ATOLL: Aquaculture Training for On-Line Learning

 

The Aquaculture Training for On-Line Learning program consists of four courses with more than 60 videos and digital games to give you an understanding of:

 

Aquaculture and fisheries management

Aquaponics concepts and systems

Basic water chemistry, water quality, fish health and nutrition

Basic biology, genetics, coral farming, reef ecology, marketing and business

 

Course 1. Introduction to Aquaculture

Learn about aquaculture, fisheries management, aquaculture in the Pacific, and traditional Hawaiian aquaculture. Developed and taught by Dr. Benny Ron, University of Hawai‘i Aquaculture Program coordinator; Dr. Paul Bienfang, UH Oceanography Department fisheries research specialist; Ephraim Temple, University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant aquaculture extension agent to American Samoa; and Dr. Carlos Andrade, University of Hawai‘i Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies director and professor whose specialization includes indigenous geography and resources management .

 

Course 2: Introduction to Aquaponics

Go through the steps needed to build and maintain your own aquaponics or permaculture system. Learn aquaponics concepts and system designs to grow vegetables, fruits, and houseplants in a symbiotic relationship with your fish. Taught by Glenn Martinez, owner/operator of Olomana Gardens, a certified organic farm in Waimanalo, and avid spokesperson for local farming, organic growing, and the end of GMO.

 

Course 3: Fish Farm Essentials I

Learn the basic water chemistry and water quality information you need to have a successful aquaculture operation. Includes fish health and nutrition (feed, common pests & diseases), troubleshooting for problems, ornamental fish production, and basic marketing concepts for fish farmers. Taught by Dr. Allen C. Riggs, State of Hawai‘i aquaculture veterinarian, and Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan, extension officer for the Oregon SeaGrant program.

 

Course 4: Fish Farm Essentials II

Advanced information regarding basic biology and genetic concepts necessary for today`s fish farms. Includes modules on corals, reef ecology, coral farming for reef restoration or aquariums, and more on marketing and business. Taught by Dr. Benny Ron; Dr. Jinzeng Yang, associate professor of animal molecular biology at the University of Hawai‘i; Kelly Davidson, lecturer in aquaculture marketing and economics at the University of Tennessee Martin; and Dr. Shai Shafir, Oranim Academic College of Education (Israel) professor and internationally recognized expert in coral ecology, aquatic bio-technology and reef restoration.

 

What kind of equipment do I need?

 

A fairly new computer (less than 5 years old-capable of watching internet videos). Be aware that course materials may not work on all mobile devices.

A recently updated internet browser (Firefox, Chrome or Safari work best) capable of playing .mp4 video files

High-speed internet access capable of viewing online videos up to 30 minutes in length.

 

For more details, visit videolearning.uhatoll.com.

 

The ATOLL online program is now approved by the State of Hawai‘i Employment and Training Fund (ETF) program for incumbent workers. ETF may pay 50%, up to a maximum of $250 of course fees for students employed by eligible businesses and nonprofits. For information, go to hawaii.gov/labor/etf and click on the Employer Referral ("micro") program link.

Course Information:

 

Online program • register anytime, complete by Dec 31 • instructions on accessing the course are emailed after registration is completed • $100

with Benny Ron, ATOLL Faculty

Click here videolearning.uhatoll.com/ to register for this course