפרופסור שחוקר סרטן במשך שנים רבות, מצאתי עצמי לפני מספר שנים בצד השני של המשוואה. נחקר. הפכתי להיות זה שמסתכלים עליו, שבודקים אותו ומטפלים בו, ששואלים אותו אינספור שאלות ומנסים בעזרתו, למצוא נקודות אור לחולים במחלות ארורות. מעולם לא שיוויתי בנפשי שאהפוך בעצמי למושא מחקר, אך כך קרה ומאז הגילוי אני מנסה להתמודד בשלל דרכים.</span></p>
<p><b>איך הכל התחיל?</b></p>
<p><span>לפני שש שנים אובחנתי כחולה במחלת המיאלומה הנפוצה, לאחר שנתקפתי בכאבים חזקים בגב התחתון. כאבי גב תחתון הם סימפטום שכיח בקרב אחוז גדול מהאוכלוסייה, ולכן העובדה שהיה מדובר בסרטן – היכתה בי ובסובבים אותי בתדהמה לא קטנה. כאבי הגב התגלו מאוחר יותר כפגיעה חמורה של בריחת סידן מקומית והתמוטטות של שתי חוליות בעמוד השדרה.</span></p>
<p><span>מיאלומה נפוצה היא אחת מצורות סרטן מח העצם, היא מחלה ממאירה של תאי דם לבנים מסוג B. בישראל מאובחנים כיום כ- 3,000 חולים במחלה, ומדי שנה מתגלים כ-300 מקרים חדשים. מרבית החולים מאובחנים סביב גילאי 65 ומעלה, אולם בשנים האחרונות מסתמנת מגמה של אבחון המחלה גם בגילאים צעירים יותר, סביב שנות ה- 40. המחלה הקטלנית גורמת לנו, החולים, סבל רב אשר מתאפיין בנזק לעצמות ולכליות, לעליה ברמת הסידן בדם, לאנמיה ולנטייה ללקות בזיהומים.</span></p>
<p><b>המאבק היום יומי מול המחלה</b></p>
<p><span>מרגע אבחון המחלה ועד לרגע זה, עברתי כ-14 קווי טיפול שונים, שכללו טיפולים בתרופות ופרוטוקולי טיפול המאושרים לטיפול במחלה, כמו גם פרוטוקולים שניתנו לי במסגרת ניסויים קליניים בארץ ובחו"ל עם תרופות חדשות שנמצאות בשלבי פיתוח. כך פתאום, הפכתי מחוקר סרטן לנחקר סרטן בעצמי. הטיפולים שלי בתרופות השונות נמשכו כל עוד היו יעילים, כאשר לעיתים התרופה אינה פועלת כלל ולעתים יעילותה יורדת עם הזמן כאשר מתפתחת עמידות לתרופה אצל החולה.</span></p>
<p><span>במקרים אחרים, מתפתחות תופעות לוואי קשות מהטיפול שהחולה מתקשה לעמוד בהן, מצב המביא להפסקת הטיפול. לצערי ולאכזבת החולים, מאגר התרופות הקיימות מצומצם כמו גם המצאי של תרופות ניסיוניות. לדאבוננו, חולים במיאלומה נפוצה מגיעים תמיד למצב בו מיצו את מלאי התרופות והטיפולים האפשרי ועתידם נחרץ. זו המשמעות של מחלה חסרת מרפא כמו במקרה שלי.</span></p>
<p><b>האור בקצה המנהרה</b></p>
<p><span>עד לפני מספר שנים, חולים במיאלומה מצויה היו צפויים לחיות כשנתיים-שלוש. גישות טיפול חדישות הצליחו לשפר את הפרוגנוזה של המחלה בתחילת דרכה, אך המחלה היא כיום חסרת מרפא ותמיד תחזור.</span></p>
<p><span>כיום נערכים בעולם למעלה מ- 2000 ניסויים קליניים במאמץ להביא לריפוי של מחלה זו. בשנים האחרונות, פותחו תרופות יעילות יותר, שמצליחות לעצור את התקדמות המחלה אצל חלק מהחולים, ובכך מאריכות את תוחלת החיים שלהם. למעשה, חולים ברי מזל יכולים היום לשרוד עשור וגם יותר עם המחלה! הטיפול במחלה כולל לפעמים שילובים של מספר תרופות במטרה להמעיט את יכולת התאים הסרטניים לפתח תנגודת לרעילות הטיפול.</span></p>
<p><span>כאדם המשתייך לשני הצדדים – חוקר סרטן וחולה נחקר, אני רואה לנכון להצביע על החשיבות הרבה הקיימת במחקר נמרץ ובהכנסת טיפולים ושילובים חדשים לסל התרופות, על מנת שיהיו זמינים לחולי מיאלומה נפוצה. ככל שיעמדו בפני החולה אפשרויות טיפול יעילות יותר בשלב מוקדם יותר של המחלה, כך נוכל להביא להארכה משמעותית בתוחלת החיים של החולים ובהפיכת מיאלומה נפוצה מהמחלה הקטלנית שהייתה בעבר, למחלה כרונית אשר ניתן לחיות איתה שנים רבות. תקוותי שעמיתי החוקרים בעתיד יביאו אפילו לריפוייה המלא של המחלה עבורנו החולים, וסימנים לכך כבר קיימים.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">Food poisoning is in the news again and again.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>In the United State of America:</strong> Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year roughly <strong>48 million</strong> people get sick from a foodborne illness, <strong>128,000</strong> are hospitalized, and <strong>3,000 die</strong>. The <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/foodborneburden/index.html" target="_blank">2011 estimates</a> provide the…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Food poisoning is in the news again and again.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>In the United State of America:</strong> Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year roughly <strong>48 million</strong> people get sick from a foodborne illness, <strong>128,000</strong> are hospitalized, and <strong>3,000 die</strong>. The <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/foodborneburden/index.html" target="_blank">2011 estimates</a> provide the most accurate picture of which foodborne bacteria, viruses, microbes (“pathogens”) are causing the most illnesses in the <strong>United States</strong>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">According to the 2011 estimates, the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/foodborneburden/2011-foodborne-estimates.html" target="_blank">most common foodborne illnesses</a> are caused by <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/" target="_blank">norovirus</a> and by the bacteria <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/" target="_blank">Salmonella</a>, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/clostridium-perfingens.html" target="_blank">Clostridium perfringens</a>, and <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/diseases/campylobacter/index.html" target="_blank">Campylobacter</a>.</span></p>
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<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm568097.htm" target="_blank">FDA Investigates Multiple Salmonella Outbreak Strains Linked to Papayas</a></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), and other state and local partners, is investigating multiple Salmonella illnesses that are linked to papayas from Mexico.</span><br/><span class="font-size-3">Update</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">The FDA is now advising that consumers avoid <strong>Caribeña</strong>, Cavi </span><span class="font-size-3">and <strong>Valery</strong> brands of Maradol papayas, and all varieties of papayas from the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carica de Campeche farm</span> located in <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Campeche, MX,</span> as a result of the FDA’s traceback investigation and testing. The FDA is working to identify additional brand(s) that these papayas are sold under and facilitate recall(s). Meanwhile, consumers should ask their retailers about the source of their papayas.</span></p>
<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4"><a target="" href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/chipotle-closes-dallas-restaurant-rodent-sightings-49125080" class="ez-title">Chipotle closes Dallas restaurant after rodent sightings</a></span></p>
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<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4">Chipotle is temporarily closing a Dallas location where diners had posted video of rodents inside the restaurant</span></p>
<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4"><a target="" href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/comfy-cow-recalls-ice-cream-due-coli-49099474" class="ez-title">Comfy Cow recalls ice cream due to possible <b>E</b> . <b>coli</b></a></span></p>
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<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4">A Kentucky-based ice cream chain says it has recalled some of its most popular flavors due to possible E. coli contamination</span></p>
<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4"><a target="" href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/109-us-salmonella-cases-now-linked-papayas-mexico-49096938" class="ez-title">109 US <b>salmonella</b> cases now linked to papayas from Mexico</a></span></p>
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<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4">U.S. health officials say more people have contracted salmonella by eating papayas from a farm in southern Mexico</span></p>
<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4"><a target="" href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/france-analyze-eggs-eu-urges-checks-countries-49082696" class="ez-title">France to analyze eggs after EU urges checks in 4 countries</a></span></p>
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<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4">Experts are analyzing contaminated egg products imported from the Netherlands to two establishments in France, one of four countries notified on Monday by the European Union that some eggs contaminated with insecticide may have entered their countries</span></p>
<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4"><strong>So my advice to you: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/features/befoodsafe/index.html" target="_blank">Be Food Safe: Protect Yourself from Food Poisoning via the CDC Website by clicking HERE</a></strong></span></p>
<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Learn more</strong> about the latest updates and learn more about the different bacteria that cause the illness posted on the <a href="https://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm272351.htm" target="_blank">FDA</a> and <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/diseases/index.html" target="_blank">CDC</a> websites.</span></p>
<p class="ez-desc"><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/1000-sick-norovirus-32-schools-northern-californias-yolo/story?id=47387235" target="_blank"></a></span></p>Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan Aquatic Veterinariantag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2017-06-04:4021269:BlogPost:1984702017-06-04T03:10:58.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<div class="instructor__wrapper"><div class="instructor__item"><div class="instructor__body"><div class="instructor__right"><div class="instructor__description ud-discover-tracker"><div class="instructor__expand-description js-simple-collapse"><div class="js-simple-collapse-inner"><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541734?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541734?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="600"></img></a> Dr. Miller-Morgan has over 30 years of experience in aquatic animal medicine and husbandry. The…</p>
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<div class="instructor__wrapper"><div class="instructor__item"><div class="instructor__body"><div class="instructor__right"><div class="instructor__description ud-discover-tracker"><div class="instructor__expand-description js-simple-collapse"><div class="js-simple-collapse-inner"><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541734?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="600" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541734?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="600" class="align-center"/></a>Dr. Miller-Morgan has over 30 years of experience in aquatic animal medicine and husbandry. The last 16 years have been primarily focused on fish and aquatic invertebrates. He is currently an aquatic veterinarian working in Newport, Oregon, USA. He is based at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC), a major marine research institution associated with Oregon State University. He serves as a clinical veterinarian for aquatic animals at Oregon State University and for fish and invertebrates at the adjacent Oregon Coast Aquarium.</p>
<p>He is also an extension veterinarian with Oregon Sea Grant Extension. In this cap, city he provides outreach, education and clinical services to the ornamental fish industry. Dr. Miller-Morgan is also an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Aquatics Section Head at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine.</p>
<p><a href="http://videolearning.uhatoll.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Miller-Morgan teaches courses in fish medicine and health managements</a> and coordinates the aquatic health services at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. He is also the co-creator and an instructor with the Aquarium Science Program at Oregon Coast Community College in Newport. This unique program trains husbandry professionals for work in public aquaria, research laboratories, aquaculture facilities and the ornamental fish industry.</p>
<p>To listen to Dr. Miller-Morgan's lectures click <a href="http://videolearning.uhatoll.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
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</div>A New United States Fisheries Economics Reporttag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2017-05-10:4021269:BlogPost:1981162017-05-10T05:20:04.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p>The Fisheries Economics of the United States, 2015 report has been released yesterday, May 9, 2017.</p>
<p>One of NOAA Fisheries’ core missions is promoting sustainable fisheries, including the economic vitality of the communities that depend on this resource. Every year, NOAA publish a report that highlights the economic benefits of U.S. fisheries to our national economy: Fisheries Economics of the United States (FEUS). FEUS tracks economic trends of the commercial fishing and seafood…</p>
<p>The Fisheries Economics of the United States, 2015 report has been released yesterday, May 9, 2017.</p>
<p>One of NOAA Fisheries’ core missions is promoting sustainable fisheries, including the economic vitality of the communities that depend on this resource. Every year, NOAA publish a report that highlights the economic benefits of U.S. fisheries to our national economy: Fisheries Economics of the United States (FEUS). FEUS tracks economic trends of the commercial fishing and seafood industry, recreational fishing industry, and other marine-related sectors. Analyzing this cross-section of the fishing industry offers an overall picture of the economic benefits provided by each sector. This story map looks specifically at the commercial fishing and seafood industry and the recreational fishing industry.</p>
<p>Each year NOAA Fisheries produces three annual reports covering different aspects of the status of United States marine fisheries. The report "Fisheries Economics of the United States" provides a detailed look at the economic performance of commercial and recreational fisheries and other marine-related sectors on a state, regional and national basis. The economic impact of commercial and recreational fishing activities in the U.S. is also reported in terms of employment, sales and value-added impacts. The report provides management highlights for each region that include a summary of stock status, updates on catch share programs, and other selected management issues. Economic performance indicators for catch share programs are reported and will be extended to include non-catch share fisheries.</p>
<p><strong>What is the report about?</strong><br/>Economic information related to commercial and recreational fishing activities and fishing-related industries in the United States are reported in the annual Fisheries Economics of the United States (FEUS) statistical series.</p>
<p><strong>What information does the report include?</strong><br/>The report covers a ten year time period and includes descriptive statistics on:</p>
<p><strong>Commercial fisheries</strong><br/>(commercial fisheries landings, revenue, price trends)</p>
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<p><strong>Recreational fisheries</strong><br/>(recreational fishing effort, participation rates, expenditure information)</p>
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<p><strong>Fishing-related industries</strong><br/>(employer and non-employer establishment, payroll, annual receipt information for fishing-related industries)</p>
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<p><strong>Economic impact</strong><br/>(employment, sales, value-added impacts)</p>
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<p>To read the full report click <a href="https://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/Assets/economics/publications/FEUS/FEUS-2015/Report-Chapters/FEUS%202015-AllChapters_Final.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
<p></p>Will Congress Let Trump Chainsaw Most Of Our Sustainable Programs?tag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2017-03-18:4021269:BlogPost:1972032017-03-18T13:00:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p>2017 President Trump proposed budget includes some major cuts to some of the most sustainable programs that Obama administration has offered during and before 2016. Here are those that most affect us, aquaculturists, researchers, students, and consumers: </p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Department of Agriculture</strong></span><br></br>Proposed budget: $17.9 billion<br></br> <strong>Total cuts: $4.7 billion</strong></p>
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<p>2017 President Trump proposed budget includes some major cuts to some of the most sustainable programs that Obama administration has offered during and before 2016. Here are those that most affect us, aquaculturists, researchers, students, and consumers: </p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Department of Agriculture</strong></span><br/>Proposed budget: $17.9 billion<br/> <strong>Total cuts: $4.7 billion</strong></p>
<p>Ag ain’t just cows and corn. The agency also manages the nation’s national forests and research that maintain the health of food-growing ecosystems.</p>
<p>Trump’s budget makes a recurring theme of eliminating overlap between similar programs at different agencies. Remember his promise to “budget” Interior’s wildfire fighting “responsibly?” That probably means he and Mulvaney (but just Mulvaney) noticed that the Department of Agriculture has a similar program. The budget allows $2.4 billion for both suppression (fighting fires that break out) and preparedness (off-season work to clear brush and ensure any fires are somewhat manageable).</p>
<p>The budget says its allotment is a full-funding, based on a 10-year average for wildfire fighting. The problem there is, fighting wildfires has been going way over budget for about that long. And with climate change—boo!—desiccating forests, that budget is probably going to burn away earlier and earlier each season.</p>
<p>In another effort to reduce redundancy (this time with EPA clean water programs), <strong>Trump’s budget cuts $498 million from the Ag Department’s Water and Wastewater loan and grant program that provides money to rural communities looking to avoid drinking pesticides, lead, and raw sewage.</strong><br/>And another non-surprise, Trump’s budget calls for unspecified cuts to the National Forest Service’s programs for acquiring new property.</p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Department of Commerce</strong></span><br/>Proposed budget: $7.8 billion<br/> <strong>Total cuts: $1.5 billion</strong></p>
<p>Commerce? What does commerce have to do with the environment? Ever heard of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration? It is the nation’s primary source of weather data and forecasting. It also does some research, which, perhaps all too predictably, Trump throttles for dollars.</p>
<p>Trump spared NOAA’s core business: the geostationary and polar satellites that monitor weather, and the National Weather Service itself, which turns those satellite observations into the forecasts that wreck your weekend plans.</p>
<p><strong>The outlook is cloudy with a chance of $250 million in cuts for NOAA’s grant and loans programs</strong>, which fund independent scientists doing coastal or marine surveys. <strong>Those cuts will affect significantly Sea Grant</strong> operations, which provide funding for research on sustainable ways to do business on America’s shores.</p>
<p>Joel Achenbach published on March 16 in The Washington Post an article titled:</p>
<p>"President Trump’s budget calls for a seismic disruption in government-funded medical and scientific research. The cuts are deep and broad." To read the article click <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/trumps-budget-would-slash-scientific-and-medical-research/2017/03/15/d3261f98-0998-11e7-a15f-a58d4a988474_story.html?utm_term=.baf7f94d2f7f" target="_blank">HERE.</a></p>
<p>Another way to look at the Trump's offered budget is via this nice video:</p>
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<p> </p>2017 Conferences, Meetings, Workshops, Webinars, Etc.tag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2017-01-30:4021269:BlogPost:1961002017-01-30T13:25:39.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
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<div class="event-title-date"><a name="1129"></a>Feb 19, 2017 - Feb 22, 2017</div>
<div class="event-title-name"><a href="https://www.was.org/meetings/default.aspx?code=AA2017" target="_blank">Aquaculture America 2017</a></div>
<div class="event-title"><b>Location: </b>San Antonio, Texas USA</div>
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<div class="event-description-text">Aquaculture America 2017 returns to one of the favorite tourist spots in the world for the only major national aquaculture conference and exposition held in the U.S. The U.S. Aquaculture Society (formerly U.S. Chapter of WAS) joins with National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association to produce the annual Aquaculture America meetings. These sponsors are joined by the annual meetings of Aquacultural Engineering Society, American Tilapia Association, Striped Bass Growers Association, US Trout Farmers Association, US Shrimp Farming Association and many more associations to make Aquaculture America 2017 the one meeting in the U.S. that you don’t want to miss! <br/><br/>AQUACULTURE AMERICA 2017 will have the largest aquaculture trade show in the Western Hemisphere and one of the largest anywhere in the world with nearly 200 booths! This is your opportunity to inspect the latest in products and services for the aquaculture industry. It is the place to visit current suppliers and make new contacts. To keep ahead and to keep profits building, you need to keep pace with the technological advancements in the industry - and AQUACULTURE AMERICA 2017 is the place to do it!</div>
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<div class="event-title"><b>Location: </b>Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia</div>
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<div class="event-description-text">The Economist Events' World Ocean Summit will be held in Bali, Indonesia, on February 22nd-24th 2017 and will bring a critical eye to the vital issue of how to finance a sustainable ocean economy. Our aim is ambitious: to mobilise a new discussion on how capital and the private sector can drive scalable, sustainable investment in the ocean. Your contribution to the discussion is vital. At the World Ocean Summit you will: • Meet with ESG and impact investors, decision makers and government officials who can drive scalable, sustainable investment in the ocean • Discover investments opportunities in the ocean economy • Learn about emerging blue industries and solutions to overcome the problem of overfishing and pollution • Hear from businesses that are working with governments and academia to build sustainable best practices and lead change • Discuss the role of marine protected areas (MPAs) and sustainable aquaculture Featured speakers: • Anwar Hossain Manju, minister of environment and forests, Bangladesh • Heraldo Muñoz, minister of foreign affairs, Chile • Susi Pudjiastuti, minister of maritime affairs and fisheries, Indonesia • Karmenu Vella, commissioner for environment, maritime affairs and fisheries, European Commission • U Ohn Win, minister of natural resources and environmental conservation, Myanmar • Amina Mohammed, minister of environment, Nigeria • Mark Burrows, managing director and vice-chairman, global investment banking and capital markets, Credit Suisse • Namita Vikas, group president and managing director, climate strategy and responsible banking, YES BANK For event updates, please follow us on Twitter via @Economist_WOS with the hashtag #OceanSummit</div>
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<div class="event-description-text">The 7th Offshore Mariculture conference, held in conjunction with Inapesca, Conapesca and Sepesca, will take place on 6-10 March 2017 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Organised by Mercator Media Limited, publishers of World Fishing and Aquaculture. It will include the latest legislation, investment and financing opportunities together with the day to day practicalities of running an offshore business. A day and a half of technical visits to a number of fish farms will provide delegates with an insight into their inner workings.</div>
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<div class="event-description-text">The "Annual Seminar on Marine Science and Aquaculture" commenced in 2003 in Universiti Malaysia Sabah. It provided a platform to exchange knowledge about the marine ecosystem and development of aquatic food resources through sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. From 2014, this annual event was rebranded and is now known as the “International Conference on Marine Science and Aquaculture (ICOMSA)” The theme for ICOMSA 2017 is "New Frontier in Sustainable Marine Bioresources". This topic is of global relevance and is particularly important for a country such as Malaysia where marine ecosystem services play a significant role in socio-economic development, aquaculture industry is growing at a fast rate and seafood consumption is high. The conference program will be structured to include papers dealing with overcoming the challenges through innovative solutions. Our goal is to demonstrate how science and new ideas can provide the best possible solutions to our ever-changing marine environment, and addressing existing and evolving challenges which are critical for ocean ecosystem balance and sustainability of benefits we derive from ocean-based economies such as fisheries, aquaculture, and ecotourism.</div>
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<div class="event-title"><b>Location: </b>AITCC Hotel, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand</div>
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<div class="event-description-text">GIANT PRAWN 2017 (GP 2017) is poised to be the next big thing to happen in the global farming and conservation of freshwater prawns of the genus Macrobrachium. Although the name could be taken to refer only to the Giant Malaysian prawn M. rosenbergii, in fact the event will encompass all species of Macrobrachium that are currently farmed. This event will be held at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand from 20 - 24 March 2017, and is organized by Salin Krishna at Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management,SERD, AIT and Michael New, past President of WAS and EAS.. With nearly 30 invited international speakers, GIANT PRAWN 2017 presents global who-is-who of the research and industry supporting freshwater prawn. Our speakers include Peter Mather (Australia), Md Ayaz Hasan Chisty (Bangladesh), Patricia Moraes Valenti (Brazil), Wagner Cotroni Valenti (Brazil), Anthony Ostrowski (China), Yang Guoliang (China), Denis Lacroix (France), C. Mohanakumuran Nair (India), Endhay Kusnendar (Indonesia), Amir Sagi (Israel), ?Ilan Karplus (Israel), Mohd Fariduddin Othman (Malaysia), Nyan Taw and Soe Tun (Myanmar), Timothy Pickering (Pacific Islands, tbc), Nikolina Kovatcheva (Russia, tbc), Jose Fernandez Polanco (Spain), Rohana Subasinghe (Sri Lanka), I-Chiu Liao (Taiwan, tbc), Amararatne Yakupitiyage (Thailand), Uthiarat Na-Nakorn (Thailand), William Daniels (USA, tbc), James Tidwell (USA) and Tran Ngoc Hai (Vietnam). Selected papers presented at GIANT PRAWN 2017 will be published in a special edition of the Journal of the World Aquaculture Society (JWAS). The guest editors for this edition will be Salin Krishna and Michael New and the JWAS co-editor will be Lou D'Abramo. JWAS currently has an impact factor of 0.732. There will be farm tours on 24 March 2017 to prawn farms and hatcheries in Thailand, and a Trade Exhibition for aquaculture companies to participate. Leisure tours to different tourist attractions in Thailand will also be part of the Conference. Details from the website: <a href="http://www.giantprawn.org">www.giantprawn.org</a>.</div>
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<div class="event-title-name"><a href="http://aquaculture-fisheries.conferenceseries.com/europe/">5th Euro-Global Summit on Aquaculture & Fisheries</a></div>
<div class="event-title"><b>Location: </b>Madrid, Spain</div>
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<div class="event-description-text">Conference Series LLC invites all the participants from all over the world to attend ‘5th Euro Global Summit on Aquaculture & Fisheries (Aqua Europe-2017) during March 30- 31, 2017 at Madrid, Spain which includes prompt Keynote, Oral and Poster presentations and Exhibitions. Aqua Europe-2017 will bring together leading aquaculture professionals, researchers and scientists, business delegates, industry professionals from around the world to discuss new findings and current issues pertaining to Aquaculture and Fisheries.This conference is an important forum for the presentation of new advances, research findings and the newest technologies in the fields of Aquaculture and Fisheries whether it is theoretical, experimental or applied. Conference Highlights- ? Aquatic Ecosystem and Aqua Farming Method ? Targets and tools for selective breeding of aquaculture species ? Biosecurity in Aquaculture ? Aquaculture Waste Management ? Climate Effects on Fish physiology and Growth ? Aquaculture disease, diagnostic and health management ? Aquaculture business Law, ethics and Policy ? Communication and fish behaviour ? Phytobiotics in Aquaculture ? HYDROPONICS: Present and future ? Biochemistry of marine animals ? Food Safety in Aquaculture ? Mycotoxins in Aquaculture ? Aquatic Immunology</div>
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<div class="event-title-name"><a href="https://fie.com.au/events/aquafeed-extrusion-norway">Aquaculture Extrusion Technology short course</a></div>
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<div class="event-description"><div class="event-description-text-nophoto">This 3-day course covers the principles of extrusion, the design of extrusion processes for aquatic feeds, as well as how the formulation interacts with the extrusion process. Principles learned will be demonstrated using the extruder in the Centre for Feed Technology pilot plant. The program provides a good background in general extrusion technology, but is specifically directed at aquafeed extrusion. The course is relevant to both single and twin screw extrusion technology. The course will cover topics from the basics of extruders and their configuration, through what is happening chemically and physically inside the extruder barrel, to an understanding of extruder dies and extruder instability.</div>
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<div class="event-title-name"><a href="http://aquaculture.global-summit.com/">6th Global Summit on Aquaculture & Fisheries</a></div>
<div class="event-title"><b>Location: </b>Osaka, Japan</div>
<div class="event-description"><div class="event-description-text-nophoto">Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the farming of fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic plants, algae, and other aquatic organisms involving freshwater and saltwater cultivation under controlled conditions. Observing and understanding the dynamics of the oceans as well as managing, harvesting and culturing its resources in sustainable ways requires knowledge and smart technological solutions. This is the key place where the 6th Global Summit on Aquaculture and Fisheries emphasies on and young researchers and scholars share their valuable expriences which focus on the Conference theme: To Create and Disseminate the Knowledge of Aquatic Resources!!!!</div>
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</div>Fish, Trade and Food Securitytag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2017-01-03:4021269:BlogPost:1957062017-01-03T05:30:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p>Being interested in food security I've found two interesting papers on aquatic food security. The first, by Michael Fabinyi, Wolfram H. Dressler and Michael D. Pido deals with fish and trade. The authors talk about that fact that food security increasingly serves as an objective and justification for marine conservation in the global south. In the marine conservation literature this potential link is seldom based upon detailed analysis of the socioeconomic pathways between fish and food…</p>
<p>Being interested in food security I've found two interesting papers on aquatic food security. The first, by Michael Fabinyi, Wolfram H. Dressler and Michael D. Pido deals with fish and trade. The authors talk about that fact that food security increasingly serves as an objective and justification for marine conservation in the global south. In the marine conservation literature this potential link is seldom based upon detailed analysis of the socioeconomic pathways between fish and food security, is often based on limited assumptions about increasing the availability of fish stocks, and downplays the role of trade. Yet, the relationship between fish and food security is multi-faceted and complex, with various local contextual factors that mediate between fish and food security. We use data from interviews and food security assessment methods to examine the relationship between fish and food security among fishing households in San Vicente, Palawan province, Philippines. We highlight the local role of income and trade, emphasizing the sale of fish to purchase food not easily accessible for fishers, particularly staples. In particular, we show that because rice is the primary staple of food security for these households, fish must be traded with the intent of buying rice. Trade is therefore central to household food security. We argue that the relationship between fish and food security must be considered in greater depth if marine conservation is to engage with food security as an objective.</p>
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<p>As you may know that illegal fishing is a significant threat to the sustainability of Indian Ocean fish populations. For years, criminal fishers have plundered those waters with little fear of detection or prosecution. But that is changing due to FISH-i Africa, a project that unites seven countries in East and Southeast Africa. While each country on its own has few resources to find, detain and prosecute illegal fishing operations, by pooling resources and sharing information the FISH-i countries have successfully tightened the net around criminal operators, helping to ensure that only properly licensed vessels are fishing the waters. This 3-minute version of the longer documentary shows the origins and key aspects of the project. Please watch the video below.</p>
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<p>The second papers deals with the impact of high seas closure on food security in low income fish dependent countries by Louise S. L. Teh , Vicky W. Y. Lam, William W. L. Cheung, Dana Miller, Lydia C. L. Teh, and U. Rashid Sumaila. The authors investigate how high seas closure will affect the availability of commonly consumed food fish in 46 fish reliant, and/or low income countries. Domestic consumption of straddling fish species (fish that would be affected by high seas closure) occurred in 54% of the assessed countries. The majority (70%) of countries were projected to experience net catch gains following high seas closure. However, countries with projected catch gains and that also consumed the straddling fish species domestically made up only 37% of the assessed countries. In contrast, much fewer countries (25%) were projected to incur net losses from high seas closure, and of these, straddling species were used domestically in less than half (45%) of the countries. Our findings suggest that, given the current consumption patterns of straddling species, high seas closure may only directly benefit the supply of domestically consumed food fish in a small number of fish reliant and/or low income countries. In particular, it may not have a substantial impact on improving domestic fish supply in countries with the greatest need for improved access to affordable fish, as only one third of this group used straddling fish species domestically. Also, food security in countries with projected net catch gains but where straddling fish species are not consumed domestically may still benefit indirectly via economic activities arising from the increased availability of non-domestically consumed straddling fish species following high seas closure. Consequently, this study suggests that high seas closure can potentially improve marine resource sustainability as well as contribute to human well-being in some of the poorest and most fish dependent countries worldwide. However, caution is required because high seas closure may also negatively affect fish availability in countries that are already impoverished and fish insecure.</p>
<p>Obviously, aquaculture can play an important role in food security. However, as in terrestrial agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries much be sustainable. Producing more food from the same area of land while reducing the environmental impacts requires what has been called “sustainable intensification”. In exactly the same way that yields can be increased with the use of existing technologies, many options currently exist to reduce negative externalities. Net reductions in some greenhouse gas emissions can potentially be achieved by changing agronomic practices, the adoption of integrated pest management methods, the integrated management of waste in livestock production, and the use of agroforestry. However, the effects of different agronomic practices on the full range of greenhouse gases can be very complex and may depend on the temporal and spatial scale of measurement. More research is required to allow a better assessment of competing policy options. Strategies such as zero or reduced tillage (the reduction in inversion ploughing), contour farming, mulches, and cover crops improve water and soil conservation, but they may not increase stocks of soil carbon or reduce emissions of nitrous oxide. Precision agriculture refers to a series of technologies that allow the application of water, nutrients, and pesticides only to the places and at the times they are required, thereby optimizing the use of inputs. Finally, agricultural land and water bodies used for aquaculture and fisheries can be managed in ways specifically designed to reduce negative impacts on biodiversity.</p>
<p>Here is a YouTube video that deals with the question: Is aquaculture sustainable? </p>
<p>In this video, Dr. Jesse Trushenski, from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, tackles some of the major issues related to sustainability in aquaculture, separating fact from fiction. </p>
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<p>So now, what do you think about food security and sustainable aquaculture?</p>
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<p>Resources:</p>
<p>To see the first article click <a href="http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10745-016-9874-1" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
<p>To see the second article click <a href="http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0168529" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
<p>To see the third article click <a href="http://science.sciencemag.org/content/327/5967/812.full" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
<p>To see the forth article click <a href="http://libcatalog.cimmyt.org/download/reprints/97030.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
<p> </p>What did I do during 2016, and can I do better during 2017?tag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2017-01-02:4021269:BlogPost:1955022017-01-02T04:00:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p><span class="font-size-4">The year 2016 was a very significant year in my life. A lot was going one. It was a "transition year" for me. Years ago, after retiring from the military service to become a full-time farmer. A war came by and changed my life. I seized the opportunity and went to school again.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">This time, the aim was a PhD in order to have the ability to have the freedom to conduct my own research, something I've decided upon already when I was…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">The year 2016 was a very significant year in my life. A lot was going one. It was a "transition year" for me. Years ago, after retiring from the military service to become a full-time farmer. A war came by and changed my life. I seized the opportunity and went to school again.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">This time, the aim was a PhD in order to have the ability to have the freedom to conduct my own research, something I've decided upon already when I was 11-year-old. After many years in the academia I've resigned to found the AquacultureHub Inc., a 501(3)(5) non-profit organization (which means, in a way, that each of over 6,000 individuals subscribe to this website is a member of this non-profit organization).</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">No more the research institute or the university paycheck. Now, I need to find the AquacultureHub and my own salary resources. This is not simple but it gives one the freedom to work anywhere and anytime and move fast. Without undermining the important work and achievements that my colleagues brought about at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), a few years ago I was asked during one of the Strategic Planning sessions that were conducted by my amazing teacher and mentor, <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profiles/blogs/recommending-dr-donna-chings" target="_blank">Dr. Donna Ching</a>, what do you think is main problem that CTAHR has that hold it back from being a better institution. "CTAHR", I've answered "is like the Titanic that sees the iceberg and cannot steer away." Many times, institutions grow so big that they become rigid and are too big to move fast and change with the times even if the individuals who wish for change are abounded.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">So now I'm doing many things such as teaching a substitute teacher in high schools, and aquaculture course in a college and videoing and publishing presentations of medical conference in America and Europe in order to offer my services to wide public. This way I'm able get some income to the AquacultureHub.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">One of the real exciting thing for me is traveling across America (as I do now) and other countries to meet amazing farmers and farming methods in places like the <a href="http://www.homesteadheritage.com/" target="_blank">Homestead Heritage</a> in Waco, TX where they are teaching homesteading courses, gardening courses, canning and preserving classes, bread baking, <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profiles/blogs/production-increases-when-australian-gardening-technique-meets-aq" target="_blank">aquaponics</a> and more (I was invited and introduced to the community via our member <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/PatChesney" target="_blank">Pat Chesney</a>) and <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/VinnyMendoza" target="_blank">Dr. Manlio Vinny Mendoza</a> from Ponchatoula, LA who since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 care about the region community and works to </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">- Provide access to fresh, healthy, local, and affordable</span><br/> <span class="font-size-4">foo d in underserved areas, “foo d deserts”</span><br/> <span class="font-size-4">- Employ and Train no and low-income families</span><br/> <span class="font-size-4">- Transition Section 8 residents towards home ownership</span><br/> <span class="font-size-4">- Build upon New Orleans tradition of renowned cuisine</span><br/> <span class="font-size-4">- Provide a self-sustained building structure that can</span><br/> <span class="font-size-4">withstand category 5 wind storms, tornados and</span><br/> <span class="font-size-4">recurring floods.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Vinny is one of the pioneers of the <a href="http://snofa.net/" target="_blank">"Miracle Tree", the Moringa.</a> I'm attracted to such communities and causes since they align nicely with the AquacultureHub vision and mission aiming to serve needed communities by teaching and sharing information for FREE how to grow healthy food based on aquatic plants and organisms, which means, aquaculture<strong>.</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">I was also visiting Auburn, AL and was very impressed with <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/StanArington" target="_blank">Stan Arington</a> aquaculture program at the Auburn High School. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Stan and I, together with Prof. Barbara McLain, have collaborated on making Aquaculture Training OnLine Learning (ATOLL) Certification a reality for Auburn High School students making them the first group of students in the entire country to earn this certification.</span><br/> <span class="font-size-4">During class I've discussed with Stan's students the "structure and function" of the mouth and feeding habits of aquatic animals, and even compared whales to flamingos (ask me why? ;) as well as demonstrating the connection between art and science by studying fish anatomy by making their own “Fish T-shirt” using the Japanese art style of fish printing called “Gyotaku.”</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">I also visited <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/DavidCline" target="_blank">Dr. David Cline</a>, who works for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and part of Auburn University's Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Department. David gave me the Grand Tour of the Auburn University aquaculture facility, which is indeed very impressive. Later I drove up to Gadsden, Alabama to meet with Dr. <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/HughSHammer" target="_blank">Hugh Hammer,</a> Program Manager Aquaculture Education and Development Center GSCC, who developed a wonderful zebrafish program and was kind enough to allow me to take part in it. In a few days I'm going back to work with Stan, David and Hugh with the hope to learn how develop a stronger and larger educational program.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">In addition, I've been involved in supporting the aquaculture farmers in their fight to survive in the new economic environment that is being forced by the government in Israel. I'm going to write a special blog on this subject and give a talk at the Aquaculture America 2017 in San Antonio, TX titled:</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">"DOES THE CRISIS OF THE ISRAELI AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY A PRIVATE CASE?." </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">I'll keep updating you of my activity throughout 2017 and you are more than welcome to let us all know of your activity by posting blogs or discussions, photos and videos.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Remember, in order for our goals to realize and for this community to survive and help others, we need everyone's kind contribution. It doesn't have to be money (see the orange button "Donate" on right column of this page, and thanks), it can be volunteering to teach or contribute your teaching to our growing video library. So please step forward and let me know if you wish to help us grow in order to help more people in America and around the world. Get in touch with me we'll discuss the best way for you to contribute and thanks!</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">So, can I do better during 2017? Can you help me do better for our mutual cause?</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Wishing y'all a wonderful, healthy and productive 2017.</span></p>
<p></p>Once Again - Fish Oil Is Linked To Health Benefits - Now, Lowering Asthma Risk In Kidstag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2016-12-30:4021269:BlogPost:1950172016-12-30T21:30:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p>Yes, it is all over the news: fish oil, when given to pregnant women is lowering the asthma risk in kids. Fish oil performs 30% better than olive oil, according to a recent study led by Dr. Hans Bisgaard, a Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Copenhagen and Head of the Danish Pediatric Asthma Center.</p>
<p>By now, it is quite known that Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish, have anti-inflammatory effects in vitro, and high dietary levels are associated with a lower…</p>
<p>Yes, it is all over the news: fish oil, when given to pregnant women is lowering the asthma risk in kids. Fish oil performs 30% better than olive oil, according to a recent study led by Dr. Hans Bisgaard, a Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Copenhagen and Head of the Danish Pediatric Asthma Center.</p>
<p>By now, it is quite known that Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish, have anti-inflammatory effects in vitro, and high dietary levels are associated with a lower incidence of inflammatory diseases.</p>
<p>T Nagakura, S Matsuda, K Shichijyo, H Sugimoto, and K Hata (European Respiratory Journal 2000) suggested that dietary supplementation with fish oil rich in the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid is beneficial for children with bronchial asthma in a strictly controlled environment regarding inhalant allergens and diet.</p>
<p><strong>Altogether, research shows that eating seafood (mostly fish) has the following benefits:</strong></p>
<p>Fish Oil to Fend Off Psychosis.</p>
<p>Oxidized omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil inhibit leukocyte-endothelial interactions through activation of PPAR alpha</p>
<p>Stress, depression, Schizophrenia</p>
<p>Prevention of obesity</p>
<p>Decrease risk of cancer</p>
<p>Improves skin conditions</p>
<p>Improvement of a migraine</p>
<p>Positive influence on dyslexic and hyperactive children</p>
<p>Cut the risk of diabetes</p>
<p>Important for brain development</p>
<p>Decrease risk of developing Alzheimer</p>
<p>Cut the risk of heart disease</p>
<p>Improves intelligence</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/12/28/507151031/danish-study-links-fish-oil-during-pregnancy-with-lower-asthma-risk-in-kids" target="_blank">NPR</a></p>
<p><a href="http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/16/5/861.short" target="_blank">Nagakura et. al.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/23/4/575.long?trendmd-shared=0" target="_blank">Trak-Fellermeier et. al.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FB%3AVERC.0000014208.47984.8c?LI=true" target="_blank">Valfré et. al.</a></p>
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<p></p>Program and Abstracts for the 11th International Marine Biotechnology Conference 2016tag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2016-09-01:4021269:BlogPost:1904382016-09-01T09:00:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
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<p style="text-align: center;">Program and Abstracts for the 11th International Marine Biotechnology Conference (29 August—2 September 2016, Baltimore,<br></br> Maryland, USA</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Program and Abstracts for the 11th International Marine Biotechnology Conference (29 August—2 September 2016, Baltimore,<br/> Maryland, USA</p>
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</div>Abstracts of the 11th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture August 19 – 21, 2016tag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2016-08-24:4021269:BlogPost:1898782016-08-24T00:30:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
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<p>Advances in Animal Nutrition in RAS:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233540684?profile=original" target="_blank">D A Davis - Interactions of feed management and nutrition in shrimp systems.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233540789?profile=original" target="_blank">J Terhune - Growth trial of Nile Tilapia Fed Combinations of the Probiotic Bio-Cat and Pre-bioitc GroBiotic.pdf…</a></p>
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<p>Advances in Animal Nutrition in RAS:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233540684?profile=original" target="_blank">D A Davis - Interactions of feed management and nutrition in shrimp systems.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233540789?profile=original" target="_blank">J Terhune - Growth trial of Nile Tilapia Fed Combinations of the Probiotic Bio-Cat and Pre-bioitc GroBiotic.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233540866?profile=original" target="_blank">K Jensen - Consumption of Sea Urchin Egesta Enhances Growth and Protein Efficiency of the Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in Integrated Co.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541285?profile=original" target="_blank">S Chu - Evaluation of Tissue Lipid and Fatty Acid Composition in Tilapia, Oreochromis spp, Fed on Improved omega 3 and omega 9 Fatty Acid Diets.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541534?profile=original" target="_blank">T Zeigler - Better Profit Decisions from Simplified Economic Modeling.pdf</a></p>
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<p>Aquaponics:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233542239?profile=original" target="_blank">A Cohen - On the Edge of Water and Energy.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233542424?profile=original" target="_blank">C Mullins and B Nerrie - Aquaponic Production in Food Deserts.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233560196?profile=original" target="_blank">R Chatterson - Critical Design Criteria for Engineering Decoupled Aquaponic Production Systems.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233560122?profile=original" target="_blank">S Hughes - Aquaculture, Aquaponics, and Tutoring Urban Students with Tilapia.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233567315?profile=original" target="_blank">T B Ron - Aquaponics in Hawai, Airlift Pump, & ATOLL.pdf</a></p>
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<p>Biofiltration and Biological Control in RAS:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233582252?profile=original" target="_blank">D Weaver - Towards zero discharge - denitrification and refractory organic cleanup.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233582194?profile=original" target="_blank">K Saito - Waste Management.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233582290?profile=original" target="_blank">LF Pedersen Microbial water quality.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233582323?profile=original" target="_blank">P Rojas-Tirado - Effects of feed loading on microbial water quality in RAS.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233582539?profile=original" target="_blank">S Hall - Comparison of rice hulls to EMT media for biofiltration in mesotrophic recirculating systems growing.pdf</a></p>
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<p></p>ROBERT DEAN HOWERTONtag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2016-08-19:4021269:BlogPost:1902042016-08-19T03:30:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
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<p>ROBERT DEAN HOWERTON June 16, 2016, Robert Dean "Bob" Howerton, PhD., age 59 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Makawao, Maui, Hawai'i on June 16, 2016. A kind and gentle soul, he was well-known by the aquaculture community locally and abroad and his passing is a huge loss for Bob's family, colleagues, and friends. Born November 14, 1957, in Las Vegas, NV, to the…</p>
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<p>ROBERT DEAN HOWERTON June 16, 2016, Robert Dean "Bob" Howerton, PhD., age 59 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Makawao, Maui, Hawai'i on June 16, 2016. A kind and gentle soul, he was well-known by the aquaculture community locally and abroad and his passing is a huge loss for Bob's family, colleagues, and friends. Born November 14, 1957, in Las Vegas, NV, to the late James M. Howerton and Mona (Brennecke) Howerton, he was the husband of the late Cynthia Lynn "Cindi" (Taylor) Howerton. He leaves behind his two beloved daughters Lauren Howerton of Wailuku, Maui and Jaime Howerton of Portland, OR, He also leaves behind brothers Jim (Robin Kuo) of Des Peres, MO, David of Sydney, Australia, and nieces Izzy and Mia. He was an alumnus of Punahou School, the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and Auburn University, AL. and worked with the UH Sea Grant College Program and Maui County Council as an Assistant Aquaculture Specialist. His career focused on the field of aquaculture and aquaponics and the restoration of traditional Hawaiian fishponds throughout Hawai'i. Bob has been advising and assisting with the creation and maintenance of large and small aquaculture and aquaponics projects in Hawaii, as well as presenting his research papers at various international symposia in the Pacific Rim. Bob recently took up golf, much to the amusement of friends and family and to the profit of manufacturers. A small gathering was held in Wailuku to celebrate his life, share Bob stories, laugh and shed tears. His ashes will be spread in the forest at Waipoli to comingle with those of his wife. Cremation provided by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary in Wailuku. No service. Contributions made payable to Darren Lerner (Director of UH Sea Grant) will be accepted at UH Sea Grant, 2525 Correa Rd, Room HIG 238, Honolulu, HI 96822 in person or by mail.</p>Petition to Save Volcani Centertag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2016-06-06:4021269:BlogPost:1886172016-06-06T07:43:39.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
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<p>The Israel government has a proposal on the table to transfer the Volcani center from its current location, where it enjoys a synergistic relationship with Hebrew University's Faculty of Agriculture, the Weizmann Institute, Bar Ilan and Tel Aviv Universities, to a remote location in the north of the country. The scientists at Volcani, as well as the majority of the…</p>
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<p>The Israel government has a proposal on the table to transfer the Volcani center from its current location, where it enjoys a synergistic relationship with Hebrew University's Faculty of Agriculture, the Weizmann Institute, Bar Ilan and Tel Aviv Universities, to a remote location in the north of the country. The scientists at Volcani, as well as the majority of the Israeli scientific community, oppose this move as the consequences of such a move would paralyze the Volcani Institute's research and undermine its standing as one of the leading agricultural research centers.</p>
<p><span>The scientists at the Volcani center have prepared a petition which explains in greater detail the consequences of such an action. We ask you to take a few minutes to read it carefully and if you share these concerns with us, please sign the petition at <a href="http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/petition-to-save-the-volcani-center" target="_blank">www.ipetitions.com/petition/petition-to-save-the-volcani-center</a></span></p>
<p></p>EU Council Votes for Open Access To All Public Funded Scientific Research By 2020tag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2016-05-28:4021269:BlogPost:1880732016-05-28T19:16:42.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p>This is a very happy day for me. At last, and after years of struggle with the monopoly of the big publishing companies that take away the intellectual properties from the researchers who conduct their research using public funding, the Council of the European Union (EU) voted and recommend to the EU Commission for full open access to scientific research by 2020.</p>
<p>Here are a few important excerpts (the document is attached) from the OUTCOME OF PROCEEDINGS (the Council conclusions that…</p>
<p>This is a very happy day for me. At last, and after years of struggle with the monopoly of the big publishing companies that take away the intellectual properties from the researchers who conduct their research using public funding, the Council of the European Union (EU) voted and recommend to the EU Commission for full open access to scientific research by 2020.</p>
<p>Here are a few important excerpts (the document is attached) from the OUTCOME OF PROCEEDINGS (the Council conclusions that were adopted on 27/05/2016) from the General Secretariat of the Council to the EU countries' Delegations, namely "The transition towards an Open Science system."</p>
<p>RECALLING</p>
<p>- its Conclusions of 29 May 2015 on a “European Research Area Roadmap 2015-2020” adopting the ERA Roadmap and stressing the importance to start the implementation of the top action priorities identified in the Roadmap by mid-2016, including for priority 5 “Optimal circulation of knowledge”;</p>
<p>- its Conclusions of 29 May 2015 on "Open, data-intensive and networked research as a driver<br/>for faster and wider innovation", which express political support for setting the right<br/>framework conditions for research and innovation focused on big data and for strengthening<br/>the whole data value chain in Europe.</p>
<p><strong>Open science</strong></p>
<p><br/>1. RECOGNISES that the exponential growth of data, the availability of increasingly powerful<br/>digital technologies, the globalization of the scientific community, as well as the increasing<br/>demand from society to address the societal challenges of our times, are the bases of an ongoing transformation and opening up of science and research, referred to as ”open science” affecting the modus operandi of doing research and organizing science.</p>
<p><br/>2. ACKNOWLEDGES that open science has the potential to increase the quality, impact and<br/>benefits of science and to accelerate advancement of knowledge by making it more reliable,<br/>more efficient and accurate, better understandable by society and responsive to societal<br/>challenges, and has the potential to enable growth and innovation through reuse of scientific<br/>results by all stakeholders at all levels of society, and ultimately contribute to growth and<br/>competitiveness of Europe.</p>
<p>3. STRESSES that open science entails amongst others open access to scientific publications<br/>and optimal reuse of research data, citizens science, and research integrity; TAKES NOTE<br/>that open access to scientific publications and optimal reuse of research data are of utmost<br/>importance for the development of open science;....</p>
<p>STRESSES the need for concerted action by all partners involved: the Commission, the Member States, civil society and the stakeholders.</p>
<p>4. NOTES the establishment of the Open Science Policy Platform12 by the Commission, which<br/>aims at supporting the further development of the European Open Science policy and<br/>promoting the uptake by stakeholders of best practices...</p>
<p>5. CALLS on the Commission, in cooperation with the Open Science Policy Platform and in<br/>close cooperation with the Member States and stakeholders, and taking into account existing<br/>initiatives to further develop the European Open Science Agenda, in order to further increase<br/>the impact of science to society at large, to stimulate an effective mobilization of all the<br/>potential knowledge from open science actions, and to address the requirements for training<br/>of ICT and data skills, in particular professional data management skills, which help to<br/>contribute to the access of citizens to the results of research...</p>
<p>6. AGREES that the results of publicly funded research should be made available in an as open as possible manner and ACKNOWLEDGES that unnecessary legal, organisational and<br/>financial barriers to access results of publicly funded research should be removed....</p>
<p>7. CONSIDERS that assessing scientific quality should be based on the work itself and be<br/>broadened to include an assessment of the impact of science on society at large, while the<br/>current focus is on indicators based on impact of journals and publication citation counts.<br/>ENCOURAGES the Commission, Member States and the stakeholders to further develop and<br/>implement, in a coordinated way, initiatives for better quality assurance in their review and<br/>evaluation systems. STRESSES that incentive mechanisms need to be put in place to reward<br/>researchers (and research stakeholders) for sharing the results of their research for reuse;<br/>CALLS on the Commission, the Open Science Policy Platform, the Member States and the<br/>stakeholders to explore possible mechanisms, including training activities and awareness raising, to change the ways of doing science....</p>
<p>8. WELCOMES the Commission Communication of 9 December 2015 on "Towards a modern,<br/>more European <strong>copyright</strong> framework" and LOOKS FORWARD to the legislative proposals<br/>from the Commission announced therein...</p>
<p>9. BELIEVES that optimal access and reuse of the results of scientific work can be enhanced if<br/>researchers or their employers retain the <strong>copyright</strong> on their scientific works....</p>
<p>10. WELCOMES <strong>open access</strong> to scientific publications14 as the option by default for publishing the results of publicly funded research; RECOGNISES that the full scale transition towards <strong>open access</strong> should be based on common principles such as transparency, research integrity, sustainability, fair pricing and economic viability; and CALLS on Member States, the<br/>Commission and stakeholders to remove financial and legal barriers,...</p>
<p>The full documents is attached below.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233541629?profile=original" target="_blank">EU Councile-The transition towards an Open Science system-29may2016.pdf</a></p>Combating Fishing and Seafood Fraudtag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2016-05-27:4021269:BlogPost:1880632016-05-27T19:30:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
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<p>On April 28, 2016, NOAA Fisheries filed a Federal Register Notice requesting public input on the development of a Commerce Trusted Trader Program, one of the key elements for implementing a federal seafood traceability program recommended by the Presidential Task Force (…</p>
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<p>On April 28, 2016, NOAA Fisheries filed a Federal Register Notice requesting public input on the development of a Commerce Trusted Trader Program, one of the key elements for implementing a federal seafood traceability program recommended by the Presidential Task Force (<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2016/04/29/2016-10005/presidential-task-force-on-combating-illegal-unreported-and-unregulated-iuu-fishing-and-seafood" target="_blank">Recommendation 14-15</a> - at the <strong>Presidential Task Force on Combating Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and Seafood Fraud Action Plan for Implementing Recommendations 14/15; Commerce Trusted Trader Program</strong> - <span style="text-decoration: underline;">This document has a comment period that ends in 32 days (06/28/2016)).</span></p>
<p><br/> Briefly, A seafood traceability program is an important tool for combating IUU fishing and seafood fraud and reducing their harmful impacts on resources and markets. Establishing a voluntary Commerce Trusted Trader Program will be important for providing an efficient seafood traceability process. Established within the Seafood Import Monitoring Program, NOAA intends the Commerce Trusted Trader Program to provide optional benefits and incentives for holders of an International Fisheries Trade Permit to obtain a more streamlined entry into U.S. commerce.<br/> <br/> Through this Notice, NOAA is seeking public input and guidance on the scope, design and implementation of the Commerce Trusted Trader Program to ensure it is developed in a coordinated effort with members of the trade community. NOAA is also seeking input on whether benefits under the Program should be available to other participants in the seafood supply chain.<br/> <br/> In addition to this 60-day public comment period, which closes June 28, there are scheduled three public webinars-May 4, May 10, and June 6th. </p>
<div><strong><span>Save the date!: Upcoming Public Webinar Meeting</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span>June 6, 2016, 2:30 PM Eastern Time</span></strong><span>Register/Link to Webinar <a href="https://noaaevents3.webex.com/noaaevents3/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7f8e9702f9b14ca1488b9d19e4ece8ea" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><br/> <span>You must also dial in to hear the audio:</span><br/> <span>Teleconference line: 800-619-2459 or for International callers:</span><br/> <span>1-630-395-0184</span><br/> <span>Participant code: 3345757</span><br/> <strong><br/></strong> <strong><br/></strong> <strong>Previous Webinar Meetings</strong>
<div style="margin-left: 2em;">May 10, 2016, 2:00 PM Eastern Time</div>
<a href="http://www.iuufishing.noaa.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=LYgDS01LA8A%3d&tabid=2780&portalid=33&mid=13460" target="_blank">Presentation </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.iuufishing.noaa.gov/LinkClick.aspx?link=ftp%3a%2f%2fftp.oar.noaa.gov%2fIUUFishing%2fAudio%2520Transcripts%2fCTTPwebinar_May10%2520(1).mp3&tabid=2780&portalid=33&mid=13460" target="_blank">Audio</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.iuufishing.noaa.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=MmknRz8vBQ4%3d&tabid=2780&portalid=33&mid=13460" target="_blank">Transcript</a><br />
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<div style="margin-left: 2em;">May 4, 2016, 2:00 PM Eastern Time</div>
<p><a href="http://www.iuufishing.noaa.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=MDU0mon1Hjw%3d&tabid=2780&portalid=33&mid=13460" target="_blank">Presentation </a>(PDF) <span><a href="http://www.iuufishing.noaa.gov/LinkClick.aspx?link=ftp%3a%2f%2fftp.oar.noaa.gov%2fIUUFishing%2fAudio%2520Transcripts%2fCTTPwebinar_May04.mp3&tabid=2780&portalid=33&mid=13460" target="_blank">Audio</a> <a href="http://www.iuufishing.noaa.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=rU9HUaQj9uk%3d&tabid=2780&portalid=33&mid=13460" target="_blank">Transcript </a>(PDF)</span></p>
</div>HowTo Download Free Papers - IJA Platform Has Been Upgradedtag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2016-03-17:4021269:BlogPost:1842262016-03-17T05:30:00.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p>The Israeli Journal of Aquaculture (IJA) Platform Has Been Upgraded By University of Hawaii:</p>
<p>Did you know that you can get FREE Scientific Papers of the IJA here on the AquacultureHub?</p>
<p>The University of Hawaii Hamilton Library has recently upgraded to a new version of DSpace. The format for accessing files has changed (or rather become more strict). Luckily, Daniel Ishimitsu from the Hamilton Library, who takes care of the eVols and thus the uploading of the IJA papers on the…</p>
<p>The Israeli Journal of Aquaculture (IJA) Platform Has Been Upgraded By University of Hawaii:</p>
<p>Did you know that you can get FREE Scientific Papers of the IJA here on the AquacultureHub?</p>
<p>The University of Hawaii Hamilton Library has recently upgraded to a new version of DSpace. The format for accessing files has changed (or rather become more strict). Luckily, Daniel Ishimitsu from the Hamilton Library, who takes care of the eVols and thus the uploading of the IJA papers on the DSpace platform, has updated us. </p>
<p><strong>Update:</strong></p>
<p>In the past, here on the IJA page, we used to just write a keyword in the search box on the IJA page and hit "Enter" to upload the article in PDF formate. It now requires the file name to access a given file.</p>
<p>Fortunately, our members <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/DanielLeuck" target="_blank">Dan Leuck and Scott Yano of Ikayzo</a>, were kind enough to update the interface for your use. Mahalo nui Dan and Scott for your wonderful help. We all appreciate it greatly.</p>
<p>It is important for me to let you know about all the wonderful people who work in the background to supply y'all with FREE Scientific Papers.</p>
<p><strong>How does it works now:</strong></p>
<p>1) Type a key word in the search box:</p>
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<p>2) Click on the title of the paper you wish to read or download (notice the underline that will be created for the title of the chosen paper):</p>
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<p>3) A new window on your browser will open since your search will take you now to the University of Hawaii eVols depository. Please click on the blue button that says "View/Open":</p>
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<p>4) A PDF file will open on your browser and this is the first page you will see:</p>
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<p>5) Please scroll down to read the article. You can download the article either by the 'save' or 'print' commands:</p>
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<p><strong>The History:</strong></p>
<p>As of January 2012 The Israeli Journal of Aquaculture - Bamidgeh (IJA) has been accessible for FREE search and harvest by all AquacultureHub members who join this group.<br/> The support of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, Dr. Gary Ostrander (now the Vice President for Research and FSU) and the Hamilton Library, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, together with the Society of Israeli Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology (SIAMB) and The Israeli Journal of Aquaculture - Bamidgeh (IJA), and their collaboration and commitment (signed in official MoU) have enable us to enjoy a well of knowledge and its free distribution through the world.</p>
<p>A lot of work was and still being done by the wonderful people of the UH Hamilton Library <strong>Open Access team</strong>, the <strong>IJA</strong> and <strong>SIAMB</strong>, <strong>Ikayzo</strong> teams and our AquacultureHub team (known as the <strong>A-team</strong>). It would not be possible without their hard work and innovation in resolving so many issues that we had to tackle in the way while bringing the project to its current state.<br/> <br/> Enjoy your reading and I'm looking forward to receiving your positive response and let us know how can we serve you better: click the link to start downloading Free Papers: <a href="http://www.aquaculturehub.org/group/israelijournalofaquaculturebamidgehija" target="_blank">http://www.aquaculturehub.org/group/israelijournalofaquaculturebamidgehija</a></p>
<p><br/> Shaloha,</p>
<p><br/> Tetsuzan Benny Ron</p>An Austin Vietnamese Restaurant Offers Seafood Combination of Crab, Basa and Mackereltag:www.aquaculturehub.org,2016-02-24:4021269:BlogPost:1828222016-02-24T13:18:47.000ZDr. Tetsuzan Benny Ronhttp://www.aquaculturehub.org/profile/tetsuzanRon
<p>One of our best AquacutureHub supporter invited me to discuss seafood in a local restaurant. The deal was that he has to pick a good seafood restaurant that is not more than 1 mile away from my current location in Austin, TX. It was an interesting choice to dine at the Bun Belly on Airpot Blvd, a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant, which is one of several projects in Austin, by Quang Vuong and Kim Thai, the owners of the restaurant chain Pho Thaison. …</p>
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<p>One of our best AquacutureHub supporter invited me to discuss seafood in a local restaurant. The deal was that he has to pick a good seafood restaurant that is not more than 1 mile away from my current location in Austin, TX. It was an interesting choice to dine at the Bun Belly on Airpot Blvd, a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant, which is one of several projects in Austin, by Quang Vuong and Kim Thai, the owners of the restaurant chain Pho Thaison. </p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233566774?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233566774?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-left"/></a>I assume that the word contemporary is realted more to the setting, such the uncomfortable wooden benches and seats that were cramped in the low cieling room to discourage the customers from staying too long, the different types and characters of the mismatched salt and pepper shakers on the tables (a Jean-Pierre trick? ;), and/or the presentation of the dishes that includes a strip of dark sauce on a white plate. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233593851?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="200" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233593851?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200" class="align-right"/></a></p>
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<p>Whatever the reason, the unique taste or exotic traditional Asian cooking, the Vietnamese cuisine has a significant influence of on the American palate. The combination and freshness of Vietnamese cuisine, with its beautiful colors, brought quite a change to both those who cook and their customers. I felt in the Bun Belly I have found this special exotic message coming of each dish. </p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233594252?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="450" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233594252?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="450" class="align-full"/></a>So we've started with the wonderful steacmed bun sliders of a crab and basa. The white and airy bun was cut open to expose the crab or basa in a wonderful cocktail of fresh vegies and herbs.</p>
<p>The source of many of the crabs is Alaska. Alaskan king crab fishing is carried out during the fall months in the waters off the coast of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. The commercial harvest is performed during a very short season, and the catch is shipped worldwide. Large numbers of king crab are also caught in Russian and international waters. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233595171?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="450" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233595171?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="450" class="align-right"/></a></p>
<p>Alaskan crab fishing is very dangerous, and the fatality rate among the fishermen is about 80 times the fatality rate of the average worker. It is suggested that, on average, one crab fisherman dies weekly during the seasons.</p>
<p>The basa fish (<em>Pangasius bocourti</em>) is a species of catfish in the family Pangasiidae. Basa are native to the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins in Indochina. These fish are important food fish with an international market. They are often labeled in North America and Australia as "basa fish", "swai", or "bocourti". In the UK all species of Pangasius may legally be described as "river cobbler", "cobbler", "basa", "pangasius", "panga", or any of these with the addition of "catfish". In the rest of Europe, these fish are commonly marketed as "pangasius" or "panga". </p>
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<p>At the height of the "catfish war", U.S. catfish farmers and others were describing the imported catfish as an inferior product. However, Mississippi State University researchers found imported basa were preferred three-to-one to US catfish in a small (58 testers) blind taste test.</p>
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<p>I found lots of the very cheap pangasium fiellet at the local HEB supermarket. Non of the fish in the seafood section has a lower price than that of the basa.</p>
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<p>The last and main dish was a slice of mackerel on top of one of the best rice dish I ever had. Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of pelagic fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. They are found in both temperate and tropical seas, mostly living along the coast or offshore in the oceanic environment. <a href="http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/fishery_bulletins/documents/pdfs/2014/fb14-042_cmp_am20a_final_rule.pdf" target="_blank">NOAA very specific and stricked regulations</a> for King and Spanish Mackerel in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region. The mackerel was a wonderful finale to a great meal only a short walk away.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233603659?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="550" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2233603659?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="550" class="align-right"/></a></p>
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