People Development Program: 2009 FRDC International travel bursary - Paul Hardy-Smith
Effective and practical on farm biosecurity is critical to the ongoing sustainability and profitability of aquaculture industries. Practical biosecurity is also critical for wild catch fishers harvesting aquatic species such as abalone.
There is a real need for Australia's aquatic animal veterinary expertise to maintain an up to date understanding of aquaculture biosecurity. Dr Hardy-Smith works full time with aquatic animal in Australia and provides, on a daily basis, specific biosecurity advice to clients farming or harvesting many different aquatic species in many states and the NT.
He also provides specific farm level biosecurity advice to governments.
This conference specifically addresses the issues of practical, on farm biosecurity, including the economic impact of disease and biosecurity programs . Other critical topics include:
• Components of ideal biosecurity plans and programs
• International, regional and national strategies
• Identifying and prioritizing hazardous diseases and evaluating risks
• Disease epidemiology, surveillance and monitoring
• Control and eradication contingency plans and programs
• Disease diagnostics, medical and farm record keeping
• Implementing, auditing and certifying biosecurity programs
Having Dr Hardy-Smith attend this conference addresses the needs outlined above.
There is also a need for both aquaculture farmers and wild catch fishers to keep abreast of the latest technology in the farming and capturing of aquatic species. The biosecurity conference is being held in conjunction with Aqua Nor 2009, an internationally important aquaculture industry trade show which showcases the latest in technology in fish farming. Besides such equipment as fish pumps, other technology to be presented at Aqua Nor 2009 will centre on vaccination of aquatic animals, feeding and nutrition of aquatic animals and housing/controlling of aquatic animals.
If Dr Hardy-Smith does attend the biosecurity conference, it would seem reasonable and highly beneficial for him also to attend Aqua Nor.
Travel bursary: Symposium on Responsible Fishing Technology for Healthy Ecosystems and Clean Environment
Attendance to Symposium on
Responsible Fishing Technology for Healthy Ecosystems and Clean
Environment
Report
Behaviour Working Group (ICES-FAO WGFTFB) meeting on April 8 - 12, 2019. This
meeting was hosted by Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China, although each year the
meeting is held in a different location. The theme of this meeting was, Responsible Fishing
Technology for Healthy Ecosystems and Clean Environment. This report presents a summary
of this meeting and suggestions for future research in the Australian fishing industry.
People development program: 2010 FRDC International Travel Bursary – Helen Cribb – 17th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species.
The introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in freshwater and marine environments is a worldwide problem that is increasing in frequency. There are various pathways by which non-indigenous species are introduced and cause significant damage to coastal and freshwater ecosystems, and to the economies that depend upon them.
With increased development, population growth, and vessel traffic, opportunities for the introduction and establishment of invasive species to Northern Territory waterways are increasing. Industries threatened include commercial and recreational fishing, aquaculture, port services, shipping and tourism. Challenges associated with addressing these risks include the need to respond to changing risk factors; unregulated or illegal vessel activity; and remote locations.
The International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species is held annually and is the most comprehensive international forum for the review of scientific knowledge; presentation of research; introduction of technological developments for prevention, monitoring and control; and discussion of policy, legislation and outreach initiatives to raise awareness of the impacts of aquatic invasive species and prevent new introductions.
Attendance at the conference will provide opportunities for cooperation and collaboration, and allow the Territory to benefit from the latest knowledge and experience of researchers and managers worldwide in the development and implementation of local programs to address emerging risks.
It is also intended to visit the Great Lakes region to learn from local experiences with the invasive Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), and the management, control and monitoring of this species.