Course at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
From: Aqua-L <Aqualist@HBOI.edu>
To: "'aqua-l@killick.mi.mun.ca'"
Date: 14 Sep 2002
Live Feeds Culture - October
10-11
This course provides the practical training needed to culture microalgae,
rotifers, and Artemia from small- to large-scale cultures. Activities
include media formulation, density measurements, inoculation techniques and
sanitation procedures.
Production Planning for a Start-up
Aquaculture Business - Oct. 24-25
In this course you will develop a production plan for your venture.
Key variables, system decisions, biological requirements, capital and
operational expenses and market plans are covered.
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems:
Principles of Design and Operation - Nov. 4-8
This intensive course covers design and operation of recirculating systems
for fresh and saltwater species. Topics include water quality, removal
of fine particulates, disinfection, biofiltration, mass balance approach to
system design, hydraulics, pump selection, aeration and pure oxygen systems,
monitoring and alarm systems.
For more information, please contact:
Ken Riley
Director of Aquaculture Education
Aquaculture Division
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
5600 US 1 North
Ft. Pierce, Florida 34946, USA
1-772-465-2400, ext. 464
FAX: 1-772-466-6590
Email: kriley@hboi.edu
Also check our website for more information and new courses for 2003:
www.aquaculture-online.org