National Aquaculture Association
Oct. 8. Workshop on The Four P’s of a Safe and Sustainable Aquaculture Industry: Practices, Presentation, Promotion and the Press, providing fish and shellfish producers with the knowledge and skills to market their products more successfully, grow their businesses, help shape the public’s perception of aquaculture at a local level, and work with government decision-makers. Harbor Branch, FL. Contact Megan Davis, (772) 242-2298 or <Mdavi105@hboi.fau.edu>.

Alaska Shellfish Growers Association
Oct. 13-16. Annual meeting, conference, workshop, and shellfish festival. Ketchikan, AK. Visit <www.pcsga.org/events>.

Food Distribution Research Society
Oct. 16-20. Annual conference themed, “Consumer Issues Facing the Food Industry: With a Focus on Seafood and Aquaculture Products.” Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa, Destin, FL. Contact Mike Schroder, (410) 704-3742 or visit <fdrs.tamu.edu/FDRS/Conferences.html>.
GOAL 2010
Oct. 17-20. Global Outlook for Aquaculture Leadership conference. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Contact (314) 293-5500 or visit <www.gaalliance.org/GOAL>.
Alternative Ingredients in Finfish Aquaculture
Oct. 18-22. Short course. Northern Crops Institute, Fargo, SD; SD State University, Brookings, SD. Contact (701) 231-7736 or visit <www.northern-crops.com/education/education.htm>.

Fish Culture Techniques Workshop
Oct. 18-20. Beginner to intermediate workshop. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University, Fort Pierce, FL. Contact Jill Sunderland, (772) 465-2400 or visit <www.fau.edu/hboi/Aquaculture/AQacted_WorkshopSchedule.php>.

Recirculating Aquaculture Systems: Principles of Design and Operation
Oct. 21-23. Workshop. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University, Fort Pierce, FL. Contact Jill Sunderland, (772) 465-2400 or visit <www.fau.edu/hboi/Aquaculture/AQacted_WorkshopSchedule.php>.

National Aquaculture Association
Oct. 22.  Workshop on The Four P’s of a Safe and Sustainable Aquaculture Industry: Practices, Presentation, Promotion and the Press, providing fish and shellfish producers with the knowledge and skills to market their products more successfully, grow their businesses, help shape the public’s perception of aquaculture at a local level, and work with government decision-makers.  San Diego, CA.  Contact Dr. Michael McCoy, (916) 915-1151 or visit <www.thenaa.net/workshops>.

39th UJNR Symposium
Oct. 24-30. US-Japan Natural Resources Panel on Aquaculture meeting and symposium. Kagoshima, Japan. Contact <mike.rust@noaa.gov> or visit <aquaculture.noaa.gov/news/welcome.html >.

ICAI 2010
Oct. 25-28. International conference of aquaculture Indonesia. Surabaya, East Java Province, Indonesia. Visit <www.aquaculture-mai.org>.

2nd International Congress & Exhibition on Aquatic Animal Health Management and Diseases
Oct. 26-27. Conference and trade show. Tehran, Iran. Contact +98 21 66976060 or visit <www.icahmd.com>.

AFIA
Oct. 27-28. Board of directors meeting. Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, FL. Contact (703) 524-0810 or visit <www.afia.org/Afia/EducationMaterials/EventsMeetings.aspx>.

ICOSA 2010
Oct. 27-30. International conference on shrimp aquaculture. Surabaya, East Java Province, Indonesia. Visit <www.aquaculture-mai.org>.

Tilapia 2010
Oct. 27-29. 3rd international technical and trade conference and exposition. Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Visit <www.aquafeed.com/read-article.php?id=3327&sectionid=11>.

AFIA Equipment Manufacturers Conference
Nov. 4-6. Conference. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, AZ. Contact (703) 524-0810 or visit <www.afia.org/Afia/EducationMaterials/EventsMeetings.aspx>.

International Seafood and Health Conference
Nov. 6-10. Conference and trade show. Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia. Contact 61 3 9330 2813 or visit <www.seafoodhealthconference.com>.

Vibrios in the Environment 2010
Nov. 7-12. Conference. Beau Rivage Resort, Biloxi, MS. Visit <www.joss.ucar.edu/vibrios_2010>.

10th International Symposium on Aquaculture Nutrition
Nov. 8-10. Symposium. Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Contact +52 81 83 52 63 80 or visit <www.fcb.uanl.mx/xsina>.

FIACUI 2010
Nov. 10-12. Aquaculture conference and trade show. Expo Forum, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Contact Marcela Castañeda, + (52) (33) 36 32 23 55 or visit <www.fiacui.com>.

Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration
Nov. 13-17. 5th national conference themed, Preparing for Climate Change: Science, Practice, and Policy. Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, TX. Contact (703) 524-0248 or visit <program.estuaries.org>.

Energy Use in Fisheries: Improving Efficiency and Technical Innovations from a Global Perspective
Nov. 14-17. Conference. Seattle Sheraton Hotel, Seattle, WA. Contact Chris Moore, (301) 713-2379 or <Christopher.M.Moore@noaa.gov>.

13th International Conference on Shellfish Restoration
Nov. 17-20. Conference. Doubletree Guest Suites, Charleston, SC. Contact Elaine Knight, (843) 953-6406 or visit <www.scseagrant.org/content/?cid=297>.

2nd International Congress on Quality of Fishery Products
Nov. 17-18. Conference. Euskalduna, Bilbao, Spain. Contact +34 986 469 303 or visit <www.plancalidadproductospesqueros.es>.

New Zealand Aquaculture Conference 2010
Nov. 17-18. Conference. Rutherford Hotel, Nelson, New Zealand. Visit <www.aquaculture.org.nz/news-events/events/13>

AquaMedit 2010
Nov. 25-27. 5th international congress on aquaculture, fisheries technology and environmental management themed, Capture Based Aquaculture: Combining Fisheries and Aquaculture for Sustainable Development. Mesolonghi, Greece. Visit <homepages.pathfinder.gr/pasti>.

North Atlantic Fish & Workboat
Nov. 26-27. Trade show. Mile One Centre, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Contact (888) 454-7469 or visit <www.masterpromotions.ca/main.asp>.

NACE 2010
Dec. 1-3. Northeast aquaculture conference and exposition. Radisson Hotel, Plymouth, MA. Contact Bill Burt, (508) 375-6702 or visit <www.northeastaquaculture.org>.

US Freshwater Prawn Growers Association
Dec. 3-4. Conference. Gold Strike Casino Resort, Tunica, MS. Contact (662) 390-3528 or visit <www.freshwaterprawn.org>.

National Aquaculture Association
Dec. 4.  Workshop on The Four P’s of a Safe and Sustainable Aquaculture Industry: Practices, Presentation, Promotion and the Press, providing fish and shellfish producers with the knowledge and skills to market their products more successfully, grow their businesses, help shape the public’s perception of aquaculture at a local level, and work with government decision-makers.  Plymouth, MA.  Contact Joseph Buttner, (978) 542-6703 or visit <www.thenaa.net/workshops>.

Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture Workshop
Dec. 9-11. In-depth workshop offered by Nelson & Pade, Inc. Montello, WI. Visit <www.aquaponics.com/workshopsschedule.php>.

National Aquaculture Association
Dec. 14. Workshop on The Four P’s of a Safe and Sustainable Aquaculture Industry: Practices, Presentation, Promotion and the Press, providing fish and shellfish producers with the knowledge and skills to market their products more successfully, grow their businesses, help shape the public’s perception of aquaculture at a local level, and work with government decision-makers. Annapolis, MD. Contact Noreen Eberly, <EberlyNL@mda.state.md.us>.

Colorado Aquaculture Association
Jan. 21-22. Annual meeting. Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort, Nathrop, CO. Contact Jeremy Liley, (303) 449-2303 or <jeremy@lileyfisheries.com>.

International Feed Expo
Jan. 26-28. Trade show. Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Contact (703) 524-0810 or visit <www.afia.org/Afia/EducationMaterials/EventsMeetings.aspx>.

Texas Aquaculture Association Trade Show & Conference
Jan. 26-28. 41st annual trade show and conference. Bay City Civic Center, Bay City, TX. Contact Cindy Schmid, (281) 639-8271 or <tinnyroo@aol.com> or visit
<www.texasaquaculture.org>.

Maryland Watermen’s Association
Jan. 28-30. Annual trade show. Ocean City, MD. Contact (410) 216-6610 or visit <marylandwatermen.com>.

Feeds & Pet Food Extrusion
Jan. 30 – Feb. 4. 21st annual practical short course. College Station, TX. Contact Mian Riaz, (979) 845-2774 or visit <foodprotein.tamu.edu/extrusion/ShortCourses/feeds/scfeedspet.php>.

Seafood Summit 2011Jan. 31 - Feb. 2. Conference on Responsibility without Borders? Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Contact (301) 495-9570 or visit <www.seafoodchoices.org/seafoodsummit.php>.

NH Farm and Forest Expo
Feb. 4-5. Trade show, educational sessions, auction. Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH. Contact Tori Berube, (603) 271-3788 or visit <www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org>.

Milford Aquaculture Seminar
Feb. 7-9. 31st annual conference. Courtyard Marriott, Shelton, CT. Contact Lisa Milke, (203) 882-6528 or <lisa.milke@noaa.gov>.

North Carolina Aquaculture Development ConferenceFeb. 11-12. Annual conference. Sheraton Atlantic Beach, Atlantic Beach, NC. Contact Matt Parker, (252) 633-1477 or visit <www.ncaquaculture.org>.

Pacific Fisheries Technologists
Feb. 13-16. 62nd conference. Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Contact Golden Siu, <golden@greatwhitefood.com> or visit <www.pftfish.net>.

Mediterranean Seafood/Seafood Processing
Feb. 19-22. Trade show. Rimini, Italy. Contact Silvia Sartori +39 0541/744.638 or visit <en.saporerimini.it/fair/medseafood_expo_presentation.asp>.

Eastern Canadian Fisheries Exposition
Feb. 25-26. Trade show. Mariners Center, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Contact Shawn Murphy, (506) 658-0018 or visit <www.masterpromotions.ca/eastern-canadian-fisheries.asp>.

AFIA Spring Forum
Feb. 28 - March 2. Forum. Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV. Contact (703) 524-0810 or visit <www.afia.org/Afia/EducationMaterials/EventsMeetings.aspx>.

Aquaculture America 2011
Feb. 28 - March 3. Conference and trade show. New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA. Contact (760) 751-5005 or visit <www.was.org>.

Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference
March 2-4. Conference and trade show. Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV. Contact (703) 524-0810 or visit <www.afia.org/Afia/EducationMaterials/EventsMeetings.aspx>.

Expoacuicola 2011
March 3-5. Exhibition and seminars. Callao, Peru. Visit <www.targetcomunicaciones.com.pe/expoacuicola>.

Wisconsin Aquaculture Conference
March 11-12. Conference. Country Springs Hotel, Waukesha, WI. Contact Jeff Taylor, (651) 699-6050 or visit < www.wisconsinaquaculture.com/Events.cfm>.

Aquasense
March 12-13. Seminars and trade show on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries. Exeter, United Kingdom. Contact 01409-253123 or visit <www.diobas.com/AQUASENSE.htm>.

Boston Seafood Show/Seafood Processing America
March 20-22. Conference and trade show. Boston Conference & Exhibition Center,Boston, MA. Contact (207) 842-5538 or visit <www.bostonseafood.com>.

National Shellfisheries Association
March 27-31. 103rd annual meeting. Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, Baltimore, MD. Visit <shellfish.org/103rdAnnualMeeting>.

12th Aquacultural Insurance and Risk Management
March 31 - April 1. Conference. Kinsale, Cork, Ireland. Visit <aquaculture-conference-2011.aquacultureinsurance.com>.

4th International Symposium on Stock Enhancement and Sea Ranching
April 21-25. Conference in conjunction with Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum. Shanghai.China. Contact +86-21 6190-0062 or visit <www.searanching4.org>.

9th Asian Fisheries & Aquaculture Forum
April 21-25. Conference. Shanghai.China. Contact +86-21 6190-0062 or visit <www.9afaf.org>.

9th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture
April 22-25. Conference in conjunction with Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum. Shanghai.China. Contact +86-21 6190-0062 or visit <ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/ista/ISTA9/ISTA9.htm>.

American Oil Chemists Society Expo
May 1-4. 102nd annual meeting, business forum and trade show. Duke Energy Center, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Jamie Lourash, (217) 693-4823 or visit <annualmeeting.aocs.org>.

European Seafood/Seafood Processing Europe
May 3-5. Trade show. Brussels, Belgium. Contact (207) 842-5500 or visit <www.euroseafood.com>.

Victam International 2011
May 3-5. Animal feed processing exhibition. Cologne, Germany. Visit <www.aquafeed.com/read-article.php?id=3469&sectionid=11>.

FIAAP International 2011
May 4. Feed ingredients, additives, and formulation conference. Cologne, Germany. Visit <www.feedconferences.com/id5.html>.

AFIA
May 10-11. Board of directors meeting. Ritz-Carlton, Arlington, VA. Contact (703) 524-0810 or visit <www.afia.org/Afia/EducationMaterials/EventsMeetings.aspx>.

35th Annual Larval Fish Conference
May 22-26. Conference. Wilmington, NC. Contact Fred Scharf, <scharff@uncw.edu> or visit <www.larvalfishcon.org>.

Aquarama
May 26-29. 12th international ornamental fish and accessories exhibition. Suntec City, Singapore. Visit <aquarama.com.sg>.



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