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1 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Blacksburg, VA Permit No. 28 ANNOUNCING The Fifth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture July 22-25, 2004 The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Roanoke, Virginia The biennial international conference and trade show Sponsored By Virginia Tech Aquacultural Engineering Society Freshwater Institute Virginia Sea Grant College Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Continuing and Professional Education 810 University City Boulevard, Suite D Mail Code 0272 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Fifth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture July 22-25, 2004 VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies (CFAST) Program College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Agricultural and Applied Economics Department Food Science and Technology Department Biological Systems Engineering Department College of Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Department College of Natural Resources Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Department Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement Outreach Program Development Virginia Cooperative Extension Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology Department Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department

2 You are invited to participate in the Fifth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 22-25, The conference is designed for individuals in industry, government, or academia who are involved with recirculating aquaculture. This conference continues to feature the leading experts in recirculating aquaculture who will be presenting more than 75 papers, as well as poster sessions. Ample time is allotted during all sessions for questions and free discussions. The participants from the U.S. and 30 foreign countries who have attended the past four conferences indicated that some of the most popular aspects were the trade show, plenary session, and continuous break service. Equipment manufacturers and salespersons, producers, academics, regulators, investors, and others interested in the recirculating aquaculture field all gather in the trade show area to meet and greet and cuss and discuss pressing issues associated with recirculating aquaculture. The 2004 conference continues to highlight informal learning opportunities with expanded trade show hours and a reception following the plenary session on Thursday night. Stay in touch with program developments through our web site at: If you would like more information, please us at aqua@vt.edu or call (540) Thank you, and we hope to see you in Roanoke. SPONSORSHIP: We want to be a sponsor of this conference for the amount of $ If you want to designate your sponsorship for a specific expense, activity or function of the conference, please describe: TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED (Registration + Sponsorship) $ METHOD OF PAYMENT: Check enclosed. Make payable to: Treasurer, Virginia Tech CE. All checks must be in U.S.$ drawn on a U.S. bank. Credit card: VISA MasterCard AMEX Credit card number Expiration date Name of cardholder Signature Description for the Directory of Exhibitors and Sponsors for the Final Program Example: CFAST (Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program) CFAST is a university-based research group that generates and shares knowledge about the effective production, marketing, distribution, and utilization of safe and wholesome fish and shellfish and their products, and fosters the growth, development and profitability of the industry. Name of your organization (as it should appear in the directory): The directory will duplicate your organization s address, website, and primary contact s name/telephone/fax/ listed at the beginning of this form. If this is not what you want in the directory, please indicate changes below. Write a short description of your organization s products or services (please limit to 250 characters) Maroon Level $100 to $499 Bronze Level $500 to $999 Silver Level $1,000 to $1,999 Gold Level $2,000 to $2,499 Platinum Level $2,500+ George Flick Food Science and Technology Greg Boardman Civil and Environmental Engineering Please submit this completed form with your payment no later than May 31, Charles Coale Agricultural and Applied Economics Ewen McLean Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Lori Marsh Biological Systems Engineering Mike Jahncke Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center Stephen Smith Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Mail or fax both pages of this registration form along with your check or credit card information to: Bobbi Myers, Conference Registrar Continuing and Professional Education Virginia Tech (Mail Code 0272) 810 University City Blvd, Suite D Blacksburg, VA Fax: Tel: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED AMNT: CHK#: DPST: DATE: VT/170/1203/9M/241470

3 The The Hotel Hotel Roanoke Roanoke & Conference Conference Center Center Register by June 15 and save $100 Register by mail, fax, or online at: Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity. If you are a person with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations for this conference, please discuss your accommodation needs with Emmett Wright at (540) or TDD 1 (800) by two weeks prior to the conference. Trade Show Cost of Exhibit Booth: $700 per booth for registrations by December 31, 2003 $800 per booth, postmarked after December 31, 2003 This fee includes: One 10-ft x 10-ft booth with table, chairs, piping and draping, ID sign, and 110v electrical service. Registration for one representative, with all group meals and breaks. A listing of all participants. A set of the symposia on CD-ROM. Your organization listed in the final program s Directory of Exhibitors. A two-year subscription to the International Journal of Recirculating Aquaculture. We understand that some companies would like to send a second, third, or fourth rep who might not attend the entire conference, so we have set the registration fee for additional booth attendants at a reduced rate of $175 each (compared to the individual conference registration fee of $325). You may also purchase more than one booth. Trade Show Hours: Set-up begins on Thursday, July 22, at 12:00 noon. The Trade Show officially opens on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. along with the Welcoming Reception, and closes on Saturday, July 24, at 4:00 p.m. To Register: Please complete the enclosed exhibitor registration form and return with payment. Or, you may register online at. Indicate your top three preferences for your booth location (refer to the floor plan in this brochure for a tentative layout of the trade show booths). Certain booths have been reserved for sponsors. After that, booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the floor plan is subject to revision as necessary to accommodate all the exhibitors. Don t forget to fill in the information for the Directory of Exhibitors, including a short description of your products or services. Registration deadline for exhibit space is May 31, After we receive your registration and payment, we will send you a confirmation of your registration and booth location. You will also receive additional information concerning parking, where and when to ship your exhibit materials, etc. Refund Policy: Requests for refunds of exhibit space will be honored until May 31, A $50 processing fee will be assessed. No refunds for booth cancellations can be granted after May 31. Refunds of fees for additional representatives will be honored until July 15, Tentative Conference Schedule Topics to be covered include: Nutrition Waste Management Genetics and Physiology Recirculatory Pond Aquaculture Systems Species Aquaria Fish Health Endangered Species Ornamentals Bait Fish Financing International Operations Economics and Business Management Education and Outreach Thursday, July 22 12:00noon 8:00 p.m. Exhibitor set-up 6:00 8:00 p.m. Registration 8:00 9:00 p.m. Welcome and Plenary Session 9:00 11:00 p.m. Trade Show opens Welcome Reception in trade show area Friday, July 23 8:00 10:00 a.m. Registration continues 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Continuous refreshment break service in trade show area 8:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Trade Show open 9:30 a.m. 12:00 noon Symposia (four concurrent sessions) 12:00noon 2:00 p.m. Buffet lunch in trade show area 2:00 5:00 p.m. Symposia (four concurrent sessions) 5:00 6:00 p.m. Poster Session 6:00 9:00 p.m. Deluxe Reception in Trade Show area Saturday, July 24 8:00 10:00 a.m. Registration continues 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Continuous refreshment break service in trade show area 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Trade Show open 9:00 a.m. 12:00noon Symposia (four concurrent sessions) 12:00noon 2:00 p.m. Lunch in trade show area 2:00 5:00 p.m. Symposia (four concurrent sessions) 5:00 p.m. Evening free Sunday, July 25 (Tours include lunch) 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Field tour of the Freshwater Institute and USDA facility in Shepherdstown, WV 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Field tour of Virginia Tech s Aquaculture Research Facilities in Blacksburg, VA 10:00 a.m. 4;00 p.m. Tour along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mabry Mill, with lunch and tour of Chateau Morrisette Winery Other Learning Opportunities Cornell University and The Freshwater Institute's Tenth Annual Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Short Course will be held July 26-30, 2004 at the Freshwater Institute in Shepherdstown, WV. This course is intended to give thorough coverage of the design, operation and management of water reuse systems for finfish. Members of The Conservation Fund's Freshwater Institute (Dr. Steven Summerfelt, Dr. Brian Vinci and Dr. Julie Bebak-Williams) and the Cornell Aquaculture Program (Dr. Michael Timmons) will teach the course. Contact Brenda Marchewka at (607) or bls19@cornell.edu for more information, or visit:

4 Registration The conference begins on Thursday, July 22 with registration from 6:00 8:00 pm in the North Foyer Entrance to The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. Registration will also be available Friday and Saturday mornings from 8:00 10:00 am in the same location. The full conference fee is $325 if postmarked by June 15, and $425 after this date. The fee includes admission to all sessions, symposia, and the trade show, a welcome reception on Thursday, deluxe reception on Friday, buffet lunch on Friday and Saturday, continuous refreshment breaks from 8:00 am 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, materials and handouts, and the on CD-ROM. The one-day fee is $225, and the student fee is $150. Students must be full-time and provide a copy of a current student identification card. The tour registration requires a separate fee please see the registration form for more information. The companion s fee is $50 and includes the Thursday welcome reception, Friday s deluxe reception, and Friday and Saturday morning continental breakfast in the break service area before 9:00 am. It does not include registration for the conference, lunches, materials, etc. Please see the registration form for all fee options. NOTE: Payment of registration fees is required prior to program attendance. Registration will be processed when payment is received. REFUND and CANCELLATION POLICY: Requests for refunds will be honored when received seven calendar days prior to the program. However, another person may be substituted at any time for this program. A $25 administrative fee will be deducted for cancellations. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations. Non-Profit Display Area A table is provided near the registration desk for groups to display non-profit organizational materials, and a bulletin board will be available for posting job opportunities and resumes. Proceedings Proceedings of all symposia and submitted papers will be published on CD-ROM and one CD-ROM is included with your registration. The 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002 conference are available on one CD-ROM for $25. To purchase a hard copy of the for the 2004 conference, place your order on the conference registration form. Advance orders for hard copies of the will be available the first day of the conference. Hard copies of the cost $45 for US addresses or pick-up at the conference. International addresses are $45, plus shipping costs. If ordering internationally, please send an to aqua@vt.edu and put Proceedings Order in the subject line and the exact cost will be provided. Please include your full address in your message. Facility Tour Information Participants have a choice of three tours. A separate fee of $50 is required and includes transportation, admission to the tour location, and lunch. SPACE IS STRICTLY LIMITED, SO REGIS- TER EARLY tours are likely to fill before the conference begins. Register for the facility tours on the conference registration form included with this brochure, or online at: Tour Option A ( The Freshwater Institute, Shepherdstown, West Virginia and the nearby USDA Aquaculture Facility The Freshwater Institute is the premier coldwater research facility in the world, conducting research on aquaculture technology development, application and demonstration. The Institute has a successful partnership with the USDA Agricultural Research Service as it works to research and develop technologies to increase food-fish production, reduce costs, and add to product value and quality, while encouraging industry-wide implementation of environmentally responsible production systems. Participants visit the wet lab where research is conducted on ultra intensive, large-scale recirculating systems, with a particular focus on the needs of cold- and cool- freshwater species, centered around a fish culture module built on a one-tenth commercial scale, with an annual production capacity of 50 tons of market sized product. The tankpad supports studies for improving fish health and growth by investigating new engineering designs for better systems management and effluent treatment, optimizing water quality, and improving husbandry. Past studies have included evaluation of nonproprietary double-drain technology for circular tanks, carbon dioxide exposure, and tank velocity studies. The trip from Roanoke to Shepherdstown is approximately three hours by bus through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Tour Option B Virginia Tech Recirculating Aquaculture Center This recirculating aquaculture facility is one of the most technologically advanced university facilities in the world. The complex consists of a 11,066 square foot recirculating aquaculture laboratory designed to test components and optimize system management. The trip to the Virginia Tech Recirculating Aquaculture Center in Blacksburg is approximately one hour by bus each way. Tour Option C Mabry Mill and Chateau Morrisette Winery For those who would like to take the opportunity to see some of the scenery, history and culture of this part of Virginia, this relaxing tour along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway includes a visit to Mabry Mill and tour of the Chateau Morrisette Winery with lunch. All tours depart from the North Lobby Entrance of The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. Register Today for the Fifth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture July 22 25, 2004 You may also register online by credit card at Check out the web site for up-to-date information. Please print or type complete a separate form for each participant Name Title Organization Address Social Security No. *Organization s FID# FID number necessary to process a refund payable to any company, agency or government. City State Zip/Postal Code Country Fax No. Fees: (Registration will be processed when payment is received.) Daytime Phone No. Address Signature $325/Person Early Bird Registration and Payment Postmarked by June 15, 2004 $425/Person Standard Registration and Payment Postmarked after June 15, 2004 $225/One Day Fee. Check date attending: Friday, July 23 Saturday, July 24 $150/Student Registration Fee. Full-time students only include photocopy of student ID. $50/Companion s Fee Includes the Friday Night Deluxe Reception and Saturday s Continental Breakfast Does not include conference sessions or other activities. Companion s Name Facility Tours (space is strictly limited for each tour) Sunday, July 25 $50/Person Tour Option A The Freshwater Institute and USDA aquaculture facility, Shepherdstown, WV $50/Person Tour Option B Virginia Tech Recirculating Aquaculture Center, Blacksburg, VA $50/Person Tour Option C Mabry Mill and Chateau Morrisette Winery Hard Copy of Proceedings (A CD-ROM copy is included with your registration fee) $45 Mail to U.S. address or pick up at conference International shipping requested* Extra Copy of Proceedings on CD--ROM $10 Mail to U.S. address or pick up at conference International shipping requested* Copy of the 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002 Proceedings on CD-ROM $25 Mail to U.S. address or pick up at conference International shipping requested* Total Amount Enclosed (Registration Fee, Tours, Proceedings) $ *Purchaser will pay actual shipping charges, and transaction must be completed after the conference. Do not enclose money for international shipping requests on this form. Method of Payment: Check enclosed. Make check payable to: Treasurer, Virginia Tech, CE. All checks must be in U.S. $ drawn on a U.S. bank. Credit Card: MasterCard Visa AmEx Credit Card No. Exp. Date Name of Cardholder Return By June 15, 2004 (no staples, tape, or paper clips, please) to: Conference Registrar, Continuing and Professional Education, 810 University City Blvd., Suite D, Virginia Tech, Mail Code 0272, Blacksburg, VA 24061, phone (540) Or fax credit card registrations to: (540) FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED AMNT: CHK#: DPST: DATE:

5 Location and Lodging The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center 110 Shenandoah Avenue Roanoke, Virginia Tel: (540) Fax: (540) Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke is known as the Star City of the South. The Roanoke Star, located on top of Mill Mountain, lights up the evening sky and welcomes visitors to the city. Roanoke has it all from heritage and history to technology and culture, restaurants, museums, golf, tennis, shopping, (including antiques and crafts), a zoo, a minor league baseball team and a hockey team. Beyond the Star City s glow is the Blue Ridge Parkway, with breathtaking overlooks, trails, wineries, history, and the Smith Mountain Lake resort area. The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, built in 1892 and known as the Grand Old Lady, is located downtown and is connected to the Market District by a covered walkway. Originally built by the Norfolk and Southern Railroad, it has undergone a number of changes and renovations, and today is a modern and well-equipped four-star hotel and conference center, while still retaining the ambience of a bygone era. You can reserve your lodging room now for 2004 by contacting the The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center toll free at or directly at or by going online at A block of lodging rooms is being held until June 20, 2004 at a special conference rate of: $110 per room per night for single or double occupancy, $120 for triple, or $130 for quadruple, plus 11.5% tax. Be sure to mention that you are with the Recirculating Aquaculture Conference when you make your reservations. After June 20 (or if the room block fills before then), the special conference rate might not be available, so please make your reservations early. The hotel also requires that any changes in departure date be confirmed directly with the hotel no later than June 20; otherwise, you could be held responsible for paying for the remaining nights if you depart early. For more information about the hotel and area attractions, visit: For more information about what to do and see in the Roanoke Valley, visit: Travel by Air The Roanoke Valley Regional Airport (ROA) is only minutes from The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. Complimentary shuttle service between the airport and The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center is available. A courtesy phone with a direct line to the hotel can be found in the airport s baggage claim area. The airport supports these airlines: USAirways Delta Connection Northwest Airlink The Greensboro International Airport (GSO) is just two hours south of Roanoke and offers many other flight options at reduced rates. For More Information For further information about the conference and symposia, please contact Ms. Terry Rakestraw, Virginia Tech, Mail Code 0418, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, telephone: (540) , or your questions to: aqua@vt.edu. Sponsorship We welcome your sponsorship, regardless of whether you are able to exhibit in the trade show. The sponsorship amount is in addition to the registration fee for an exhibit booth, and there are several levels of sponsorship to fit each organization s budget. Would your organization consider giving $500, $750, $1000, $1200, $1500, $2000, $2500 or more in sponsorship? You can designate your contribution to be used for a specific function or expense, such as helping to cover the costs of a particular continental breakfast, morning or afternoon refreshment break, luncheon, or perhaps Friday s deluxe reception. Instead of the meals, you could designate your sponsorship to help cover the expenses of bringing in guest speakers and instructors or as a scholarship for students to attend the conference. Besides contributing to the success of the conference, below are other benefits of your sponsorship. Levels and Benefits of Sponsorship: Maroon Level: $100 to $499 Contribution toward scholarship for students to attend the conference Your company s name on a sign prominently displayed to acknowledge your sponsorship Choice of exhibit booth location (after the platinum, gold, silver and bronze sponsors) Bronze Level: $500 to $999 Contribution toward afternoon refreshment break Comped registration for one additional representative Choice of exhibit booth location (after the platinum, gold and silver sponsors) Indicate your booth preference on your registration form. Symposium Meeting Room Front Entrance International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture July 22-25, 2004 The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Silver Level: $1,000 to $1,999 Contribution toward morning continental breakfast and refreshments Comped registration for one additional representative Choice of exhibit booth location (after the platinum and gold sponsors) Your 1/4 page advertisement in the final program Gold Level: $2,000 to $2,499 Contribution toward one of the luncheons Comped registration for two additional representatives Choice of exhibit booth location (after the platinum sponsors) Your 1/2 page advertisement in the final program Platinum Level: $2,500 or more Contribution toward Friday s Deluxe Reception Name on banner displayed in registration area First choice of exhibit booth location Your full-page advertisement in the final program Comped registration for two additional representatives A comped lodging room for 3 nights For Sponsorship of $5,000 or more, you also get A comped VIP suite for 3 nights A full-page ad on the back cover of the program Please include your sponsorship when you submit your registration. We will be contacting the silver, gold and platinum sponsors regarding the specifications and deadlines for ads to be placed in the final program. Exhibit overflow area Kitchen and Service Corridor Roanoke Ballroom Trade Show Meals & Refreshments Rear Loading Dock Registration (Exhibit overflow area) North Courtyard Entrance To Lodging Rooms

6 Register Today for the Fifth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture July 22-25, 2004 Complete and return the two-page form, or register on-line by credit card at Registration deadline is May 31, Register before December 31, 2003 and save $100! Exhibitor Registration* Please print or type. Name of Organization Organization s FID # Organization s name as it should be printed in program and on signs Mailing Address City State Zip Country Name of Primary Contact Phone Fax Name of Representative (as it should appear on the nametag): The standard exhibit booth package includes registration for one representative. Additional registrations can also be purchased at the special price below. Please include their names here: Let us link to your website from the conference web site. Your website URL: Name and address of your webmaster: FEES AMOUNT $700 per booth Standard Exhibit Booth Package Postmarked by December 31, $800 per booth Standard Exhibit Booth Package Postmarked after December 31, Indicate number of booths you are purchasing: Refer to the booth numbers on the floor plan. Which booth location(s) would you like to have? 1 st preference 2 nd preference 3 rd preference The following services can be provided at an additional cost: $175 per person Registration for each additional representative. Indicate number of additional reps: $65 Telephone line $95 Internet connection $ volt electrical outlet $50 per person Facility Tour on Sunday (tour sites to be announced) Hard Copy of Proceedings (A CD-ROM copy is included with your booth registration fee): $45 Mail to U.S. address or pick up at conference International shipping requested* Extra Copy of CD-ROM: $10 Mail to U.S. address or pick up at conference International shipping requested* Copy of the 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002 Proceedings on CD-ROM $25 Mail to U.S. address or pick up at conference International shipping requested* Facility Tours (space is strictly limited for each tour) Sunday, July 25 $50/Person Tour Option A The Freshwater Institute and USDA aquaculture facility, Shepherdstown, WV $50/Person Tour Option B Virginia Tech Recirculating Aquaculture Center, Blacksburg, VA $50/Person Tour Option C Mabry Mill and Chateau Morrisette Winery TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED FOR REGISTRATION FEE(S) $ *Purchaser will pay actual shipping charges, and transaction must be completed after the conference. Do not enclose money for international shipping requests on this form. Program Highlights Symposium 1 Waste Management Session The management of both liquid and solid wastes from a recirculating aquacultural system is covered in this session. The session begins with a presentation concerning the removal of nutrients and solids from the wastewater effluent of a tilapia farm, followed by presentations that deal with the conversion (in-vessel composting and vermi-composting) and use (as a fertilizer) of solid waste derived from wastewaters at the tilapia farm. The lessons learned are applicable to the management of wastes associated with culturing other types of fish. Symposium 2 Persistent and Emerging Disease in Commercial RAS Finfish Production This session is dedicated to topics pertaining to diseases of freshwater and marine finfish. Pathogens with significant impact upon production of commercially significant species as well as noninfectious factors which impact fish physiology and increase disease prevalence in RAS are also discussed. Symposium 3 Animal Performance in Recirculating Systems This session concentrates on the performance characteristics of cultured organisms held under water reuse systems, including physiological and nutritional investigations, stress and issues relating to animal welfare. Symposium 4 Streptococcus, an Emerging Pathogen of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems: Epidemiology, Identification, Control and Management Streptococcus iniae has emerged as an important pathogen affecting fish production in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). It is estimated that Streptococcus has resulted in 150 million-dollar losses of fish worldwide. Occasional zoonotic episodes of Streptococcus infection have occurred after handling infected fish. Streptococcus has become a very significant pathogen and fish producers must prevent its introduction and epizootic outbreaks in their RAS. The symposium covers various topics that address the pathogenicity, epidemiology, taxonomy, identification, control, and management of Streptococcus in RAS. Symposium 5 Hatchery Production Techniques and Management for Emerging Freshwater and Marine Foodfish Session topics include broodstock spawning via photothermal and hormonal manipulations of emerging aquaculture species. Larviculture production systems, techniques, and live/artificial first feeds and weaning diets are presented. Symposium 6 Economic/Marketing This session features industry practitioners who will talk about how they have found and developed their markets and what they think are the next areas for development. Also included is a presentation on a tilapia marketing project management model. Symposium 7 Recirculating Aquaculture Systems in Penaeid Shrimp Culture This session highlights the application of recirculating technologies in penaeid shrimp culture. Presentations cover shrimp maturation, nursery production, and production of shrimp to market size, and topics on shrimp genetics, water quality, and microbial ecology. AES Session 1 Intensification of Pond Aquaculture This session shows that a shift in pond aquaculture practices is beginning to occur through a combination of adapting and modifying indoor recirculation techniques and practices to outdoor ponds. In some cases, ponds are being covered into greenhouse type systems. Success has already been demonstrated in Belize with intensive shrimp systems. Also, advancement and adaptation of photosynthetic systems is being seen as well. AES Session 2 RAS Engineering Session includes guided group discussions of recent advances in unit process design and process train design for treating fish culture water or discharge water. Freshwater Institute Session Recirculating Systems for Fish Enhancement or Mitigation Purposes Public fish culture stations are facing tougher pollution discharge standards and ever-increasing competition for water resources. Numerous public fish culture stations have had to reduce fish production and/or install better effluent treatment processes in order to meet new water quality or anti-degradation based regulations. As an alternate approach, some fish culture stations have incorporated water recirculation systems to increase fish production on a relatively small water flow or to increase waste capture and minimize the total maximum daily load of waste that is discharged. This half-day session features several case studies on recirculating systems that are used for fish enhancement or mitigation purposes. Your Full Conference Registration Includes: Admission to all sessions, symposia, and the trade show Continental breakfast and continuous refreshment breaks from 8:00 am 5:00 pm on July 23 and 24 Deluxe buffet lunch on Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24 in the trade show room Welcome reception on July 22 in the trade show room Deluxe reception on Friday, July 23 in the trade show room Conference materials and handouts 2-year subscription to the International Journal of Recirculating Aquaculture Proceedings on CD-ROM ( for the 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002 conferences are available on one CD for an additional $25) Register Early and Save $100 Register by mail, fax, or online at: