October 9-10, 2003
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
Fort Pierce, Florida

The overall goal of the conference and workshop is to bring together researchers, industry and other stakeholders to identify and address constraints currently limiting marine fish production in the United States.

Topics for Conference and Breakout Workshop Sessions were:

• Industry Status and Future Directions
• Development of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
• Culture and Production of Euryhaline Species
• Culture and Production of Offshore Marine Species
• Genetic Improvement Through Use of Biotechnology
• Integrated Health Management
• New Technologies for Controlled Reproduction
• Nutrition and Feeding Strategies
• Marketing Marine Aquaculture Species

The meeting is being held at the Johnson Education Center of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Social activities and tours will conducted throughout Harbor Branch's Aquaculture Development Park.

The conference is sponsored by:
• Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
• United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service

Conference Abstracts - PDF format

Conference Goals & Objectives - PDF format

Conference Program - PDF format

Conference Workshop Summaries - PDF format

Conference Participants - PDF format

Conference Press Coverage - PDF format

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For more information contact:
Amber Shawl
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, Florida 34946
(772) 465-2400 ext. 578, ashawl@hboi.edu