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Assistant Professor of Energy Research - Utah Tech University

Utah Tech University, located in St. George, UT, is currently searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Energy Research.  Application review begins Oct. 18, 2023. The search is broad and applicants with interests in fields related to energy, including petroleum systems, carbon sequestration, geothermal processes and energy, and economic geology are encouraged to apply.  At Utah Tech, we have a relatively new and growing Earth and Environmental Sciences department, with programs in Earth, Energy, and Environmental Science as well as Geological Science.  The university is in the process of building a new campus, which will contain an Innovation District focused on collaborations between faculty, students, and industry.  This could be an interesting opportunity for the person hired into this position.

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IOF Seminar - Future of mariculture under climate change

Aquaculture has shown remarkable growth, averaging about 6.7% per year over the last three decades, making it the fastest-growing agro-food sector worldwide. In 2021, aquaculture accounted for approximately 91 million tonnes, representing 47% of total fish food production. However, mariculture, a sub-sector of aquaculture, faces uncertainties due to climate change's impact on farm species and farming sites, as well as its indirect effects through disease outbreaks. The future of mariculture is also influenced by socio-economic factors like fish feed and oil supply, trades, market demand, and technology. Adaptation through adjustments to aquaculture technology and practices can help reduce climate risks to seafood production from mariculture. This presentation aims to discuss the potential effects of climate change on seafood production from mariculture, focusing on suitable marine areas, fishmeal and fish oil supply, seafood supply, and revenue. By considering critical aspects such as biological, environmental, social, and economic factors, this presentation provides a comprehensive understanding of the prospects of seafood production from mariculture in the face of climate change.

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