Call for Papers and Instructions for Abstract Submission
Tenth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture
Roanoke, Virginia, August 22-24, 2014

The Tenth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture (ICRA) is requesting abstracts for papers to be presented in Roanoke on August 22-23, 2014. In addition to publishing a 1-2 page abstract in the conference proceedings, authors will share their research through an oral presentation or as a poster. For consideration, abstracts (1-2 pages in length) must be received by Friday, March 14, 2014. Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified about acceptance for the conference by March 31, 2014. Abstracts will be edited in-house and published in a volume of proceedings which will be available at the conference.

Conference organizers have identified the following possible session topics:

• Algae culture
• Animal health and biosecurity
• Aquaponics
• Cool and cold water culture
• Commercial RAS case studies
• Economics
• Emerging species
• Hatchery
• Marine culture
• Nutrition and feeds
• Ornamentals
• Quality assurance
• Salmonid culture
• Shrimp culture
• System design and engineering
• Warm water culture
• Waste management

In addition to these identified topic sessions, other sessions will be formed based upon abstracts received; hence we encourage submissions on any topic related to recirculating aquaculture.

Presenters are strongly encouraged to submit their complete manuscript to the International Journal of Recirculating Aquaculture (IJRA). IJRA accepts submissions of both research notes and full research articles for peer-review and possible inclusion in the journal. IJRA articles are listed by several citation and abstracting services, and available at numerous university and aquaculture/agriculture libraries worldwide. For complete details and author instructions, visit IJRA online - www.ijra.com.

Abstract Guidelines

1. Abstracts should be concise between 500-1000 words (roughly 1-2 typewritten pages).
2. Use single spacing, 12 pt font, and allow 2.5 cm (1 inch) for left and right margins.
3. Titles should also be concise but clearly relate the subject of the article.
4. Include the name(s) of the author(s) and their affiliation(s) and address(es).
5. Please indicate if you are submitting your abstract for consideration as an oral presentation, a poster presentation, or are open to either option. Also, be sure to indicate if your submission is intended for one of the sessions listed above.
6. Submit your abstract by email to aquaconf@gmail.com no later than March 14, 2014.
7. Paste the abstract into the body of the email message; DO NOT SEND AS AN ATTACHMENT.