WEBINARS & WORKSHOPS
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WORKSHOPS
Periodically, the US Aquaculture Society offers workshops. These are often held in conjunction with annual meetings.
Currently, Aquaculture America 2024 is in planning. Please check the World Aquaculture Society webpage for more information on workshops as the schedule develops!
The U.S. Aquaculture Society (USAS) and the Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society (AFSFCS) are offering a Continuing Education R Syntax and Applications Workshop at the upcoming Aquaculture America Meeting in San Antonio (meeting dates February 18 – 21, 2024):
R Syntax and Applications: Data Analysis, Visualization, and Dissemination
Date: February 18, 2024, Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $300 - non-USAS/non-AFS-FCS members, $150 - USAS or AFS-FCS members, $75 - USAS or AFS-FCS student members.
Today’s scientists, students, and data analysts have many choices in software for data management, statistical testing, and data visualization. Some of the most popular software options, such as SAS, JMP, and STATA require the user (or company) to purchase licenses for use. However, more and more freely available statistical software options are becoming available. R and RStudio provide a powerful, modular platform for data analysis, visualization, and much more. The community-driven aspects of R/RStudio allow for the creation of new packages with ever-evolving applications ranging from simple hypothesis testing to text mining and analysis to interactive apps. Introducing students and scientists to the coding syntax and basic applications of R/RStudio will provide more reproducible analyses, as well as improved collaboration and communication.
Come and learn everything from basic commands and importing data, to creating visually-appealing plots and more!
Registration for the R Syntax and Applications Workshop can be completed on the World Aquaculture Society website (within the meeting registration).
Questions?: contact Adriane Michaelis
Read the flyer here.
WEBINARS
In partnership with the National Aquaculture Association and the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center, and with additional support from the United Soybean Board, we worked with a number of experts to address a variety of issues in US aquaculture in webinars 1-18. Webinars 19-27 are brought to you through a partnership with the National Aquaculture Association and the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service.
1. Aquaponics: How to Do It Yourself
2. Final Rule: Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the Order Siluriformes and Products Derived from Such Fish
3. Labeling Requirements for Siluriformes Fish USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Voluntary Catfish Grading Program and Standards
4. What You Need to Know About Biosecurity
5. How to Design Your Health and Biosecurity Plan
6. Recreational Fish Pond Management
7. The HACCP Approach to Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species by Aquaculture and Baitfish Operations
8. U.S. Farm-Raised Finfish and Shellfish 101
9. Regulatory Costs of U.S. Aquaculture Business
10. Branding Opportunities for Oyster Farmers
11. Seafood in the Diet: Benefits and Risks for Farm Raised and Wild
12. Use of Veterinary Feed Directive Drugs in Aquaculture
13. Social Media: An Introduction for Successful Use
14. Fish Health: What you need to know as an aquaculture producer
15. Indoor Shrimp Farming
16. Strengthening Aquaculture Associations
17. Aquaculture Business Planning
18. Antibiotic Resistance in Aquaculture
19. Three experts from around the globe discuss the current status of aquaculture animal welfare.
20. Dr. Rusty Wright from Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences discusses aquatic weed control.
21. Dr. Allen Davis on the basics of aquatic animal nutrition.
22. Aeration Theory and Practice
23: Aquaponics Economics
24: Effects of COVID 19 on US Aquaculture, Aquaponics & Allied Businesses
25: Seafood in the Diet: Consumption Patterns at Retail and Food Service
26: Perceptions of Marine Aquaculture
27: Aquaculture Genetics