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Oyster Cloyster 2012: Good Food, Beautiful Location and Great Cause

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Save the Date, November 3, 2012. If you are local or nearly local plan to attend the 12th Annual Oyster Cloyster at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. This is the Annual Fundraiser for the Aquarium Science Program at the Oregon Coast Community College. Over the past 12 years we have been able to raise over $300,000 to support AQS students and the program.

 

Here’s a bit more information about the upcoming event:

The 12th Annual Oyster Cloyster Festival on the Oregon Coast will be held on Saturday, November 3.  Once again, the event will appropriately be hosted at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. “This is a not to be missed culinary extravaganza“, said Wayne Tapp, event chairman.  “ We have many loyal fans who come back year after year to see what new and exciting taste temptations the chefs have created from one of Oregon’s freshest products: oysters!”

The Oyster Cloyster chefs will be prepared to serve over 7,000 oysters to oyster lovers. Thirteen chefs are confirmed to participate in the unique event aimed to please the most discriminating palate. Last year’s Top Chef winner from Rogue Ales, Second Place winner from the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, Third Place winner from the Shilo Inn and People’s Choice winer from Local Ocean will all be returning to keep or beat their titles.  Also hoping to be in the competition this year are chefs from Angell Job Corp, Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Drift Inn, Gracie’s Sea Hag, La Maison, Luna Sea, Mist at Surftides, Ocean Bleu @ Gino’s, Pelican Pub & Brewery, Spirit Mountain Casino and Starfish Grill at Agate Beach Best Western.

Pati D’Elisio, chef coordinator for the event said, “It’s wonderful to have so many chefs wanting to be a part of our event. It shows how popular the Oyster Cloyster has become when the chefs are eager to participate and really want to win one of the elegant one-of a kind glass blown trophies created by Ryan Bledsoe owner of the Edge Art Gallery.”

The chefs are encouraged to use oysters from the Oregon Oyster Farm on the Yaquina Bay and most do.  The only rule, however, for the completion is that the entry must feature the oyster in all its glory. Oysters can be served raw or they can be cooked in a variety of tempting ways.  Chef Erik Machuca, last year’s Top Chef won with his raw entry called Oyster on the Half Shell with Bacon Champagne Mignonette and Blood Orange Gelatin. Chef Charlie Branford, the People’s Choice winner, won with his entry Oysters Lambardinis, a fried oyster served on a bed of Bacon and Wilted Spinach, topped with Champagne and Dungness Crab Sabayon and Paddlefish Caviar.

For individuals whose palate does not appreciate oysters, there will be pulled pork sandwiches from Roadhouse 101, ribs and chicken from Pig Feathers, Clam Chowder from the Depoe Bay Chowder Bowl, assorted meat and cheese trays, and shrimp cocktails from Pacific Shrimp.  Plus, Captain Dan and his mate Kathy from Captain Dan’s Pirate Pastry Den make sure there are lots of decadent desserts from their bakery as well as from Nye Beach Sweets, My Petite Sweet, Side Door Café, Tables of Content and J.C. Thriftway.

The event offers complimentary coffee from Starbucks, punch and a no host bar featuring wines from Kristin Hills Winery, Noble Estates Vineyards and Silver Falls Vineyards, plus, Rogue Ales will be pouring several popular microbrews.

Live entertainment throughout the galleries of the Oregon Coast Aquarium awakens the event and creates a festive atmosphere.  This year attendees will be pleasurably surprised by the talented Liz Cable, guitarist and vocalist; Chayg’s haunting Ecuadorian music; and the recorder and string musical group, Lost in Time.  OCCC music students will also provide guitar and piano music in the lobby.  But the musical lineup would not be complete without Donna Futrell-Baker and her bagpipes who will greet attendees at the Aquarium entrance.

The event concludes with the chef’s award ceremony followed by the picking of the winning tickets for the 12 baskets brimming with treasures.  Each basket is valued at over $1,500 and includes a Sun Stone and Pearl necklace and earring set donated by Dust Devil Mining Co. Tickets sell for $10 each or 11 for $100.  The proceeds are a benefit scholarships for OCCC Aquarium Science students.

In addition to being an elegant evening of fine food, live music and sophisticated fun, the Oyster Cloyster is also the major benefit for the OCCC Foundation and the OCCC Aquarium Science program, now in its sixth year.  “Because of our generous sponsors and loyal patrons we have raised over $300,000 for the program“, said A.T. Ronan, Executive Director of the Foundation.

Tickets to the benefit event can be purchased through the college website at oregoncoastcc.org/oyster-cloyster using PayPal, or at TLC Federal Credit Union, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Chuck’s Video in Waldport, J.C. Market in Newport, the Newport Performing Arts Center, Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau, and Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce. Ticket price is $65 each or two for $125 with the price increasing to $75 per ticket on the evening of the event.  Call the Oyster Cloyster hotline at 541 867-7141 for more information.

 

As an added benefit, three local hotels are offering discounts for Oyster Cloister attendees:

La Quinta, 25% off, 541-867-7727
Elizabeth Street Inn, 15% off, 541-265-9400
Shilo, $84 rate, 541-265-7701
I will also provide a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hatfield Marine Science Center’s Animal husbandry and teaching facilities on Sunday morning, November 4th. If you are staying over and interested in this tour please RSVP to me at  tim.miller-morgan@oregonstate.edu by  10/31/2012.
I hope to see  you there. It should be a great event.
Dr. Tim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Save the Dates!! Two Educational Opportunities in Newport

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The Aquatic Animal Health Program will be offering two seminars/workshops in the coming months that may be of interest to hobbyists and individuals working in the ornamental fish industry.

 

Emerging Issues in Aquatic Animal Health: Ornamental Fish

September 29, 2012

Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, OR

Cost: $100.00

Registration online (click here)

Purpose: The goal of this regular seminar is to provide an opportunity for industry professionals and ornamental fish hobbyists to learn about emerging and current aquatic animal health issues that affect the industry and to receive updates about ongoing research related to these important issues.

 

Seminar topics and Speakers:

—Fish Stress, Pain and Welfare: What do we know and what can your do? – —Dr. Carl Schreck, Fish Stress Physiologist, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University

—Aquatic Invasive Species in the pet store and the classroom: Is it a problem? How can retailers help prevent the introduction of non-native aquatic animals?— – Dr. Sam Chan, Aquatic Ecosystem Health Specialist, Oregon Sea Grant, Oregon State University

—What’s New with Koi Herpes Virus? – Dr. Ling Jin, Virologist, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University
—Mycobacteriosis, an ongoing issue within the ornamental fish industry: What have we learned about managing this disease? – Dr. Mike Kent, Fish Pathologist/Parasitologist, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University
—Bacterial disease and antibiotic resistance among imported ornamental fish: Should you worry? – Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan, Extension Veterinarian – Aquatic Species, Oregon Sea Grant, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University

 

 

Koi Health Basics: Seminar and Wet Lab

October 13, 2012

Hatfield Marine Science Center

Newport, OR

Cost: $100.00

Registration online (click here)

OVERVIEW: The purpose of the seminar and wet lab is to introduce the novice koi keeper to the basics of koi health including: the biology of koi health, disease recognition and prevention, quarantine, proper fish handling and the basic health evaluation.

Instructors:

—Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan, Extension Veterinarian – Aquatics
—Dr. Trace Petersen, Aquatic Veterinarian/Fish Pathologist
—Dr. Nadia Stegeman, Aquatic Veterinarian

 

 

 

 

 

 


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ATOLL: Aquaculture Training and Online Learning – A new opportunity to get basic training in fish culture and aquaponics at the University of Hawaii

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University of Hawaii has developed a unique online learning site for individuals seeking to develop basic skills in aquaculture and aquaponics. The program, Aquaculture Training and Online Learning (ATOLL), is an excellent way to begin to develop the core knowledge and skills for working at an entry level in the aquaculture or aquaponics industry. Further, the modules on aquaponics  will be very useful for anyone  interested in building a backyard aquaponics system.

There is one fee for full access to the program and you may work through the modules sat your own pace. Upon completion of each module there is a quiz and and upon passing the quiz you will receive notification of  module completion. You also have the ability to immediately rate each module and interact with other students around the world through the online student center.

Our initial Beta offering of ATOLL last Spring had 138 students from U.S., Morocco, Mexico, Brazil, Palau, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Finland, Singapore, Bahamas, Portugal, Chile, Belgium, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Ecuador,  and Russia!

I have been involved in preparing a number of the modules related to fish form and function, biosecurity and health management, aquaculture systems, and the ornamental fish industry. It was a great experience, my first time developing such an online module. Try it out and let me know what you think. We are always willing to hear suggestions about how we can improve the program.

Check out the site!!

Thanks,

Dr. Tim

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Viral disease in Ornamental Fish

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Since we are on the topic of viral diseases, I thought I’d share a few recent publications about viral diseases in ornamental fish and a few associated with food fish. These are excellent  publications that are not too technical but provide a nice overview of the current state of our knowledge regarding the biology and management of these diseases.

Below are two background publications about the basics of fish viral diseases and the potential role of vaccination as part of an overall biosecurity program.

 

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For the more academically inclined: two recent publications from our Koi Herpes Virus research group at Oregon State University

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Here are links to the abstracts for two studies published in the last two years from our Koi Herpes Virus research group at Oregon State University. This program is lead by Dr. Ling Jin,a virologist at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Enjoy. We have another in the hopper that I think you will find to be quite interesting. I will keep everyone posted.

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Employment Opportunity with the Aquatic Animal Health Program

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We are currently seeking a Senior Aquarist to work within the Aquatic Animal Health Program at OSU, https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=299392

This position is posted under “adminstrative/professional faculty”.  While the posting is listed as Corvallis the actual position is based in Newport at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

Please pass this on to anyone you feel might be qualified and interested.

Thank you.

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AquacultureHub, a new site to network and share

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I’m sorry that it has been awhile since I posted but I’m back and have some new opportunities to share with everyone.

First, please visit AquacultureHub. This is a community for aquaculture professionals, students, and enthusiasts to network and share information about the culture of aquatic animals and plants. It is hosted by the University of  Hawaii – Aquaculture Program.There is also a video and photo library, a forum, sub-speciality  groups and a number of blogs. You can even develop your own AquacultureHub page. I have a page and number of videos posted on this site. I look forward to meeting you at AquacultureHub.

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2012 Ornamental Fish Medicine Course, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, Oregon

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Just finished teaching 1 week intensive Ornamental Fish Medicine Course. Great group of 12 participants: 8 senior veterinary students from OSU, 2 professional aquarists (Oregon Coast Aquarium and Seattle Aquarium), 1 veterinarian from the SEattle Aquarium, and 1 colleague from India ( Dr. Anna Mercy, Kerala College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences). Great learning experience for all of us. Great exchanges during the lectures, labs, group projects and case studies. Looking forward to next year. Considering expanding to 2 weeks. Thanks to my co-instructors: Dennis Glaze, Dr. Jerry Heidel, Stu Clausen, and Dr. Anna Mercy.

 

Dr. Mercy is from Kerala College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, India. She participated in the course but was also kind enough to give two lectures. One lecture addressed the current status of the Indian ornamental fish industry and outreach work she has lead to train ornamental fish farmers. In the second lecture Dr. Mercy discussed some of the common health problems associated with collecting native broodstock  and breeding these fish in captivity. We recorded both of these lectures and you will be able to view them on our YouTube channel soon. I will post the links once the lectures have been posted.

 

Here’s the course outline for the course this year.

 

VMB 727
ORNAMENTAL FISH MEDICINE
April 2-6, 2012
Lead Instructor:
Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan, DVM
Oregon Sea Grant – Aquatic Animal Health
College of Veterinary Medicine
tim.miller-morgan@oregonstate.edu
Co-Instructors:
Dr. Jerry Heidel, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Cert. Fish Pathologist
Dennis Glaze, AAS – Aquarium Science
Stuart Clausen, BS, Cert. Aquarium Science

 

Recommended Texts:
o Wildgoose, W. 2001. BSAVA Manual of Ornamental Fish, Second Edition, BSAVA, Gloucester, UK 304p. Available through Amazon.com and Blackwell Publishing.
o Noga, E. 2010. Fish Disease Diagnosis and Treatment. Mosby, New York. Available through Amazon.com and Blackwell Publishing Roberts, H. 2010.
o Roberts, H. (2010) Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health, Wiley-Blackwell, New York. 229p.

 

MONDAY (We’ll start @ 0900)
AM (Old Library)
• Introduction
• Ornamental Fish: Essential Anatomy and Physiology and the Interface with the Captive Environment. (Old Library)
PM
• Clinical approach and procedures (Old Library)
• Laboratory: fish handling, sedation and common clinical procedures (West Wing – AAHTL)

 

TUESDAY
AM
• Laboratory: Review – Components water management systems (Dennis Glaze, West Wing – AAHTL)
• Life Support System Assessment (Old Library)
o Fish Health Cases I (Handout) – water management cases

PM
• Fish Necropsy and Dissection (Lab – TBA, Dr. Jerry Heidel)
• Laboratory: fish handling, sedation and common clinical procedures, cont. (West Wing – AAHTL)

• Evening Lecture – An Overview of the Indian Ornamental Fish Industry (Dr. Anna Mercy)

 

WEDNESDAY
AM
• Common Clinical Problems of Ornamental fish I (Old Library)
• Common Clinical Problems of Pet Fish II (Old Library)

PM

• Common Clinical Problems of Pet Fish II cont. (Old Library)
• Management and treatment of fish disease
• Laboratory: fish handling, sedation and common clinical procedures, cont. (West Wing – AAHTL)
o Fish Health Cases II (Handout) – Medical Cases

 

THURSDAY
AM
• Biosecurity and the Essential Principles of Fish Health Management (Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan)
• Collection, Transport and Acclimation of Ornamental Fish ( Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan)
• Handout Biosecurity consultation problems (Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan and Dennis Glaze)

PM
• Common Health Management Issues Associated with the Production of Native Indian Fish Species (Dr. Anna Mercy)
• Case Discussions I

 

FRIDAY
AM (Old Library)
• Laboratory:
o Assessing fish populations (Oregon Coast Aquarium)
o Handling, sedation and clinical examination of elasmobranchs (Stu Clausen, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Passages of the Deep)
PM (Old Library)
• Biosecurity Consultation problem (Old Library)
• Case Discussions II
• Evaluations

 

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Under the Sea Radio – Another Interview

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I’m a bit late posting this but on February 5th I did another interview with the Under the Sea Radio Show. We had a wide ranging discussion over two hours. THe first hour really addressed careers in veterinary medicine with a focus on aquatics. The second hour was quite an open discussion of fish health management. I hope you enjoy the show.

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So what does Dr. Tim do at the Hatfield Marine Science Center? The lost radio show found!!

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It has been quite awhile since I’ve posted. Here is a little interview from the past.

Marine Science Chat is a regular radio show in Newport that showcases individuals and work being done at the Hatfield Marine Science Center. These shows are also available as podcasts.

I  participated in one of these programs a number of months ago but the  file was lost foe a time. The interview is now available. So if you are interested in what I do at the HMSC have a listen.

I’m heading to Japan later today. Stay tuned for posts about this current trip.