These two aquaculture workshops on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
(RAS) and Aquaponics, and Smart Shrimp Aquaculture, held in January
once again highlighted the leading role played by the Institute
in introducing smart aquaculture technologies for the region.
At the RAS and Aquaponics workshop organized from 15-19 January 2016,
participants came from seven countries — Abu Dhabi, Canada, India,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Introducing the concept,
AIT’s Dr. K. R. Salin stated that RAS offers the advantages of reduced
use of water and land area, better manoeuvrability of culture
conditions, and greater efficiency in the use of natural resources,
while Aquaponics works a step ahead, offering to integrate
recirculating aquaculture with plant production systems.
Expert resource persons included Dr. James Ebeling, author of the
well-known ‘Yellow Book’ on Recirculating Aquaculture System Design;
Dr. Wilson Lennard from Australia; Prof. C. Kwei Lin, formerly of
AIT; and Dr. Vorathep Muthuwan, an AIT alumnus. Dr. Rajendra
Shrestha, Dean, SERD, and Dr. Amararatne Yakupitiyage, Visiting
Associate Professor at AIT welcomed the delegates.
The workshop on Smart Shrimp Aquaculture for the Asia Pacific region,
which was attended by 150 participants from 15 countries was held from
20-22 January 2016. Organized by AIT along with the Asian Pacific
Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society, and Can Tho University,
Vietnam, it was sponsored by Blue Aqua International Ltd., Bangkok, and
INVE, Thailand, and attracted 150 participants from 15 countries.
Prominent speakers included Dr. Claude E. Boyd, Auburn University,
U.S.A; Dr. Albert G.J. Tacon, Aquatic Farms Ltd., Hawaii, U.S.A;
Dr. Chalor Limsuwan, Kasetsart University, Thailand; Dr. Kallaya
Sritunyalucksana, Centex Shrimp, Mahidol University, Thailand; Dr.
Olivier Decamp, INVE Aquaculture, Thailand; and Dr. Farshad
Shishehchian, President, WAS-Asia Pacific Chapter, Thailand.
Participants at the workshop
on Smart Shrimp Aquaculture.
