> ACTION ON SHARK FINNING WELCOME
> http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/16623
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> Commission follows Scotland’s lead to strengthen ban on “barbaric” shark finning. >
> The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a complete ban on the practice of shark finning – where fins are sliced off sharks when vessels are at sea, and the dead or dying shark is thrown back to sea. This will now require to also be signed off by the European Parliament before it comes into force. >
> The move follows the Scottish Government’s lead, which strengthened the shark finning ban for Scottish vessels in January 2010, the first country to do so. >
> Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead said: “Sharks are part of Scotland’s rich marine biodiversity and I am delighted that the Commission has finally seen sense and followed our lead by closing loopholes in the shark finning ban. Until now it has been possible for other EU vessels to remove fins from sharks when in our waters, therefore I’m relieved that this is to be addressed and call on all MEPs to support the strengthened ban. >
> “Some shark populations are very vulnerable and shark finning is no more acceptable than the elephant ivory hunters of the last century. There is no place for such destructive and wasteful practices in a modern, sustainability-focused fishing industry. >
> “I urge the Commission to continue to look at Scotland’s example for progressive measures to protect sharks. In June we announced new rules, which will come into force next year, to further increase protection for vulnerable species, including preventing fishermen landing some shark species and only permitting catch and release by anglers.” >
> In June the Scottish Government announced new m asures to protect vulnerable species of shark, skate and ray. Find out more at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2011/06/23155002 >
> Details on the European Commission announcement can be found at: http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/index_en.htm >
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Suicide Prevention among veterinarians
FYI
This is written mainly from the perspective of private practitioners, but other vets also suffer from stresses. The problem doesn’t only affect private vets.
Please pass on to any other vets you may know to spread the word.
Contact Details
Brian Mc Erlean MVB MRCVS
Community Coordinator
Next Gatekeeper Course ( 9.30 am – 4.30pm with lunch provided) is over two Saturdays 10th and 17th December 2011
There are still places available and it is free to you but paid for through Government funding.
You have to be a veterinarian to attend but you do not have to be an AVA member.
For more information:
nervoustransmitter
Powerpoint Presentation for veterinarians Nov 2011 Vers 5.ppt
PHYCOTOXINS: New release: M&G 59: el diseño y puesta en marcha de un plan de seguimiento de micr oalgas productoras de toxinas.
From: Henrik Enevoldsen <h.enevoldsen>
Date: 23 November 2011 8:01:47 AWST
To: PHYCOTOXINS
Subject: [PHYCOTOXINS:] New release: M&G 59: el diseño y puesta en marcha de un plan de seguimiento de microalgas productoras de toxinas.
Reply-To: Henrik Enevoldsen <h.enevoldsen>
New Release:
IOC Manuals and Guides, no. 59.: Guía para el diseño y puesta en marcha de un plan de seguimiento de microalgas productoras de toxinas. Reguera, B., Alonso, R., Moreira, A. and Méndez, S. IOC of UNESCO and IAEA, Paris y Viena, 2011. (Spanish only).
A new manual for field sampling and monitoring of harmful microalgae is available from the IOC in cooperation with IAEA (Spanish only). The manual can be downloaded as a pdf-file here <http://www.ioc-unesco.org/hab/index.php?option=com_oe&task=viewDocumentRecord&docID=8124> .
IOC Manuals and Guides, no. 59.
Este nuevo manual de COI en cooperación con OIEA está dirigido a los científicos latinoamericanos responsables de implementar programas de monitoreo de la presencia de microalgas potencialmente tóxicas en sus aguas dedicadas a explotaciones de mariscos y peces. Constituye una introducción a las técnicas fundamentales a aplicar y a los criterios a considerar para diseñar un plan homogéneo de muestreo de microalgas (planctónicas y bentónicas) y factores ambientales. Esto permitirá obtener datos comparables entre los países y una mejor evaluación del riesgo de episodios de algas potencialmente tóxicas en América Latina y el Caribe.
Henrik Enevoldsen
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
IOC Science and Communication Centre on Harmful Algae
Visit the IOC HAB website http://www.ioc-unesco.org/hab <http://www.ioc-unesco.org/hab>
IOC is the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
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Crustacean Whitespot Outbreak – Philippines
From: “Dr. David Scarfe” <DScarfe>
Date: 23 November 2011 7:23:29 AWST
Subject: AquaVetMed: Crustacean Whitespot Outbreak – Philippines
Ocean colour as a tool to study climate change
Comments on US Policy towards Aquaculture
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With the prevailing financial situation and the need to create jobs, has the American government given any thought to intensifying domestic aquaculture production to reduce imports and create more jobs in the sector?
G+
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What is the prospect of GMO in Aquaculture?
The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture and livestock farming has raised environmental and social concerns. Can it be expected that GMO in aquaculture will also spur resistance from ecologists, environmentalists and the general public?
G+
Where people, ideas and new opportunities meet. Thefishvet wanted to share this G+ conversation with you. What is the prospect of GMO in Aquaculture
G+ is a community where the world’s most active and influential professionals, academics and entrepreneurs connect. G+ provides a place for people to start new conversations, ask the important questions, and propose ideas online and at in-person meetings.
Opinions expressed on G+ are soley those of the user.
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Backyard Aquaponics Course
There is an aquaponics training course available at TAFE for those interested.
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
BSc BVMS MPhil MANZCVS (Aq & Pathol)
The Fish Vet, Perth, Western Australia.
Veterinary Medicine for fish.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Aquaponics
I’ve spent this weekend attending my 10 year university reunion and worked on my Aquaponics setup in my backyard.
I’ve got the fish side of things figured out but may need to read up a little more on the plant aspects.
Just a few more bits and bobs and we’re good to go!
New Issue of the AADAP Newsletter
From: Thomas_A_Bell
Subject: New Issue of the AADAP Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
The latest issue of the AADAP Newsletter (Vol 7-3) is now available to view or download for printing. To view click on the following link and click on the pdf version link to download.
As always, please contact us if you have any questions or comments on recent changes, or anything else related to the Newsletter or AADAP’s website. Don’t forget to pass this on to others that you feel may benefit from the information within the Newsletter.
Please accept our apologies if by chance you receive more than one email notice of availability from AADAP.
Cheers.
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Thomas A. Bell, PhD
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership
4050 Bridger Canyon Road
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Phone: 406-994-9911
Fax: 406-582-0242
Email: thomas_a_bell
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