The conference will bring fish farmers, research organisations, suppliers and industry associations together to network, discuss topical issues and exchange information and ideas on the business of offshore fish farming.
The conference will guide delegates through the current legislation and regulations that have an impact on the development of the industry that must be kept in mind when looking at the economical challenges of securing investment and capital, and the technology needed to ensure profitability. Delegates will receive an insight via case studies on the success of offshore farms operating today as well as new technologies in stock management, cage solutions and developments in feed and nutrition.
Topics presented at the conference will include:
•The what, where and how much of offshore mariculture: global development opportunities from a spatial perspective
•Legal issues affecting offshore aquaculture development
•Investment in offshore mariculture today
•Technological innovations for offshore mariculture - cage and nets
•Offshore mariculture past and present - moving on from 2012
•Fish nutrition and feed management
•Integrating offshore mariculture with renewable energy
•Stock management
Conference program (PDF).
Registration includes a two day technical conference, conference dinner and visit to an offshore fish farm.
Fish farmers receive preferential rates to attend; contact the Events team for more information and to obtain your discount code.
