The Aquamimicry Aquaculture Alliance, in cooperation with the Institution of Aquaculture Singapore and the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, will organize the "Aquamimicry Sustainable Shrimp Farming Workshop" during 7-11 August 2016 in Thailand (Bangkok and Hua Hin). This workshop will be attended by participants mainly from various Asian countries (Bangladesh, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan ROG and Vietnam), who are involved and interested in sustainable shrimp farming practices and research. This will provide opportunities for learning and sharing of experiences, as well as building up and strengthening the network among those concerned about environmentally-friendly aquaculture. On behalf of the Aquamimicry Aquaculture Alliance (AAA) I would like to cordially invite your honourable presence in gracing our event, Aquamimicry Aquatainment, by delivering your keynote address and to officially declare the opening of the workshop at Sheraton Resort & Spa, Hua Hin on 9th August 2016 at 9.00am, in front of the many international farmers and professionals who have travelled many miles to listen to this capstone Thai technology of Aquamimicry Aquaculture developed by Veerasun Prayotamornkul. We believe through Asian Institute of Technology's scientific expertise and leadership in promoting sustainable aquaculture development, Aquamimicry Aquaculture Alliance (AAA) with her many global farmers' membership will continue to grow from strength to strength. The close involvement of AIT as a Supporting Institution of AAA will contribute to· deeper scientific understanding of Aquamimicry and the knowledge and experiences gained through this workshop will contribute to teaching materials for universities and extension learning for the international farming community.

1. Worsak Kanok‐Nukulchai, Ph.D.
President, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

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The sun rises for Aquamimicry
The new Aquaculture Paradigm shift begins today.
Credit: from FaceBook
Veerasun Prayotamornkul

24. • Environmental issues
– Excessive usage of water resources
– Pollution from farm effluents
• Economical issues
– High consumption of feed
– High consumption of power • Feed constitutes
~60% of
production cost.
• High power
requirement for
operating
aerators and
blowers
• High water
consumption/ discharge
• Discharge of heavy
organic load causes
eutrophication
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AQUAMIMICRY converting pollutants to feed…

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