A virtual training program will be held to explore a set of innovative solutions, tips and techniques and ideas for current status of fish cages in Egypt with different case studies.
Date: Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Time: 18:00 – 00:00 (UTC+8) / 12:45 – 18:00 (EET)
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In this training session hosted by the U. S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)'s and the United Soybean Board (USB) in partnership with WorldFish’s Egypt, scientists and academicians will come together to present current feeding management in cages, status and future perspectives in Egypt's growing investment opportunities in marine cages.
WorldFish's aquaculture scientists will join the training to present a number of case studies on potentials for cage farming in Egypt and the interaction between fish cages and environment as well as exchanging success stories and experiences on recent innovations in cages’ site selection, design and positioning. Furthermore, exchanging tips and techniques of cages’ production good practices and successful fish farming tips for small-scale farmers and business owners.
Presentations:
Welcoming remarks
I WorldFish & U. S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
Current status of fish cages in Egypt with different case studies
I Sherif Sadek, President, African Chapter, World Aquaculture Society Aquaculture Consultant Office (ACO) Creator and Manager
Investment opportunities in Egypt marine cages
I Sherif Sadek, President, African Chapter, World Aquaculture Society Aquaculture Consultant Office (ACO) Creator and Manager
Cages site selection, design and positioning
I Amr Helal, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries
Feed management in cages
I Mohamed Fathi Osman, Professor of Fish Nutrition Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University
Interaction between fish cages and environment
I Nabil Ibrahim, Scientist & Genetic Improvement Program Leader, WorldFish, Egypt
Potential of cages farming in Egypt
I Salah Eldin Mesalhy Aly, Professor & Chairman, LPFAD, Cairo, Egypt
Successful tips, techniques and ideas to avoid common mistakes
I Diaa Kenawy, Senior Researcher, Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research (CLAR)
Closing remarks
I WorldFish & U. S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
Please note: The presentations will be in the English language, while the training will be delivered in the Arabic language.
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