
On the Cover: When they say you can get lucky in Vegas, this may not be what they had in mind. Nevertheless, Brian Brawner, right, of R&B Aquatic Distribution Inc. seems to take it all in stride as Mike “Queen of Hearts” Freeze gives him a smooch during this year’s National Aquaculture Association (NAA) fundraiser auction held in conjunction with the Aquaculture America ‘18 conference and trade show in Las Vegas. See more coverage page 12. (Rick Martin photo)
In this Issue of FFN:
NEWS coverage From Around the Industry
Fish Health Notes: A disease detective’s best friend: You in the field
by Rod Getchell
From the Field: Conversations from the show floor at AA18 in Las Vegas
by Bob Robinson
Aquaculture America ’18: Everybody comes away a winner in Vegas; lots of photos, awards coverage
WI Aquaculture Conference: Good food, good fun, good info for all attendees
Aquaculture Perspectives: Can global aquaculture data be trusted? Maybe not.
by Bill Manci
Faces of Aquaculture: Meet Vernon Sato: From humble Hawaiian roots to respected expert in rotifer culture and so much more
by Amy Riedel-Stone
Coming Events: Shows, conferences, and more…