This is the triennal meeting of the Asian Fisheries Society. In addition, there will the 4th International Symposium on the Cage Aquaculture in Asia (CAA4). It will be held in Yeosu, Korea, from 30th April to 4th May at the The Ocean Resort Hotel. The 10AFAF and the CAA4 aim to be major international forums for fisheries and aquaculture in Asia and in the world. The forum bring together almost all fisheries and aquaculture related fields. More than 1,000 participants from not only Asia but from the world are expected. There are, in the forum, 12 sessions and 2 special sessions for 10AFAF, and 4 sessions for CAA4.

The abstract submission peried is changed from November 30th of 2012 to January 31st of 2013. Participants could upload their abstracts until the extended date.

Session 01 : Aquatic Animal Nutrition, Feed & Feeding
Session 02 : Aquaculture, Production Systems
Session 03 : Fisheries Processing
Session 04 : Fisheries & Asia Pacific Fish Watch
Session 05 : Fisheries Police, Social Science, Economics & Livelihood
Session 06 : Fish for Human Nutrition & Health
Session 07 : Environment Impact, Pollution & Ectotoxicology
Session 08 : Biodiversity, Genetics, Biotechnology & Breeding, Conservation
Session 09 : Fishing Gear & Technology
Session 10 : Fisheries Assessment & Aquatic Resource Management
Session 11 : Aquatic Animal Health & Management
Session 12 : Shrimp & Other Crustacean Aquaculture
Special Session 1 : Higher Education of Fisheries Science
Special Session 2 : 4th Global Symposium on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries

[Sessions of CAA4]
Session 01 : Marine and Freshwater Cage Culture
Session 02 : Environment, Pollution and Ectotoxicology
Session 03 : Disease Prevention and Health Management
Session 04 : Seed Production and Hatchery Management

There will also be an exhibition related to fisheries and aquaculture during the forum. More information: email: 10afaf@koference.org; www.koference.kr; www.asianfisheriessociety.org

AQUARAMA 2013 is the 13th International Ornamental Fish and Accessories Exhibition. This biennial event will have two key components: Trade Seminars & International Fish Competition.
The 2013 Trade Seminars will have as their overall theme:
Current Aquatics – Future Perspectives, consisting of three separate sessions
Session 1: Industry-related Conservation –
Session 2: Health and Biosecurity in the Ornamental Aquatic Industry –
Session 3: Husbandry and Legislation
As in previous editions of Aquarama, the seminars - which are absolutely free to all trade visitors - promise to provide a wealth of topical and essential information regarding the industry, and are certainly not to be missed.
More information: www.aquarama.com.sg; email: iman.tam@ubm.com (Iman Tam)

AQUATECH - Aquaculture Expo & Convention Philippines is an annual event organized by Events QUality & Interactive Promotions (EQUIP), Inc. 

The date for the event has been changed to 30-31 May 2013

The 3rd Aquatech (Aquaculture Expo & Convention Philippines) was held last April 19-20, 2012 in Angeles City, Pampanga. This event was made possible with co-organizers including American Soybean Association-International Marketing (ASA-IM), World Aquaculture Society-Asia Pacific Chapter (WAS-APC), Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) and WorldFish Center. Event sponsors were the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research, B-MEG Aquatic Feeds and SANTEH Feeds Corporation. We would like to thank all who have partnered with us last year, all our exhibitors, conference attendees, Media partners especially Dr. Zuridah Merican who had been of great support not only to Aquatech Philippines but to the whole aquaculture industry.

The conference was titled “Profitable Aquaculture: Supporting Sustainable Practices” and drew almost 150 conference participants from around the Philippines and some from nearby Asian countries, greatly exceeding expected participation.  Both local and internationally based speakers like SEAFDEC, WorldFish Center, American Soybean Association-IM, Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), NOVUS International, Santeh Feeds Corporation, Alson’s Aquaculture Corp., Tiger Property Developers’ Group, TGA Foods Corp. and Aquatic Biosystems spoke to the Philippine industry about the importance of responsible and sustainable practices in aquaculture.  There were also topics discussed by consultants from UPLB and CLSU. A company presentation from three companies were given a slot in the program showcasing their latest equipment and technology where attendees found remarkable.

The 2-day conference gave the participants a chance to ask questions and discuss issues quite extensively through a panel discussion. The participants were very happy with the quality of the speakers and materials presented, and planned to bring the messages and ideas learned to others.

“EQUIP, Inc. is pleased to announce the staging of the 4th Aquatech Aquaculture Expo & Convention Philippines 2013 happening on May 30-31, 2013 at the Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City, Philippines. This year’s event is focusing on the theme: Philippine Aquaculture: Eco-Friendly to Fish & Humanity. Believe. Nurture. Grow and we would like to invite everyone not just in the Philippines but people in the Asia Pacific Region to join us and learn, contribute and support the aquaculture industry. Let us all work hand in hand for a better aquaculture future.” says Mary Ann Venturina, Event Marketing Coordinator of EQUIP, Inc.
 

More information: Mary Ann G. Venturina, Event Marketing Coordinator, EQUIP, Inc. Tel:+63.2.219.0884
+63.928.486.2827/+63.927.353.2438/+63.923.554.3242 email : mgv.equipinc@yahoo.com