Event: Ninth Symposium of the World’s Chinese Scientists on Nutrition and Feeding of Finfish and Shellfish

The Ninth Symposium of the World’s Chinese Scientists on Nutrition and Feeding of Finfish and Shellfish (SWCSNFFS) will be held on November 12-16, 2013 in Xiamen, China. 

Since the first SWCSNFFS in Guangzhou (1992) organized by Professor Ding Lin of Sun Yat-Sen University and Dr. Jan-Lung Chuang of Taiwan, seven more symposiums have been subsequently held in Qingdao (1995), Shanghai (1998), Wuhan (2001), Zhuhai (2004), Qingdao (2006), Beijing (2008) and Chengdu (2011). The SWCSNFFS is the largest gathering for global Chinese aquaculture nutritionists, from academia to industry, and is one of the world’s leading communications platforms for discussion of updated achievements in aquatic animal nutrition and feed. SWCSNFFS has therefore gained the attention and interest of researchers worldwide.

The development of aquaculture in China mirrors the development of the field worldwide. China’s aquaculture production accounts for more than 70 percent of the world’s production, largely attributable to the rapid development of aquatic animal nutrition and feed technology in China. 

In 2011, aquafeed production in China reached 16.52 million tons, ranking first in the world. However, the use of formulated feed in China is still not widespread compared to its rapid aquaculture growth. China is a big country in aquatic feed production, but far from a power. It still lags behind the developed countries in the research and development of aquatic animal nutrition and feed technology. The aims of the SWCSNFFS, therefore, are to continually provide a platform to bridge the communication between academic and industry circles in order to accelerate the development of aquatic feed technology; strengthen the cooperation among industry, academy and research; and prompt the sustainable and healthy development of the aquatic feed industry.

Xiamen, declared one of China’s first Special Economic Zones in the early 1980s, is an island city with a rich and dramatic history stemming from its heritage of being a trading centre and from its proximity to Taiwan. Xiamen is also an economic center in the West Coast of Taiwan Strait, as well as one of the 15 sub-provincial cities in China and a well-known tourist port city in the Southeast coast. It has been described as a 'Garden of the Ocean'. 

The city has received many recognitions and awards, such as the Cleanest City of China, the Garden City of China, the National Environmental Protection Model City, and the Best Sightseeing City in China. Xiamen is also known for its temperate weather, fast and convenient transportation and communication channels, and excellent accommodations. More than ten million tourists are attracted to Xiamen every year for the enjoyment and appreciation of its culture and beauty every year. The 9th SWCSNFFS will be held at Xiamen.

The theme of this symposium is 'low-carbon, high-efficiency, cooperation and innovation'. Furthermore, a Forum on Technology Cooperation and Mutual Benefit for Aquafeed Enterprises will take place during this symposium. The managers of prestigious international aquafeed enterprises, R&D project management experts, recognized scientists and scholars will be invited to discuss the emerging problems and hot issues facing the technical innovation of aquafeed enterprises. 

The 9th SWCSNFFS will provide a platform for all the participants to communicate and share their scientific research achievements, strengthening the cooperation of industry, academy and research. We look forward to the success of the 9th SWCSNFFS symposium. On behalf of the conference organising committee, we would like to invite you to attend the symposium. We welcome and greatly appreciate sponsorships from enterprises and governments.

For more information email swcsnffs2013@163.com

English: Propaganda sign in Xiamen, China PRC facing Kinmen ROC. Sign says "Peaceful Unification. One country two systems". (Photo credit: Wikipedia)