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We offer workshops for individuals at every interest and skill level. Our workshops are recommended for students, entrepreneurs, biologists, fish producers, farmers, engineers, environmentalists, natural resource agency personnel, town/city planners, managers of aquaculture facilities, state and federal regulatory personnel, educators (K-12 and post-secondary), and others involved or interested in aquaculture programs.

Download the ACTED 2009 Workshop Schedule (PDF).

Opportunities in Aquaculture
March 5-6, May 7-8, August 13-14, 2009 | Cost: $295
Aquaculture, one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture, offers unmatched career and business opportunities. This introductory workshop answers fundamental start-up questions for molluscan, fish, and crustacean aquaculture ventures. Aquaculture is experienced through demonstrations and behind-the-scenes tours.
Minimum Enrollment: 6 participants
Late Registration: Add $50 to registration after February 23rd (for March workshop), April 27th (for May workshop), and August 3rd (for August workshop).

Harbor Branch and USDA-ARS Fish Culture Techniques
October 19-21, 2009 | Cost: $395
This three-day beginner to intermediate level workshop highlights up-to-date techniques used in maturation, spawning, larval husbandry, and production of fresh water and marine food fish. Students will interact with HBOI and USDA scientists at the Harbor Branch aquaculture facilities and learn techniques through laboratories and classroom presentations.
Minimum Enrollment: 15 participants
Late Registration: Add $50 to registration after October 9th

Recirculating Aquaculture Systems: Design, Engineering, and Operation
October 22-24, 2009 | Cost: $395
Provides in-depth training on design, operation, and management of recirculating systems for culturing fresh and saltwater species. Topics cover design criteria and system construction, water reconditioning and management of water quality, solids removal, disinfection, biofiltration, hydraulics, pump selection and aeration. Provides practical considerations for stocking systems and developing feeding strategies.
Minimum Enrollment: 20 participants
Late Registration: Add $50 to registration after October 12th

Custom Training

We offer custom training for groups (more than 4 individuals) at an affordable price. If you do not see a workshop that meets your training needs or is not scheduled at the right time, just ask and we can arrange a custom training session just for your group or organization.

Examples: Production Planning - Microalgae and Live Feeds - Facility and System Design - Species Specific Culture Practices.

Contact Dr. John Scarpa for custom training quotes and additional ACTED information.

Workshop Information

Please fill out the 2009 Registration Form (pdf) and return it with your payment to:

Jill Sunderland
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University
5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Ph. 772.465.2400 Ext. 506
Fax. 772.465.5743
email: jsunder2@hboi.fau.edu

Workshops can not be held if minimum enrollment requirements are not met by the two-week deadline. Harbor Branch will decide to hold or cancel a workshop a minimum of two-weeks in advance. A late registration fee of $50 will be added to the workshop cost if registration is received 10 days or less before the start of the workshop.

Refund Policy

A non-refundable $25 registration fee is included in the cost for each workshop. Tuition refunds are issued if you cancel ten business days prior to the workshop start date. Otherwise, a 50% refund will be given. If Harbor Branch must cancel the workshop, then we will issue a 100% refund.

Housing

Limited campus housing is available for the following workshops:

• Harbor Branch and USDA-ARS Fish Culture Techniques - October 19-21
• Recirculating Aquaculture Systems – October 22-24

You MUST be registered (paid) for a workshop before you can reserve on-campus housing. Harbor Branch is not within walking distance of grocery stores or restaurants. We highly suggest renting a car for your stay in Fort Pierce. The ACTED Classroom is located approximately 1-mile from campus housing. For more housing information and reservations contact:

Deirdre Colby
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University
5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Ph. 772.465.2400 Ext. 246
email: dcolby1@hboi.fau.edu

Travel Information

There are several hotels located within a 10-minute drive of Harbor Branch. Please click here for a complete list and for additional travel information.

Food Services

Lunch, coffee, and snack breaks are included with the registration fees for the Recirculating Aquaculture Systems and the Fish Culture Techniques workshops. No food or drink is included in the registration fee for the Opportunities in Aquaculture workshops. There is a cafeteria on campus that is open for breakfast and lunch.

Contact Us

Please contact Jill Sunderland for additional registration and workshop questions.

Please contact Dr. John Scarpa for additional ACTED questions and custom training quotes.