WORKSHOPS
ASFB will be hosting a number of workshops before and during the conference.
Otolith Workshop
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) is presenting a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in a half day workshop to be held within the Eco-sciences precinct in Dutton Park. The workshop will run over three sessions.
Session one
Fishery monitoring staff will give a tour through their science laboratories, providing demonstrations and hands on training regarding:
biological data collection and otolith removal
Otolith processing (blocking, sectioning and mounting)
Otolith imaging and interpretation
Session two
A think tank session where participants will discuss an otolith themed topic (e.g. problem solving, Interpretation comparisons, different methods of analysis - more details to be provided at a later date).
Session three
A fun, interactive, networking session where participants will be provided pre course material to ‘study’ and provide an answer to a specific, otolith themed question/s. The group will then compare answers and discuss with a winner being ultimately crowned (prizes will be on offer!).
Date: Sunday 6th November
Time: Approximately 10:00AM-3:00PM
Cost: TBC (maximum $30pp)
Location: Ecosciences Precinct Dutton Park
For more information and expressions of interest, please contact Cassandra Peters: cassandra.peters@daf.qld.gov.au
ASFB Fish Welfare Workshop
Chair Prof. Culum Brown | Deputy Chair Prof. Rafael Freire
The workshop will gather ASFB members from every state and territory in Australia and NZ to a round table discussion. The workshop organisers will first provide an overview of existing animal welfare legislation (which is state specific in Australia - there is no federal oversight) as it pertains to fishes. Each participant will then provide a summary of how the Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals in scientific research (the Code) is applied to fish research at their institution. In both instances we will identify where inconsistencies exist and how they might be addressed.
Date: Thursday 10 November 2022
Duration: half-day
Location: Crown Plaza Surfers Paradise
Price: Free
For more information and expressions of interest, please contact Culum Brown: culumbrown@gmail.com
Tracking movements of aquatic species using acoustic telemetry
This workshop, organised by the IMOS Animal Tracking Facility (www.imos.org.au) and acoustic telemetry manufacturer Innovasea (www.innovasea.com), will bring together researchers tracking animals in marine and freshwater systems, Industry representatives and members of the Australian continental acoustic telemetry network maintained by the IMOS Animal Tracking Facility.
Through a series of presentations, hands-on sessions and tutorials, attendees will explore and discuss acoustic telemetry concepts including best practice equipment maintenance, deployment and performance, data management and analysis tools, and the benefits of collaborative telemetry networks.
Date: Sunday 6 November 2022
Time: 9:00AM - 4:30PM (lunch included)
Location: Crown Plaza Surfers Paradise
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tracking-movements-of-aquatic-species-using-acoustic-telemetry-workshop-tickets-343820164367
Price: Free
For more information, please contact Fabrice Jaine: fabrice.jaine@sims.org.au
This workshop is kindly sponsored by:
