WWW.WAS.ORG • WORLD AQUACULTURE • JUNE 2017 5 change was discussed at the special session of “Directions and tasks for future industrialization of aquaculture industry.” The Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries, National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), KOSFAS and the Korean Food and Drug Administration organized a special seafood industry workshop – “Strategies for future value creation of the seafood industry” – on the direction and tasks for future industrialization of aquaculture industry. Special Program for Algerian Shellfish Fishermen and Scientists Algerian fishermen and scientists came to Pukyong National University to learn Korean shellfish culture techniques. Pukyong National University announced a process of strengthening the industrialization capacity of Algeria’s fisheries industry. The fourweek training was conducted jointly by Pukyong National University International Fisheries Cooperation Center, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and NIFS for four weeks. Twelve fishermen participated, including eight Algerian shellfish farmers and four scientists in the training course of shellfish culture technology. Algeria is the second largest coastal state in Africa, with the Mediterranean Sea to the north. The training program was designed to support the 2025 long-term fisheries development plan for fisheries development in Algeria. Celebration of the Fifth Marine Arbor Day Official Fifth Marine Arbor Day events were held at Wando, Seoul, Seosan, Busan, Yeosu, Tongyeong, Yangyang, Ulleung, and Jeju. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries commemorated the 10th of May as the Marine Arbor Day to restore damaged coastal ecosystems by planting seaweeds and to inspire public interest in the importance of marine ecosystems. The Korean government has been working on sea planting events since 2009. By 2016, 12,208 ha of ocean forests at 111 locations along the Korean coast were established. This year 3,043 ha of ocean forest will be created. By 2030, 54,000 ha of ocean forests will be built to make a successful case for sea planting. The 10th Joint Committee Meeting of Korea-US Aquaculture Sector The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) of the Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries and US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held the 10th joint committee meeting at the East Sea Fisheries Research Institute. During the panel meeting, indepth discussion was held on joint research results from 2016 to 2017, the selection of joint research projects for 2018, and the main concerns of both countries. The projects to be implemented in 2018 will address the fisheries policies of both countries, including sustainable development of the aquaculture industry, eco-friendliness and food safety. Four topics were selected: 1) development of coldwater fishculture technology, 2) study of feed with low fishmeal content, 3) development of Japanese amberjack aquaculture technology, and 4) shellfish culture techniques. The Korea-US Maritime Science and Technology Cooperation Program has been carrying out detailed cooperative projects since 2001 and holds joint seminars on aquaculture technology development every other year, joint research, exchange of scientists, and expert training. In addition, after 2019, they will promote scientist exchange and joint research with experts on the development of automation and mechanization technology for the sustainable development of fisheries policies in the two countries. Development of a Biofloc Aquaculture System with a Micro-Air Supply Pipe The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) has developed a biofloc aquaculture system with a micro-air supply pipe that is simple in structure and easy to operate, and has applied for a patent. To grow aquaculture organisms efficiently with biofloc, it is necessary to mix and to disperse microorganisms and organic matter evenly in the water by continuous aeration. The Inland Fisheries Research Institute succeed in complete mixing of water by placing a micro-air supply pipe at the tank center. In particular, if the farm has indoor water tanks, it can be easily installed at a cost of one tenth of existing biofloc farms and by using air to raise the flow of water, increases the efficiency of biofloc to improve fish growth and feeding efficiency. An official from the West Sea Fisheries Research Institute indicated that they have been able to effectively reduce nitrite concentration by using nitrite-decomposing bacteria that have been successfully isolated and mass cultured to maintain water quality in biofloc tanks. — Ik Kyo Chung, President CHAPTER REPORTS
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