The World Aquaculture Society review 2011
Welcome to the home page web site of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS), an international non-profit organization with over 3,000 members in about 100 countries. Founded in 1969, the primary focus of WAS is to strengthen and facilitate communication and information exchange on high priority topics and emerging issues within the diverse global aquaculture community. The WAS has international chapters in the Asian Pacific region, Latin American and Caribbean region, United States, Japan and Korea. There are also numerous other organizations affiliated with WAS from diverse countries and regions worldwide. To learn more about WAS view the introductory PowerPoint presentation (Arabic, Bahasa, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Nepali, Oriya, Portuguese, Sinhala, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese), download a colorful informational poster (Arabic, Bahasa, Chinese, English, French, Khmer, Laotian, Sinhala, Thai) or [read more]
https://www.was.org/main/summary.asp?page=organization
New Book Publication Release
The Board of Directors of the US Aquaculture Society is pleased to announce the publication of its latest co-publication book project with Wiley-Blackwell entitled "A History of Aquaculture" by Colin Nash. As a USAS member, you are entitled to a 30% discount off the list price, you must be logged into the site to receive the discount. Follow the link for ordering details. Through collaboration with Wiley-Blackwell Publishing on book projects such as these, the USAS Board aims to serve its membership by providing timely information through publications of the highest quality at a reasonable cost. [read more]
https://www.was.org/shopping/ShopExd.asp?ID=486
ONLINE AQUACULTURE MAP COLLECTION AVAILABLE
A new Web site showing the locations of aquaculture sites and their characteristics is now available. The online National Aquaculture Sector Overview (NASO) map collection uses “Google Maps and Google Earth” technology to assist FAO member countries to inventory and monitor aquaculture. The collection is in its early stages but holds potential use in a number of ways such as monitoring the status and trends of aquaculture development and addressing site selection and zoning issues. The NASO map collection is coordinated by the Aquaculture Service of the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department in close collaboration with FAO’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics and Information Service. [read more]
http://www.fao.org/fishery/naso-maps
The Board of the World Aquaculture Society has agreed to establish a “Fellows of the World Aquaculture Society Program” to honor the achievements of outstanding World Aquaculture Society members in aquaculture. Fellows of the World Aquaculture Society will be individuals "who have made outstanding achievements in aquaculture science, industry, outreach or extension as recognized by their peers.” A Fellow of the World Aquaculture Society program will bring a greater level of recognition to Fellows and of respectability to the World Aquaculture Society. Fellows will provide additional leadership for the Society, will serve as its ambassadors, and be involved closely with the Society’s current and Past Presidents to assist in its growth and development. Fellows of the World Aquaculture Society will also serve as distinguished colleagues to whom the World Aquaculture Society and its members can look for guidance as global aquaculture evolves. [read more]
https://www.was.org/Documents/Fellows%20of%20WAS%20Sept%2030%202009.pdf
The Board of Directors of the US Aquaculture Society is pleased to announce the publication of its latest co-publication book project with Wiley-Blackwell entitled "Practical Flatfish Culture and Stock Enhancement" edited by Harry V. Daniels and Wade O. Watanabe. In this book international experts provide comprehensive (i.e., from egg to market) reviews of the different species that are being researched or already being produced for commercial cultivation and for hatchery-based fisheries enhancement. As a USAS member, you are entitled to a hefty 30% discount off the list price, you must be logged into the site to receive the discount. Follow the link for ordering details. Through collaboration with Wiley-Blackwell Publishing on book projects such as these, the USAS Board aims to serve its membership by providing timely information through publications of the highest quality at a reasonable cost. [read more]
https://www.was.org/shopping/ShopExd.asp?ID=485
From the WAS Book Editor
Two new recently published WAS books were debuted at the Veracruz World Aquaculture 2009 meeting as detailed below. These books are currently priced at $40 for members and $60 for non-members for Biofloc Technology A Practical Guide Book, and $45 for members and $90 for non-members for The Rising Tide - Proceedings of the Special Session on Sustainable Shrimp Farming, one of the best deals around for quality aquaculture book titles. Please see the attached information regarding new WAS publications available. [read more]
https://www.was.org/Documents/Book%20attachmenttwofrom%20Craig%20Browdy%2012.9.2009.htm
World Aquaculture 2009 Meeting Presentations Available Online
The presentation files from World Aquaculture 2009 in Veracruz Mexico have been posted to this web site. The WAS board has made the decision to make these, and all future presentations, available to all visitors of our web site. Enjoy the presentations and learn all you can about the papers presented in Veracruz. [read more]
USAS Requests Publication Proposals
The USAS is seeking proposals for publications, including books, conference proceedings, fact sheets, pictorials, hatchery or production manuals, data compilations, and other materials that will be of benefit to USAS members. Guidelines for preparation of proposals are available as a pdf file. [read more]https://www.was.org/USAS-SAC/documents/USASRFP05.pdf
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