WWW.WAS.ORG • WORLD AQUACULTURE • SEPTEMBER 2013 11 marine resources,” Prof. Jang, Young-Soo, the Dean of Global Fisheries Graduate School, said. (Posted at Pukyong Today; http:// blog.naver.com/mac1817/140191535899) 2013 KOICA PKNU, International Graduate Program of Fisheries Science Begins The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) runs an International Graduate Program of Fisheries Science (GFS) with Pukyong National University (PKNU). Because Korea has unique experience in developing from one of the poorest countries in the world to one of the most economically advanced, this know-how is an invaluable asset that helps KOICA to efficiently support the sustainable socio-economic development of its partner countries. The fisheries and aquaculture industry have been growing especially fast. The objectives of GFS are to train fisheries specialists in various fields of fisheries science and contribute to the development of fisheries industries of participating countries and to facilitate cooperative relationship and expand networks between participating countries and Korea in fisheries science. The 2013 KOICA PKNU program begins in July 2013 for 14 months with twenty participants and is conducted in English. (Reported by AquaInfo, aquainfo@ aquainfo.co.kr, www.aquainfo.co.kr) BISFE2013, Korea’s Largest Seafood, Fisheries and Aquaculture Exposition Since 2009, the Busan International Seafood and Fisheries Exposition (BISFE) has been the largest international seafood and fisheries exposition in Korea. This year, it will be held from November 21-23 at BEXCO in Busan (www.bisfe.com). International events are buyer matching program and industrial tour. Seminars and events include the Busan international fishery ODA forum, a Fishery Science Association of Korea symposium, Korea maritime fisheries new intellectual association conference, HACCP seminar, aquaculture technology seminar, aquaculture industry job fair, a seafood promotion event and more. Contact information: Add. BEXCO Exhibition Team 1, 55 APEC-ro, Haeundaegu, Busan, South Korea (612-704); Tel. +82-51-740-7518; Fax. +8251-740-7360; email bisfe@bexco.co.kr, bisfekorea@gmail.com. During the BISFE2013, AquaInfo Co., Ltd. will hold their annual workshop conjointly with BISFE exhibition. The workshop topic this year is ‘introduction of rainbow trout seawater farming technology to Korean fish farms.’ For more information: AquaInfo Co., Ltd. Tel. +82-2-774-7751, email aquainfo@aquainfo.co.kr, website www.aquainfo.co.kr. Ministry, FAO to Jointly Open First Fisheries College The first fisheries college is expected to open in Korea as soon as 2015. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said that it will establish a special fisheries college, jointly with the Food and Agricultural Organization. The goal is to help developing countries achieve sustainable growth by promoting their fisheries industries, according to officials. The curricula will include fisheries policy, ocean resource management, sea farming skills and international governance. The target timeline is to open the school in the latter half of 2015. (Posted at The Korea Herald by tellme@heraldcorp.com) —Ik Kyo Chung, President Editor-in-Chief Sought for Journal of the World Aquaculture Society The World Aquaculture Society is seeking applications for Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. The WAS is seeking an individual with noteworthy experience in technical writing, editing and associated production of journals. The successful candidate should have strong subject-area knowledge of aquaculture acquired through an academic setting (teaching, research or outreach) or a broad base of production experience. This knowledge base is essential for making decisions on submitted papers and engaging with the academic and professional aquaculture community. The Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for all activities associated with publication of the Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. The Editorin-Chief shall receive a base annual stipend with expectation of production of six journal issues per year. The amount of the base stipend will be periodically reviewed by the Board of Directors and adjusted as appropriate. The description of responsibilities associated with this position follows: • Publishing six (6) issues in the yearly volume Communicating with corresponding authors, Associate Editors and reviewers to coordinate peer-review of manuscripts • Recruiting Associate Editors to serve on the Editorial Board • Making final editorial decision on acceptability of manuscripts • Ensuring each issue is published on time • Communicating with copy and layout editors • Editing manuscripts and final copy to ensure proper format, grammar and style • Communicating with Wiley-Blackwell publishers • Prepares an annual journal budget including all income and expenses associated with production of the Journal • Prepares semi-annual reports for the WAS board on Journal publications Interested applicants must submit a copy of his/her vitae, a letter that addresses experience with and knowledge of aquaculture and documents all editorial experience and letters of recommendation. Applications should be submitted electronically to Dr. Jimmy Avery, Chair, WAS Journal Editor Search Committee (javery@drec.msstate.edu).
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