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091440000 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1THE WORKSHOPThe workshop will be conducted at the Flume Tank at the Center for Sustainable Aquatic Resources of the Fisheries and Marine Institute of the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. The workshop will be five days in length with practical demonstrations, lectures and discussions of trawls relevant to the Northeast USA groundfish fisheries. Total duration of the event including travel will be seven days. Airfare, hotel accommodation and workshop tuition for fishing industry participants will be covered by the project. Participants will be responsible for meals, local travel and personal expenses. The workshop will be offered during Sept. 25-29, 2012 (Sept. 24-30 including travel). Space is limited to a maximum of fifteen industry participants. One fisherman from each groundfish trawl sector and one from the common pool will be offered to attend if applied. Participants must have a valid passport for entry into Canada.THE FACILITYThe Center for Sustainable Aquatic Resources of Fisheries and Marine Institute of the Memorial University of Newfoundland offers unique benefits.The largest fisheries flume tank in the world. The observation section allows fishermen to observe performance and behavior of a range of fishing gears and provide an opportunity for a more thorough visualization of the action of fishing gear under simulated conditions. Knowledgeable staff. Resident fishery engineers, technologists, fish behaviorists, and mechanical engineering technologists provide insight, instruction and assistance. SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1THE GOALSThe five-day workshop is designed to accomplish the following:Increase knowledge and awareness of conservation-oriented trawl gear designs.Provide a forum where conservation technology and management practices can be demonstrated and discussed.Improve working relationships between fishermen, fisheries managers and scientists.Stimulate new ideas for cooperative research.PROVISIONAL WORKSHOP PROGRAMDiscussion/lecture: Fisheries of Newfoundland and New EnglandDiscussion/demonstration: Dynamics of a trawl system as seen in the flume tank and its implication in real fishing conditionsDiscussion/demonstration: Trawl gear components and their roles in bycatch reduction and responsible fishingDiscussion/demonstration: Trawl gear and fuel consumptionDiscussion/demonstration: Model trawls and selectivity devices in the flume tankDiscussion/lecture: Survey trawl - quality control and operationDiscussion/lecture: Fish behaviour and its application in bycatch reductionDiscussion: Cooperative research in Northeastern USOther topics or demonstration items suggested by participants may also be covered. SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1WHO SHOULD APPLYAny active commercial trawl fisherman who:Is a member of a Northeast Groundfish Sector or Common PoolUses trawling as primary mode of fishingHas not attended previous similar workshops at the flume tankFishes on fishing grounds off Northeast USAHas interest in increasing knowledge in trawl operation, conservation and fuel consumptionHas interests in implementing conservation-oriented fishing gears and operationsHOW TO APPLY326072562230 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Fill in the attached application form, and return it by mail or email to the address on the right before July 13, 2012. 0125412500Space is limited to a maximum of fifteen industry participants. A panel of GEARNET members will make selections, considering sector affiliation, geographic location and balance of inshore/offshore sectors. Industry group/ association representatives may also be considered.-14605-58420Application FormFlume Tank Workshop, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, Sept. 24-30, 2012Application Deadline: July 13, 2012Name: ___________________ Name exactly as shown in passport (PRINT): ______________________Sector ________________ (Common pool ____) Home port: _____________________Vessel/Company: ______________________ (check) Owner ____ Skipper ____ Crew _____Vessel size (length) _____________Species: (check) Groundfish ____ Pelagics _____ Shrimp _____ Other (specify) ___________________Home/company addresses: ______________________________________State: _______ZIP_________Tel. (____) _________ Cell (_____) ___________Fax (____) __________ E-Mail: ____________________I would like to be considered for the Sept. 2012 workshop. I understand that the organizer will pay airfare, accommodation, and workshop costs, and I will be responsible for local travel, meals and personal expenses. I will commit seven days’ time (including travel time) for the workshop.Signature_______________________________ Date: _________________ SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Additional Information33496255715What is your main reason for attending the workshop (check as many as you want):Increase knowledge of trawling in generalIncrease knowledge of conservation technologies during trawlBetter understanding of scienceIncrease interaction with others to foster cooperative researchOther reasons: 11430029591000 ................
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