Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Course

The course was initially held at Cornell University, but since 1999 it has been held at the Freshwater Institute as a combined Cornell University/Freshwater Institute course. Course participation has expanded from university extension associates to currently include representatives from commercial fish farms, government fish hatcheries, tribal fish hatcheries, government regulators, universities, research organizations, legislative offices and fish and wildlife organizations. Current course content covers the fundamentals of water recirculating systems for fish culture including unit processes, fish health and biosecurity, system operations and maintenance and water quality monitoring. New for 2024 are modules covering emergency response, AI technology, finishing and harvesting and troubleshooting.

Course topics include the following:

Participants will receive a binder of all presentations and the latest edition of the book, Recirculating Aquaculture. The course includes a tour of the RAS facility at Freshwater Institute for hands-on explanation of the engineering and operation. Custom variations of the four-day course (e.g., two-day versions) are available upon request. Custom courses have been provided for a variety of organizations including Marine Harvest Canada, Marine Harvest Norway, Cooke Aquaculture, USFWS, Bonneville Power Administration, California Fish & Wildlife and Alltech Brazil.

Course Instructors

Freshwater Institute staff

2024 RAS Course

The 2024 RAS Course is scheduled for the week of November 18–21 in Shepherdstown, WV at the National Conservation Training Center. The course includes a tour of the RAS facilities at the Freshwater Institute.

Registration

Course registration includes course materials, transport to/from the tour of the Freshwater Institute and unlimited coffee and drinks. Lodging and meals are not included in registration.

Lodging

National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, WV 25414

NCTC’s lodging and meals are a package cost based on current GSA guidelines. CLICK HERE for rates. Reservations to begin Summer 2024.