3. Self-Introduction
Lived and worked abroad most of my adult life
Mexico, China
Have had many professions, teacher, lecturer, TV star,
radio host…..
Speak English, Spanish and Chinese
I have a beautiful 11 year-old daughter named Emily,
and a wonderful wife of 13 years named Thelma.
11. Aquaponics supported one of the
largest cities in the world
“appear so
wonderful… that
even we who have
seen these things
with our own eyes,
are yet so amazed
as to be unable to
comprehend their
reality.
Hernando Cortez
13. Historical AP = Fish + Rice + Ducks
At least 1200 year history in
southern China
68% less chemical pesticide use
and 24% less chemical fertilizer
(ZheJiang University)
"globally important agriculture
heritage system“ (FAO United
Nation)
14. Carp Tales
Chinese love carp…. Americans, not so much.
Apparently American animals also don’t like carp
They love bass or perch
15. Historical vs. Modern
Began in the late 1960’s “is often attributed to the various
works of the New Alchemy Institute and the works of Dr.
Mark McMurtry et al. at the North Carolina State
University.” (Wikimedia Corp.)
Modern version is active (historical passive)
Involves continuous recirculation with a
pump
Modern materials – tank and growing media
are separate.
16. Importance of AP
Requires little energy
Processes fish waste (instead of dumping it)
Sustainable
17. 3 Modern Systems
Media Filled Beds
Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)
Deep Water Culture (DWC)
18. 3 Types of Modern Aquaponics Systems
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1.Simple Flood
2.Flood and Drain
(also called ebb and
flow)
19. 3 types of Modern Aquaponics Systems
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20. 3 types of Modern Aquaponics Systems
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• Grown in net pots
• Floating rafts
• Roots are
constantly
exposed to water
Firstly, I’d like to thank _________ for giving me the opportunity to speak with you today.
Some of you have likely seen my project in the greenhouse and wondered……. What’s he doing over there?
I think I should have chosen a photo of me that looks a little more handsome and a little less crazy?!
Remember….. Relax and slow down. 1. My wife Thelma,
Before showing pictures….. Pause and remind students that they should learn to present. Presentations are frightening, but like anything, just take practice.