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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 2011 Workshop Schedule (PDF) .

Opportunities in Aquaculture
May 12-13, 2011 | 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.

Topics Include

• Introduction to Aquaculture
• Crustacean Aquaculture (shrimp, prawns, crawfish, lobsters, softshell crabs)
• Molluscan Aquaculture (conch, oysters, clams, and mussels)
• Freshwater and Marine Fish Aquaculture (catfish, tilapia, baitfish, pompano, cobia)
• Marketing and Production Planning
• Aquaculture Resources
• Licensing, Regulations
• Best Management Practices

Minimum Enrollment: 6 participants
Late Registration: Add $50 to registration after May 2nd

Aquaculture in the Classroom Teacher Workshop
August 1-3, 2011 | Cost: $175
The intent of this workshop is to provide information in a user-friendly, efficient manner to educators who have limited aquaculture experience. The Teach Aquaculture curriculum will be introduced to teachers interested in incorporating aquaculture into their science or agriculture programs. Selected lessons and activities will be demonstrated.

Topics Include

• General Biology of Aquaculture Species
• Design and Operation of Growout Production Facilities
• Broodstock Breeding and Hatchery
• Water Quality
• Nutrition
• Harvesting, Processing, and Packaging
• Cultivation of Aquatic Plants and Seaweed

Maximum Enrollment: 25 participants
Late Registration: Add $50 to registration after July 21st

Harbor Branch and USDA-ARS Fish Culture Techniques
October 17-19, 2011 | 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.

Topics Include

• Overview of finfish aquaculture
• Site selection and facility design
• Water quality and monitoring
• Broodstock management
• Hatchery operations
• Live feeds culture and nutrition
• Biosecurity and health management

Minimum Enrollment: 15 participants
Late Registration: Add $50 to registration after October 7th

Recirculating Aquaculture Systems: Design, Engineering, and Operation
October 20-22, 2011 | Cost: $450
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.

Topics Include

• Overview of recirculation systems engineering
• Water quality and monitoring system components
• Engineering design of individual unit processes
• System management
• Health management
• Economic and risk evaluation

Minimum Enrollment: 20 participants
Late Registration: Add $50 to registration after October 10th

Workshop Information

Please fill out the 2011 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. 772.242.2506
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 17-19
• Recirculating Aquaculture Systems – October 20-22

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:

Facilities
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University
5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Ph. 772.242.2246

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

Coffee, beverage and snack breaks are included with the registration fees for all 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