applied research at lethbridge community college (an emphasis on aquaculture)
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Applied Research at Lethbridge Community College (an emphasis on Aquaculture). By: John Derksen. Introduction. The LCC research philosophy. Aquaculture research at LCC past, present and future. organizational framework. funding, and driving forces. LCC Research Philosophy. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Applied Research at Lethbridge Community College
(an emphasis on Aquaculture)
By: John Derksen
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Introduction
The LCC research philosophy.
Aquaculture research at LCC– past, present and future.– organizational framework.– funding, and driving forces.
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LCC Research Philosophy
Emphasis - applied research v.s. pure. Research is curriculum driven.
– Focus on increasing student skills, experience and practical knowledge.
– STUDENT INSTRUCTOR
RESEARCH
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Aquaculture Research
Past Present Cooperative Aquaculture Research Project
(CARP) A 5 year cooperative study to explore the
viability of...– “Eliminating Aquatic Weeds in Irrigation
Canals using Triploid Grass Carp”
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Grass Carp Project
• Native to Eastern Asia.
• Can reach 1m in length and weigh 45 kg.
• Can consume 20-30% body weight per day.
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Need for Vegetation Control
Over 8000 km of canal in Alberta.
Vegetation can reduce flow by as much as 80% by August.
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Vegetation Control
Farm dugouts, also areas of concern.
Northern Water Milfoil – a common aquatic plant in Alberta.
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Carp Project (participants)
Initiated by Alberta Agriculture. Committee formed to oversee all research. Research and development by:
– Alberta Forestry, Lands and Wildlife– Alberta Environment– Agriculture Canada– Alberta Irrigation Projects Assoc.– LCC and University of Lethbridge
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Funding
Initially - Irrigation Council of Alberta & Alberta Agriculture.
Later - LCC + Alberta Agriculture + Eastern Irrigation District (EID).
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Feasibility Studies
Research concentrated on:– Grass carp requirements– Winter & summer survival in dugouts.– Fish survival in flowing systems (canals).– Effectiveness of fish to control aquatic
plants. – Preference of aquatic plant by fish.
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LCC’s involvement
Applied for acknowledgement as an Applied Research Site.
Together with EID, LCC constructed a recirculating aquaculture facility on campus to spawn and raise grass carp.
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Virtual Tour of Campus Facility
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LCC’s Grass Carp Hatchery
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The Inner Workings
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Early rearing
• Larval grow out tanks
• Early rearing fry tanks
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Birds’ eye view of fish
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Advanced Technology
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Certified Triploid
All triploid Grass Carp are verified and tagged before they leave the building.
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Expansion of Research
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Silver Carp
Hypopthalmichthys molitrix
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Aquaculture Centre of Excellence
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Aquaculture Centre of Excellence Research Programs
– Eagle Lake Strain Rainbow trout (2000-2002)– Aquaponics – fish waste nutrient transfer
(2000-2002)– Aquaculture Engineering – ozone applications
(1999-2000)– Aquaculture Wastes – effluent management
(2000-2002)
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Summation
Curriculum drives the research.
Partnerships have: - transferred technology - enhanced provincial aquaculture - provided environmental solutions
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A final thought!
“Research is a perpetual loop, for every question answered two or more questions
arise.”