San Diego, California at the Town and Country Resort and Conference Center.  The Triennial is the largest aquaculture conference and tradeshow held in the world with nearly 4000 attendees from over 80 countries and even more countries are expected to have attendees at AQUACULTURE 2010. The Triennial combines the annual meetings of the National Shellfisheries Association (NSA), Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society (AFS), and the World Aquaculture Society (WAS).

https://www.was.org/WasMeetings/meetings/Default.aspx?code=AQ2010  

Restore America's Estuaries is pleased to announce the Call for Dedicated Sessions, Presentations, and Posters for the 5th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration--Preparing for Climate Change: Science, Practice, and Policy.   

This is the only national conference that focuses exclusively on coastal habitat restoration, and we invite you to be a part of it!  The Conference Program will address all aspects of coastal and estuarine habitat restoration, in all habitats, at all scales, and all regions.  Every facet of restoration will be affected by climate change. Because of its power to effect change, restoration can be a key element on an adaptive or mitigating strategy in facing climate change that cuts across all disciplines. As such, the topic of climate change will be interwoven throughout the Conference and will serve as a unifying element. 

The Conference will be held November 13-17, 2010, at the Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, Texas.  The deadline for all proposals is March 2, 2010.  For more information and to submit a proposal, visit: http://program.estuaries.org. 

Shellfish Growout Systems

This course focuses on an introduction to bivalve production from the nursery through to harvest for market.  Topics include: primary shellfish growout systems used in BC; how culture site factors interact with systems affecting growth and product quality; inventory and production records; market and industry factors; shellfish health; and environmental management of shellfish farms. Prerequisite: None / Section: S10N01 [Nanaimo] / Fee: $825 Instructor: Greg Bromley Schedule: March 16 to March 19; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:30 - 16:30  (4 sessions) - http://www.viu.ca/csr/pdf/aqua553t.pdf Contact: Koren Bear, B.Sc. Training Program Manager, Centre for Shellfish Research Vancouver Island University Address: 900 Fifth St., Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5S5,Telephone: (250) 740-6537, Fax: (250) 740-6353 Email: koren.bear@viu.ca

2010 Food Safety Education Conference
Advancements in Food Safety Education: Trends, Tools and Technologies
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
March 23-26, 2010

Foodborne illness is a preventable and underreported disease that presents a major challenge to both the general and at-risk populations. Empowering consumers worldwide with knowledge and better safe food handling behaviors is the best line of defense against pathogens causing these illnesses. Plan to attend, and participate!

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Atlanta2010/

Introduction to Shellfish Culture Concepts, Vancouver Island University

An introduction to the basic biological principles, methods, and theories associated with planning a shellfish aquaculture venture.  Topics include marine environment, shellfish biology and anatomy, types of aquaculture systems, husbandry and harvesting, site selection and production potential, food safety and water quality, business planning, an overview of industry, and environmental management codes of practice.

Prerequisite: None - Section: S10N01 [Nanaimo] - Fee: $775 - Instructor: Greg Bromley

Schedule: March 29 to April 01; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 - 16:30 -

(4 sessions) http://www.viu.ca/csr/pdf/aqua552t.pdf 

Seoul Seafood Show Secretariat

Tel: +82-2-6000-2800

Fax: +82-2-6000-2805

Homepage: http://www.seoulseafood.com

Email: dhshin@b2expo.org

Serving you the World!  Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. 

This year's U.S. Food Showcase will be bigger and better than before. USFS has co-located with FMI's Supermarket Industry Exposition. Together, they'll provide the nation's best place for exporters to showcase new and innovative products to buyers from around the world.

http://www.nasdatradeshows.com/ 

Australasian Aquaculture 2010 is going south of the Bass Strait to the picturesque city of Hobart, Tasmania.

The Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart is hosting the event from 23-26 May 2010. Their spectacular views overlooking Constitution Dock are sure to impress. For your enjoyment the hotel offers panoramic views of the Derwent River and Mount Wellington, with the historic city of Hobart as the backdrop.

Some of aquaculture's finest products are produced in the waters of this clean, unspoilt and pristine state. The 2010 event will be an opportunity to showcase the premium products on offer in Tasmania.

Farming the Waters for People and Food
Plenary lectures together with six regional reviews and one global synthesis will set the scene for six thematic sessions and associated expert panel discussions on key aspects of aquaculture development and management in the coming decades. The conference will provide a global forum to build consensus to advance sustainable aquaculture development and contribute to the Millennium Development Goals. Have your say on the future of aquaculture development: Join us in Bangkok from 9-12 June 2010.
http://www.aqua-conference2010.org/

- Website: www.bofas.merebo.com
- Information brochure in pdf: www.merebo.com/BOFAS-EN.pdf
- Application Form: www.merebo.com/BOFAS-Application.pdf

More than 70% of the fresh oysters consumed in California are grown in 450 acres of Arcata Bay. June is a peak month for oyster harvests in Humboldt County. These oysters are now farmed using long-lines or "rack & bag" methods in the Arcata Bay and no harmful dredging of the bay is necessary for their capture.

Try them roasted, barbecued, fried, on the half shell or on pizza, secret sauces and with wild abandon.

With imagination and flair, one can eat away the entire day. The coals glow hot from early morning 'til the last oyster has been shucked.

Crowds throughout the day top 18,000, keeping local food vendors more than busy. Most festival vendors are chefs from Humboldt County's most appreciated restaurants. Each year festival chefs compete in the annual oyster tasting competition to claim the auspicious award of 'Best Oyster of the Festival' and 'Peoples' Choice.'

The AES Issues Forum occurs immediately before the Recirculating Aquaculture conference and is also held at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. Gregory Boardman (Past AES President) and George Flick are hosting this "Members Only" Issues Forum. The forum is designed specifically for AES members to gather and discuss advances and current issues in the field of aquacultural engineering.

Registrations received before July 16 will be $300 and can be submitted on-line or by using the form in the brochure.  Those who are not members of AES can participate in the forum by simply joining AES and paying the $30 AES membership fee (also on the registration form). After July 16, registration will go up to $350 per person. Please contact Greg Boardman by phone at (540) 231-1376, or e-mail: gboard@vt.edu for more information about the 2010 AES Issues Forum.

ICRA topics are still developing. We encourage those who may be interested in the ICRA to save the date. Those who wish to submit potential ICRA topics should email Terry Rakestraw at aqua@vt.edu., Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, Roanoke, Virginia.

http://www.conferencealerts.com/seeconf.mv?q=ca1x6m3m