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SECTION II: JOB DESCRIPTION

The position responsibilities are to encourage wise use of water resources through teaching (30%), research (40%) and extension (30%).

Teaching responsibilities include teaching two upper division courses. The teaching component also includes advising and providing support to undergraduates and graduate students. Courses taught should contribute to the overall teaching mission of the department and the college.

Research responsibilities are to develop an active program focused on aquaculture, aquatic biology, aquatic nuisance species, and water quality issues. The program should cover issues of interest for industry and the public in the state and be recognized on a national and international level.

The extension responsibilities include working with active and potential aquaculture producers in the state and with county extension professionals who are working directly with their clientele. The aquaculture specialist responsibilities also include aspects of aquatic biology and aquatic nuisance species in the state. The specialist will work closely with many high school agriculture programs as they incorporate aquaculture into their regular agriculture curricula. Develop and maintain a Web site devoted to aquaculture in Arizona and write and distribute an aquaculture newsletter.

I agree with this job description.

Kevin Fitzsimmons

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SECTION IV: CV and CANDIDATE STATEMENT - Kevin Fitzsimmons

Chronology of Education:

Ph.D. - Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Arizona, 1999 Development of urban wildlife habitat using saline effluent from electrical generating stations. Dissertation Director: O. E. Maughan

Master of Science – Marine Biology, University of West Florida, 1988. Growth and feeding behavior of larval Cyprinodon variegatus reared under continuous illumination. Thesis Director: C. A. D’Asaro

Bachelor of Science - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona, 1978.

Additional Professional Training:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Short Courses; Water Quality (Jan. 1983), Wildlife Diseases (Aug. 1995), AquaticNuisance Species Identification and Control (Jan. 1998), Pesticides and Aquatic Plant Control (Mar. 2000)

University of Arizona, College of Business, Executive Development Course, Tucson. April-May 1984Western Behavioral Sciences Institute, Leadership & Management Development, Ojai, CA. April 1988Western Region Teaching Symposium, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, September, 1995.University of AZ short courses; Lab Safety, Radiation Protection, and Research Animal Care and UseLead21, (Land Grant Universities Leadership program – 2005-06)

Chronology of Employment:

2004 to present – Professor/Research Scientist/Extension Specialist, SWES and WFSc2003 to 2004 - Associate Professor - Soil, Water and Environmental Science.1995 to 2004 - Associate Research Scientist - Soil, Water and Environmental Science.1995 to 2004 - Associate Research Scientist - Wildlife and Fisheries Science (joint appointment)

Conduct an active research program in aquaculture and management of aquatic systems. Teach an introductory environmental science lab course and co-teach two upper division 4 unit courses that are cross- listed by three departments. Develop a formal aquaculture extension program including a Web site, field days, extension newsletter, visits to farms, Career Development Event and school programs. I also provide many tours of University aquaculture research facilities to clientele.

2003-Present – Adjunct and Visiting Professor (2004) – Aquaculture and Aquatic Resource Management – Asian Institute of Technology – Bangkok, Thailand

1992 to 1995 - Associate Research Scientist - Environmental Research Lab, University of Arizona.1992 to 1995 - Adjunct Research Scientist - Wildlife and Fisheries, RNR, University of Arizona.

Principal Investigator on numerous projects with a focus on aquaculture, reuse of wastewaters and management of man-made bodies of water in Arizona. Worked with many of the fish farmers and high school aquaculture programs in the state. Began teaching Biology and Culture of Algae as an experimental course in the Wildlife and Fisheries department.

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1988 to 1992 - Research Specialist, Principal - Environmental Research Lab, University of Arizona. Coordinator for aquaculture research efforts at ERL. PI for research projects concentrating on nutrition, engineering, breeding, production and integration techniques in aquaculture/agriculture systems. I also developed bioremediation projects using saline waters for revegetation projects and soil management and agronomic systems to remove pollutants from stack gases.1984-88 - Program Coordinator - ERL, Univ. of Arizona.

Coordinator of University agricultural efforts for the Biosphere 2 project. Led and supervised a multi-disciplinary team from the University including faculty, staff, graduate students, and consultants. Prepared budgets, reports, and worked with sponsors, other contractors, press and NASA officials. Also, maintained a small program in aquaculture research.

1981-84 - Research Assistant - ERL, Univ. of Arizona.

Conducted research in support of freshwater aquaculture program and marine shrimp aquaculture project. Duties including collecting broodstock shrimp in Mexico and transporting to farm in Hawaii, designing, conducting, and reporting feeding trials with shrimp and fish.

1979 - 80 - Biological Aide - National Marine Fisheries Service, Destin, Florida.

Collected biological and catch effort data in support of the Oceanic Game Fish Investigation. Duties included coordinating fish tagging project, taking morphological, sex, and gut content data, collecting fish parts for aging studies and officiating at big game fishing tournaments.

Honors, Awards, Certifications:

Awarded the John Heinje Memorial Award by the Ambassador from the Netherlands 2006Selected to participate in Lead21, (Land Grant Universities Leadership program – 2005-06)Awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to teach and conduct research in Thailand (2004)Elected President of World Aquaculture Society in 2003 (aquaculture professional society)Elected President of US Aquaculture Society in 1999 (aquaculture professional society) Certified Professional Fisheries Scientist, No. 1932, American Fisheries SocietyUniversity of West Florida Graduate Fellowship 1979Invited Member of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries ProfessionalsCertified Pesticide Applicator PUG 99-5630 Arizona Department of Agriculture

Service: Local:

Organized and hosted Aquaculture Career Development Event for State FFA Field Day 1998-2003Instructor - Arizona In-service in Aquaculture Education - AED 597e June 1995, 1998, 2001President, V.P. and Board of Directors, Tucson Zoological Society 1997-2000 Presentation “Taste and Odor in the Phoenix area Drinking Water” - Glendale City Hall - March 1997Guest lecturer - Environmental issues - Canyon Ranch (bimonthly) 1995-1996

National/International:Organizing and Co-Chair 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, Veracruz, MEXICO – 9/06Organized and Co-Chair 6th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, Manila, PHILIPPINES

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– 9/04 Organized and Chaired 3rd US Aquaculture Extension Conference, Tucson, AZ – 4/03Organized and Co-Chair of Tilapia Technology and Trade Conference, Haikou, CHINA – 4/02Organized & Chaired 5th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, Rio de Janeiro, BRASIL – 9/00Co-Chair of Inland Aquaculture Session, World Aquaculture Meeting, Sydney, AUSTRALIA – 5/99Instructor - National In-service in Aquaculture Education - Auburn University - 7/98Participant in National Workshop on Aquaculture Genetics, THE PHILIPPINES – 3/98Organized and chaired 4th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, Orlando, FL - 11/97Invited lecture to Nevada Aquaculture Association, Reno, NV - 10/96Invited lecture to Idaho Aquaculture Association, Twin Falls, ID - 6/05Invited lecture to South African Aquaculture Association, Rhodes University - 9/05Organized and moderated Tilapia Technical Session at US Aquaculture Meetings - 1996 – 2006.Organized and moderated Tilapia Technical Session at World Aquaculture Meetings, 1995, 97, 98, 2001, 2003, 2004, and 2005.Guest lecturer - 1. Shrimp diseases, 2. Integrated aquaculture and agriculture & 3. The role of extension

in aquaculture development - National Aquaculture Center, Abbassa, EGYPT 8/94.Guest lecturer - Aquaculture course - University of Idaho – 4/95Guest lecturer - Aquaculture course - Washington State University – 4/95Guest seminar and review of aquaculture program at New Mexico State University – 5/95.Hosted Visiting Scientist from EGYPT 1 – 5/94.Hosted Visiting Scientists from CHINA 9/98Hosted Visiting Scientists from ISRAEL 12/99, 6/00, 12/03, 1/04, 5/04Hosted Visiting Scientist from PERU 10/00Hosted Visiting Scientist from ECUADOR 10/00Hosted Visiting Scientists from AUSTRALIA 9/02Hosted Visiting Scientists from BRAZIL 8 – 12/02, 1-2/03Hosted Visiting Scientists from AUSTRALIA 10/02, 5/03Hosted Visiting Scientists from CHINA 11/02, 8/03Hosted Visiting Scientist from MALAYSIA 11/05

Professional Societies:

1. World Aquaculture Society, (Past - President, Board of Directors)2. U.S. Aquaculture Society, (Past President, V.P., Director, Chair:Subcommittee on Electronic Media)3. American Fisheries Society (Certified Professional Fisheries Scientist, No. 1932)4. American Tilapia Association (Vice President, Sec. /Tres.)5. Arizona Aquaculture Association (V.P.& Newsletter Editor)6. Aquacultural Engineering Society7. Network of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries Professionals8. Aquatic Plant Management Society9. North American Lake Management Society10. American Association for the Advancement of Science11. American Phycological Society12. Tucson Zoological Society (Past - President, Board of Directors, Treasurer, VP)

Citizenship: Intramural:

Department Committees

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Curriculum committeePeer Review (Co-chair)Promotion and Tenure Retreat planningDepartment Web Page CoordinatorSeminar CommitteeAquaculture Career Development Event field day (Chair)Social Committee (Chair)Long Range Planning (Chair)Business Manager Search Committee (Chair)Climate Specialist Search CommitteeWater Quality Specialist Search Committee (Chair)

College CommitteesNatural Resources Extension Committee (2000 Co-chair education subcommittee)Review proposals to Agricultural Experiment Station (Wildlife and Fisheries)Promotion and Continuing Status Committee (3 years)

University CommitteeTask force to develop research and student programs with ITESM, Campus Guaymas, Mexico

Other:Semi-Annual short course on Care and Use of Aquatic Animals in Research for UA Institutional Animal Care and Use CommitteeMember of Development Panel for Natural Resources Curriculum - A curriculum developed for teaching natural resources at the secondary level in Arizona.Recorder for session on Whole Effluent Toxicity for Annual Arid West Water Quality Conference. June 1997.

Extramural:

1. Editorial Advisory Board for Reviews in Fisheries Science - A professional journal published by CRC Press and the American Fisheries Society

2. Editorial Advisory Board for Journal of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Environment - A professional journal devoted to these issues in the developing world

3. Reviewer of competitive grants for U.S. Department of Agriculture (CSREES, SBIR, Regional Aquaculture Centers and Fund for Rural America, 1890 Institutions – Capacity Building Grants Program), Dept. of Commerce (SBIR, National Sea Grant), National Science Foundation, (Texas, Mississippi, Rhode Island, California, Washington) Sea Grant, Electric Power Research Institute, Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research, Water Resources Research Program, University of Arizona Hatch Grants

4. Board of Directors and Member of Technical Committee for Western Regional Aquaculture Center, USDA

5. Member of Review Panel for Aquaculture Curriculum Guide - A curriculum developed for teaching aquaculture at the secondary level, distributed nationwide by the Council for Agricultural Education

6. Member of Technical Advisory Committee, Arizona Department of Water Resources7. Reviewer for journals - Aquaculture, Progressive Fish Culturist, Journal of World Aquaculture

Society, Journal of Aquaculture Engineering, Journal of Aquaculture Research, Journal of Applied Aquaculture, Journal of North American Aquaculture, Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, Journal of Environmental Management, Journal of Agricultural Economics

8. Invited Member of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries Professionals

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9. Provided a program review (curriculum, facilities, student achievements) for aquaculture program at Trinidad State College, CO.

10. Reviewed chapters for textbooks (Marine Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Ecology)11. Editorial reviewer for Ecological Aquaculture12. Outside evaluator for promotion and tenure (University of Maryland, Asian Institute of Technology,

University of West Indies, University of California, University of Virgin Islands)13. Invited member of a USDA-EPA Task Force on Effluent Management from Aquaculture Facilities14. Elected Co-Chair of Technical Committee of the Aquaculture CRSP – USAID.15. Organized and hosted the 3rd National Aquaculture Extension Conference, April 2003.16. Elected member of USDA-CSREES/NMFS-SeaGrant Task Force on Aquaculture Extension 2004-2006.17. Invited member of USDA/CSREES Panel Reviewer for 1890 University Capacity Building Grant

Program (2003, 2004)18. Invited member of California Sea Grant Proposal Review Board (2004, 2005)19. Invited member of WorldFish (Aquaculture CGIAR) Review Board (2004, 2005)20. Reviewer for South Carolina and Rhode Island Sea Grant proposals21. Invited member for World Wildlife Fund committee to develop certification program for aquaculture

(2005-2006) 22. Board of Directors – Aquaculture without Frontiers – Global charitable organization devoted to

supporting small-scale aquaculture in developing countries for poverty alleviation and sustainable development.

Publications:Books:

6. Contreras-Sanchez, W. and Fitzsimmons, K. 2006 eds. Tilapia, Sustainable Aquaculture from the new Millennium - Proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. American Tilapia Association, Aquaculture CRSP 389pp.

5. Morrison, C., Fitzsimmons, K. and J.R. Wright 2006. Atlas of Tilapia Histology. World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, LA. 96pp.

4. Bolivar, R., Mair, G. and Fitzsimmons, K. 2004. New Dimensions in Farmed Tilapia: Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editors: American Tilapia Association, Aquaculture CRSP, and Ministry of Agriculture, Philippines. Manila. 854pp.

3. Fitzsimmons, K. and Carvalho, J. 2000. Tilapia Aquaculture in the 21st Century: Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editors, Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil and Aquaculture CRSP. Rio de Janeiro. 682 pp.

2. Fitzsimmons, K. 1997. Tilapia Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication No. NRAES - 106. Ithaca, N. Y. 808pp.

1. Glenn, E., Moore, D., Machado, C., Fitzsimmons, K. and Menke, S. 1996. Atlas of Gracilaria Spore Culture. National Coastal Research and Development Institute, Portland, OR

Book Chapters: (Peer reviewed)

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9. Walker, D., Brusseau, M. and Fitzsimmons, K. (2006) Chapter 3. Physical-Chemical Characteristics of Waters. In: Pepper, I. and Gerba, C. Pollution Science. Academic Press.

8. Walker, D., Baumgartner, D. Gerba, C. and Fitzsimmons, K. (2006) Chapter 18. Surface Water Pollution. In: Pepper, I. and Gerba, C. Pollution Science. Academic Press.

7. Fitzsimmons, K. (2006). Harvest, Handling, and Processing. pp. 607-618. In: Lim, C and Webster, C., eds. Tilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition. Hawthorn Press.

6. Fitzsimmons, K. (2006) Prospect and Potential for Global Production. pp. 51-72. In: Lim, C and Webster, C., eds. Tilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition. Hawthorn Press.

5. Watanabe, W. Fitzsimmons, K. and Yang Yi. (2006) Farming Tilapia in Saline Waters. pp. 347-447. In: Lim, C and Webster, C., eds. Tilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition. Hawthorn Press.

4. Fitzsimmons, K. Tilapia culture. (2005) pp. 563-590. In: Kelly A.M. and Silverstein, J. eds. Aquaculture in the 21st Century. American Fisheries Society, Symposium 46, Bethesda, Maryland.

3. Zimmerman, S. and Fitzsimmons, K. (2004) Tilapia Intensiva. Pp. 239-266. In: Cyrino, J.E.P., Urbinati, E.C., Fracalossi, D.M. and Castagnolli, N. (Eds.) Topicos Especiais em Piscicultura de Agua Doce Tropical Intensiva. Sociedade Brasileira de Aquicultura e Biología Aquatica. TecArt, Sao Paulo.

2. Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Tilapia aquaculture in Mexico. Pp. 171-183 In: Costa-Pierce, B.A. and J.E. Rakocy, eds. Tilapia Aquaculture in the Americas, Vol. 2. The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.

1. Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Future Trends of Tilapia Aquaculture in the Americas. Pp. 252-264 In: Costa-Pierce, B.A. and J.E. Rakocy, eds. Tilapia Aquaculture in the Americas, Vol. 2. The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.

Refereed journal articles:

19. Bymers, L. Glenn, E., Nelson, S. and Fitzsimmons, K. 2005. Diversity and biomass dynamics of marine algae in Biosphere II’s tropical reef macrocosm. Ecological Engineering 25 (4): 442-456.

18. McIntosh, D., Ryder, E., Dickenson, G., and Fitzsimmons, K. 2004. Laboratory determination of a phosphorus leaching rate from trout (Onchorhynchus mykiss) feces. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 35(4): 506-512.

17. Ryder, E, Nelson, S., McKeon, C., Glenn, E.P., Fitzsimmons, K., and S. Napolean 2004. Effect of water motion on the cultivation of the economic seaweed Gracilaria parvispora (Rhodophyta) on Molokai, Hawaii. Aquaculture 238:207-219.

16. Ryder, E., Nelson, S., Glenn, E., Nagler, P., Napoleon, S. and Fitzsimmons, K. 2004. Review: Production of Gracilaria parvispora in two-phase polyculture systems in relation to nutrient requirements and uptake. Bulletin of Fisheries Research Agency, Supplement 1:71-76.

15. Langdon, C., Broecker, W.S., Hammond, D.E., Glenn, E., Fitzsimmons, K., Nelson, S.G., Peng, T.H., Hajdas, I. and Bonani, G. 2003. Effect of elevated CO2 on the community metabolism of an

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experimental coral reef. Global Biogeochemical Cycles 17(1): 1011, doi:10.1029/2002GB001941.

14. McIntosh, D., King, C., and Fitzsimmons, K. 2003. Tilapia for biological control of Giant Salvinia. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 41:28-31.

13. McIntosh, D. and Fitzsimmons, K. 2003. Characterization of effluent from an inland, low-salinity shrimp farm: What contribution could this water make if used for irrigation. Aquacultural Engineering 27:147-156.

12. Watanabe, W., Losordo, T., Fitzsimmons, K. and Hanley, F. 2002. Tilapia production in the Americas: Technological advances, trends and challenges. Reviews in Fisheries Science 10 (3&4):465-498.

11. Nelson, S.G., Glenn, E.P., Moore, D., Walsh, T. and Fitzsimmons, K.M. 2001. Use of an edible seaweed to improve effluent from shrimp farms. Journal of Phycology 37(3):37-38.

10. Galindo-Bect, M.S., Glenn, E.P., Page, H.M., Fitzsimmons, K., Galindo-Bect, L.A., Hernandez-Ayon, J.M., Petty, R.L., Garcia-Hernandez, J. and Moore, D. 2000. Penaeid shrimp in the Upper Gulf of California in relation to Colorado River discharge. Fishery Bulletin 98(1): 222-225.

9. Glenn, E., Cohen, M., Morrison, J., Valdes-Casilla, C. and Fitzsimmons, K. 1999. Science and policy dilemas in the management of agricultural waste waters: The case of the Salton Sea, CA, USA. Environmental Science and Policy 2:413-423.

8. Brown, J.J., Glenn, E.P., Fitzsimmons, K.M. and Smith, S.E., 1999. Halophytes for the treatment of saline aquaculture effluent. Aquaculture 175:255-268.

7. Fitzsimmons, K., Lovely, C. and E. Glenn. 1998. Growth differences among widely separated geographic accessions of fourwing saltbush (Atriplex canescens) in the Great Basin desert, New Mexico, USA. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation 12(2):87-94.

6. Glenn, E., Moore, D., Brown, J.J., Tanner, R., Fitzsimmons, K., Akutigawa, M. and S. Napoleon. 1998. A sustainable culture system for Gracilaria parvispora (Rhodophyta) using sporelings, reef growout and floating cages in Hawaii. Aquaculture 165:221-232.

5. Glenn, E., Tanner, R., Miyamoto, S. Fitzsimmons, K. and Boyer, J. 1998. Water use, productivity and forage quality of the halophyte Atriplex nummularia grown on saline waste water in a desert environment. J. of Arid Environments 38:45-62.

4. Fitzsimmons, K., Dickenson, G., Brand, C., and J. Davis. 1997. Effects of reducing dietary lipid levels on growth of hybrid tilapia in an intensive recirculating water system. Progressive Fish Culturist 59:293-296.

3. Riley, J.J., Fitzsimmons, K. M. and E. Glenn. 1997. Halophyte irrigation: An overlooked strategy for management of membrane filtration concentrate. Desalination 110:297-211.

2. Glenn, E., Moore, D. Fitzsimmons, K. and Azevedo, C. 1996. Spore culture of the edible red seaweed, Gracilaria parvispora (Rhodophyta) Aquaculture 142:59-74.

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1. Moore, D., Fitzsimmons, K., Borgeas, H. Akutakawa, M. and Glenn, E. 1995. Hatchery methods and early development of Gracilaria parvispora. Journal of Phycology 31(3):5.

Conference Proceedings:

34. Fitzsimmons, K. and Gonzalez-Alanis, P. 2006. Future expansion of global supplies and markets for tilapia products – 2006. pp.312-319. In: Contreras-Sanchez, W. and Fitzsimmons, K. 2006 eds. Tilapia, Sustainable Aquaculture from the new Millennium - Proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. American Tilapia Association, Aquaculture CRSP 389pp.

33. Fitzsimmons, K. 2006. Tilapia Markets 2006. pp. 1-5. 3rd International Technical Seminar and Trade Meeting on Tilapia. Xiamen, CHINA.

32. Fitzsimmons, K. 2005. Strategies for Intensive Aquaculture. 2do Foro Internacional de Acuicultura. Hermosillo, Sonora.

31. Thien, Pham Cu, Yi, Y. and K. Fitzsimmons 2004. Effects of adding shrimp (Penaeus monodon) into intensive culture ponds of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) at different densities. pp. 790-805. In: Bolivar, R., Mair, G. and Fitzsimmons, K. (eds). New Dimensions in Farmed Tilapia. Proceedings of ISTA 6. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Manila, Philippines.

30. Macdonald-Vera, A., Duncan, N.J., Contreras-Sanchez, W. and K. Fitzsimmons 2004. Effect of stocking density of red hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) on growth and survival of tilapia and shrimp in polyculture. pp. 483-484. In: Bolivar, R., Mair, G. and Fitzsimmons, K. (eds). New Dimensions in Farmed Tilapia. Proceedings of ISTA 6. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Manila, Philippines.

29. Yi, Y. and K. Fitzsimmons 2004. Tilapia-shrimp polyculture in Thailand. pp. 777-790. In: Bolivar, R., Mair, G. and Fitzsimmons, K. (eds). New Dimensions in Farmed Tilapia. Proceedings of ISTA 6. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Manila, Philippines.

28. King, C., McIntosh, D. and K. Fitzsimmons 2004. Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta) as a partial feed for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). pp. 750-754. In: Bolivar, R., Mair, G. and Fitzsimmons, K. (eds). New Dimensions in Farmed Tilapia. Proceedings of ISTA 6. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Manila, Philippines.

27. Fitzsimmons, K. 2004. Development of new products and markets for the global tilapia trade. pp. 624-633. In: Bolivar, R., Mair, G. and Fitzsimmons, K. (eds). New Dimensions in Farmed Tilapia. Proceedings of ISTA 6. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Manila, Philippines.

26. Yi, Y., Fitzsimmons, K., Saelee, W. and Clayden, P. 2004. Stocking densities of Nile Tilapia in shrimp ponds under different feeding strategies. pp. 402-420. In: Bolivar, R., Mair, G. and Fitzsimmons, K. (eds). New Dimensions in Farmed Tilapia. Proceedings of ISTA 6. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Manila, Philippines.

25. Yang Yi, Kevin Fitzsimmons and Potjanee Clayden, 2004. Stocking densities of Nile tilapia in tilapia-shrimp polyculture under fixed feeding regime. In: Proceedings of the 5th National Symposium on Marine Shrimp, 29-30 March 2004, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 100-113. BIOTEC, Thailand.

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24. Fitzsimmons, K. 2003. Produccion y mercado internacional de tilapia. pp:134-150. In: Memorias de la Reunion Nacional de Tilapia. Instituto de la Pesca. Guadalajara, Mexico.

23. Yang Yi, P. Nadtirom, V. Tansakul and K. Fitzsimmons, 2002. Current status of tilapia - shrimp polyculture in Thailand. In: Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on Marine Shrimp, BIOTECH, Thailand, pp. 77-92.

22. Saelee W., Yang Yi, K. Fitzsimmons, 2002. Stocking densities of Nile tilapia in tilapia - shrimp polyculture at low salinity. In: Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on Marine Shrimp, BIOTECH, Thailand, pp. 93-107.

21. Fitzsimmons, K. 2002. International markets for tilapia products in 2002 and beyond. Pp. 1-3. In: Di Gang, ed. Proceedings of the International Technical and Trade Symposium on Tilapia, April 2002, Haikou, Hainan, China.

20. Fitzsimmons, K. 2001. China and international Tilapia markets. p.3. Aquatic products processing and trading symposium – China, Japan and Korea October 28-29, 2001. Qingdao, China.

19. Watanabe, W.O., Losordo, T.M., Fitzsimmons, K. and Hanley, F. 2001 Tilapia production systems in the Americas: technological advances, trends and challenges. Paper presented at Aquaculture Growout Systems: Challenges and Technological Solutions Aquaculture Interchange Program Workshop. 12-15 February 2001,Honolulu, Hawaii.

18. Fitzsimmons, K. 2001. Tilapia markets in the Americas, 2001 and beyond. pp. 72-81 in: Meyer, D. (ed) Memoria:Sesiones de Tilapia, 6to. Simposia Centroamericano de Acuacultura. September 2001. Tegucigalpa, Honduras

17. Fitzsimmons, Kevin 2001. Tilapia production in the Americas. pp:7-16. In: Subasinghe and Singh (eds) Tilapia: Production, Marketing and Technological Developments. FAO-Infofish, May 20001. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

16. Fitzsimmons, Kevin 2001. Environmental and conservation issues in tilapia aquaculture. pp:128-131. In: Subasinghe and Singh (eds) Tilapia: Production, Marketing and Technological Developments. FAO-Infofish, May 2001. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

15. Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. TILAPIA : The most important aquaculture species of the 21st Century. Pp. 3-8. In: Tilapia in the 21st Century: Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Eds, Fitzsimmons, K. and Carvalho, J. 2000. Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil. 682 pp. Rio de Janeiro.

14. McKeon, C., Gerba, C., Glenn, E., and Fitzsimmons, K., 2000. Microbiological hazards of freshwater tilapia culture systems. Pp. 479-485. In: Tilapia in the 21st Century: Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Eds., Fitzsimmons, K. and Carvalho, J. 2000. Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil. 682 pp. Rio de Janeiro.

13. Fitzsimmons, K. 1999. Marketing of Tilapia in the USA. Pp. 12-25. In: The Fifth Roche Aquaculture Conference – August 26, 1999. Bangkok, Thailand.

12. Fitzsimmons, K. and Posadas, B. 1997. Consumer demand for tilapia products in the US and the

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effects on local markets in exporting countries. Pp. 613-632. In: Tilapia Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor. Fitzsimmons, K. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication, No. NRAES - 106. Ithaca, N. Y.

11. Fitzsimmons, K. 1997. Introduction to tilapia production systems. Pp. 317-318. In: Tilapia Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor, Fitzsimmons, K. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication, No. NRAES - 106. Ithaca, N. Y.

10. Fitzsimmons, K. 1997. Introduction to tilapia nutrition. Pp. 9-12. In: Tilapia Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Editor, Fitzsimmons, K., Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication, No. NRAES - 106. Ithaca, N. Y.

9. Skeen, B. A., Fitzsimmons, K., Brown, J.J. and G. Dickenson. 1997. Performance characteristics of open and closed bead filters in a closed recirculating tilapia production system. Pp. 276-286. In : M.B. Timmons and T. Losordo, editors. Advances in Aquacultural Engineering. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication No. NRAES - 105, Ithaca, NY.

8. Fitzsimmons, K. 1997. AquaRIC’s: Philosophy and direction. Pp. 19-22. In : Webster, D. and Ewart, J., editors. National Aquaculture Extension Conference Proceedings. Annapolis, MD.

7. Fitzsimmons, K. 1997. Development and introduction of triploid grass carps for water quality control. Pp.50. In : Webster, D. and Ewart, J. , editors. National Aquaculture Extension Conference Proceedings. Annapolis, MD.

6. Piedrahita R.H., Zachritz, W.H., Fitzsimmons, K, and Brockway, C. 1996. Evaluation and improvements of solids removal systems for aquaculture. pp. 141-150. In: G. S. Libey and M. B. Timmons, editors. Successes and Failures in Commercial Recirculating Aquaculture. Aquacultural Engineering Proceedings II. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service Publication No. NRAES - 8.

5. Olsen, M.W., Fitzsimmons, K.M. and Moore, D.W. 1993. Surface irrigation of cotton using aquaculture effluent, pp.159-165. In: Techniques for Modern Aquaculture (J.K. Wang, Ed.) St. Joseph, MI:ASAE Pub. 02-93.

4. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1992. Extending the value of aquaculture effluents through sustainableagriculture practices, p.344-346. In: National Livestock, Poultry, and Aquaculture Waste Management.Am. Soc. Ag. Eng. Pub. 03-92.

3. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1992. Fertilizer value of aquaculture effluent and land disposal as a Best Management Practice. pp. 1-4. In: Proceedings of the National Extension Aquaculture Workshop. Ferndale, Ark.

2. Lightner, D., Redman, R., Mohney, L., Dickenson, G., Fitzsimmons, K., 1988. Major diseases encountered in controlled environment culture of tilapias in fresh and brackish water over a three year period in Arizona, p.111-116. In: 2nd International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. ICLARM, Manila, Philippines.

1. Leigh, L., Fitzsimmons, K.M., Norem, M. and Stumpf, D.K. 1987. An introduction to the intensive

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agriculture biome of Biosphere II, p.76-81. In: Space Manufacturing 6: Nonterrestrial resources, biosciences, and space engineering; Proceedings of the Eighth Princeton/AIAA /SSI Conference, Princeton, NJ; 6-9 May 1987.

Industry Publications and Reports:

43. Fitzsimmons, K. 2006. Salmon, tilapia pioneer William Marshall dies. Global Aquaculture Advocate 9(6):33.

42. Fitzsimmons, K. 2006. Seventh ISTA conference in Mexico a success. Aquanews 21(3): 1-8.

41. Fitzsimmons, K. 2006. Best attended tilapia conference in history. Aquaculture Asia-Pacific 2(6):5.

40. Alston, D. and Fitzsimmons, K. 2006. New initiatives presented during the ISTA 7. / Se presentan nuevas iniciativas en el ISTA7. Panorama Acuicola 11(6):47-48.

39. Fitzsimmons, K. 2006. Tilapia production in China: Huge output balanced by huge consumption. Global Aquaculture Advocate 9(5):58-59.

38. Fitzsimmons, K. 2006. Global tilapia production and markets: Varied market forms meet varied market demands. Global Aquaculture Advocate 9(5):52-55.

37. McIntosh, D. Fitzsimmons, K. Collins, C. and Stephens, C. 2006. Phytoplankton community composition and chlorophyll-a levels of inland, low salinity shrimp ponds. World Aquaculture 37(1):58-69.

36. Fitzsimmons, K. and Pantoja, C. 2005. El mercado norteamericano de tilapia. Panorama Acuícola 10(2):18-21.

35. Fitzsimmons, K. 2005. Aquaculture and misleading reports in the press. World Aquaculture 36(3):4.

34. Fitzsimmons, K., 2005 Obituary - C. K. Tseng - Father of Chinese Mariculture. World Aquaculture 36(1):7 and 70.

33. Fitzsimmons, K. 2005. ISTA 6 in Manila. Aquaculture Asia-Pacific 1(1):8.

32. Gonzalez, P. and Fitzsimmons, K. 2004. Aquaculture TIES - A program to support aquaculture education in Mexico and the US. Panorama Acuicola 10(1):16-17.

31. Fitzsimmons, K. 2004. Value added tilapia products gain market share. Global Aquaculture Advocate 7(5):42-43.

30. Fitzsimmons, K. 2003. Review: Ecological Aquaculture: The Evolution of the Blue Revolution. Quarterly Review of Biology 78:369.

29. Fitzsimmons, K. 2003. Tilapia Evolution: Growing industry moves from live fish to value-added products. Global Aquaculture Advocate 6(6):50-52.

28. McIntosh, D., Baldwin, T., and Fitzsimmons, K. 2003. Aquaculture development potential in

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Arizona: A GIS-based approach. World Aquaculture 34(4):32-35.

27. Fitzsimmons, K. 2003. Tilapia aquaculture in recirculating systems. Aquaculture Magazine 29(2):73-76. Reprinted in Aquaculture Engineering News 6 (1):2-4.

26. McIntosh, D., K. Fitzsimmons, J. Aguilar and C. Collins. 2003. Toward integrating olive production with inland shrimp farming. World Aquaculture 34(1):16-20.

25. Fitzsimmons, K. 2001. Tilapia markets in the Americas: 2001 and beyond. Global Aquaculture Advocate 4(4):75-78.

24. Fitzsimmons, K. 2001. Polyculture of Tilapia and penaeid shrimp. Global Aquaculture Advocate 4(3):43-44

23. Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Tilapia and penaeid shrimp polycultures. Aquanews 15(4):1-3.

22. Fitzsimmons, K. 2000. Evolution of processed tilapia products in the U.S. market.Global Aquaculture Advocate 3(5):78-79.

21. Fitzsimmons, K. and McIntosh, D. 2000. Aquaculture in the classroom. Hatchery Magazine.

20. Fitzsimmons, K., Circa, A., Jimenez, E.B. and Pereda, D. 1999. Development of low cost supplemental feeds for tilapia in pond and cage culture. In: K. McElwee, D. Burke, M. Niles and H. Egna (Editors), Sixteenth Annual Technical Report. Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture CRSP, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. pp. 57-63.

19. Fitzsimmons, K. 1998. O Mercado de Tilapia nos EUA. (Tilapia markets in the US.) Panorama da AQUICULTURA 8(45):28-30.

18. Rusin, P., Walker, D. and Fitzsimmons, K. 1998. Control of geosmin and methylisoborneol in the Central Arizona Project and Salt River Project canals. Final report to Valley of the Sun Water Providers.

17. Fitzsimmons, K. and Circa, A. 1997. Development of low cost supplemental feeds for tilapia in pond and cage culture in the Philippines. In: Fifteenth Annual Technical Report, 1997. Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture CRSP, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

16. Olsen, M., Frye, R., Fitzsimmons, K., Ebert, S. and Dickenson, G. 1997. Agricultural remediation of stack gases. Rural Electric Research Project 92-4. 26pp. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Arlington, VA.

15. Glenn, E., Moore, D., Machado, C., Fitzsimmons, K. and Menke, S. 1996. Atlas of Gracilaria Spore Culture. National Coastal Research and Development Institute, Portland, OR.

14. Glenn, E., Fitzsimmons, K. Tollefson, R. and J. Fountain 1995. Moloka’i limu project instruction manual and business plan for the culture of Gracilaria. National Coastal Resources Institute, Portland, OR. 40pp.

13. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1995. Evaluation of halophytes to dispose of saline water and for direct planting on ash ponds. Report to Arizona Public Service.

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12. Fitzsimmons, K.M., E. Glenn, K. Hilwig and T. Holstein 1995. A Survey, with recommendations for control, of aquatic weeds and algae in the Central Arizona Project Canal. Report to Central Arizona Water Conservation District. 22pp.

11. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1995. Survey and review of constraints to aquaculture development and new species. Western Regional Aquaculture Center, USDA., University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 73pp.

10. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1994. Staff Appraisal Report: Development of aquaculture infrastructure in Mexico. Report to the World Bank..

9. Glenn, E., Fitzsimmons, K. and D. Baumgartner. 1994. Growth and water use of conventional and halophytic landscape plants irrigated with saline water. EPRI Report 8021-03.

8. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1992. Use of reclaimed water for Lakeside and other urban lakes. ERL Report #92-11-2. Report to TUCSON WATER, Dec. 1992.

7. Glenn, E., Fitzsimmons, K., and Tollefsen, R. 1991. Productivity of Long Ogo (Gracilaria parvispora) in floating cages in Moloka'i fishponds. Report to National Coastal Resources Institute. Portland, OR.

6. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1990. Software program to predict hatchery requirements for several species. Report to Greiner Engineering, Inc.

5. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1988. Status of aquaculture in the state of Arizona. GHC Bulletin 11(1):23-24.

4. Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1987. Recent advances in aquaculture research. Bull. Az. Coop. Ex. Serv. 6pp.

3. Fitzsimmons, K.M., and Collins, W., 1985. Production and processing of Tilapia fish on thePasqua Yaqui Reservation, Tucson, Arizona: A feasibility study. 36pp.

2. Collins, W. and Fitzsimmons, K.M., 1985. Modern aquaculture production of Tilapia fish in El Salvador. Report to FUSADES\AID-US State Department. 43pp.

1. Fitzsimmons, K.M. and B.R. Salser, 1984. Controlled environment aquaculture at the Environmental Research Lab. Am. Fish. Soc. AZ-NM Conf. 1984:1-14.

Abstracts

2005

Fitzsimmons, K. 2005. Roadmap for Aquaculture to become a leading industry in Africa. Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa. Grahamstown, South Africa, September, 2005. Abstracts p. 28.

King, C., Fitzsimmons, K., McIntosh, D. and Collins, C. 2005 Disposal of shrimp sludge as a soil amendment for tomatoes. World Aquaculture Society Meetings – Bali, INDONESIA May 2005. Abstracts p. 319

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Fitzsimmons, K. and Gonzalez, P. 2005. Overview of global trade and markets for tilapia – 2005. World Aquaculture Society Meetings – Bali, INDONESIA May 2005. Abstracts p. 192.

2004

Fitzsimmons, K, King, C. and McIntosh, D. 2004. Overview of inland-saline aquaculture. Australasian Aquaculture 2004. Sydney, Australia. September, 2004. Abstracts p.130.

Nelson, S., Ryder, E., Fitzsimmons, K. Glenn, E. and Napolean, S. 2004. Effect of water motion on the cultivation of the economic seaweed (Gracilaria parvispora) (Rhodophyta) on Molokai, Hawaii. World Aquaculture Society – Honolulu, Hawaii. March 2004. Abstracts p. 427.

Fitzsimmons, K., Piedrahita, R. Chen, S, and Hardy, R. Aquaculture effluent research in the Western Regional Aquaculture Center. World Aquaculture Society – Honolulu, Hawaii. March 2004. Abstracts p. 196.

2003

Langdon,-Chris, Broecker,-W. S., Hammond, D. E, Glenn, E., Fitzsimmons, K., Nelson, S., Peng,-Tsung-Hung, Hajdas,-Irka 2003. Effect of elevated CO2 on the community metabolism of an experimental coral reef. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting Abstracts. 88: 197

McIntosh, D., King, C. Ryder, E. and Fitzsimmons, K. Integrating shrimp and olive production in Arizona – Is it working? World Aquaculture Society – Bahia, Brazil May 2003. Abstracts p. 478.

Yang Yi, , Saelee, Wanwisa, Aye Aye Mon, K. Fitzsimmons and P. Clayden-Naditrom. Tilapia-shrimp polyculture at low salinity water: Stocking densities of Nile Tilapia and feeding strategies. World Aquaculture Society – Bahia, Brazil. May 2003. Abstracts p. 846.

Nelson, S., Nagler, P., Ryder, E. McKeon, C., Fitzsimmons, K. and Glenn, E. Integrating seaweed (Gracilaria parvispora) production with the culture of marine shrimp and fish in a two-phase polyculture system on Molokai, Hawaii: A case study. World Aquaculture Society – Bahia, Brazil. May 2003. Abstracts p. 520.

Yang Yi, K. Fitzsimmons and P. Clayden. Tilapia-shrimp polyculture under fixed feed rations at low salinity water. Asia Pacific Aquaculture, Sept. 2003. Bangkok, THAILAND

M.N. Asghar, A.S. Qureshi and K. Fitzsimmons. - Socio-ecology of Saline Groundwater: Integration of Aquaculture within Drainage Systems as Marketable Produce in Developing Countries . 9th International ICID Drainage Workshop. September 2003 in Utrecht, the Netherlands

Ryder, E., McIntosh, D., Dickenson, G, and Fitzsimmons, K. Laboratory determination of a phosphorus leaching rate from trout (Onchorhynchus mykiss) feces. USAS Abstracts. Louisville, KY

King, C. and Fitzsimmons, K. 2003. Land application of aquaculture shrimp sludge as a soil amendment for olive trees (Olea europaea). USAS Abstracts. Louisville, KY

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2002McIntosh, D., Baldwin, T. and Fitzsimmons, K. 2002. Aquaculture development potential in Arizona, A GIS-Based approach. p. 205. USAS Abstracts. San Diego. CA.

McIntosh, D., Fitzsimmons, K., Aguilar, J., and Collins, C. 2002. Integrating olive production with inland shrimp farming. p. 206. USAS Abstracts. San Diego. CA.

King, C., McIntosh, D., and Fitzsimmons, K. 2002. Aquaculture in the classroom: Instructional technology to benefit K-12 educators. p. 398. USAS Abstracts. San Diego. CA.

2001McIntosh, D.and Fitzsimmons, K. Characterization and evaluation of effluent from an inland shrimp farm as an irrigation source. World Aquaculture Meetings Jan 2001. Orlando, FL.

2000McKeon, C. and Fitzsimmons, K. Microbiological hazards of fish culture systems. Pp. 217. US Aquaculture Meetings, Feb. 2000. New Orleans, LA.

1999Fitzsimmons, K. Shrimp farming in saline groundwater in Arizona, USA. Pp. 262. World Aquaculture Meetings, May, 1999. Sydney, AUSTRALIA.

Fitzsimmons, K. Integrated production of tilapia and catfish with row crop irrigation in Arizona, USA. Pp. 263. World Aquaculture Meetings, May, 1999. Sydney, AUSTRALIA.

1998 Brown, J.J., Glenn, E. and Fitzsimmons, K. Forage crop production on highly saline aquaculture effluent. World Aquaculture Meetings. Feb. 1998. Las Vegas, NV.

Fitzsimmons, K. The role of extension in arid lands aquaculture. Feb. 1998. Las Vegas, NV.

1997Fitzsimmons, K. Use of grass carp for control of aquatic vegetation in the Central Arizona Canal. National Aquaculture Extension Conference. April 1997. Annapolis MD.

Brown, J.J., Fitzsimmons, K., and E. P. Glenn. Halophytes for the treatment of saline aquaculture effluent. World Aquaculture Meetings. Feb. 1997. Seattle, WA.

Zachritz, W. H., Sauceda-Perez, J.A., Fitzsimmons, K., Brown, J.J. and R. Piedrahita. Application of a solids removal protocol to evaluate aquaculture treatment systems: Bead filters and artificial wetlands case studies. World Aquaculture Meetings. Feb. 1997. Seattle, WA.

1995Moore, D., Fitzsimmons, K., Borgeas, H., Akutagawa, M. and Glenn, E. Hatchery methods and early development of Gracilaria parvispora , World Aquaculture Meetings. Feb. 1995. San Diego, CA.

Fitzsimmons, K., Olsen, M. and A. D’Silva. Cage production in irrigation systems and nutrient contributions to field crops. World Aquaculture Meetings. Feb. 1995. San Diego, CA.

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1994Olsen, M. and K. Fitzsimmons. Integration of catfish and tilapia production with irrigation of cotton. World Aquaculture Meetings. Jan. 1994. New Orleans, LA.

1993Olsen, M. and Fitzsimmons, K. Aquaculture effluent for surface irrigation of cotton. 29 th Annual Conference of the American Water Resources Association. Sept. 1993 Tucson, AZ

Media

I have constructed and maintain several Web sites. On the Ag server I maintain sites for Arizona Aquaculture, for the Biology and Culture of Algae course and the Aquatic Plants and the Environment course. I also constructed the Web site for the Environmental Research Lab which is linked to the SWES department page. A student and I are now in the midst of renovating the department Website. As a member of the US Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society, I also construct the Web pages for their Internet site and transfer them to the Purdue University server. I have also created a Website covering Aquatic Nuisance Species in Arizona. Using small grants from the University I have worked with students to set up Websites for Watershed Information on the WWW and an Aquaculture in the Classroom site. This last site will also be released on a CD-ROM. As service to industry, I also created and maintain a site for the American Tilapia Association.

The usage of the Web site has grown rapidly as it is linked by other related sites and the students in the courses use it more extensively. Most recently I have used the site for storage of research results and reports. This facilitates access by other researchers and sponsors. The ag server has begun tracking requests for information or total number of “hits” to each site. The number of requests at my site has increased from 3,000 per week in February 1998 to 6,500 hits per week in November 1998, to 16,000 per week in July 2000, and to 56,000 per week average in 2004.

Scholarly Presentations: (I) – Invited (C) – Contributed

2006 – National Agricultural Engineering Congress, Guanajuato, MÉXICO 11/06Departamento de Suelos, Agua, y Ciencias del Medio Ambiente de Universidad de Arizona (I)

Encuentro Binacional Chapingo, MÉXICO 11/06Departamento de Suelos, Agua, y Ciencias del Medio Ambiente de Universidad de Arizona (I)

Seventh International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, Veracruz MÉXICO 9/06Future International Production and Markets for Tilapia (C)Production Strategies for Tilapia Aquaculture (I)

Seminar at UJAT, Villahermosa, Tabasco, MEXICO 6/06Producion y los mercados des tilapias (I)

3rd International Technical Seminar and Trade Meeting on Tilapia. Xiamen, CHINA 5/06Tilapia Markets 2006. (I)

World Aquaculture Meetings – Florence ITALY 5/06Restoration with Sustainable Coastal Aquaculture in Banda Aceh after the tsunami (I)

Oportunidades de Negocios en la Acuicultura – Lima, PERU 4/06Experiencias con Tilapias Cultivos (I)

US Aquaculture Meetings – Las Vegas, NV 2/06

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Global tilapia production and markets – 2005 Recap (C)Career Development Events – High School Aquaculture Competitions (I)Soybeans and Tilapia Aquaculture (I)

2nd Annual Lower Colorado River Horticulture Conference – Lake Havasu, AZ 1/06Urban Aquaculture (I)

2005 – 2do Foro Internacional de Acuicultura – Hermosillo, MÉXICO 12/05 Strategies for Intensive Recirculating Tilapia Aquaculture. (I)Breeding and Genetics Programs in Tilapia Culture (I)Processing and Marketing of Tilapia Products (I)

Keynote Address – South African Aquaculture Association, Grahamstown, SOUTH AFRICARoadmap for Aquaculture to become a leading industry in Africa 9/05 (I)

World Wildlife Fund – Washington D.C. 8/2005.Introduction to Tilapia Culture and International Markets - Tilapia Dialogue

US Aquaculture Meetings – New Orleans, LA 2/05Update on Research and Markets for Tilapia Products (C)

2004 – Sixth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, Manila PHILIPPINES 9/04Tilapia used for Biocontrol of Salvinia molesta (C)Tilapia production and marketing 2004 (I)

Science University of Malaysia, Penang, MALAYSIA 8/2004Global Research and Development in Tilapia Aquaculture (I)

Busan National University, Busan KOREA 7/2004Advances in Aquaculture Technologies (I)

AquiMerco 2004 – Vitoria BRASIL 5/2004Achievements and Roadblocks to Aquaculture Development (I)

US Agency for International Development – Washington, D.C. 4/2004Tilapia research and development in Africa (I)

World Aquaculture Meetings – Honolulu HAWAII 3/2004Control of Aquaculture Effluent Research in the WRAC (C)Development of domestic and international tilapia markets (I)

2003 – US Aquaculture Meetings – Louisville, KY 2/2003Introduction to Tilapia Aquaculture (I)

Introduction to Recirculating Systems (I)Status of International Tilapia Aquaculture Industry – 2003 (C)Polyculture of shrimp and tilapia (I)

First Forum on Aquaculture – Guadalajara, MEXICO 3/2003Production and markets for tilapia products in the Americas (I)

World Aquaculture Meetings – Salvador, BRAZIL 5/2003Reuse of shrimp effluent for olive irrigation (C)Global Tilapia Production and Markets (I)

Aquatic Nuisance Species Conference – Windsor, CANADA 6/2003Use of a website to coordinate ANS control efforts in the Southwest (C)

Workshop on tilapia nutrition – Piura, PERU 6/2003 (I)Aquaculture in Sonora – Ciudad Obregon, MEXICO 10/2003

Inland aquaculture of shrimp (I)Value Added Seafood Conference – London, ENGLAND 11/2003

European Markets for tilapia products (I)

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2002 - US Aquaculture Meetings – San Diego, CA 1/2002 Tilapia aquaculture in China (I) Introduction to Tilapia Aquaculture (I) Introduction to Recirculating Systems (I)Tilapia Forum 2002 - UN-FAO Meeting – Los Baños, The PHILIPPINES 2/2002 Integration of Tilapia aquaculture with irrigation (I)Seminar at Asian Institute of Technology- Bangkok, THAILAND 3/2002 World Markets for Tilapia Products (I)Tilapia in China – Hainan, CHINA 4/2002 Tilapia production and markets on a global basis (I)World Aquaculture Meetings – Beijing, CHINA 5/2002 (I)Aquaculture CRSP – Nairobi, KENYA 7/2002 (I)Aquaculture Compendium – Bangkok, THAILAND 10/2002 (I)International Seafood Show – Los Angeles, CA 11/2002 International Trade in Tilapia Products: 2003 and Beyond (I)

2001 - World Aquaculture Meetings - Orlando, FL 1/2001 Tilapia aquaculture in the US (I)California Aquaculture Association - Sacramento, CA 3/2001 Aquaculture in Arizona (C) Lebanese and Jordanian Aquaculture Groups – Beirut, LEBANON & Amman, JORDAN 4/2001

Potential for Tilapia culture in Lebanon and Jordan (I)National Fisheries Institute - Tucson, AZ 4/2001 Shrimp farming in Arizona (I)World-wide Tilapia Production – Masawa, ERITREA 5/2001 (I)Tilapia 2001 - UN-FAO Meeting - Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA 5/2001 Tilapia Production Techniques in the Americas (I) Environmental Impacts of Tilapia Aquaculture (I)Central American Conference on Aquaculture, HONDURAS 8/2001 Production and Marketing of Tilapia in the Americas (I)International Seafood and Aquaculture –Qingdao, CHINA 10/2001 Processing and Marketing of Tilapia (I)

2000- Peruvian Secretariat of Fisheries - International Seafood Markets - Lima, PERU 11/2000 Keynote address - International Markets for Tilapia (I)Shrimp and Fish Farmers of Tumbes – Sponsored by Nicovita Feeds – Tumbes, PERU 11/2000

Sustainable aquaculture methods (I)Ohio State University – Forum on Aquatic Food Security - Columbus, OH 10/2000 Aquaculture and Irrigation (I)International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture - Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL 9/2000 Keynote address - Tilapia in the 21st Century (I)US Bureau of Reclamation - Land Management Conference - Las Vegas, NV 4/2000 Best Management Practices for Aquatic Nuisances Species Control (I)California-Arizona Aquaculture Meetings, Palm Springs, CA 2/2000 Introduction to Aquaculture – Basic Principles (I) Thick – film Biofiltration (I)

1999 - US Aquaculture Meetings - Tampa. FL 1/99 High school aquaculture curricula and Career Development Events (C)

World Aquaculture Meetings - Sydney, AUSTRALIA 5/99

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Integrated production of tilapia and catfish with row crop irrigation in Arizona, USA (I) Shrimp farming in saline ground water in Arizona, USA (I)

1998 - World Aquaculture Meetings - Las Vegas, NV 2/98 Role of Extension in Arid Lands Aquaculture (I) Update on Commercial Tilapia Farming in the US (I) Tilapia Production in Mexico and Colombia (I)

1997 - National Aquaculture Extension Conference, Annapolis, MD 4/1997 Aquaculture Regional Information Centers - Philosophy and Direction (I)

1996 - California Aquaculture Meetings, Sacramento, CA - 2/1996 Aquaculture Industry in Arizona (I) Irrigation with Aquaculture Effluents (I) Round Table Luncheon - Hydroponics and Aquaculture (I)Florida Aquaculture Association, Tampa, FL - Nov. 96 Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (I)

1995 - World Aquaculture Meetings, San Diego, CA Feb. 95 Cage production in irrigation systems and nutrient contributions to field crops. (I) Role of tilapia in National Aquaculture Development Plans, Mexico, Egypt & Colombia.

(I)California Aquaculture Meeting, San Diego, CA Feb 95 Aquaculture and Hydropnics (I) Arizona Hydroponic Society - Aquaculture and Hydroponics 11/95 (I)

Renewable Natural Resources - Use of halophytes for bioremediation of saline effluents 12/95. (C)

Community Presentations:

Aquaculture in the Classroom for High School Science Teachers (AZ Science teachers) – November 1999Marine Biology – Fructhendler Elementary – October 1999.Aquaculture and organic farming. Tucson Organic Gardening Club February 1999Marine biology in the Gulf of California. Tucson Sailing Club. August 1997.Our Changing Seas. Center for Creative Photography August 1998Ornamental Ponds and Water Quality - Southern Arizona Koi Association July 1998Marine Biology – Fructhendler Elementary – October 1996.

Grants and Contracts:

Multinational -

1. Review aquaculture industry and participate in the development of a $86,000,000 World Bank project with Mexico to develop aquaculture infrastructure on a national level including research, extension, education, demonstration projects, and environmental oversight, PI, WORLD BANK, $45,000. 1994-1995

Federal –

1. Sustainable coastal aquaculture for restoration in the tsunami zone of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, PI, Aquaculture without Frontiers and USAID-Aquaculture CRSP $37,000. 2005-2006.

2. Tilapia-shrimp polyculture in Mexico and Philippines and WAS-ISTA Conference Support, PI,

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USAID-Aquaculture CRSP $110,000. 2005-2006.3. Salvinia weevil for biocontrol. PI, US BUREAU of RECLAMATION $ 19,632. 2004-2005.4. Aquaculture TIES (Training, Internships, Exchanges, and Scholarships) Arizona-Mexican

Universities. PI, USAID $278,191. 2004-20075. Uses of Salvinia molesta and other aquatic invasive plants. PI, US BUREAU of RECLAMATION

$ 8,000. 2005.6. Trade Adjustment Assistance for Arizona Shrimp Farmers. Co-PI US DEPARTMENT OF

COMMERCE $2,528. 2004.7. Polyculture of tilapia and shrimp in Mexico. PI. USAID-AQUACULTURE CRSP $28,875. 2003-

2004.8. WAS and ISTA 6 Conference support. PI. USAID-AQUACULTURE CRSP $34,232. 2003-2004.9. Remediation of Coal Bed Methane waters with aquaculture and halophytes, Co-PI. NATIONAL

SCIENCE FOUNDATION –SBIR to AquaMatrix. $100,000 total, $5,000 to Fitzsimmons. 2003.10. Hosting National Aquaculture Extension Conference. PI SEAGRANT and USDA $42,500. 2003.11. Coordination of Control Efforts of the LCR Salvinia Task Force. PI. US FISH and WILDLIFE

SERVICE, $50,000, 2002-2007.12. Control of Salvinia molesta in the Lower Colorado River. PI. BUREAU of RECLAMATION and

NATIONAL FISH and WILDLIFE FOUNDATION $ 83,243, 2002.13. Polyculture of Tilapia and Shrimp in Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam and Mexico. PI. US-AID and

AQUACULTURE CRSP. $61,765, 2002-200314. Sustainable shrimp aquaculture integrated with field crops. PI, USDA-SARE, $68,523, 2002-200415. Integration of shrimp-olive farming. PI, INTERNATIONAL ARID LANDS CONSORTIUM

$74,874, 2001-2003.16. Investigation into the Solution of Critical Problems of the Recirculation Aquaculture Industry in the

Western Region, PI, USDA-WESTERN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTER. $50,243, 2001-2006.

17. Control of invasive and noxious aquatic weeds in the Southwest, PI, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION and NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION, $59,800, 2000-2001.

18. Reducing phosphorus discharge from high density, flow through aquaculture facilities. PI, USDA - WESTERN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTER. $40,000, 2000-2004.

19. Support of Fifth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, PI, USAID-Aquaculture CRSP, $12,500, 2000.

20. Polyculture of fish, shrimp, and seaweed in Moloka’i, Hawaii, Co-PI with Glenn and Nelson, USDA-NRICP Agricultural Systems Program, $165,000, 1999-2002.

21. Tilapia nutrition studies with Freshwater Aquaculture Center, Central Luzon State University, Philippines, PI, USAID, $75,172. 1996-1998.

22. Development and evaluation of solids removal systems for aquaculture effluents. PI, USDA- WESTERN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTER, $161,000. 1993-1998

23. Development of integrated farming techniques incorporating aquaculture into irrigated field crop production. Co-PI with M. Olsen, USDA-EPA joint funding, $150,000. 1991-1994.

24. Develop hatchery technology for production of Gracilaria parvispora, Co-PI with E. Glenn, NATIONAL COASTAL RESOURCES INSTITUTE, $70,000. 1993-1995.

25. Review aquaculture research efforts and commercial industry and provide input to redevelopment plans for Governments of Egypt and Jamaica, 1%, PI, USAID, $3,000; 1995 and 1998.

26. Constraints to aquaculture development in the Western United States, PI, USDA - WESTERN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTER, $36,000. 1992-1995.

State -

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1. Arizona Watershed Website, PI, U of AZ, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, $2,000, 2000.2. Aquaculture curriculum on Website and CD-ROM, PI, DISTRIBUTED LEARNING – COLLEGE

OF AGRICULTURE, $1,212, 2000.3. Lead for aquaculture extension program in Arizona. PI, U of AZ, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION,

$1,000, 2000.4. Creation of urban wildlife habitat using saline water from power plants. PI, ARIZONA GAME and

FISH, $41,232. 1995-1997.5. Water conservation potential of floating aquatic plants. Co-PI with J. Riley, UA Small Grants

Program, $4,992. 1998-1999.6. Foreign Travel Grant. UA Travel Grant Committee, $650. 1999.

Industry –

1. Tilapia Farm Internships, PI, AQUAKING, Inc., $22,894, 2003-2005.2. Field research analysis in Salt and Verde Rivers Watersheds, $30,000, Co-PI, w/ Walker, CITY of

PHOENIX, 2000-2003.3. Survey of water quality parameters in the SRP Lakes. $92,000, Co-PI w/ Walker, SALT RIVER

PROJECT, SCOTTSDALE, MESA, TEMPE, CHANDLER, CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT and GLENDALE, 1999-2002.

4. Survey and control projects for algae and algal compounds in drinking and irrigation water systems. Co-PI with P. Rusin, CAP, SRP, TEMPE, GLENDALE, SCOTTSDALE, MESA, CHANDLER, $188,292. 1996-1998.

5. Re-vegetation of mine tailings using Salicornia and saline wastewaters. Co-PI w/ Glenn. KENNECOTT COPPER. $12,000. 1998-1999.

6. Publishing grant for Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, 1%, PI, ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, $10,000. 1997.

7. Monitor and control of exotic plants and animals in the CAP, PI, CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT, $57,000. 1995-2003.

8. Develop plans for a shrimp-algae-halophyte farm in India, Co-PI with E. Glenn, BALLARPUR INDUSTRIES, $18,826. 1995.

9. Develop plans for a multi-species hatchery in France, PI, EUROPFARM, S.A. $3,000 and a tilapia farm in Colombia, PI, SAGRO S.A, $23,000. 1994-1996.

10. Agricultural remediation of stack gases. Co-PI with R. Frye, NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, $194,479. 1991-1995.

11. Production of Paddlefish in Intensive Recirculating Systems, Co-PI with C. Brand, DISNEY, $25,000. 1991-1993.

12. Consultant on hatchery redevelopment project for Arizona G&F facilities, PI, GREINER ENGINEERING, $6,947. 1993.

13. Updates and improvements to aquaculture display at EPCOT Center, Disney World, PI, DISNEY, $50,000. 1992-1994.

14. Re-vegetation of ashponds using halophytes and saline waste waters. PI, ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE, $7,500. 1993-1994.

15. Nutrition of tilapia in intensive recirculating systems. PI, RANGEN FEEDS, SIMPLOT, ARKAT FEEDS, INTEGRAL FEEDS, FISH N DAKOTA, STAR MILLING, $5,579. 1994.

16. Development of a commercial tilapia farm in Arizona. PI, HORMEL $16,774 and ALFICO, $5,000. 1991-1995

Private Foundations:

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1. O’Donell Creek restoration, PI. NATURE CONSERVANCY, $2,600. 20022. Algae and primary productivity of the marine system in BioSphere 2, Co-PI with Glenn and Nelson,

PACKARD FOUNDATION – COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, $60,500, 1999-2004. 3. Sustainable agriculture through hydroponics, aquaculture and biotechnology: A technology linkage

grant between Chino Valley High School and the University of Arizona. Co-PI with John Morgan, Phoenix Foundation, $100,000 ($26,000 to U of A) 1997-2000.

This is a true and accurate statement of my activities and accomplishments. I understand that misrepresentation in securing continuing status and promotion may lead to dismissal or suspension under ABOR Policy 6-201 I.l.b.

Kevin M. Fitzsimmons

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Candidate Statement of Objectives on Teaching, Research and Service:

I began my University of Arizona career as a research technician at the Environmental Research Lab in May of 1981. During the tenure of Carl Hodges as the Director, I worked on various projects developed by Hodges including; shrimp farms in Mexico and Hawaii, the aquaculture display at EPCOT in Florida, and the BioSphere 2 project. I was steadily given more responsibilities and several promotions in classified positions. However, as most of these projects were corporate grants, we were not able to publish much in the peer reviewed literature. In 1992, I was promoted to a non-continuing eligible Associate Research Scientist position. At that time I decided to pursue my Ph.D., on a part-time basis, as I continued working full-time on projects I had developed on my own. A new director at ERL, who came on in 1991, encouraged these projects and my studies.

When the Environmental Research Lab joined the Soil and Water Science Department in 1995, I was offered a continuing eligible position and allowed to apportion my appointment among teaching, research and extension duties. I requested a 1/3 appointment in each area because it was an accurate description of how I had been conducting my program here at the University. Of course these three activities are the pillars of a Land Grant University and I do believe that all three are needed to create strong programs. In teaching, I have developed a strong track record of good evaluations, strong demand to get into the courses from students, and many requests from colleagues to guest lecture. In research, I have developed a long series of funded research projects from international, federal, state, municipal and industrial sponsors. Aquaculture and aquatic biology generally do not lend themselves to large grants, but our program compares favorably with those of other research universities. In extension, I have built a strong reputation with aquaculture producers and aquatic resource managers in the state. I have worked actively to develop aquaculture as a teaching tool in Arizona high schools. The Internet and WWW, along with conventional print materials are my primary extension tools. My Website averages 40,000 hits a week and I answer twenty to thirty e-mails and phone calls daily from clients, in and out of Arizona. As part of my service activities I have also been involved with the Tucson Zoological Society, the private support organization for the Reid Park Zoo. I served as the President of the Society, which had a yearly budget of over $200,000 and has provided almost a million dollars to support zoo projects during my participation as an officer or board member.

My national and international reputation has been developed primarily based on my aquaculture work with tilapia, integration of agriculture and aquaculture, and aquaculture in the classroom. I think this respect is best demonstrated by my recent election to the Presidency of the US Aquaculture Society. This is the professional association for aquaculture scientists. On an international level, I have worked as a consultant on a World Bank project and have organized two international conferences that have had representatives from 50 countries each. I serve as an editor on one major journal, edit another journal that is just starting, and review for several others. I have published in several of the major aquaculture journals, have been invited and served on several federal panels, and have been invited to join an international network of fisheries scientists specializing in tropical fisheries and aquaculture. I am most proud that I was able to build a strong teaching, research and extension program here at Arizona while earning my Ph.D. in Wildlife and Fisheries, which was completed in July 1999.

Teaching Philosophy: In 1992, Dr. Lightner offered the Introduction to Aquaculture course for the first time. He asked me to participate by providing one third of the lectures and assisting on the field trip. I greatly enjoyed this teaching experience and decided to investigate teaching a course of my own. Teaching was not in my job description, but there was a lot of discussion at the time regarding faculty who did little or no teaching but concentrated instead on their research. I wanted to do my part in reversing this trend and believed, and still believe, that teaching is the best way to keep the basics fresh in

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our minds and allow us to better integrate research findings into our chosen fields. I also found that teaching was the best way to find talented students as employees for funded research. Since then I have had several research opportunities develop solely on the basis that I taught a particular subject at the University and interested parties were directed to the faculty who taught that subject.

In my mind, a research university should be teaching specialized courses that incorporate the most recent research findings and use of up to date equipment and techniques. Most importantly it should provide students an opportunity to participate in a state of the art research environment. A weakness in the system that is often criticized, is the lack of teaching skills possessed by some research faculty. I did not want to fall into that category and have made an effort to improve my teaching skills. I took a University of Arizona AgEd course on teaching university level science courses, attended a short course and several seminars on teaching skills. I have observed and tried to adapt techniques from other faculty whose teaching I have admired. I try to provide the students in my classes, and in my lab, personal attention and keep in mind that one of our primary goals is to make sure that our graduates are ready and able to join the work force. In that regard I feel that we must improve the average students writing skills and also their hands-on skills. In my opinion, the university does not provide students enough training in basic laboratory skills or enough time in the field. Graduate students and undergraduates who happen to get an opportunity to work in a lab may get this experience, but many undergraduate students do not. Most science students, when they leave the UA will go into entry level jobs where they will be expected to be familiar with microscopes, pH meters, spectrophotometers and other general lab equipment. I try to make this a priority. Many courses in the natural sciences have also dropped field trips. This deprives students of one of the best learning opportunities of their college education. Every upper division course I teach has a weekend field trip and one or more day trips. This provides a greater opportunity to meet and evaluate students, and for them to get to know me. I also make an effort to post job announcements and remind the students why I am covering certain topics and skills and how it well help them in their careers very soon. I believe that the best way to teach upper division biology courses is through a mix of lecture, lab and field-work. Therefore the two upper division courses I teach are organized as 4 unit classes meeting for 3 hours twice a week with additional field trips. Four unit lec/lab courses are quite unusual now and obviously require a lot of time and effort, so I usually co-teach them with another faculty member. I am convinced this format affords the students the best opportunity to learn.

I have also been involved with several high school aquaculture programs in Arizona. These programs are producing excellent citizens, most of who go on to college. As aquaculture grows as an industry, it becomes more important to include it in the ag curriculum. From a practical point, many teachers have found aquaculture to be an important substitute for large animal husbandry that is not practical in the urbanized part of the state. It also has proven to be an important part of the environmental science curriculum at some schools and has become a focal point for integrated science instruction at some schools.

My primary objectives in teaching are to prepare the students for careers where they have the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful in their chosen field.

Research: I am especially excited about aquaculture as a research area. Aquaculture is the fastest growing sector of agriculture in the US and around the world. Here in Arizona, we have a special situation of enormous amounts of water being used for field crop irrigation. Much of this water could be used to produce a first crop of fish. There is a great demand for additional seafood products that can only be met through domestication. Arizona and Southern California are large markets that are constantly seeking new product. The farmers in Arizona are in need of new technologies, which afford them an opportunity to produce new products, utilize their water resources more efficiently and to fertilize their

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crops in a manner that will be less harmful to the environment. Integration of aquaculture and irrigation is a technique that has wide application in Arizona and many other arid regions of the world. One of the central themes in the early years at ERL was to develop ways that people could be productive along desert seacoasts, without destroying their environment. The reuse of aquaculture or other wastewaters for production of field crops or in the case of saline waters, irrigation of halophytes, is a technique that has great potential here in Arizona and other desert regions. Within this broad category, I have directed my research program in two subject areas. First, I have a focus on the mechanical, economic and biological details of fish production in irrigation canals and reservoirs. Second, I have specialized in the aquaculture of tilapia. When I first started working with tilapia at ERL the fish was virtually unknown in the US. For the last three years, more tilapia were sold in the US than trout. This year US consumption will exceed 150 million pounds. This will put it in the second tier of seafood, behind catfish and salmon but ahead of virtually any wild caught species. My research has included nutrition, pathology, genetics, marketing and most other aspects of tilapia aquaculture. I have been asked to organize the technical sessions on tilapia aquaculture at the annual World Aquaculture meetings for several years. In 1997 and 2000, I was the chair of the organizing committees for the Fourth and Fifth International Symposia on Tilapia in Aquaculture, moderator of the symposia and editor of the Proceedings. I have also published research results with seaweed and shrimp aquaculture. As noted above, I have been invited to serve as an editor for two professional journals, a reviewer for several aquaculture journals and evaluator for aquaculture research proposals.

From a first interest in utilizing aquaculture effluents for irrigation, I have collaborated with Dr. Glenn on several halophyte projects using saline waters for revegetation of disturbed landscapes. This is a field where we have been able to demonstrate that saline waste waters and halophytes can be used for human consumption, for animal feeds, for revegetation, for creation of wildlife habitat, for fugitive dust control and for landscaping.

Aquatic nuisance species have become a hot topic in aquatic biology and I was asked to serve on the State of Arizona Task Force for Aquatic Nuisance Species. As part of that effort I have received several grants to lead control efforts here in Arizona.

My primary research objectives are to further establish Arizona as a center of tilapia aquaculture research, to determine the most effective methods of producing fish in irrigation systems, to discern the practical benefits of producing crops with effluents and to maintain water quality in aquatic systems of the state by developing sustainable methods of using and treating water.

Extension: Before the merger of the ERL and the Soil and Water Science Department, I was acting as the de-facto aquaculture extension specialist in Arizona. Most people in and out of state assumed this was part of my job at the University of Arizona. I know virtually all of the aquaculture producers personally; I had served many years as an officer of the Arizona Aquaculture Association, and had been the representative from Arizona to several regional and national extension meetings. Dr. Lightner and I were also the primary representatives from Arizona at the annual World Aquaculture Symposia. When the opportunity arose to formalize my extension position I was pleased to begin working with the extension professionals in Cooperative Extension. Aquaculture is still a relatively small industry in the state, but it has been growing steadily and I expect that it will become a more visible sector in the near future. I am still developing contacts with county faculty and working with them on programs in their particular areas rather than developing projects and working with clientele on my own. I have developed and maintain an extensive website that generates a large volume of requests and is usually one of the most heavily visited areas on the ag college server. I have provided additional details on my extension work in SECTION VIB.

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My primary objective in extension is to provide information, both research based and general, which will encourage a wise use and protection of aquatic resources and especially the sustainable production and consumption of aquaculture products.

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SECTION VIA: EVALUATION OF TEACHING AND ADVISING

Extent of Teaching: Effort

Spring 1993: Biology & Culture of Algae WFS 476 100% Enrollment 19Spring 1994: Biology & Culture of Algae WFS/ECOL 475/575 50% Enrollment 14Spring 1995: Biology & Culture of Algae WFS/ECOL 475/575 50% Enrollment 22Fall 1995: Introduction to Environmental Science SWES 106 100% Enrollment 25Spring 1996: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 26Summer 1996: Independent Study SWES 499 100% Enrollment 1Fall 1996: Aquatic Plants and the Environment SWES/WFS/ECOL 474/574 50%

Enrollment 18Fall 1996: Introduction to Environmental Science SWES 106 100% Enrollment 12Fall 1996: Discussion section SWES 105 100% Enrollment 25Spring 1997: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 24Fall 1997: Introduction to Environmental Science SWES 106 100% Enrollment 15Fall 1997: Aquatic Plants and the Environment SWES/WFS/ECOL 474/574 50%

Enrollment 18Spring 1998: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 23Summer 1998: Independent Study Projects SWES 499 100%

Enrollment 1Fall 1998: Introduction to Environmental Science NATS 101 100% Enrollment 18Fall 1998: Aquatic Plants and the Environment SWES/WFS/ECOL 474/574 50% Enrollment 32Fall 1998: Independent Study Projects SWES 499 100% Enrollment 1Spring 1999: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 25Spring 1999: Independent Study Projects SWES 499 100% Enrollment 3Fall 1999: Aquatic Plants and the Environment SWES/WFS/ECOL 474/574 50% Enrollment 32Fall 1999: Independent Study Projects SWES 499 50% Enrollment 2Spring 2000: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 24Spring 2000: Independent Study Projects SWES 499 100% Enrollment 2Spring 2000: Research SWES 900 100% Enrollment 1Summer 2000: Thesis SWES 910 100% Enrollment 1Fall 2000: Aquatic Plants and the Environment SWES/WFS/ECOL 474/574 50% Enrollment 34Spring 2001: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 13Spring 2001: Internship SWES 693 100% Enrollment 1Spring 2001: Dissertation SWES 920 100% Enrollment 1Summer 2001: Aquaculture in the Classroom AgED 597e 30% Enrollment 12Summer 2001: Dissertation SWES 920 100% Enrollment 1Fall 2001: Aquatic Plants and the Environment SWES/WFS/ECOL 474/574 50% Enrollment 31Fall 2001: Research SWES 900 100% Enrollment 2Spring 2002: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 14Fall 2002: Aquatic Plants and the Environment SWES/WFS/ECOL 474/574 50% Enrollment 29

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Fall 2002: Research SWES 900 100% Enrollment 2Fall 2002: Independent Study SWES 499 100% Enrollment 1Fall 2002: Independent Study SWES 699 100% Enrollment 1Spring 2003: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 14Spring 2003: Research SWES 900 100% Enrollment 2Spring 2003: Research SWES 910 100% Enrollment 3Spring 2003: Independent Study SWES 599 100% Enrollment 3Spring 2003: Independent Study SWES 699 100% Enrollment 1Fall 2003: Aquatic Plants and the Environment SWES/WFS/ECOL 474/574 50% Enrollment 33Fall 2003: Independent Study SWES 599 100% Enrollment 4Fall 2003: Research SWES 900 100% Enrollment 1 Fall 2003: Dissertation SWES 920 100% Enrollment 2Spring 2004: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 11Spring 2004: Dissertation SWES 920 100% Enrollment 2Spring 2004: Research SWES 910 100% Enrollment 1Spring 2004: Independent Study SWES 599 100% Enrollment 2Spring 2004: Independent Study ECOL 499 100% Enrollment 1Fall 2004: Wetland Ecosystem Management ED71.10 33% Enrollment 16Fall 2004: Advanced Topics in Aquaculture ED71.23 40% Enrollment 12Fall 2004: Dissertation SWES 920 100% Enrollment 2Fall 2004: Research SWES 900 100% Enrollment 1Fall 2004: Independent Study SWES 599 100% Enrollment 3Spring 2005: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 28Spring 2005: Independent Study SWES 499 100% Enrollment 2Spring 2005: Independent Study SWES 699 100% Enrollment 1Spring 2005: Dissertation SWES 920 100% Enrollment 1Spring 2005: Supplementary Reg. SWES 930 100% Enrollment 1Fall 2005: Aquatic Plants and the Environment SWES/WFS/ECOL 474/574 50% Enrollment 27Fall 2005: Dissertation SWES 920 100% Enrollment 3Spring 2006: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 17Spring 2006: Independent Study SWES 499 100% Enrollment 2Spring 2006: Independent Study SWES 599 100% Enrollment 1Spring 2006: Dissertation SWES 920 100% Enrollment 1Summer I 2006: Independent Study SWES 499 100%

Enrollment 2Summer II 2006:Independent Study SWES 499 100% Enrollment 2Fall 2006: Aquatic Plants and the Environment SWES/WFS/ECOL 474/574 50% Enrollment 30Fall 2006: Independent Study SWES 499 100% Enrollment 1 Fall 2006: Independent Study SWES 599 100% Enrollment 2 Fall 2006: Research SWES 900 100% Enrollment 3Fall 2006: Dissertation SWES 920 100% Enrollment 3Spring 2007: Biology & Culture of Algae SWES/WFS/ECOL 475/575 50%

Enrollment 21Spring 2007 Independent Study SWES 299 100% Enrollment 1 Spring 2007 Independent Study SWES 499 100% Enrollment 2

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Spring 2007 Independent Study SWES 599 100% Enrollment 1 Spring 2007: Independent Study SWES 699 100% Enrollment 1 Spring 2007: Research SWES 900 100% Enrollment 1Spring 2007: Dissertation SWES 920 100% Enrollment 1

Instructor: Short course on Care and Use of Aquatic Animals in Research (Yearly)Guest Lecturer: Introduction to Aquaculture WFS 456/556 (Alternate years)Guest Lecturer: Wildland Water Quality WSM 468/568 (Yearly)Guest Lecturer: Aquaculture Education short course – Auburn University 1997Guest Lecturer: Arizona In-service in Aquaculture Education - AED 597e June 1995, 1998, 2001, 2006Instructor: Short Course (2 CEU's on Pesticides and Aquatic Weed Controls) Aug. 2000Guest Lecturer: Careers in Environmental Science SWES 192 (Yearly)

Teaching Awards and Grants:

Received CCIT grant ($2,000) for purchase of multimedia computer and software for use in the classroom.Received Distributed Learning grant ($1,212) for Aquaculture Curriculum on Website and CD-ROM.Erin Ryder received Best Student Paper Award at WAS 2003.

Individual Student Contact

Advising

I am on the advisor list to undergraduate students in Environmental Science and the lead advisor for students pursuing the Environmental Biology and Natural Resources emphasis areas in the Environmental Science major. I actively advise about 12 undergraduate students per year.

Served on College of Agriculture phone bank welcoming new students (March 1999).

Office Hours

I meet with students before or after classes or by appointment at my office in Shantz.

Mentoring

I support a group of 6 to 9 graduate students and 2 or 3 undergraduate students. I have also mentored Professional Internship Program students from local high schools.

Career Counseling

I have made a special effort to discuss careers with students in my classes. I have written over 100 letters of recommendation for students for jobs, graduate schools, the Peace Corps, and special programs. Many of the students still keep in contact regarding what they are doing in their careers.

Honors Program

Received a letter of commendation from Carol Thompson for contributions to the Third Annual

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Collegiate Institute for Leadership sponsored by the UA Office of Student Activities and Organizations.

Internships

Sponsored three students in the UA In-Step program for high schools students at risk, each for one semester. Worked with three students in the TUSD Professional Internship Program each for one school year. Worked with one student in University Biology Research Program. Worked with one student in University Conservation Biology Internship Program.

Undergraduate Independent Studies

Kalb Stevenson – Comparison of algae in BioSphere 2 and the Gulf of CaliforniaLisa Althoff – Design of a small aquaculture recirculating systemChris Murphy – Paddlefish production in intensive aquacultureCarol Huntsinger - Respiration rates of marine algae.Cory Stephens - Growth of Salicornia accessions under different salinities.Chris Cummins - Effects of thallus weight, CO2 buffers and light on O2 production of macroalgae.Alison Dainty - Feeding trial with three species of Tilapia.Kendra Portada - Red algae in closed marine systems.Sam Sanchez - Salinization of soils in a constructed habitat irrigated with power plant cooling water.Sam Courtland - Reproductive biology of rosy snapper.Keith Konola – Algae in the Biosphere 2Judson Ward – Carbon fixation in coralline red algaeLeah Barton – Integrated seaweed and fish/shrimp polycultureKara Kusche – Greenhouse aquaponicsKenneth Blackwell – Organic fish feeds and aquaponicsKazuto Senga – Remote sensing of global warming and climate changesDan Carney – 1. Marine sponge biology, 2. Use of effluent water on golf courses in TucsonMatt Ogram – 1. Tilapia aquaculture 2. Integrated fish and vegetable production

Theses

Directing (ed):Lora Hine – A constructed wetland to improve water quality at the Reid Park Zoo (Completed)Chad King – State Plan for Aquatic Weed Management: An exercise in public policy (Completed)Erin Ryder – Effect of water motion on the cultivation of the economic seaweed Gracilaria parvispora

on Molokai, Hawaii (Completed)Kalb Stevenson – Integrative Aquaculture-Agriculture: Nitrogen and phosphorus recycling. (Completed)Huruy Zerzghi – Benefits of shrimp - tilapia polyculture on shrimp survival and production- CompletedWendy Slyke – Water Quality Monitoring Employing Diatom Indicators (Completed)Traci Holstein – (In progress)

Serve on committee:Patrick Henne – A student reference guide for Aquaculture (Completed)Jeffery Garland – Arid Lands Aquaculture Economics (Completed)David Ward - Culture of Flannelmouth suckers in captivity (Completed)Patricia Orosz-Coghlan - Impact of Wildlife on Enteric Pathogens in a Constructed Wetland (Completed)Matt Vandersande - Comparative tolerances of five riparian plants from the lower Colorado River to

salinity, drought, and inundation (Completed)

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Desale Zerai – Assessment of brewers waste as a partial replacement of fish meal protein in tilapia diets (Oreochromis niloticus). (Completed)

Jeramy Plumb – Teacher Reference Unit on Aquaculture and Fisheries Management (Completed)Cori Carveth - A comparison of the upper thermal tolerance of native and nonnative fish species in

Arizona (Completed)Pham Cu Thien – Effects of adding shrimp (Penaeus monodon) into intensive culture ponds of Nile

tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) at different densities. (Completed) Leah Bymers – The effects of changes in flow on the ecological condition of two Arizona streams:

Analysis of trends in water chemistry and structure of biological assemblages (Completed)Kimberly Schiff-Hirsch – Remote sensing in Topock Marsh on the Colorado River (Completed)Erica Stontz – In progressEnue Sicairos – In progress

Assisted with financial support, lab facilities and research guidance.Casey McKeon - Potential human pathogens found in an aquaculture production unit. (Completed)Robert Battaso - Salicornia meal as a feed ingredient in tilapia diets. (Completed)

Dissertations

Directed (ing):Dennis McIntosh - Use of inland shrimp farm effluent for crop irrigation (Completed)Sangho Choi – Biocontrol of Salvinia molesta using the Cyrtobagous salvinea (Completed)Chad King – INTEGRATED AGRICULTURE AND AQUACULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION (Completed)Pablo Gonzales-Alanis – (In progress)Mario Hernandez – In progressOscar Torres Urquidy – In progressJason Licamele – In progress

Serve on CommitteeDavid Walker - Sediment relations and effects on drinking water quality in Lake Pleasant and the CAP. (Completed)Pamela Nagler - (Completed)Jaqueline Garcia Hernandez – Aspects of ecosystem health in the Colorado River Delta wetlands, Mexico (Completed)Faezeh Manshadi – Occurrence of pathogenic and indicator microorganisms on produce irrigated with

dairy wastewater. (Completed)Casey McKeon – Phytoremediation of soil and groundwater in Monument Valley, AZ (Completed)Andrew Schultz – Captive breeding of Gila chub. (In progress)Stephanie Boone – Survival of viruses on fomites (Completed)Desale Zerai – In ProgressThales Passos de Andrade – In progress

Assisted with financial support, lab facilities and research guidance.Celecina Azevedo - Use of N15 to track nitrogen partitioning in integrated aquaculture/hydroponics.J.J. Brown - Use of halophytes to remove nitrogen and phosphorus from aquaculture effluents.

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Student Evaluations

Since my earliest teaching in 1993, I have consistently received high marks on my student evaluation forms. Since joining the department my scores have been near the top of those tabulated for the department.

Course Year InstructorEffectiveness

Overall CourseRating

Amount Learned

SWES 474/574 Fall 2006 4.9 4.7 4.6Mean of comp. courses 4.3 4.0 4.0

SWES 475/575 Spring 2006 4.9 5.0 4.4Mean of comp. courses 4.2 3.9 3.9

SWES 474/574 Fall 2005 4.9 4.5 4.4Mean of comp. courses 4.3 4.0 4.1

SWES 475/575 Spring 2005 5.0 4.9 4.8Mean of comp. courses 4.1 3.8 3.9

SWES 475/575 Spring 2004 4.9 4.5 4.4Mean of comp. courses 4.1 3.7 3.8

SWES 474/574 Fall 2003 4.5 4.2 4.2Mean of comp. courses 4.2 3.8 3.8

SWES 475/575 Spring 2003 4.7 4.6 4.3Mean of comp. courses 4.1 3.8 3.9

SWES 474/574 Fall 2002, Rated co-instructorSWES 475/575 Spring 2002 Rated co-instructorSWES 474/574 Fall 2001 4.2 (rated w/ co-instructor) 3.84 3.64

Mean of comp. courses 4.2 3.9 3.9SWES 475/575 Spring 2001 4.7 4.4 4.5

Mean of comp. courses 4.2 3.99 4.0SWES 474/574 Fall 2000 4.6 4.0 3.8

Mean of comp. courses 4.3 4.0 4.0SWES 475/575 Spring 2000 4.9 4.4 4.2

Mean of comp. courses 4.3 4.1 4.1SWES 474/574 Fall 1999 4.4 4.3 4.1

Mean of comp. courses 4.2 3.9 3.9SWES 474/574 Fall 1998, Spring 1999 Rated co-instructorNATS 101 Fall 1998 4.2 (rated w/ co-instructor) 3.6 3.7

Mean of comp. courses 4.0 3.7 3.7SWES 475/575 Spring 1998 4.8 4.5 3.9

Mean of comp. courses 4.2 3.9 3.9SWES 474/574 Fall 1997 4.7 4.4 4.1

Mean of comp. courses 4.3SWES 106 Fall 1997 4.6 4.6 4.4

Mean of comp. courses 4.3 3.9 3.9SWES 474/574 Fall 1996 4.7 4.1 4.0

Mean of comp. courses 4.3SWES 106 Fall 1996 4.6 4.5 3.9

Mean of comp. courses 4.2 3.7 3.7SWES 475/575 Spring 1996 4.8 4.8 4.6

Mean of comp. courses 3.8 3.6 3.7SWES 106 Fall 1995 5.0 4.9 4.9

Mean of comp. courses 3.8 3.6 3.6

Summary of Student Comments:

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SWES 474/574 “Strong lecture techniques and well organized notes.”“Class was good and informative.”“He makes learning about wetlands interesting.”“Kevin is a great instructor - he presented ideas in a fun and easy manner.”“Very good at explaining information & relating it to students.”“Good background knowledge and very enthusiastic about teaching.”“Field trips were great.”“Relevance of materials to life outside of academia was very well illustrated.”

SWES 106 “Gives clear direction, is easy to talk to, and gives good feedback.”“Nice.”“He is an overall great teacher.”“Kevin is very fair and is always there after class if anyone needs help.”“Class was enjoyable because he made it so interesting. This was by far my favorite class.”“Give this guy a raise! He deserves it!”“Kevin Fitzsimmons was an exceptional lab instructor.”“Been a role model.”“Kevin was awesome.”“Pleasure to come to class. Gives the material in a way that increased my interest in the subject as well as my understanding.”

SWES 475/575 “Made me understand the importance of algae to us and the rest of the environment.”“Kevin, just work on your drawing.”“Made the subject interesting.”“He’s the most down to earth prof. I’ve ever had. It’s a pleasure coming to class each day.”“Kevin has been an excellent instructor. He spends a lot of time and energy making this course excellent.”“Kevin’s always interested in students comments and questions. He had time or would make time to help students even though he had a busy schedule. I really enjoyed the class.”“Makes it fun to learn and easier to understand complicated subjects.”“Clear, easy to follow lecture materials, very attentive to students, easy to talk to.”

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SECTION VIB: EVALUATION OF EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH (EXTENSION)

Extent of Educational Outreach Program:

I am the aquaculture extension specialist for the College. In this capacity I work closely with the industry in the state, the region, nationally and internationally. As the primary specialist in aquatic systems (the fish guy) in extension, I am also asked to work on virtually all aspects of aquatic biology and its effects on water quality. In addition to the aquaculture industry I work with the ornamental fish groups, the irrigation system managers, lake managers, Arizona Game and Fish, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation. I answer calls every week about control of algae in backyard ponds, how to stop leaks in stock ponds and residential lakes, how to treat sick aquarium fish and how to control mosquitoes and other aquatic insects without pesticides.

Program Areas: (These are broad areas with considerable overlap)

Aquaculture: Arizona has limited water resources and I have been working to insure that aquaculture is considered as an option for developing sustainable farming in the state. I have taken a two-part approach to this goal. First, I actively provide state of the art, science based information to clientele through workshops, tours, field days, newsletters, Websites, demonstration projects, phone calls and personal visits. At the Environmental Research Lab I maintain populations of tilapia, grass carp, catfish and a various other aquatic species. With these efforts I am reaching active farmers and investors who have or can develop aquaculture projects.

Second, I have taken a long-term approach through teaching at the University and high school levels. My university courses include significant sections on aquaculture, aquatic biology, constructed wetlands, and reservoir and pond management. I have also worked with many high school teachers through workshops, CDE's, on -site visits and tours of our research facilities. The students of these teachers will make the long-term investments in integrated farming that will make aquaculture a central portion of farming here in Arizona.

Aquatic plants and nuisance species: My involvement with these issues arose out of work with grass carp and weed control in irrigation districts and teaching algae and wetlands courses. Now I have several funded projects that are a mixture of research and extension efforts. These include developing a state-wide plan for aquatic nuisance species management that will include public and private stakeholders of aquatic systems. We are also working with sterile grass carp as a biological control for nuisance aquatic weeds in irrigation systems across the state. As a result of these projects, I have also been asked to be a speaker at fishing clubs in the Phoenix area, at koi and water garden clubs in Tucson and as an expert on aquatic weed management plans for the Bureau of Reclamation.

Water quality: The SWES department is very strong in microbial water quality and my group has tried to complement this with our experience with physical water quality. We are working with the CAP, Salt River Project and the municipal water utilities in Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale and Glendale and have developed and conduct monitoring programs for water quality parameters. In addition we are working with the Tucson and Phoenix Parks and Recreation Departments on urban lake issues. Specifically, we focus on parameters that will affect algae and aquatic weed growth and their subsequent impacts on taste and odors in drinking water and fish populations in recreational waters. We have also developed and maintain a website (http:ag.arizona.edu/watershed ) providing links to watershed data and related websites for Arizona.

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Tucson Zoological Society: For six years I devoted considerable time and efforts with the TZS, which is the support organization for the Reid Park Zoo in Tucson. I served as the President of the Society and previously served on the Board of Directors, as Treasurer, and Vice-President. The Society has a yearly operating budget of over $100,000 and during my six years of involvement raised and provided over $500,000 directly to the zoo for improvements. The Society also has an internship program that has hired three UA graduates to apprentice positions at the zoo.

Program Implementation: ARIZONA AQUACULTURE PROGRAM LOGIC MODEL

SITUATION

Aquaculture is widely regarded (FAO, USDA) to be the fastest growing sector of the agriculture industry. In recent years, it has also been criticized by certain environmental groups for unsustainable practices. The goals for the University of Arizona aquaculture program are to conduct research, extension and classroom instruction that contribute to the knowledge of, training in, and implementation of, improved aquaculture farming methods in Arizona and other arid and semi-arid regions of the world.

The aquaculture industry in Arizona has demonstrated an uneven pace of growth, but has expanded in recent years. Sales in 2002 exceeded $4,600,000; while production approaches 1,890,000 pounds. Current and potential Arizona producers seek research-based information on how to efficiently produce and manage farms.

With opportunities for increased production, there are challenges to growing fish in an arid or semi-arid environment. There are competing demands for the use of water in the state, with municipal and industrial uses receiving priority. Agriculture needs to efficiently use the allotted water; investigate multiple uses of water; and maintain the quality of our water resources.

Aquaculture can contribute positively to environmental improvement. Recycling of nutrients and organic matter through integrated farming systems is long recognized as being environmentally sound. Waste-water-fed freshwater aquaculture can be used to recover excess nutrients, thereby reducing risks of eutrophication, etc. Negative impacts have been associated mainly with high-input, high-output intensive systems (e.g. culture of salmonids in raceways and cages), the effects of which can include nutrient and organic enrichment of recipient waters resulting in build-up of anoxic sediments, changes in benthic communities and the eutrophication of lakes. Misapplication of chemicals, collection of seed from the wild, introduction of exotic species and overuse of fishery resources as feed inputs, has also raised concern in some locations.

Vision for U.S. Aquaculture (Joint Congressional Subcommittee on Aquaculture): To develop a highly competitive, sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States to meet consumer demand for cultivated aquatic foods and products that are of high quality, safe, competitively priced, and nutritious and are produced in an environmentally responsible manner with maximum opportunity for profitability in all sectors of the industry. Benefits include (1) Jobs creation and contribution to long-term economic growth. (2) Alternative, but compatible economic opportunities in rural and coastal areas. (3) Expansion of domestic and export markets for U.S. aquaculture products and supporting equipment, supplies, and services. (4) Decreased pressure on threatened capture fisheries. (4) Reduction of the U.S. trade deficit. (5) Assurance of high quality, safe, competitively priced, and nutritious seafood. (6) Continued U.S. leadership in fundamental science related to aquaculture.

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ARIZONA DESIRED OUTCOMES (results and benefits for individuals, communities, and/or systems)

long term outcomes 5 - 10 yearsAquaculture production is a sustainable farming practice in Arizona. Sustainability is measured by economic viability, environmental quality, and social acceptability.

Economic viability will be measured by a 20% increase in the number of producers or facilities who stay in business for at least 10 years, a 10% increase in the volume of fish produced per acre water, and a 25% increase in species diversity available in Arizona markets.

Environmental quality will be measured by a 50% increase in the number of producers who follow Best Management Practices, a 20% increase in the number of integrated farming systems in the state (no. of aquaculture farms with multiple uses of water versus the total no. of farms), a 15% increase in acreage for wildlife habitat, a 20% decrease in amount of fertilizer applied to field due to use of aquaculture irrigation water.

Social acceptability will be measured by a 20% increase in the number of public education events, a 20% increase in the number of fresh markets who carry Arizona-grown aquaculture products, and the ratio of positive versus negative media reports.

Arizona producers demonstrate the knowledge and skills for the wise use and protection of our limited water resources. This is measured by 100% of producers who comply with clean water standards, a 5% decrease in the number of watersheds at risk for degradation, and a 25% decrease in the reported incidence of noxious weeds in watercourses.

High school and university students make long-term investments in integrated farming that will make aquaculture a central portion of farming in AZ. This will be measured by the number of new producers in state (an increase of 10% per 5 year period) and a 10% increase in the occurrence of integrated farming systems compared to the total number of farms. We also expect to see one additional high school aquaculture program per year.

The general public values aquaculture as an appropriate multiple use of water resources in the Southwest. This is measured by a 10% increase in the number of participants from this audience at workshops, field days, and other venues.

The Arizona Extension Aquaculture program serves a diverse audience that reflects the demographics of the state.

medium term outcomes 3 - 5 years

Sustainability – Information from the applied research program is effectively disseminated to producers and is utilized to work toward sustainability. This is measured by the number of state, national, and international collaborations which are in place. Three peer reviewed publications are produced per year. Invited presentations are made to share information inter-nationally. Parameters (noted above) demonstrate an increase in cash receipts, environmental quality, and social acceptability.

Wise use and protection of limited water resources – A statewide plan is in place for aquatic nuisance species management; this includes public and private stakeholders of aquatic weeds in irrigation systems. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality records reflect a decrease in total dissolved solids and nutrients in 25% of streams associated with aquaculture facilities. Producers demonstrate increased understanding of Clean Water Act (pre-test/post-test). Producers, Extension, federal and state agencies

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collaborate monthly. One hundred percent of producers participate in a program to monitor water quality standards.

High school and university students – Participation in the high school program increases 10% per year, as measured by the number of students. Research and extension programs in physical water quality are integrated with programs in microbial water quality. The number of graduate students involved in aquaculture programs increases by 2 students per year.

Awareness of general public - There is a 10% increase in the number of presentations made per year; there are increased requests, via various avenues, for information.

short term outcomes - 1 -3 years

Sustainability – An active technology transfer and information dissemination process is in place to support sustainable aquaculture practices. This is measured by publications – 3 peer reviewed publications and 2 Extension bulletins or newsletters are produced per year. The number of producers, as well as potential producers, who contact Extension increases 10% per year. The number of subscribers to the newsletter increases 5% per year. Two invited presentations per year are made to share information nationally.

Wise use and protection of limited water resources – Producers utilize Extension as a reliable source of information. This is measured by the availability of information through the website, publications (2 Extension bulletins per year), and presentations (5 per year. Federal hatcheries meet effluent standards. A program is in place to monitor water quality standards.

High school and university students – Participation in the high school program increases 10% per year, as measured by the number of students or schools.

Awareness of general public – There is an increased awareness of general public in wise use and protection of aquatic resources. This is measured by an increase in the number of face-to-face contacts by 5% per year and an increase in electronic information delivery, as evidenced by email and web site hits. The number of subscribers to the newsletter increases 5% per year. The Extension Aquaculture program is represented on appropriate local, state, and national committees.

INPUTS (resources, contributions and investments that are made)Research fundingCollege funding for extension, instruction, and researchGraduate students (5 in 2005)University facilities – ERL, laboratories, office space, access to ponds at Maricopa Center

OUTPUTS (activities, products, and methods)Provide state of the art, science based information to clientele through • workshops – Science Alive for high school students; Salvinia control workshop• tours – visiting scientists, high school students, public • field days• newsletters – Arid Lands Aquaculture newsletter • websites – construct and maintain• demonstrations projects

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• public education in aquatic plants and nuisance species (fishing clubs, koi and water gardenclubs, BOR)

• phone calls and email requests (45 - 50 daily)• advise municipalities and private owners on pond and lake management

Develop research proposals and acquire funding. Provide research-based information to colleagues through • peer reviewed publications • presentations at various conferences, including US Aquaculture meetings and international fora• working with food institutions in the market development of products

Work with state and federal agencies to address water quality and quantity issues• participate in drafting of aquaculture legislation, regulations, and BMPs for Arizona Department

of Agriculture and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality• assist federal hatcheries to meet effluent standards• serve on aquaculture inspection team for California Game & Fish• develop and conduct monitoring programs for water quality parameters

Develop and teach University courses that focus on aquaculture, aquatic biology, constructed wetlands, and reservoir and pond management. Advise graduate students.Serve on appropriate university, state, and national committees – Arizona Aquaculture Association (officer)

2005 OUTCOMES (results and benefits for individuals, communities, and/or systems)

The Arizona aquaculture industry has recovered from recession cutbacks in seafood consumption. Trade Adjustment funds have been procured to provide limited technical assistance to Arizona shrimp farmers.

There has been continued expansion of aquaculture in the high schools. Twenty two high schools participated in the program in 2005. The schools are providing valuable training and exposure of aquaculture products. These students are the next generation of farmers who will consider the multiple use of water for aquaculture and crop irrigation to be an efficient way to use water.

The amount of interest in the Arizona aquaculture program has increased, as evidenced by the requests for reprints, requests to be added to the newsletter mailing list, and website hits (56,000 per week).

Program Awards and Grants: (see Grants and contracts and awards in earlier section)

This is a true and accurate statement of my activities and accomplishments. I understand that misrepresentation in securing continuing status and promotion may lead to dismissal or suspension under ABOR Policy 6-201 I.l.b.

Kevin M. Fitzsimmons

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