WWW.WAS.ORG • WORLD AQUACULTURE • JUNE 2019 7 CHAPTER REPORTS percent to 2.25 million t and value decreased by 2.7 percent to 2.9 trillion KRW (approximately 2.6 million USD) in 2018. This is the first time that the production volume and value of shallowsea aquaculture production has decreased from 2013 to 2018. In particular, last year the production of flounder – the national raw fish seafood – decreased due to the consumption of imported Norwegian salmon and Japanese amberjack. Among species, production of abalone (20,053 t), whiteleg shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei (5,492 t), Gim (laver, Pyropia) (567,827 t) and sea pineapple Halocynthia roretzi (37,312 t) increased, while those of olive flounder Paralichthys olivaceus (37,269 t), oysters (303,183 t), Miyeok (mustard, Undaria pinnatifida) (515,666 t) and mussels (49,485 t) decreased. Production of species in value decreased by 2.7 percent compared to the previous year; those of black rockfish Sebastes schlegeli, abalone and Miyeok increased, but oyster, mussel, whiteleg shrimp and Gim decreased. In particular, the price of abalone farms last year was 32,727 KRW (about US$ 30/kg), which was lower than the average of the last five years. In 2018, the production of shallow-sea aquaculture accounted for 59.4 percent of total fishery production. The 19th International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF) The 19th International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF) will be held in Busan from May 31 to June 5, 2020. ISFNF is the premier international forum for researchers, academics and industry leaders concerned with the nutrition and feed of aquatic animals. At this event, participants will be able to discuss new technologies, techniques and topics within the aquaculture industry. Busan is the second largest city and a major international shipping hub and home to a renowned culinary scene, flourishing fishery industry, endless hiking trails and a vibrant night life. We invite you to ISFNF 2020 BUSAN and look forward to seeing you in 2020. — Ik Kyo Chung, on behalf of President Jin-Hyung Yoo New Book in the WAS Online Store Sea Bass and Sea Bream — A Practical Approach to Disease Control and Health Management by Pierpaolo Patarnello and Niccolo Vendramin. The aim of this book is to provide practical advice and awareness of health management and disease control in sea bass and sea bream, the most widely-farmed fish in the Mediterranean region. The prevention and control of the main pathologies affecting intensivelycultured marine fish species are of paramount importance. Farmed sea bass and sea bream are high-value fish, making significant contributions to the economies of many countries. This important book gives particular emphasis to rapid diagnosis and response to the most dangerous pathologies, which can cause severe economic losses in affected fish farms. This book will be an essential purchase for fish farm operatives and managers, veterinarians, fish health managers and inspectors, consultants, fish pathologists, microbiologists, and parasitologists. ISBN: 9781910455791 WAS Announces Strategic Partnership with GAA The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) and the World Aquaculture Society (WAS), two well-respected membership organizations, entered into a Strategic Partnership with the intent to provide more resources to their combined member base and drive mutual goals in the name of advancing responsible aquaculture. Members of WAS will now have access to a free, one-year GAA Individual Membership. If you would like to become a member of Global Aquaculture Alliance free of charge, please use the code “FRIENDOFWAS” at checkout. To sign up for GAA membership, visit their website then choose “BECOME A MEMBER”. Joining forces through diverse coalitions have proven to be impactful and both organizations look forward to continuing fruitful partnership through advocacy, education, and leadership.
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