Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) involves the cultivation of multiple species that feed at different trophic levels in a single aquaculture system in order increase efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. This workshop is designed to provide participants an effective overview of IMTA and will involve breakout sessions for discussing how IMTA may be useful for expanding aquaculture in the US.
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IMTA Regional Development
Steve Cross
History of IMTA Development in Canada
IMTA Conceptual Framework:
Joao Ferreira
IMTA Components:
Mike Rust
Steven Hart
Doug Ernst
Peter Becker
Jack Ganzhorn
IMTA Concerns:
Grace Karreman
Michael Pietrak
Jack Word
Aquaculture Chemical/drug Use Concerns
John Forster
IMTA Case Studies:
Steve Cross
Doug Ernst
IMTA Socioeconomics:
Gunnar Knapp
Sebastian Belle
