Programme

[Sunday, September 3] [Monday, September 4] [Tuesday, September 5] [Wednesday, September 6] [Thursday, September 7]

Sunday, September 3

13:00 - 19:00
Registration
13:00 - 19:00
Set-up of posters and tradeshow
16:00 / 19:00
Tourist excursion city of Ghent

Monday, September 4

08:00 - 18:00
Registration
10:00 - 12:00
Opening Session
- "Serenade in C" from the String Quarted opus 3 nr 5 of Joseph Haydn by the Trio 'Con Anima' (Stefan Cleays, violin; Philippe Sorgeloos, piano and Marc Roosendans, double bass)
- Welcome address by J. Willems, Rector of the Ghent University
- "Meditations" from the opera "Thais" of Jules Massenet by the Trio 'Con Anima'
- Opening lecture "State of the art in larviculture of fish and shellfish in Taiwan" by I-C. Liao, Director General of the Taiwan Fisheries Research Institute"
- "Standchen: Leise flehen meine Lieder" of Franz Schubert by the Trio 'Con Anima'
- Presentation of the information technology facilities at the conference centre by Geert De Soete, Director of the Academic Computing Center of the Ghent University
- Opening poster session
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch and poster viewing
13:30 - 13:40
Outline of conference programme and practical details
SESSION I. BROODSTOCK, EGG AND LARVAL QUALITY (Chairperson : F. Ollevier)
- 13:40 - 14:00
  Egg/larval viability in fish: do hormones play a role T.J. Lam
- 14:00 - 14:20
  Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) function in fish gametogenesis and fertility K. Dabrowski, A. Ciereszko and J. Blom
- 14:20 - 14:40
  The use of blastomere morphology as a predictive indicator of fish egg viability R.J. Shields, N.P. Brown and N.R. Bromage
- 14:40 - 15:00
  Fish gamete and embryo cryobanks - strategies in research and application E. Lubzens
- 15:00 - 15:20
  Cryopreservation of early larvae and late embryos in oyster and hard clam N.-H. Chao, T.-T. Lin, Y.-J. Chen and H.-W. Hsu
- 15:20 - 16:00
  Coffee break and poster viewing
SESSION I. BROODSTOCK, EGG AND LARVAL QUALITY (Chairperson : J. Calderon)
- 16:00 - 16:20
  Techniques for the hatchery conditioning of bivalve broodstocks and the subsequent effect on egg quality and larval viability S. D. Utting and P.F. Millican
- 16:20 - 16:40
  Seasonal and age variability in the reproductive performance of Penaeus semisulcatus broodstock P.J. Crocos and G.C. Coman
- 16:40 - 17:00
  The effect of genetics and environment on the maturation and larval quality of the giant tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon J.A.H. Benzie
- 17:00 - 17:20
  Maturation performance of Penaeus vannamei co-fed with Artemia biomass E. Naessens, P. Lavens, L. Gomez, C.L. Browdy, K.McGovern-Hopkins, A.W. Spencer, D. Kawahigashi and P.Sorgeloos
SESSION I. DISCUSSION OF POSTERS (Chairperson : D.A. Bengtson)
- 17:20 - 18:10
  General Rapporteurs: N.R. Bromage, K. Dabrowski and E. Lubzens
- 18:10 - 18:30
  Molluscs and Crustaceans Rapporteur: D. Fegan
- 20:00 - 22:00
  Informal "Get Together" in the Peristylium of the Aula

Tuesday, September 5

SESSION II. NUTRITION, FEEDING AND GROWTH (Chairperson: H.J. Fyhn)
- 09:00 - 09:20
  The digestive physiology of herbivorous, omnivorous and carnivorous crustacean larvae: a review D.A. Jones, M. Kumlu, L. Le Vay and D.J. Fletcher
- 09:20 - 09:40
  Histological and biochemical methods in nutrition studies with fish larva H. Segner and J. Verreth
- 09:40 - 10:00
  The cost of growth in young fish larvae, a review of new hypotheses B.H. Pedersen
- 10:00 - 10:20
  Development and regulation of intestinal function in larval teleost fishes J.L. Specker and D.A. Bengtson
- 10:20 - 11:00
  Coffee break and poster viewing
SESSION II. NUTRITION, FEEDING AND GROWTH (Chairperson: E. Kjorsvik)
- 11:00 - 11:20
  Priorities during growth of fish larvae J.W.M. Osse
- 11:20 - 11:40
  The impact of development on larval nutrition J. Verreth and H. Segner
- 11:40 - 12:00
  The use of behavioural observations to increase production of cold-water marine fish larvae J.A. Brown and D. Wiseman
- 12:00 - 13:30
  Lunch and poster viewing
SESSION II. NUTRITION, FEEDING AND GROWTH (Chairperson: B. Koven)
- 13:30 - 13:50
  The significance of lipids in early stages of marine fish J.R. Rainuzzo, K.I. Reitan and Y. Olsen
- 13:50 - 14:10
  Sourcing and presenting polyunsaturated fatty acids in marine fish larval feeds J. Sargent, L.A. McEvoy and J.G. Bell
- 14:10 - 14:30
  Effects of docosahexaenoic acid and phospholipids on stress tolerance of fish larvae A. Kanazawa
- 14:30 - 14:50
  Review on the dietary effects of selected phospholipids in fish and crustacean larviculture P. Coutteau, I. Geurden, M.R. Camara, P. Bergot and P. Sorgeloos
- 14:50 - 15:30
  Coffee break and poster viewing
SESSION II. NUTRITION, FEEDING AND GROWTH (Chairperson: A. Kanazawa)
- 15:30 - 15:50
  Why microdiets are still inadequate as a viable alternative to live zooplankton for developing marine fish larvae S. Kolkovski and A. Tandler
- 15:50 - 16:10
  Co-feeding marine fish larvae with inert diets G. Rosenlund
- 16:10 - 16:30
  Effects of dietary vitamin C on fish and crustacean larvae G. Merchie, P. Lavens and P. Sorgeloos
- 16:30 - 16:50
  Nutritional effects of algae in marine fish larvae K.I. Reitan, J.R. Rainuzzo, G. Oie and Y. Olsen

SECTION II. DISCUSSION OF POSTERS (Chairperson: P. Lavens)
- 16:50 - 17:20
  Nutrition - Lipids: Live food composition and manipulation Rapporteur: Y. Olsen
- 17:20 - 18:00
  Nutrition - Lipids: Experimental culture tests Rapporteurs: B. Koven and P. Coutteau

Wednesday, September 6

SESSION II. NUTRITION - LIVE FOOD (Chairman: H. Hirata)
- 09:00 - 09:20
  Mass production and preservation of marine rotifer resting eggs A. Hagiwara, M.D. Balompapueng and K. Hirayama
- 09:20 - 09:40
  The stability of DHA in two Artemia strains following enrichment and subsequent starvation J.O Evjemo, P. Coutteau, Y. Olsen and P. Sorgeloos
- 09:40 - 10:00
  Production and use of copepods in marine fish larviculture J.G. Stottrup and N.H. Norsker
- 10:00 - 10:20
  The present and critical Artemia situation: informal discussion moderated by P. Sorgeloos
- 10:20 - 11:00
  Coffee break and poster viewing
SESSION III. LARVICULTURE ZOOTECHNIQUES AND ECONOMICS (Chairman: V. Oiestad)
- 11:00 - 11:20
  Status of industrial scale larviculture of marine molluscs E.W. Rhodes, Presented by P. Coutteau
- 11:20 - 11:40
  Commercial feasibility of semi-intensive larviculture of Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) L. Berg
- 11:40 - 12:00
  Larviculture of marine fish for sea ranching purposes: is it profitable? E. Moksness and R. Stole
- 12:00 - 14:00
  Lunch and poster viewing
- 12:45 - 13:45
  Presentation of the "Larviculture Working Group" D.A. Bengtson and P. Sorgeloos
SESSION IV. NEW SPECIES AND CLONES (Chairman: T. Lam)
- 14:00 - 14:20
  Present status of seed production of marine species in Japan M. Arimoto and K. Maruyama
- 14:20 - 14:40
  A re-appraisal of the potential of the sole, Solea solea for commercial cultivation B.R. Howell
- 14:40 - 15:00
  Spawning and larval rearing of marine finfish (Bothidae, Carangidae, Centropomidae, Sciaenidae) in Ecuador D.D. Benetti
- 15:00 - 15:20
  Experiences in the larval rearing of marine ornamental fish L.A. Gomes
- 15:20 - 16:00
  Coffee break and poster viewing
SESSION IV. NEW SPECIES AND CLONES (Chairman: B. Chatain)
- 16:00 - 16:20
  Culture of phyllosomas of spiny lobster: a review J. Kittaka, Presented by P. Sorgeloos
- 16:20 - 16:40
  Growth performance in clonal crucian carp Carassius langsdorfii: effects of feeding history and genetic difference T. Umino, K. Arai and H. Nakagawa
SESSION III and IV. DISCUSSION OF POSTERS (Chairman: N.R. Bromage)
- 16:40 - 17:40
  Marine fish Rapporteurs: B.R. Howell and P. Divanach
- 17:40 - 18:00
  Freshwater fish and Molluscs Rapporteur: T. Hecht
- 18:00 - 18:20
  Crustaceans Rapporteur: D.A. Jones
WORKSHOP: ECONOMICS OF LARVICULTURE OF MARINE FISH. NEED AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIES DIVERSIFICATION. EXTENSIVE VERSUS INTENSIVE LARVICULTURE TECHNIQUES (Moderator: J. Sweetman)
- 20:00 - 22:00
  Economics and larviculture: issues J.L. Anderson
  Cost estimates of hatchery production of marine fish in Japan H. Hirata
  Bioeconomic evalutation of different fry production systems for milkfish (Chanos chanos) C.-S. Lee, P.-S. Leung and M.-S. Su
  Cost estimates of hatchery production of marine fish in the Mediterranean P.J. Gatland
  Cost estimates of hatchery production of marine fish in Norway Y. Olsen

Thursday, September 7

SESSION V. MICROBIOLOGY AND DISEASE CONTROL (Chairman: O. Bergh)
- 09:00 - 09:20
  Microbiology and the role of probiotics in Ecuadorian shrimp hatcheries D.R.W. Griffith
- 09:20 - 09:40
  The role of bacteria in the digestion of seaweed by the abalone Haliotis midae J.H. Erasmus, P.A. Cook and V.E. Coyne
- 09:40 - 10:00
  The microbial community of a maritime scallop hatchery and the impact of selected bacteria on larval health J. Torrie and P. Neima
- 10:00 - 11:00
  Coffee break and poster viewing
SESSION V. MICROBIOLOGY AND DISEASE CONTROL (Chairman: B. Dixon)
- 11:00 - 11:20
  The role of bacteria in marine larviculture O. Bergh
- 11:20 - 11:40
  Characterisation and possible role of the Vibrio flora involved in marine larviculture L. Verdonck, J. Swings and P. Sorgeloos
- 11:40 - 12:00
  Vibrio (Listonella) anguillarum infections in marine fish larviculture L. Grisez and F. Ollevier
- 12:00 - 14:00
  Lunch and poster viewing
SESSION V. MICROBIOLOGY AND DISEASE CONTROL (Chairman: I-C. Liao)
- 14:00 - 14:20
  Pasteurella piscicida in Israeli aquaculture Y. Barr and G. Minkhof
- 14:20 - 14:40
  Application of immunostimulants in marine larviculture: possibilities and challenges O. Vadstein
- 14:40 - 15:00
  The use of vaccines and immunostimulants in the culture of penaeid shrimps J.W. Latchford, S.B. Prayitno and A. Alabi
- 15:00 - 15:20
  Control of viral necrosis (VNN) in striped jack, Pseudocaranx dentex larvae T. Nakai, T. Nishizawa, K. Mushiake and K. Muroga
- 15:20 - 16:00
  Coffee break and poster viewing
SESSION V. DISCUSSION OF POSTERS (Chairperson: J. Swings)
- 16:00 - 16:30
  Microbiology Rapporteurs: B. Dixon and O. Bergh
SESSION II. DISCUSSION OF POSTERS (Chairperson: J. Verreth)
- 16:30 - 17:00
  Nutrition - Vitamins, growth hormones, pigments and proteins Rapporteur: H. Segner
- 17:00 - 17:40
  Nutrition - Formulated feeds Rapporteur: D.A. Bengtson
- 17:40 - 18:00
  Nutrition - Live food and its derivates Rapporteur: J. Stottrup
18:00 - 18:30
Closing Session (Chairman: P. Sorgeloos) Session summaries.
20:00 - Symposium Banquet at the Castle of Saffelaere

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