Tzachi Samocha

Curriculum Vitae - Tzachi Matzliach Samocha
Education:
1969 Bachelor of Science, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
1972 Master of Science, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
1980 Doctor of Philosophy, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Major Research Expertise:
Induced maturation and spawning of penaeid shrimp. Experimental penaeid larval-culture systems.
Development and use of artificial diets for penaeid larvae, and postlarvae production. Mass algal
production systems for penaeid shrimp larvae, biofuel and by-products. Medium and large scale
penaeid postlarvae production systems. Medium and commercial scale intensive nursery systems
for penaeid postlarvae. Development of practical evaluation methods to determine penaeid
postlarvae quality. Nutritional requirements of Penaeus semisulcatus, P. monodon and
Marsupenaeus japonicus. Salinity preference and tolerance of P. semisulcatus, P. monodon and
Litopenaeus vannamei. Ammonia and nitrite toxicity to penaeid shrimp. Semi-intensive & intensive
grow-out pond production systems for penaeid shrimp. Commercial shrimp production using
recirculating outdoor pond systems. Super-intensive closed-recirculating systems for penaeid
shrimp. Close recirculating maturation reproduction systems for penaeid shrimp. Commercial
intensive production systems for live bait shrimp. Physical and chemical substrate (pond bottom)
requirements for optimal growth of penaeid shrimp. Characterization, environmental impact and
potential remediation methods for effluent waters from shrimp farms. Potential use of an integrated
pond system, bacterial supplements and constructed wetlands to reduce negative environmental
impact from shrimp farm effluent waters. Development of a sustainable, biosecure and cost-effective
commercial shrimp production management practices in biofloc dominated limited water discharge
systems.
Professional Experience:
2002-present: Professor, Texas A&M AgriLife Research Mariculture Laboratory at Flour Bluff,
Corpus Christi, Texas. Responsibilities including: Planning and conducting shrimp
culture experiments in raceways and ponds to develop new concepts in intensive
nursery and grow-out systems. Planning and carrying out aquaculture technology
transfer to commercial producers and industry related businesses. Summarizing
research and scholarly academic results for publication and preparation of grant
proposals for extramural funding of the research and graduate training programs.
2002-2006: Professor, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), Corpus Christi,
Texas. Responsibilities include: Teaching graduate level courses and supervision of
graduate students.
1992-2002: Associate Professor, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (TAES), Shrimp
Mariculture Research Facility (SMRF), Corpus Christi, Texas and TAMU-CC.
1989-1992: Visiting Research Scientist, TAES-SMRF, Corpus Christi, Texas.
1988-1989: Sabbatical, TAES-SMRF, Corpus Christi, Texas.
1980-1988: Senior Scientist, Head, Shrimp Research Unit, Israel Oceanographic and
Limnological Research (IOLR)- National Center for Mariculture (NCM), Eilat,
Israel. Responsibilities included: Directing marine shrimp research activities in
Israel. Specifically, conducting research related to induced maturation, reproduction,
larviculture, nursery and grow-out of marine shrimp, metabolite toxicity, nutrition,
and diseases. Performing research targeting the development of a commercial shrimp
farming industry in Israel. Interacting with the private shrimp farming sectors in
Israel. Participating in the graduate student education program of the Hebrew
University and Tel Aviv University in Israel.
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1988-present: Private sector consulting: site evaluations, conceptual designs and staff training in
induced maturation, larval rearing, microalgae culture, intensive nursery and grow-
out systems for penaeid shrimp. On-site assistance to commercial shrimp farms.
Academic Activities:
2012-present: A graduate faculty member, Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
2008-present: A member of the Marine Biology Interdisciplinary Degree Program of Texas A&M
University System.
2005-present: An adjunct graduate faculty member, Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi.
2000-2005: A member of the graduate faculty, Department of Physical and Life Sciences, Texas
A&M University-Corpus Christi.
1994-present: A member of graduate faculty, Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences, Texas
A&M University.
Teaching:
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas (1992-2005).
Graduate students receiving degrees:

1985: M.Sc. Gilad Issar 1997: M.S. Alan Fitzek
1988: M.Sc. Natan Wajsbrot 1997: M.S. Paul DeMarco
1989: Ph.D. Craig Browdy 1997: M.S. Robert Rewolinski
1994: M.S. Horacio Guajardo 1998: M.S. Jorge Cordova
1995: M.S. Brent Burkott 1998: M.S. Antonio Aranguren
1995: M.S. Gad Ritvo 1999: M.S. Dennis McIntosh
1996: M.S. Marco Lopez 1999: M.S. Todd Blacher
1996: M.S. Takeo Matsumoto 2000: M.S. Marcos Moya
1996: M.S. Sekhar Koneru 2001: M.S. Jason Cohen
1996: M.S. Patricia Kinne 2003: M.S. Anthony Siccardi
1996: M.S. Martin Conricote 2003: M.S. Chris Robinson
1997: M.S. Ryan Gandy 2004: M.S. Jason Fricker
2005: Ph.D. Ryan Gandy 2006: M.S. Harisanto Margasanto
2006: M.S. Jeet Mishra 2007: M.S. Eduardo Roman
2007: M.S. Josh Burger 2010: M.S. Mike Handy
2012: M.S. Timothy Morris 2012: M.S. Brandon Klim
Graduate students receiving degrees (not as a major professor)

1992: M.S. 3; 1993: M.S. 2; 1994: M.S. 1; 1995: M.S. 2;
1996: M.S. 2; 1997: M.S. 2; 1999: Ph.D. 1; 2000: M.S. 2;
2001: M.S. 2; 2003: M.S. 2; 2004: M.S. 2; 2005: Ph.D. 1;
Ph. D. Visiting Research Scientists:

9/2009-2/2010: Liuzhi Wei - Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China.
4/2011-11/2011: Dariano Krummenauer, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Brazil.
5/2011-11/2011: Rodrigo Schveitzer, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil.
4/2012-10/31/12: Andre Braga, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Brazil.
7/2012-10/31/12: Andre Braga, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Brazil.
9/2012-1/2014: Wujie Xu, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China.
5/2013-5/2014: Leandro Castro, Universidade Federal Do Ceara, Brazil.
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Post Doc:
2007: Dr. Jong S. Kim - NFRDI, West Sea Mariculture Research Center, Korea.
2009: Dr. Eudes Correia - Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Brazil.
7/2011-10/2011: Dr. Dahn Katzen, Holon Institute of Technology, Israel.
Contracts and Grants:
Sole PI:
1. Zeigler Bros. Inc., Gardners, PA: Use of two hyper-intensive diets for the production of table
shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in raceway system operated with no discharge. March 2013 -
January, 2014: $12,500.
2. Yellow Spring Instruments, Yellow Springs, OH: Use of optical dissolved oxygen probes in
super-intensive, biofloc dominated, no discharge raceway systems for the production of table
shrimp. May, 2013 - January, 2014: $8,000.
3. National Fisheries Research & Development Institute (NFRDI), Republic of Korea: Use of zero
exchange biosecure super-intensive shrimp production systems. November, 2013: $5,000.
4. National Fisheries Research & Development Institute (NFRDI), Republic of Korea: Use of zero
exchange biosecure super-intensive shrimp production systems. September, 2012: $3,000.
5. Florida Organic Aquaculture: Use of super-intensive zero exchange systems for production of
food size Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. February-July, 2011: $24,000.
6. C.J. Research Institute of Biotechnology, Seoul, Korea: Use of probiotic to improve performance
of the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, under no water exchange. May-September,
2011: $31,500.
7. Aeration Industries International, Inc., Chaska, MN: Use of AireO2 aerators in outdoor lined
ponds operated under limited discharge. June 2011 - December 2011: $2,400.
8. Cotton Incorporated: Use of Glandless cotton seed meal for production of marketable size
Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei in outdoor lined ponds. March 1, 2011-December
31, 2011. $7,000.
9. Yellow Spring Instruments, Yellow Springs, OH: Use of dissolve oxygen monitoring system in
outdoor ponds and in super-intensive shrimp production raceway systems operated with no water
exchange. May, 2011 - February, 2012: $13,000.
10. Zeigler Bros. Inc., Gardners, PA: Use of hyper-intensive diet for the production of table shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei in raceway system operated with no discharge. May 2010 - January,
2011: $8,500.
11. National Fisheries Research & Development Institute (NFRDI), Republic of Korea and NOAA:
Implementation of biosecure shrimp management strategies. February, 2010: $5,000.
super-intensive shrimp production raceway systems operated with no water exchange. May,
2010 - February, 2011: $5,000.
13. Rangen Inc., Buhl, ID: Use of plant protein in biosecure no water exchange outdoor pond culture
of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. May 2010-November, 2010: $3,500.
14. AIAaeratition, Orlando, FL. Use of Taeration system in zero exchange super-intensive shrimp
production system. May, 2010 - December, 2010: $3,500.
15. Federal Emergency Management Agency: Reconstruction of damaged research facilities. July
2009 - January 2010: $175,000.
16. Rangen Inc., Buhl, ID: Use of low and high protein diet in biosecure no water exchange nursery
culture for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. May 2009 - July 2009: $1,500.
17. Rangen Inc., Buhl, ID: Use of 30% CP commercial feed for the production of the Pacific White
Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under no water exchange. July 2009 - December 2009: $3,040.
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18. Zeigler Bros. Inc., Gardners, PA: Use of Special diet for the production of table shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei in raceway system operated with limited discharge. May 2009 - January
2010: $4,500.
19. American Soybean Association: Soy-in-Aquaculture Research Program. January 2009 -
December 2009: $65,000.
a super intensive shrimp production raceway system operated with no water exchange. May
2009 - February 2010: $4,000.
21. NOVUS International: Use of probiotic and minerals for enhancing shrimp performance in
limited discharge system. March 2009 - October 2010: $37,800.
22. Texas A&M System, Bioenergy Exceptional Item Funds The Texas AgriLife Algal Biomass
Program Phase I: Biofuel & CO2 Capture. August 2008 - August 2009: $100,000.
23. Texas Sea Grant Program: Viral-pathogen-free Farfantepenaeus duorarum broodstock
production for sustainable live bait-shrimp farming in Texas ($80,000/y for two years).
a super intensive shrimp production raceway system operated with no water exchange. May
2008 - February 2009: $6,000.
26. Galbraith Contracting, Inc., Aransas Pass, TX: Cash-gift donation, $2,500. July, 2008. Purchase
of aeration equipment.
27. Onyx Gas Marketing Company, L.C. Corpus Christi, TX: Cash-gift donation, $2,500. July,
2008. Purchase of aeration equipment.
28. Aqua Bella Aquariums, LLC, Sebasetopl, CA: Potential use of enzyme to improve water quality
and shrimp performance in no discharge system. March 2008 - December 2008: $26,250.
30. American Soybean Association: Soy-in-Aquaculture Research Program. January 2008 -
December 2008: $55,000.
31. Bio Green Planet, Inc, Scottsdale, AZ: Potential use of probiotic to improve water quality and
shrimp performance in no discharge system. March 2008 - December 2008: $14,000.
32. Yellow Spring Instruments, Inc.: Use of dissolve oxygen monitoring system in a super intensive
shrimp production raceway system operated with no water exchange. June 2007 - February
2008: $9,000.
33. Firestone Speciality Products Company, Carmel, IN: Use of EPDM liner for the production of
Litopenaeus vannamei in outdoor ponds operated with limited discharge. March 2007 -
December 2007: $48,000.
34. USAID: Development of biosecure, sustainable and cost-effective culture technologies for
edible shrimp (Fenneropenaeus merguiensis) in Pakistan and further development of sustainable
shrimp production practices in the U.S. February 2007 - February 2010: $518,578 (TAES share:
$116,003).
35. Zeigler Bros. Inc., Gardners, PA: Use of Special diet for the production of table shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei in raceway system operated with limited discharge. May 2007 - January
2008: $4,500.
36. Zeigler Bros. Inc.: Production of the Atlantic pink shrimp live bait in high-density limited
discharge raceways. June 2007 - January 2008: $3,500.
37. Zeigler Bros. Inc.: Use of Special diet for the production of table shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
in raceway system operated with limited discharge. May 2006 - January 2007: $3,500.
38. Advanced BioNutrition Corp., Columbia, MD: The use of ARA from a fermentation product as
fish oil replacement in practical diet for Litopenaeus vannamei under limited discharge
conditions. March 2007 - January 2008: $29,000.
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39. aOva Technologies, Inc., Madison, WI: Use of probiotic in shrimp diet for the Pacific White
Shrimp. March 2007 - June 2007: $5,000.
Implementation of biosecure shrimp management strategies. February 2007: $5,000.
41. Aeration Industries International, Inc., Chaska, MN: Use of AireO2 aerators in outdoor lined
ponds operated under limited discharge. June 2006 - December 2006: $2,000.
42. Creel Pumps, Inc., Venus, FL: Use of Force 7 aerators in outdoor lined ponds operated under
limited discharge. June 2006 - December 2006: $2,000.
43. Yellow Spring Instruments: Use of dissolve oxygen monitoring system in outdoor ponds
operated with limited discharge. June 2006 - December 2006: $3,500.
44. Firestone Speciality Products Company: Use of EPDM liner for the production of Litopenaeus
vannamei in outdoor ponds operated with limited discharge. March 2006 - December 2006:
$23,560.
45. Rangen Inc.: Use of 35% CP diet for the culture of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus
vannamei in tanks and ponds operated with limited discharge. April 2005 - August 2005: $3,000.
46. INVEA aquaculture, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT: Use of commercial probiotic as a tool to improve
shrimp performance and reduce Vibrio related mortality in limited discharge systems for
Litopenaeus vannamei. May 2006 - January 2007: $4,000.
47. Advanced BioNutrition Corp.: The use of a fermentation product as fishmeal and fish oil
replacement in practical diet for Litopenaeus vannamei under limited discharge conditions.
March 2006 - January 2007: $25,000.
48. Ivanhoe Foundation: Development of biosecure nursery management strategies for the Pacific
White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. $5,000 Graduate Student Fellowship. September 2004 -
August: 2005.
49. Rangen Inc., Buhl, ID: Biosecure low water exchange nursery culture for the Pacific White
Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under limited discharge. April 2005 - August 2005: $3,000.
50. Rangen Inc.: Biosecure low water exchange grow-out culture of the Pacific White Shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei under limited discharge using low fishmeal diet. April 2005 - December
2005: $5,000.
51. Ivanhoe Foundation: Development of biosecure nursery management strategies for the Pacific
White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. $5,000 Graduate Student Fellowship. September 2004 -
August 2005.
52. Reesimex, Inc., Tel Aviv, Israel: The effect of activated Tellurium on shrimp growth, survival
and viral disease resistance. March 2005 - November 2005: $14,600.
53. Advanced BioNutrition Corp.: Development of fish meal and fish oil free shrimp diet. March
2005 - January 2006: $52,920.
54. Advanced BioNutrition Corp.: Replacement of fishmeal and fish-oil in shrimp diet. May 2004 -
December 2004: $18,900.
55. Firestone Speciality Products Company: The effect of different synthetic polymers on selected
water quality indicators and Litopenaeus vannamei performance under low salinity and limited
discharge conditions. May 2004 - December 2004: $26,200.
56. Rangen Inc.: The effect of two diets (30% and 40% crude protein) and environmentally friendly
diet on selected water quality indicators and performance of the Pacific White Shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei in ponds and tanks under limited discharge. June 2004 - January 2005:
$12,000.
57. Aeration Industries International: Use of AireO2 aerators vs. paddlewheel aerators. July 2004 -
November 2004: $8,000.
58. Advanced BioNutrition Corp.: The effect of fishmeal and fish-oil replacement on growth and
survival of Litopenaeus vannamei under limited discharge conditions. September 2003 - January
2004: $20,084.
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59. Firestone Speciality Products Company: The effect of different synthetic polymers on selected
water quality indicators and Litopenaeus vannamei performance under limited discharge
conditions. May 2003 - December 2003: $21,000.
60. Tom Slick Graduate Research Fellowship. Development of sustainable live bait industry in
Texas. September 2003 - August 2004: $18,000.
61. Rangen Inc.: The effect of two diets (30% and 35% crude protein) on selected water quality
indicators and performance of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in ponds and
tanks under limited discharge when the high-protein diet was fed on iso-nitrogenous basis. May
2003 - January 2004: $20,000.
62. Rangen Inc.: The effect of three levels of crude protein diets (30%, 35% and 40%) on selected
water quality indicators and performance of the Pacific White Shrimp in ponds and tanks under
limited discharge when the high-protein diets were offered on iso-nitrogenous basis. May 2002-
November 2002: $10,000.
63. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Allentown, PA: Use of oxygen to improve shrimp production.
February 2002 - February 2003: $3,000.
64. National Sea Grant: Use of biosecure intensive nursery system and closed recirculating systems
for induced maturation of Pacific White Shrimp in Korea. July 2003: $5,000.
65. Texas Agricultural Experiment Station: Facility operating fund. October 2002 - September 2003:
$25,000.
66. Lone Star Farm, LLC., Austin, TX: Postlarvae production of live bait shrimp using closed
recirculating system. February 2001 - January 2002: $72,000.
67. Zeigler Brothers: Use of two experimental commercial shrimp diets and minimal water
discharge for high density production of marketable-size Litopenaeus vannamei in outdoor
ponds and tanks. May 2001 - November 2001: $6,000.
68. Rangen Inc.: Study of the effect of 30 and 40% protein diets on selected water quality
parameters and shrimp performance under high density conditions with no water discharge. May
2000 - April 2001: $8,000.
69. NOAA & U.S. Marine Shrimp Farming Program, United States Department of Agriculture,
CSRS. Development of super intensive biosecure closed recirculation shrimp production system
and installation of 400 pens in an outdoor pond. April 1999 - December 2003: $200,000.
70. Lone Star Farm: Production of live bait shrimp under minimal water discharge. February 2000 -
January 2001: $50,000.
71. Arroyo Aquaculture Association and Rangen Inc.: Study of the effect of 30 and 40% protein
diets on selected water quality parameters and shrimp performance under high density conditions
in a closed recirculating system. June - November 2000: $5,500.
72. American Dehydrated Food, Inc., Springfield, MO: Evaluation of Profound as fish meal
replacement in Rangen Inc., proprietary shrimp feeds. July - November 2000: $17,772.
73. UPAH Tech, Inc., Shaker Heights, OH: Use of vertical substrate to improve water quality and
feed conversion rates in shrimp production systems under no water exchange. May - November
1999: $6,000.
74. Texas A&M Sea Grant College Program: Development of the live bait shrimp industry in Texas.
May 1999 - April 2000: $14,300.
75. Lone Star Farm: Production of live bait shrimp under no water discharge. January 1999 -
January 2000: $56,000.
76. Rangen Inc.: Evaluation of different commercial diet formulations. June - September 1999:
$11,195.
77. Rangen Inc.: Study of the effect of 30 and 40% protein diets on selected water quality
parameters and shrimp performance under high density conditions with no water discharge. May
1, 1999 to October 30, 1999: $10,000.
78. American Dehydrated Food, Inc.: Evaluation of Frofound as substitute for fishmeal in
Litopenaeus vannamei diets. March 1, 1999 - July 31, 1999: $8,700.
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79. Lone Star Farm: Live bait shrimp production technology transfer. March 1, 1998 - February 28,
1999: $55,000.
80. Department of Commerce/NOAA/NMFS - Saltonatall-Kennedy Foundation: Technology
Development for Commercial Production of Native Bait Shrimp in the U.S. December 1996 -
December 1998: $332,450.
81. Arroyo Aquaculture Association, Rio Hondo, Texas & TAMU-CC. Potential use of bacterial
supplement to improve shrimp pond water quality. May - November 1996: $8,000.
82. Texas A&M University System: Facility renovation and construction of six ponds. September
1994 - December 1995: $500,000.
83. Laguna Madre Shrimp Farms, Los Fresnos, Texas. Secondary nursery of Penaeus vannamei in
an intensive raceway system. July - August 1990: $20,000.
84. Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure: Evaluation of shrimp culture technologies in
Israel: Induced maturation and spawning, mass production of postlarvae, nursery, grow-out,
nutritional requirements and disease control of several penaeid shrimp species in Israel. Funding
for FY81-84: $250,000/year.
85. Israel's Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism and MGM Inc., Group: Induced
maturation, spawning and larval rearing of penaeid shrimp (Penaeus semisulcatus; P. japonicus
and P. monodon). Funding for FY81-84: $20,000/year.
86. Haynes Furniture Company: Culture of unicellular algae for larval rearing of penaeid shrimp.
Funding for FY79: $15,000.
87. Ramot Applied Research and Industrial Development Branch - Tel Aviv University and the
Israel Ministry of Agriculture: Aspects of shrimp culture in earthen ponds in Israel. Funding for
FY78: $15,000.
88. Israel's Ministry of Agriculture: Feasibility study, potential development of shrimp culture in
Israel. Funding for FY76: $12,000.
Co-PI:
1. BARD-TDA: "The use of aquaculture effluents in spray culture for the production of high
protein macroalgae for shrimp aqua-feeds." September 1st, 2013-August 31st, 2016. $330,000
(Texas A&M AgriLife Research: $113,760).
2. NOAA-National Sea Grant: Seed-to-Harvest Operations Manual & Training Program for
Indoor BioFloc-Dominated (BFD) Production of L. vannamei, the Pacific White Shrimp.
September 1st, 2013-August 31st, 2015. $300,000 (Texas A&M AgriLife Research: $250,000).
3. DE-FOA-0000615: Reducing Water and Nutrient Use in Algae Cultivation. December 1st,
2012-November 30, 2015. $2,100,000 (AgriLife Research: $765,873).
4. NSF-EFRI-PSBR: Microalgae Lab-on-Chip Photobioreactor Platform for Genetic Screening
and Metabolic Analysis Leading to Scalable Biofuel Production. December 31, 2012-December
31, 2017. (AgriLife Research: $180,000).
5. Cotton Incorporated: Use of Glandless cotton seed meal and oil for fish meal and fish oil
replacement in commercial and practical diets for the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus
vannamei. February 1, 2012-December 31, 2013. $57,000.
6. Texas AgriLife Research Bioenergy Initiative Program FY 2011-2013: Physiological
characterization of microalgae strains and optimization of outdoor algae raceway systems for
oil production. September 1, 2011-August 31, 2013. $300,000.
7. Cotton Incorporated: Use of Glandless cotton seed meal and oil for fish meal and fish oil
replacement in commercial and practical diets for the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus
vannamei. March 1, 2011-December 31, 2011. $69,000.
8. Cotton Incorporated: "Use of Glandless cotton seed meal and oil for fish meal and fish oil
replacement in diet for the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. March 1,
2010-December 31, 2010. $60,000.
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9. Gulf Coast Research Consortium, U.S. Marine Shrimp Farming Program, United States
Department of Agriculture, CSRS & AgriLife Research: Development of a sustainable and
biosecure shrimp production management strategies for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus
vannamei and development of viral-pathogen-free of the Atlantic White Shrimp L. setiferus.
June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011: $101,103.
Department of Agriculture, CSRS & AgriLife Research: Development of a sustainable and
biosecure shrimp production management strategies for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus
vannamei and development of viral-pathogen-free of the Atlantic White Shrimp L. setiferus.
June 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010: $71,103.
11. National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts: Technology Development for the
Separation and Harvesting of Algae for the Economic Production of Biofuel. January 2010 -
December 2013: $660,010.
12. Texas AgriLife Research Bioenergy Initiative Program: Microalgae-, Seawater-, and Mimicked
Power Plant CO2 Gas-Based Outdoor Raceway System for Biofuel Production: Algae Species
Selection, Physiology, Production, Harvesting, Oil Processing, and Economics. September 2009
- August 2011: $350,000 Samocha (PI) et al.
13. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Texas Israel Exchange (TIE) and Binational
Agricultural Research and Development (BARD) Fund: Cultivation of the halophyte Salicornia
sp. in modified constructed wetlands for purification of mariculture effluent water and
production of biodiesel fuel. July 2008 - July 2011: $330,00 (AgriLife Research: $150,000).
Department of Agriculture, CSRS: Development of a sustainable and biosecure shrimp
production management strategies for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei and
development of viral-pathogen-free of the Atlantic White Shrimp L. setiferus. June 1, 2008 -
February 28, 2009: $75,968.
15. United States Department of Agriculture, CSRS: Development of a sustainable and biosecure
shrimp production management strategies. June 1, 2007 - February 28, 2008: $74,712.
16. Purdue University, University of Ohio, Auburn University, Texas Agricultural Experiment
Station and North Carolina State University: Soy-in-Aquaculture Research Program. January
2006 - December 2007: $500,000 (TAES-$55,000/y).
17. NOAA Marine Aquaculture Program, National Sea Grant Program, Waddell Mariculture Center,
Mote Lab, Auburn University, Mississippi State University and TAES Shrimp Mariculture
Research Facility: Commercialization of bait shrimp farming based on specific pathogen free
stocks. September 1, 2006 - August 31, 2008: $550,000 (TAES $150,00).
production management strategies. June 1, 2006 - February 28, 2007: $99,746.
20. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Faculty Research Enhancement Grant: Quantification
of bacterial populations as a tool to optimize operation of limited-discharge super-intensive
nursery systems for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. September 1, 2004 -
August 31, 2005: $3,000.
Department of Agriculture, CSRS. Development of a sustainable and biosecure shrimp
production management strategies. March 1, 2003 - February 28, 2004: $96,780.
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23. USDA Small Business Innovation Research: Development of an indigenous shrimp broodstock
program. September 2001 - September 2003: $270,000.
25. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, University Research Enhancement Program: The effect
of dietary phytase on growth and survival of Litopenaeus vannamei. September 1, 2001 -
September 30, 2002: $11,178.
26. Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Grant Program. A pilot scale, environmentally friendly, land-based,
integrated system for the production of shrimp, fish and seaweed. March 2001 - March 2003:
$100,000.
27. National Sea Grant Industry Fellow Program: The development of a sustainable live bait shrimp
Industry. September 2001 - September 2003: $60,000.
30. USDA-CSREES, TAMU-CC & TAES: An experiential model enhancing minorities interests
in aquaculture. July 2000 - June 2002: $161,313.
31. USDA Small Business Innovation Research: Development of an Indigenous Shrimp Broodstock
Program. May 2000 - November 2001: $70,000.
32. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, University Research Enhancement Program: Continued
optimization of biosecure high density culture of penaeid shrimp. September 1, 1999 -
September 30, 2000: $8,640.
33. National Sea Grant College Program: Gulf oyster industry initiative evaluation of probiotic
bacteria in depuration of oysters against Vibrio vulnificus. September 1999 - August 2001:
$105,136.
34. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, College of Science & Technology, Faculty Research
Enhancement Awards: Development of larval rearing methodologies for the blue crab,
Callinectes sapidus. September 1, 1999 - September 30, 2000: $3,000.
Department of Agriculture, CSRS. Development of a shrimp biosecure production system.
March 1, 1998 - February 28, 1999: $85,000.
Department of Agriculture, CSRS. Potential use of bacterial supplements to improve shrimp
farms effluent water quality. March 1, 1997 - February 28, 1998: $30,500.
Department of Agriculture, CSRS. Raceways and ponds modifications for establishing a
biosecurity research program. October, 1997 - January 31, 1998 - $31,500.
Department of Agriculture, CSRS. Potential use of bivalves and bacterial supplements to
improve shrimp farms effluent water quality. January 31, 1996 - February 28, 1997 - $30,000.
Department of Agriculture, CSRS. Characterization, environmental impact and potential
remediation methods of effluent water from commercial shrimp farms. February 1, 1994 -
January 31, 1995: $70,000.
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Department of Agriculture, CSRS. Establishment of Broodstock Production Center in Texas.
Funding for FY93: $50,000.
42. United States - Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD):
Improvements in penaeid shrimp larval production techniques: Nauplii evaluation, small
experimental scale and commercial scale system. Funding for FY84-86: $45,000/year.
Professional Society Involvement:

World Aquaculture Society Texas Aquaculture Association
U.S. Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society Texas Shrimp Farmers Association
Texas Academy of Science Aquacultural Engineering Society
Awards:
C 2009 Researcher of the Year Award Texas Aquaculture Association.
C 2006 Texas A&M University System: Regents Fellow Service Award.
C 2002 Vice Chancellors Awards in Excellence, Off-Campus Research.
C 2001 Researcher of the Year Award Texas Aquaculture Association.
C 2002 World Aquaculture Society Best Poster Award. "Modified feeding protocols for the inland
culture of Litopenaeus vannamei in zero exchange, freshwater inland ponds. Presented by D.Z.
McMahon, B. Baca, T.M. Samocha, A. Rogerson, J. Reguzzoni and M. Mogollon.
C 1999 South Texas Environmental Conference Best Poster Award. Effect of bacterial
supplement treatments on nitrification, and characterization of biochemical oxygen demands in
a high density, zero water exchange outdoor shrimp tank system (L. vannamei) using varied
protein diets presented by C.K. Hart, T.M. Samocha, A.L. Lawrence, D.A. McKee and J.B.
Mott.
C 1985 World Mariculture Society Best Paper Award. "Maturation and spawning of ablated and
non-ablated Penaeus semisulcatus de Haan (1844)" presented by C.L. Browdy and T.M.
Samocha.
Other Professional Appointments:

C 2011-current: Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Ocean University of China.
C National Science Foundation, Graduate Research Fellowship Program - a review panelist 2003-
2012.
C Nature Reader Advisory Panel 2008-2009.
C A member of the U.S.-Korea Joint Coordination Panel (JCP) Meeting for Aquaculture
Cooperation 2002-2010.
Technology Transfer:
Design and operation of an intensive nursery and grow-out systems for the Pacific White Shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei and the Atlantic White Shrimp L. setiferus - Florida Organic Aquaculture,
Fellsmere, Florida. July 2011 to present.
Design and operation of an intensive nursery and grow-out system for the Pacific White Shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei - Bowers Shrimp Farms, Palacios, Texas. September 2012 to present.
Use of a3 injectors in super-intensive nursery raceway system for the Pacific White Shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei - Naturisa, Ecuador. September 2012 to present.
Operation of an inland super intensive closed recirculating system for the production of marketable
size Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei - Natural Shrimp, La Coste, Texas. March
2008 to 2012.
Design and management of a super-intensive production system for marketable Litopenaeus
vannamei - NFRDI, Korea. December 2002 to present.
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Closed recirculating induced maturation and larval culture of Farfantepenaeus duorarum - Crystal
River Mariculture Center, Crystal River, Florida. January 2005 to 2009.
Design and management of an intensive nursery system for Litopenaeus vannamei - Loma Alta
Aquaculture, San Perlita, Texas. December 2001 to 2005.
Design and management of a biosecure intensive nursery and grow-out systems for Litopenaeus
vannamei under limited discharge - Hainan Houston Aquaculture, Haikou, Hainan Province,
Peoples Republic of China. January 2002 to 2005.
Design and management of an intensive nursery system for Litopenaeus vannamei - R&G Shrimp,
Palacios, Texas. January 2001 to 2008.
Induced maturation and spawning of Farfantepenaeus aztecus using closed recirculating system -
Lone Star Farm, Austin, Texas. May 2000 to 2004.
Use of an intensive nursery raceway system as a management tool to overcome white spot virus
outbreaks in Litopenaeus vannamei - Empagran, Guayaquil, Ecuador. April 2000 to 2005.
Design and management of an intensive nursery raceway system for Litopenaeus vannamei -
Austwell Aqua Farm Inc., Austwell, Texas. 1999 to 2006.
Biosecure production practices for Farfantepenaeus aztecus live bait shrimp - Lone Star Farm,
Austin, Texas. 1999 to 2004.
Sourcing, spawning, larval rearing and live bait shrimp production technology for Farfantepenaeus
aztecus - Lone Star Farm, Austin, Texas. 1997 to 2004.
Use of an intensive raceway system for production of marketable size Litopenaeus vannamei using
ground saline water - Wood Brothers Farms, Gila Bend Arizona. 1998 to 2000.
Design and management of an intensive nursery raceway system for Litopenaeus vannamei using
ground saline water - Wood Brothers Farms, Gila Bend Arizona. 1997 to 2000.
Maturation, larval rearing and live bait production in an intensive raceway system for Penaeus
duorarum - Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Ft. Pierce, Florida. 1996.
Intensive shrimp nursery technology - GMSB Inc., Summerland Key, Florida. 1995.
Startup and personnel training - Valley Water Testing Laboratory, Arroyo City, Texas. Monitoring
& characterization of shrimp farms effluent waters. 1994 to 1995.
Use of an intensive nursery technology for production of bait size Litopenaeus setiferus - Southern
Star Shrimp Farm, Arroyo City, Texas. 1993.
Waddell Mariculture Center, Bluffton South Carolina. 1991.
Laguna Madre Shrimp Farm, Los Fresnos, Texas. 1990 to 1992.
Conferences & Seminars:
1. Samocha, T.M., Castro, F.L., and Prangnell, D. 2014. Design and operation of nursery and
grow-out biofloc systems at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Mariculture Lab at Flour Bluff
in Corpus Christi, Texas. Abstract and oral presentations in a workshop organized by the Texas
AgriLife Research Mariculture Lab at the Aquaculture America 2014, February 9-12, 2014,
Seattle, Washington. p. 470.
2. Hanson, T. Castro, L., Zeigler, T.R., Markey, T., and Samocha, T.M. 2014. Economic analysis
of a commercial and experimental feed used in biofloc-dominated, super-intensive, Litopenaeus
vannamei grow-out raceway system - the 2013 trial. An abstract of oral presentation at the
Aquaculture America 2014, February 9-12, 2014, Seattle, Washington. p. 191.
3. Castro, F.L., Xu, W., Hanson, T., Markey, T., and Samocha, T.M. 2014. Comparison of two
commercial feeds for the production of marketable Litopenaeus vannamei in super-intensive
biofloc-dominated zero exchange raceways. An abstract of oral presentation at the Aquaculture
America 2014, February 9-12, 2014, Seattle, Washington. p. 469.
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4. Castro, F.L., Xu, W., Hanson, T., Markey, T., and Samocha, T.M. 2014. Comparison of two
commercial feeds for the production of marketable Litopenaeus vannamei in super-intensive
biofloc-dominated zero exchange raceways. Abstract and oral presentation at the 44th Annual
Conference & Trade Show of the Texas Aquaculture Association. January 28-31, 2014
Fredericksburg, Texas.
5. Samocha, T.M., 2014. Design and Management of Nursery System for Litopenaeus vannamei
Postlarvae. Seminar presented to Mexican scientists and shrimp producers. Obregon (February
3, 2014), Los Mochis (February 4, 2014) and Obregon (February 5, 2014). Invited Speaker.
6. Samocha, T.M. 2013. Production of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in super-
intensive biofloc-dominated zero exchange systems. Staff seminar. Department of Life
Sciences, Ben Gurion University, Israel. December 21, 2013.
7. Samocha, T.M. 2013. Production and economics of using super-intensive biofloc-dominated
zero exchange systems for producing marketable size Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus
vannamei systems. Staff seminar. National Center for Mariculture, Eilat, Israel. December 22,
2013.
8. Samocha, T.M. 2013. Production of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in biofloc-
dominated zero exchange systems. Faculty seminar, West Sea Research Institute, National
Fisheries Research & Development Institute (NFRDI), Incheon, Korea. November 25, 2013.
9. Samocha, T.M. 2013. Use of super-intensive shrimp production systems at the Texas A&M
AgriLife Research Mariculture Lab at Flour Bluff, Corpus Christi, Texas. Faculty seminar,
West Sea Research Center, NFRDI, Taean, Korea. November 27, 2013.
10. Samocha, T.M. 2013. Fishmeal replacement in shrimp feeds and use of no water exchange 100
m3 raceways using specially designed injectors for aeration and mixing. Seminar at the Pykeong
National University, Busan, Korea. November 29, 2013.
11. Samocha, T.M. 2013. Use of super-intensive no-exchange production system of the Pacific
White Shrimp. Central Inland Institute, NFRDI, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Korea. December 2,
2013.
12. Samocha, T.M. 2013. A workshop on Intensive shrimp nursery using biofloc technology.
Guayaquil, Ecuador June 22-23, 2013.
13. Samocha, T.M., Braga, A., Morris, T.C., Magalhes, V., Markey, T., Advent, B., and Hanson,
T. 2013. Intensive production and preliminary economic analyses from growing Litopenaeus
vannamei in limited discharge biofloc-dominated greenhouse-enclosed raceways. An abstract
of oral presentation at FENACAM13, X International Shrimp Farming Symposium. Natal,
Brazil, June 11-13, 2013. P. 22. Invited Speaker.
14. Samocha, T.M. 2013. A workshop on Intensive shrimp production using biofloc technology.
Natal, Brazil June 8-10, 2013.
15. Xu, W., Morris, T.C., Stafford, D.H., and Samocha, T.M. 2013. The effect of two commercial
feeds and different C:N:n ratios on selected water quality indicators and performance of
Litopenaeus vannamei juveniles cultured at high density in a biofloc-dominated zero-exchange
outdoor tank system. An abstract of oral presentation at the Aquaculture 2013, February 21-25,
2013, Nashville, Tennessee. p. 961.
16. Hanson, T., Braga, A., Magalhes, V., Morris, T.C., Advent, B., and Samocha, T.M. 2013.
Economic analysis of two commercial feeds in biofloc-dominated, super-intensive,
zero-exchange shrimp production systems for the Pacific White Shrimp, based on results from
the 2012 grow-out season. An abstract of oral presentation at the Aquaculture 2013, February
21-25, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee. p. 449.
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17. Richardson, C.M., Siccardi III, A.J., Dowd, M.K., Wedegaertner, T.C., Rathore, K., Palle, S.R.,
Lund, R., and Samocha, T.M. 2013. Evaluation of transgenic and regular glandless cottonseed
meal as a dietary protein and lipid source for Litopenaeus vannamei reared under
zero-exchange conditions. An abstract of oral presentation at the Aquaculture 2013, February
18. Siccardi III, A.J., Zimba, P.V., Fuqua, Z.B., Durocher, M.D., Bennett, J.G., Savage, M.L.,
Richardson, C.M., and Samocha, T.M. 2013. Effect of seasonal variation on biomass and lipid
production of mono and mixed cultures of Nannochloropsis salina and Phaeodactylum
tricornutum in outdoor raceways using natural seawater in Corpus Christi, Texas. An abstract
of oral presentation at the Aquaculture 2013, February 21-25, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee. p.
1024.
19. Samocha, T.M., Morris, T.C., Braga, A., Correia, E.S., Mishra, J.K., Burger, J., and Handy, M.
2013. Use of an intensive indoor biofloc-dominated nursery system at the Texas AgriLife
Research Mariculture Lab: 2003-2012. An abstract of oral presentation at the Aquaculture
2013, February 21-25, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee. p. 960.
20. Braga, A., Magalhaes, V., Morris, T.C., Advent, B., and Samocha, T.M. 2013. Use of a
non-venturi air injection system for production of Litopenaeus vannamei in biofloc-dominated
zero-exchange raceways. An abstract of oral presentation at the Aquaculture 2013, February
21. Samocha, T.M., Morris, T.C., Braga, A., Magalhes, V., Schveitzer, R., Krummenauer, D.,
Correia, E.S., Kim, J.S., Austin, J.J., Mishra, J.K., Burger, J., Advent, B., and Hanson, T. 2013.
Shrimp production in greenhouse-enclosed super-intensive biofloc systems at the Texas
AgriLife research mariculture lab: 2003-2012. An abstract of oral presentation presented at the
Aquaculture 2013, February 21-25, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee. p. 963.
22. Magalhes, V., Braga, A., Morris, T.C., Markey, T., and Samocha, T.M. 2013. Comparison of
two commercial diets for the production of marketable Litopenaeus vannamei in
super-intensive biofloc-dominated zero-exchange raceways. An abstract of oral presentation
at the Aquaculture 2013, February 21-25, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee. p. 964.
23. Braga, A., Morris, T.C., Gervais Jr., N.F., and Samocha, T.M. 2013. Artificial Artemia as a feed
supplement for nursery phase Litopenaeus vannamei culture in biofloc-dominated
zero-exchange raceways. An abstract of oral presentation at the Aquaculture 2013, February
24. Klim, B., Clapp, L., Jones, K., and Samocha, T.M. 2013. Optimization model for the
management of a horizontal sub-surface flow constructed wetland using the halophyte
Salicornia bigelovii in the treatment of shrimp mariculture effluent. An abstract of oral
presentation at the Aquaculture 2013, February 21-25, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee. p. 570.
25. Samocha, T.M. 2013. Use of shrimp nursery systems. Aquaculture Innovation Workshop,
February 17-18, 2013, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. Invited Speaker.
26. Samocha, T.M. 2013. Shrimp production in greenhouse-enclosed super-intensive biofloc
systems at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Mariculture Lab. Aquaculture Innovation
Workshop, February 17-18, 2013, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. Invited Speaker.
27. Samocha, T.M. 2013. Super-intensive shrimp production in zero exchange systems-progress
and economic aspects. An oral presentation at the 43rd Annual & Conference & Trade Show of
the Texas Aquaculture Association. January 23-25, 2013 Bay City, Texas.
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28. Rajamani, S., Falco, V., Samocha, T., Wilkenfeld, J., and Sayre, R. 2013. Transgenic
approaches for algal crop protection from biocontaminants and genetically modified algae
biocontainment. An abstract of a poster presented at the BP 3 NAABB Upstream/Downstream
Meeting, January 21-24, 2013, Tempe, AZ.
29. Siccardi III, A.J., Zimba, P.V., Fuqua, Z.B., Rhodes, W.K., Durocher, M.D., Bennett, J.G.,
Richardson, C.M., Savage, M.L., Stafford, D.H., and Samocha, T.M. 2013. Comparison of
biomass and lipid production of mono and mixed cultures of Nannochloropsis salina and
Phaeodactylum tricornutum in outdoor raceways using natural seawater (Corpus Christi,
Texas). An abstract of oral presentation at the BP 3 NAABB Upstream/Downstream Meeting,
January 21-24, 2013, Tempe, AZ.
30. Sullivan, E., Brown, L., Brown, J., Samocha, T., and Ogden, K. 2013. Media optimization in
algal cultivation systems. An abstract of a poster presented at the BP 3 NAABB
Upstream/Downstream Meeting, January 21-24, 2013, Tempe, AZ.
31. Siccardi III, A.J., Zimba, P.V., Fuqua, Z.B., Bennett, J.G., Richardson, and Samocha, T.M.
2013. Comparison of biomass and lipid production of mono and mixed cultures of
Nannochloropsis salina and Phaeodactylum tricornutum in outdoor raceways using natural
seawater (Corpus Christi, Texas). An abstract of a poster presented at the BP 3 NAABB
Upstream/Downstream Meeting, January 21-24, 2013, Tempe, AZ.
32. Samocha, T.M. 2012. Shrimp nursery systems and practices as tools to mitigate crop losses of
the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract and oral presentation at the
CONAFAB 2nd Table of Analysis on the State and Prospective of Shrimp Culture in Mexico,
December 6-7, 2012, Obregon, Sonora, Mexico. Invited Speaker.
33. Rajamani, S., Falco, V., Samocha, T., Wilkenfeld, J. Sayre, R. 2012. Transgenic Approaches
for Algal Crop Protection from Biocontaminants. An abstract of a poster presented at the 6th
Annual Algae Summit, September 24-27, 2012, Denver, Colorado.
34. Siccardi III, A.J., Zimba, P.V., Fuqua, Z.B., Durocher, M.D., Woodring, S.C., Bennett, J.G.,
Savage, M.L., Richardson, C.M., Gillis, J.L. and Samocha, T.M. 2012. Comparison of biomass
and lipid production of mono and mixed cultures of Nannochloropsis salina and
Phaeodactylum tricornutum in outdoor raceways using natural seawater in Corpus Christi,
Texas. An abstract of an oral presentation at the 6th Annual Algae Summit, September 24-27,
2012, Denver, Colorado.
35. Samocha, T.M., Schveitzer, R., Krummenauer, D., Morris, T.C. and Hanson, T. 2012. Recent
accomplishments in super-intensive greenhouse-enclosed shrimp production raceway systems
of food shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under no water exchange. The International Workshop
on future Aquaculture Using Biofloc Technology, September 18, 2012 West Sea Mariculture
Research Center, Taean, Korea.
36. Samocha, T.M., Schveitzer, R., Krummenauer, D., Hanson, T., Morris, T.C., Braga, A.L. and
Magalhes, V. 2012. Use of biofloc-dominated indoor super-intensive shrimp production
systems. Pioneering global water solutions. Synergising water and food through aquaculture.
World Water Congress & Exhibition, 16-21 September 2012, Busan, Korea. Invited Speaker.
37. Samocha, T.M., Schveitzer, R., Krummenauer, D., Morris, T.C. and Hanson, T. 2012. Progress
and economic aspects of super-intensive greenhouse-enclosed raceway systems for production
of food shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under no water exchange. An abstract of an oral
presentation at Ninth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, Roanoke VA,
USA August 24-26, 2012. pp. 108-110. Invited Speaker.
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38. Krummenauer, D., Samocha, T.M., Poersch, L.H., de Lara, G.R. and Wasielesky Jr., W. 2012.
Short-term effect of biofloc-rich water on the Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under
no water exchange. An abstract of an oral presentation at Ninth International Conference on
Recirculating Aquaculture, Roanoke VA, USA August 24-26, 2012. pp. 116-118.
39. Samocha, T.M., Schveitzer, R., Krummenauer, D., Morris, T.C., Woodring, S. and Hanson, T.
2012. Performance of fast-growth Litopenaeus vannamei in super-intensive zero exchange
raceways. Oral presentation, US Marine Shrimp Farming Program ISG Meeting, Aquaculture
America 2012, February 28, 2012, Las Vegas, NV.
40. Schveitzer, R., Krummenauer, D. Samocha, T.M., Morris, T.C. and Woodring, S. 2012.
Performance of Litopenaeus vannamei in super-intensive limited-discharge raceways with foam
fractionation and dissolved oxygen monitoring systems as management tools. An abstract of
an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2012, February 28 - March 2, 2012, Las Vegas,
NV. p. 424.
41. Krummenauer, D., Schveitzer, R., Samocha, T.M., Morris, T.C., Advent, B., Figgs, R. and
Woodring, S. 2012. Performance of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in
biofloc-dominated zero-exchange raceways using a non-venturi air injection system for
aeration, mixing, and foam fractionation. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture
America 2012, February 28 - March 2, 2012, Las Vegas, NV. p. 326.
42. Hanson, T., Samocha, T.M., Krummenauer, D., Schveitzer, R. and Morris, T.C. 2012.
Economic analysis of two zero exchange biofloc dominated super-intensive shrimp production
systems for the Pacific White Shrimp. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture
America 2012, February 28 - March 2, 2012, Las Vegas, NV. p. 221.
43. Samocha, T.M. 2012. A review of different shrimp nursery systems used for the Pacific White
Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. Larva Expo 2012, February 8-10, 2012, Santa Elena, Ecuador.
Invited speaker.
44. Richardson, C.M., Samocha, T.M., Siccardi III, A.J., Dowd, M.K., Wedegaertner, T.C., Klim,
B.C. and Figgs, R. 2012. Substitution of fish meal with glandless cottonseed meals in research
diets fed to the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei maintained in zero water-exchange
tanks. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2012, February 28 -
March 2, 2012, Las Vegas, NV. p. 396.
45. Siccardi III, A.J., Samocha, T.M., Richardson, C.M., Brock, D., Dowd, M.K., Wedegaertner,
T.C. and Klim, B.C. 2011. Substitution of fish meal with glandless cottonseed meals in
commercial diets fed to the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei maintained in zero
water-exchange tanks. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2012,
February 28 - March 2, 2012, Las Vegas, NV. p. 454.
46. Klim, B.C., Samocha, T.M., Uddameri, V. and Jones, K. 2012. Performance of a sub-surface
flow constructed wetland planted with the halophyte Salicornia bigelovii in the treatment of
shrimp mariculture effluent. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America
2012, February 28 - March 2, 2012, Las Vegas, NV. p. 267.
47. Samocha, T.M. 2012. Raceways management and production levels obtained in super-intensive
systems for the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. Larva Expo 2012, February 8-10,
2012, Santa Elena, Ecuador. Invited Speaker.
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48. Samocha, T.M. and Hanson, T. 2012. Super-intensive shrimp production in zero exchange
systems - How far are we from being an economically viable business? An oral presentation
at the 42nd Annual Conference and Trade Show of the Texas Aquaculture Association, January
25-27, 2012, Bay City, TX.
49. Siccardi III, A.J., Samocha, T.M., Richardson, C.M., Dowd, M.K., Wedegaertner, T.C., and
Klim, B.C. 2012. Substitution of fish meal with glandless cottonseed meal in research and
commercial diets fed to the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei maintained in zero
water-exchange tanks. An oral presentation at the 42nd Annual Conference and Trade Show of
the Texas Aquaculture Association, January 25-27, 2012, Bay City, TX.
50. Samocha, T.M. 2011. Management of biofloc dominated zero exchange super-intensive nursery
and grow-out systems for the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. Chennai
Aquaculture Technology Meet 2011, November 16-17, 2011, Chennai, Madras, India. Invited
speaker.
51. Wilkenfeld, J.S., Samocha, T.M., Zimba, P.M., Fuqua, Z.B., Cornelius, N.G., Figgs, R.M.,
Gillespie, S., Gain,J., Bennett, J. and Woodring, S. 2011. 1) Productivity of Nannochloropsis
salina (CCMP 1776) and N. OZ1 (aka N. oceanica) With different Nutrient Application
Strategies and Modification of the ODI Nutrient Mix. 2) Review of Key Research Results for
Months 1-18 of the NAABB. An Abstract and a Poster presented at the 2011 NAABB
Upstream/Downstream Keystone Meeting. November 16-18, 2011, Tempe, AZ.
52. Falco, V., Williford, T., Samocha, T., Fortenberry, M., Rajamani, S., Wilkenfeld, J. and Sayre,
R. 2011. Identification and control of biocontaminants in algal biofuel ponds. An Abstract and
a Poster presented at the 2011 NAABB Upstream/Downstream Keystone Meeting. November
16-18, 2011, Tempe, AZ.
53. Wilkenfeld, J.S., Samocha, T.M., Zimba, P.M., Dale, T., Schaub, T., Fuqua, Z.B., Cornelius,
N.G., Figgs, R.M., Gillespie, S., Gain, J. and Bennett, J. 2011. Productivity of Nannochloropsis
salina (CCMP 1776) and N. OZ1 (aka N. oceanica) Under Three Management Strategies
Batch, Incremental-Volume Batch, & Continuous Culture. An Abstract and A Poster presented
at the 2011 Algae Biomass Summit. Minneapolis, MN, USA, October 24-27, 2011.
54. Wilkenfeld, J.S., Samocha, T.M., Fuqua, Z.B., Cornelius, N.G., Holmes, K., Figgs, R.M.,
Perkins, G.B., Heikoop, J.M., Sullivan, E.J., Schoonover, J.R., Dean, C.A. and Rearick, M.S.
2011. Winter biomass production of marine microalgae in outdoor raceways Nannochloropsis
salina (CCMP 1776) and Nannochloropsis OZ1 (aka N. oceanica). An abstract and a Poster
presented at the 1st International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts.
Westin St. Louis, St Louis, MO, USA, July 17-21, 2011.
55. Dean, C A., Sullivan, E.J., Yoshida, T.M., Twary, S., Batuk, O., Ding, M., Rearick, M., Laur,
P., Viszolay, A., Brown, L., Brown, J., Wilkenfeld, J., Samocha, T.M. and Webb, S., 2011.
Metals Uptake and Speciation in Algae Grown for Biofuel Production. An abstract and a Poster
presented at the 1st International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioproducts
(P2.14), St. Louis, MO, July 17-21, 2011.
56. Samocha, T.M. 2011. Shrimp Nursery Technologies. An abstract of an oral presentation
published in the Show Directory Manual of the VIII International Shrimp Farming Symposium,
June 6 - 10, 2011, Natal, Brazil. p. 19.
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57. Richardson, C.M., Samocha, T.M., Siccardi III, A.J., Klim, B.C., Holmes, K.A. and
Wilkenfeld, J.S. 2011. Substitution of fish meal with shrimp biofloc in diets fed to the Pacific
White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of an oral presentation at the World
Aquaculture 2011, June 6 - 10, 2011, Natal, Brazil. p. 997.
58. Samocha, T.M., Correia, E.S., Morris, T.C., Advant, B., Hanson, T. Wilkenfeld, J.S. and
Huysman, N.D. 2011. Super-intensive biofloc dominated zero exchange shrimp production
systems for the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei - opportunities and challenges
using recycled culture water in zero-exchange raceways with foam fractionation and dissolved
oxygen monitoring systems as management tools. An abstract of an oral presentation at the
World Aquaculture 2011, June 6 - 10, 2011, Natal, Brazil. p. 998.
59. Siccardi III, A.J., Samocha, T.M., Richardson, C.M. and Klim, B.C. 2011. Apparent
digestibility of six glandless cottonseed protein concentrate in diets fed to the Pacific White
Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei maintained in zero water-exchange tanks. An abstract of an oral
presentation at the World Aquaculture 2011, June 6 - 10, 2011, Natal, Brazil. p. 996.
60. Gonzlez-Flix, M.L., da Silva, F.S.D., Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M., Morris, T.C., Wilkenfeld,
J.S. and Perez-Velazquez, M. 2011. Replacement of fish oil in plant based diets for Pacific
White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of an oral presentation at the World
Aquaculture 2011, June 6 - 10, 2011, Natal, Brazil. p. 501.
61. Samocha, T.M. 2011. Why aquaculture is the fastest growing food-sector segment in
agribusiness. World Aquaculture Investment USA, May 9-10, 2011, Wyndham Hotel, Chicago,
Illinois, USA.
62. Wilkenfeld, J.S., Samocha, T.M., Fuqua, Z., Holmes, K.A., Cornelius, N., Morris, T.C.,
Bennett, J., Figgs, R., Gain, J., Siccardi, A. and Jones, K. 2011. Production of Nannochloropsis
salina (CCMP 1776) and N. OZ1 biomass in outdoor raceways under various culture
conditions, including different modes of co2 application and, nutrient regimes, batch vs.
continuous culture, and use of recycled vs. new seawater media using cultures of different ages.
An abstract of an oral presentation at the World Aquaculture 2011, June 6 - 10, 2011, Natal,
Brazil. p. 1174.
63. \Wilkenfeld, J.S., Samocha, T.M., Holmes, K.A., Morris, T.C., Siccardi, A. Bennett, J., Fuqua,
Z., Cornelius, N. and Jones, K. 2011. Progress towards developing a live bait-shrimp industry
in the USA using the Northern White Shrimp Litopenaeus setiferus: grow-out and maturation
of the f4 generation, production of the f5-generation, grow-out in super-intensive greenhouse-
enclosed race ways under zero exchange, and preliminary results of density studies. An abstract
of an oral presentation at the World Aquaculture 2011, June 6 - 10, 2011, Natal, Brazil. p. 1173.
64. Samocha, T.M. 2011. Intensive nursery technology as management tool in areas affected by
WSSV. As workshop to shrimp producers in Obregon, Mexico. April 5, 2011, Obregon,
Mexico. Invited Speaker.
65. Samocha, T.M. 2011. Intensive nursery technology as management tool in areas affected by
WSSV. As workshop to shrimp producers in Hermosillo, Mexico. April 6, 2011, Obregon,
66. Samocha, T.M. 2011. A summary of recent intensive nursery and grow-out studies with the
Pacific White Shrimp at the Texas AgriLife Research Mariculture Lab at Flour Bluff, Corpus
Christi, Texas. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2011, February
28 - March 3, 2011, New Orleans, LA. p. 405.
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67. Samocha, T.M., Morris, T.C., Huysman, N.D. Holmes, K.A., Wilkenfeld, J.S., Siccardi III,
A.J., Ur-Rehman, S. and Mahmood, K. 2011. Intensive nursery culture of disease resistant and
growth crosses of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in a zero exchange system.
An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2011, February 28 - March 3,
2011, New Orleans, LA. p. 226.
68. Samocha, T.M., Morris, T.C., Huysman, N.D., Klim, B.C., Holmes, K.A., Wilkenfeld, J.S. and
Siccardi III, A.J. 2011. High-density production of disease resistant and growth crosses of
Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, using recycled culture water in zero-exchange
raceways with foam fractionation and dissolved oxygen monitoring systems as management
tools. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2011, February 28 -
March 3, 2011, New Orleans, LA. p. 404.
69. Morris, T.C., Samocha, T.M., Advent, B., Huysman, N.D. and Holmes, K.A. 2011.
Performance of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in biofloc-dominated zero
exchange raceways using a non-venturi air injection system for aeration and foam fractionation.
70. Klim, B.C., Samocha, T.M., Uddameri, V. and Holmes, K.A. 2011. Nutrient recovery rate of
the halophyte Salicornia bigelovii and the effect of periodic cropping on nutrient uptake. An
abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2011, February 28 - March 3, 2011,
New Orleans, LA. p. 245.
71. Wilkenfeld, J.S., Samocha, T.M., Holmes, K.A., Bennett, J., Morris, T.C., Fuqua, Z. and
Cornelius, N. 2011. Advances in the grow-out and maturation of the f4 generation, and
production of f5-generation viral-pathogen-free broodstock of the Northern White Shrimp
Litopenaeus setiferus - continuing the effort to develop a live bait-shrimp industry in the USA.
72. Wilkenfeld, J.S., Samocha, T.M., Holmes, K.A., Morris, T.C., Bennett, J., Fuqua, Z., Cornelius,
N. Jones, K., Gain, J. and Figgs, R. 2011. Continuation of live bait shrimp grow-out trials with
the Northern White Shrimp Litopenaeus setiferus in intensive, greenhouse-enclosed raceways
under zero water exchange conditions, and preliminary results of density studies in outdoor
tanks under shade: the F5 generation. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture
America 2011, February 28 - March 3, 2011, New Orleans, LA. p. 486.
73. Siccardi III, A.J., Samocha, T.M., Richardson, C.M. and Klim, B.C. 2011. Apparent
digestibility of seven cottonseed meals and substitution of fish meal with cottonseed meal in
diets fed to the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei maintained in zero water-exchange
tanks. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2011, February 28 -
March 3, 2011, New Orleans, LA. p. 426.
74. Richardson, C.M., Samocha, T.M., Siccardi III, A.J., Klim, B.C., Holmes, K.A. and
Wilkenfeld, J.S. 2011. Substitution of fish meal with shrimp biofloc in diets fed to the Pacific
White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture
America 2011, February 28 - March 3, 2011, New Orleans, LA. p. 392.
75. Samocha, T.M. 2011. Super-intensive biofloc-dominated zero exchange production system of
the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei - Challenges and Opportunities. A seminar
to faculty and staff at Center of Marine Biotechnology (COMB), University of Maryland
Biotechnology Institute, Baltimore, MD. February 15, 2011. Invited Speaker.
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76. Samocha, T.M. 2010. Intensive nursery and grow-out of the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus
vannamei, in biofloc-dominated limited discharge greenhouse-enclosed raceway system. An
oral presentation to faculty and staff, Department of Poultry and Aquaculture, Institute of
Animal Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization. December 29, 2010, Volcani Center, Bet
Dagan, Israel. Invited Speaker.
77. Samocha, T.M. 2010. A summary of recent shrimp research activities at the AgriLife Research
Mariculture Lab. An oral presentation to faculty and staff members of the National Fisheries
Research & Development Institute. December 6, 2010, NFRDI, Incheon, Korea. Invited
Speaker.
78. Samocha, T.M. 2010. Use of Taeration for production of the Pacific White Shrimp,
Litopenaeus vannamei in zero exchange super-intensive greenhouse-enclosed raceways. Oral
presentation to faculty and staff members. December 8, 2010, West Sea Mariculture Research
Center, Taean, Korea. Invited Speaker.
79. Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Samocha, T.M. 2010. Cultivation of algae in outdoor raceways at the
Texas AgriLife Research Mariculture Laboratory (Flour Bluff, CC) - Preliminary Results. A
mini conference summarizing results from studies conducted under the Texas AgriLife
Research Bioenergy Initiative Program: Microalgae-, seawater-, and mimicked Power Plant
CO2 gas-based outdoor raceway system for biofuel production: Algae species selection,
physiology, production, harvesting, oil processing, and economics. November 1, 2010, Texas
AgriLife Research & Extension Center, Corpus Christi, TX.
80. Samocha, T.M., Correia, E.S., Hanson, T., Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Morris, T.C. 2010. Operation
and economics of a biofloc-dominated zero exchange system for the production of Pacific
White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, in greenhouse-enclosed raceways. An oral presentation
at the Aquacultural Engineering Society's Issues Forum, August 18-19, 2010, Roanoke, VA.
Invited Speaker.
81. Samocha, T.M., Correia, E.S., Wilkenfeld, J.S., Morris, T.C., Wei, L. and Hanson, T. 2010.
Biofloc-dominated zero exchange intensive nursery and grow-out of the Pacific White Shrimp
in greenhouse-enclosed raceways. The 8th International Conference on Recirculating
Aquaculture August 20-21, 2010 - Roanoke, VA. Invited Speaker.
82. Klim, B.C., Samocha, T.M. and Wilkenfeld, J.S. 2010. Use of the halophyte Salicornia sp. As
a tool for removing nutrients from mariculture effluent. An abstract of an oral presentation at
the Aquaculture America 2010, March 1 - 5, 2010, San Diego, CA. p. 529.
83. Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Samocha, T.M. 2010. Advances in broodstock grow-out, maturation, and
reproduction of the Northern White Shrimp, Litopenaeus setiferus, at the AgriLife Research
Mariculture Laboratory, Corpus Christi, Texas. The 9th Annual Sea Grant Research Conference,
October 7-8, 2010, University of Texas, Port Aransas, TX.
84. Samocha, T.M. 2010. Design and operation of zero exchange biofloc-dominated super-
intensive nursery and grow-out systems for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei.
Blue Archipelago Aquaculture Seminar Series: Biofloc and recirculating systems for
Aquaculture. June 19th, 2010, University Putra Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Invited
Speaker.
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85. Samocha, T.M. 2010. Design and operation of zero exchange biofloc-dominated super-
intensive nursery and grow-out systems for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei.
Asian Aquaculture Network Workshop Bangkok 2010: Learn more about biofloc and
recirculating aquaculture system. June 17th, 2010, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Invited Speaker.
86. Samocha, T.M., Correia, E.S., Wilkenfeld, J.S., Morris, T.C. and Wei, L. 2010. From flow
through to zero exchange - a summary of the intensive nursery and grow-out studies with the
Pacific White Shrimp at the Texas AgriLife Research Mariculture Lab at Flour Bluff, Corpus
Christi, Texas. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2010, March 1
- 5, 2010, San Diego, CA. p. 874.
87. Samocha, T.M., Correia, E.S., Wilkenfeld, J.S., Morris, T.C. and Wei, L. 2010. High-density
production of the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, in recycled culture water under
zero-exchange conditions using settling tanks, foam fractionators and dissolved oxygen
monitoring systems as management tools. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture
America 2010, March 1 - 5, 2010, San Diego, CA. p. 875.
88. Samocha, T.M, Advent, B., Correia, E.S., Morris, T.C. and Wilkenfeld, J.S. 2010. Growth
performance of Litopenaeus vannamei in super intensive mixotrophic raceway culture with zero
discharge using Taeration technology for aeration and extended CO2 degassing. An abstract
of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2010, March 1 - 5, 2010, San Diego, CA.
p. 877.
89. Wilkenfeld, J.S., Samocha, T.M., Correia, E.S., Morris, T.C. and Holmes, K.A. 2010. Live bait
shrimp production of the Northern White Shrimp Litopenaeus setiferus in intensive,
greenhouse-enclosed raceways under zero water exchange conditions. An abstract of an oral
presentation at the Aquaculture America 2010, March 1 - 5, 2010, San Diego, CA. p. 1088.
90. Samocha, T.M., Haslun, J.A., Strychar, K.B., Correia, E.S. and Wilkenfeld, J.S. 2010.
Preliminary characterization of microbial and algal communities in a zero water exchange
super-intensive system for production of food-size Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus
vannamei. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2010, March 1 - 5,
2010, San Diego, CA. p. 876.
91. Wilkenfeld, J.S., Samocha, T.M., Correia, E.S., Morris, T.C. and Holmes, K.A. 2010.
Observations on grow-out and maturation of the F3 generation, and production of
F4-generation viral-pathogen-free broodstock of the Northern White Shrimp Litopenaeus
setiferus - an ongoing effort to develop a live bait-shrimp industry in the USA. An abstract of
an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America 2010, March 1 - 5, 2010, San Diego, CA.
p.1087.
92. Morris, T.C., da Silva, F.S.D., Samocha, T.M., Davis, D.A. and Wilkenfeld, J.S. 2010. Plant-
based diets for Litopenaeus vannamei: replacement of fish oil with soybean oil with or without
adjustments in 3/6 ratio. An abstract of an oral presentation at the Aquaculture America
2010, March 1 - 5, 2010, San Diego, CA. p. 936.
93. Correia, E.S., Samocha, T.M., Wilkenfeld, J. S., Morris, T. C. and Wei, L. 2010. Intensive
nursery of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in greenhouse-enclosed raceways
using low and high protein diets under no water exchange. An abstract of an oral presentation
at the Aquaculture America 2010, March 1 - 5, 2010, San Diego, CA. p. 225.
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94. Samocha, T.M. and Wilkenfeld, J.S. 2010. Pacific White Shrimp Culture with Zero Discharge,
Bait Shrimp & Algae Production - An overview of the research activities at the AgriLife
Research Mariculture Lab at Corpus Christi. An oral presentation at the 40th Annual Conference
& Trade Show, Bay City Civic Center, Texas, January 27-29, 2010. Invited Speaker.
95. Samocha, T.M. 2009. Nursery, Grow-out and economic analysis of super-intensive zero
exchange biofloc dominated system for the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. An
oral presentation to faculty and staff members. December 11, 2009, West Sea Mariculture
Research Center, Taean, Korea. Invited Speaker.
96. Samocha, T.M. 2009. Induced maturation and larval rearing of Pacific White Shrimp,
Litopenaeus vannamei, Use of aeration in grow-out phase for Pacific White Shrimp,
Litopenaeus vannamei, Intensive nursery and grow-out of Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus
vannamei in no water exchange biofloc dominated system, Presentations at the Regional
Animal Production Courses. November 8-13, 2009, El Pueblo Hotel & Convention Center
Thunderbird Resorts, Lima, Per. Invited Speaker.
97. Samocha, T.M., Wilkenfeld, J.S. 2009. An overview of closed-recirculating systems for
induced maturation and larval rearing of Penaeid shrimp. An abstract of an oral presentation
at the XI Ecuadorian Aquaculture Conference & Aquaexpo - AQUA2009, October 12-15, 2009.
Guayaquil, Ecuador. Invited Speaker.
98. Samocha, T.M. 2009. Advances in shrimp nursery technologies. An abstract of a paper
presented at the World Aquaculture 2009, September 25-29, 2009. Veracruz, Mexico. p. 766.
99. Samocha, T.M. 2009. Description, management and performance of super-intensive microbial
biofloc dominated shrimp production systems. Oral presentation at the World Aquaculture
2009, September 25-29, 2009. Veracruz, Mexico. Addendum.
100. Hanson, T.R., Posadas, B., Samocha, T.M., Stokes, A.D., Losordo, T. and Browdy, C.L. 2009.
Economic factors critical to the profitability of super-intensive biofloc recirculating shrimp
production systems for marine shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper presented
at the World Aquaculture 2009, September 25-29, 2009. Veracruz, Mexico. p. 382.
101. Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Samocha, T.M. 2009. A Review of the AgriLife Research bait-shrimp
farming program funded by the National and Texas Sea Grant College Programs - An ongoing
effort to develop a live bait-shrimp industry in Texas. An abstract and oral presentation at the
8th Annual Researchers Conference, September 22, 2009. Galveston, TX.
102. Morris, T.C., Samocha, T.M. Davis, D.A., Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Holmes, K. 2009. Evaluation
of soy lecithin in plant-based diets for Litopenaeus vannamei cultured in outdoor tanks. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2009, February 15-18, 2009. Seattle,
WA. p. 230.
103. Morris, T.C., Samocha, T.M. Davis, D.A., Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Holmes, K. 2009. Response Of
Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, to varying ratios of soybean oil and fish oil in
plant-based diets offered to shrimp cultured in outdoor tanks. An abstract of a paper presented
at the Aquaculture America 2009, February 15-18, 2009. Seattle, WA. p. 231.
104. Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Samocha, T.M. 2009. Ongoing shrimp research activities and new projects
concerning the environment and renewable energy sources. An oral presentation at the Annual
Meeting of the Texas Aquaculture Association, Bay City, TX January 22-23, 2009.
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105. Samocha, T.M., Wilkenfeld, J.S., Morris, T.C. and Hanson, T.R. 2009. Use of intensive-nursery
and grow-out system under limited or no water exchange - summary of recent findings from
the Texas AgriLife Research Mariculture Laboratory at Flour Bluff. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Aquaculture America 2009, February 15-18, 2009. Seattle, WA. p. 304.
106. Samocha, T.M., Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Landivar, J.A. 2009. Potential use of microalgae for
biofuel & bioproduct production using CO2 flue gas from power-plant and role of halophytes
in mariculture effluent purification & biofuel generation. A presentation to the Water Quality
Team, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Quarterly Meeting, April 7, 2009 Cabelas, Buda,
Texas. Invited Speaker.
107. Samocha, T.M. 2009. Overview of some sustainable, super-intensive microbial biofloc-rich
shrimp production systems used by Gulf Coast Research Lab, Waddell Mariculture Center and
AgriLife Research Mariculture Laboratory. Food and Water Summit, January 12-15, 2009
Washington. D.C. Invited Speaker.
108. Samocha, T.M., Kim, J.S., Patnaik, S., Ali, A.M., Morris, T.C. and Hanson, T.R. 2008.
Greenhouse Enclosed Super-Intensive Shrimp Culture under Limited Exchange. An oral
presentation at The International Workshop Intensive Shrimp Culture and Selective Breeding,
December 12, 2008 West Sea Mariculture Research Center, Taean, Korea. Invited Speaker.
109. Samocha, T.M., Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Landivar, J.A. 2008. AgriLife Sustainable Algae Biomass
and Biofuel Research Center, Flour Bluff (Corpus Christi) and Port Aransas, Texas. An oral
presentation at Coastal Bend Bays Foundation-Coastal Issues Forum. November 10, 2008
Texas &M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX. Invited Speaker.
110. Samocha, T.M. 2008. Inland shrimp culture. An oral presentation to faculty and staff.
December 11, 2008, West Sea Mariculture Research Center, Taean, Korea. Invited Speaker.
111. Samocha, T.M. 2008. Induced maturation, broodstock handling and hatchery design and
operation of penaeid shrimp. Presentations at the Regional Animal Production Courses. August
25-29, 2008, Haciend El Carmen, Guadalajara, Mexico. Invited Speaker.
112. Samocha, T.M. 2008. Nursery and grow-out of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
in ponds and raceway systems under biosecure and limited discharge conditions. Presentations
at the Regional Animal Production Courses. August 25-29, 2008, Haciend El Carmen,
Guadalajara, Mexico. Invited Speaker.
113. Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M, Reigh, R. and Drawbridge, M. 2008. Development and application
of low fish meal diets for marine species. United Soybean Boards (USB) Stake holders
meeting, Durham, NH, July 10-11, 2008.
114. Samocha, T.M. 2008. Applying the "KISS" concept in construction and operation of a super
intensive grow-out system for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of
a paper presented at the 9th International Shrimp Culture Symposium & Trade Show. June 4-6,
2008. Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. Invited Speaker.
115. Samocha, T.M. 2008. Design and Production Performance of a super intensive grow-out system
for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei operated with no water exchange. An
abstract of a paper presented at the International Workshop on Healthy Aquaculture 2008.
May 25-27, 2008. Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China. Invited Speaker.
116. Davis, A.D., Sookying, D. Roy, L., Samocha, T.M. and Browdy, C.L. 2008. Development,
testing and demonstration of low fish meal diets for the production of Pacific White Shrimp.
An abstract of a paper presented at the International Workshop on Healthy Aquaculture 2008.
May 25-27, 2008. Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China. Invited Speaker.
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117. Davis, A.D., Sookying, D. Roy, L., Samocha, T.M. and Browdy, C.L. 2008. Development,
testing and demonstration of low fish meal diets for the production of Pacific White Shrimp.
An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture 2008, May 19-23, 2008. Busan,
Korea. p. 153.
118. Samocha, T.M., Kim, J.S., Patnaik, S., Ali, A.M. and Morris, T.C. 2008. Production, water
quality, nutrient budget and preliminary cost analysis of a super-intensive grow-out system for
the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei operated with no water exchange. An abstract
of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture 2008, May 19-23, 2008. Busan, Korea. p. 635.
119. Davis, D.A., Reigh, R. and Samocha, T.M. 2008. Research update, high soy diets for the Pacific
White Shrimp (L. vannamei) and Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus). United Soybean
Boards (USB) New Uses Committee Meeting. Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. February 21, 2008
& Global Soy In Aquaculture Meeting, Busan Korea, May 18, 2008.
120. Samocha, T.M., Kim, J.S., Morris, T.C. and Patnaik, S. 2008. Intensive grow-out of Pacific
White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, in greenhouse-enclosed raceways with limited water
discharge. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2008, February 9-12,
2008. Orlando, FL. p. 339.
121. Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., Morris, T.C., Patnaik, S., Kim, J.S., Davis, D.A., Richardson, J.R.
and Browdy, C.L. 2008. Development of viral pathogen free broodstock populations of the
Atlantic pink Farfantepenaeus duorarum and the Atlantic White Shrimp Litopenaeus setiferus.
An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2008, February 9-12, 2008.
Orlando, FL. p. 340.
122. Samocha, T.M. 2008. The 4th Korea-U.S. Joint Coordination Panel (JCP) Meeting for
Aquaculture Cooperation. May 19, 2008, Busan, Korea. Panel Member.
123. Sookying, D., Markey, J., Quintero, H.E., Rodriguez, D., Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M. and
Browdy, C.L. 2008. Pond production of live bait shrimp, Penaeus setiferus and
Farfantepenaeus duorarum in Alabama. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture
America 2008, February 9-12, 2008. Orlando, FL. p. 375.
124. Morris, T.C., Samocha, T.M., Davis, A.D., Bullis, R.A., Patnaik, S. and Kim, J.S. 2008.
Response of the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, to varying levels of arachidonic
acid in plant-based diets offered to juvenile shrimp reared in outdoor tanks. An abstract of a
paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2008, February 9-12, 2008. Orlando, FL. p. 249.
125. Morris, T.C., Samocha, T.M. and Honious, D. 2008. Continuous monitoring of dissolved
oxygen in super-intensive shrimp grow-out in greenhouse-enclosed raceways using a software
integrated monitoring system. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America
2008, February 9-12, 2008. Orlando, FL. p. 251.
126. Davis, D.A., Brown, P. Forster, I. and Samocha, T.M. 2008. Development and application of
low fishmeal diets for the production of marine shrimp (L. vannamei). United Soybean Board
(USB), Aquaculture Industry Coalition, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. February 9, 2008.
127. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Ali, A.M., Morris, T.C. and Kim, J.S. 2008. Super intensive grow-
out of the Pacific White Shrimp with no water exchange and establishment of F1 viral-pathogen
free generation of the Atlantic pink shrimp. 38th Annual Conference & Trade Show, Texas
Aquaculture Association, January 16-18, 2008, El Campo Civic Center, El Campo Texas.
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128. Samocha, T.M. 2007. Super intensive grow-out of the Pacific White Shrimp with no water
exchange. An oral presentation at the International Workshop on Production of SPF Shrimp and
Genetic Breeding of Shrimp. December 13, 2007, West Sea Mariculture Center, Taean, Korea.
Invited Speaker.
129. Samocha, T.M. 2007. How to make shrimp farming more sustainable and cost effective.
Seminar to faculty and staff, December 13, 2007, West Sea Mariculture Center, Taean, Korea.
130. Davis, D.A., Brown, P. Forster, I. And Samocha, T.M. 2007. Research Update on Shrimp
Research. Soy-in-Aquaculture Stakeholders Meeting, Hubbs Sea World, Mission Bay, CA,
September 5-7, 2007.
131. Samocha, T.M. 2007. Development of a sustainable and biosecure commercial shrimp
production management practices with limited water discharge. Presentation at the Catedras
CUMEX, Universitaria A. P., Monterrey, Mexico, June 13, 2007.
132. Samocha, T.M. 2007. An overview of intensive production systems for the Pacific White
Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei, concepts in intensive nursery and grow-out techniques under
biosecure and limited discharge conditions for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei.
Presentation given at the Regional Animal Production Courses. June 10-13, 2007, Monterrey,
133. Austin, J.J., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Morris, T.C., Almeida, R.V. and Yiu, Y. 2007.
Intensive grow-out of Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in greenhouse enclosed
raceways with limited water discharge. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture
2007, Science for Sustainable Aquaculture, February 26-March 2, 2007. San Antonio
Convention Center, San Antonio, TX. p. 40.
134. Samocha, T.M. 2007. Recirculating aquaculture for fish and shrimp production. Faculty
seminar, West Sea Research Institute, NFRDI, Incheon, Korea. February 5, 2007.
135. Browdy, C.L., Seaborn, G., Atwood, H., Davis, D.A., Bullis, R.A., Samocha, T.M., Wirth, Ed
and Leffler, J.W. 2007. Comparison of pond production efficiency, fatty acid profiles and
Contaminants in Litopenaeus vannamei fed organic plant-based and fishmeal based diets. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture 2007, Science for Sustainable Aquaculture,
February 26-March 2, 2007. San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, TX. p. 116.
136. Browdy, C.L., Atwood, H., McAbee, B., Leffler, J., Stokes, A.D., Samocha, T.M., Losordo, T.,
Hanson, T.R. and Posadas, B,C. 2007. Research and development of sustainable super-intensive
shrimp Production systems: perspectives on commercialization potential for us growers. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture 2007, Science for Sustainable Aquaculture,
February 26-March 2, 2007. San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, TX. p. 117.
137. Hasson, K.W., Varner, P.W., Fan, Y.P., Cowley, J.A., Parr, R., Payne, H.R., Armstrong, C.,
Gandy, R.L. and Samocha, T.M. 2007. Disease challenges facing the new U.S. bait shrimp
farming industry. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture 2007, Science for
Sustainable Aquaculture, February 26-March 2, 2007. San Antonio Convention Center, San
Antonio, TX. p. 396.
138. Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M., Castille, F.L. and Patnaik, S. 2007. Recent results from
research conducted with the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, at the Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Aquaculture 2007, Science for Sustainable Aquaculture, February 26-March
2, 2007. San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, TX. p. 505.
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139. Samocha, T.M. Recirculating aquaculture for fish and shrimp production. Faculty seminar,
West Sea Research Institute, NFRDI, Incheon, Korea. February 5, 2007.
140. Samocha, T.M. 2007. Super intensive closed recirculating system for shrimp production in
limited discharge condition. Faculty seminar, West Sea Mariculture Research Center, Taean,
Korea. Invited Speaker.
141. Morris, T.C., Samocha, T.M., Davis, D.A., Bullis, R.A., Patnaik, S., Yiu, Y., Austin, J.J., Fox,
J.M. and Almeida, R.V. 2007. Optimization of cholesterol levels and evaluation of potential
use of phytosterol as a cholesterol substitute in plant-based, fishmeal-free practical diets for
Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture 2007, Science for
Sustainable Aquaculture, February 26-March 2, 2007. San Antonio Convention Center, San
Antonio, TX. p. 631.
142. Morris, T.C., Samocha, T.M., Davis, D.A., Bullis, R.A., Patnaik, S., Yiu, Y., Austin, J.J., Fox,
J.M. and Almeida, R.V. 2007. Comparison of grape extract and squid liver meal as potential
Attractants in plant-based, fishmeal-free practical feeds for Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract
of a paper presented at the Aquaculture 2007, Science for Sustainable Aquaculture, February
26-March 2, 2007. San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, TX. p. 632.
143. Patnaik, S., Samocha, T.M., Kilgen, M.B., Morris, T.C., Austin, J.J. and Alameida, R.V. 2007.
Potential use of probiotic mixtures of Bacillus strains to prevent Vibrio harveyi outbreak in
membrane-lined ponds stocked with Litopenaeus vannamei and operated with limited
discharge. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture 2007, Science for Sustainable
Aquaculture, February 26-March 2, 2007. San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, TX.
p. 695.
144. Samocha, T.M. 2007. Sustainable shrimp framing practices. Faculty Seminar, Ocean University
of China, Qingdao, China. February 10, 2007. Invited Speaker.
145. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Morris, T.C. and Austin, J.J. 2007. Effect of probiotic mixtures of
Bacillus strains and a mixture of nitrifiers on water quality and shrimp performance in limited
exchange tank system stocked with Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper presented at
the Aquaculture 2007, Science for Sustainable Aquaculture, February 26-March 2, 2007. San
Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, TX. p. 502.
146. Watkins, J.M., Corbin, A., Samocha, T., Patnaik, S., Boopathy, R., Fontenot, Q., Rau, N.,
Ledet, M., Kearns, J., Robichaux, A. and Kilgen, M. 2006. Evaluation of suppression of
targeted pathogenic Vibrio species with use of probiotics in experimental pond aquaculture of
Litopenaeus vannamei. Abstract of a poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the South
Central Branch of the American Biological Society for Microbiology, November 3-4, 2006.
Baton Rouge, LA.
147. Samocha, T.M. 2006. Principals of recirculating aquaculture systems. An abstract of a paper
presented at Acui-06 Conferences at the II International Aquaculture Exhibition, September 5 -
7, 2006, Vilagarcia de Arousa, Galicia, Spain. Invited Speaker.
148. Bullis, R.A., Davis, D.A. and Samocha, T.M. 2006. Recent advances in nutrition for better fish
and shrimp health. An abstract of a paper presented at the Sixth International Conference on
Recirculating Aquaculture. July 21 - 23, 2006, Roanoke, Virginia.
149. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Speed, M., Ali, A.M., Mishra, J.K. and Burger, J.M. 2006. Use of
recirculating technologies for nursery production of penaeid shrimp. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Sixth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture. July 21 - 23,
2006, Roanoke, Virginia. Invited Speaker.
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150. Samocha, T.M. 2006. Use of a carbon source in limited discharge systems for nursery and
grow-out of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. Faculty seminar NFRDI,
Incheon, Korea. February 20th 2006, Incheon, Korea. Invited Speaker.
151. Samocha, T.M. 2006. Use of closed recirculating induced-maturation and limited discharge
systems for nursery and grow-out of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. Faculty
seminar Crustacean Research Center. February 21st 2006, Taean, Korea. Invited Speaker.
152. Samocha, T.M. 2006. The joint research programs between the TAES, Shrimp Mariculture
Research Facility, Corpus Christi, Texas and NFRDI, Korea. Presentation at The 3rd Korea-U.S.
Joint Coordination Meeting for Aquaculture Cooperation. February 24, 2006, Busan, Korea.
Panel Member.
153. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Burger, J.M., Almeida, R.V., Ali, A.M., Ayub, Z., Harisanto, M.,
Horowitz, A. and Brock, D.L. 2006. Use of molasses as carbon source in limited discharge
grow-out systems for Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper presented at the
Aquaculture America 2006, February 13-16, 2006. Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
154. Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M., Castille, F.L., Bray, W.A. and Fox, J.M. 2006. Review of
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System U.S.D.A. Marine
Shrimp Farm Program, 2005. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America
2006, February 13-16, 2006. Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
155. Patnaik, S., Samocha, T.M., Ayub, Z., Burger, J.M., Harisanto, M., Almeida, R.V., Ali, A.M.,
Horowitz, A. and Brock, D.L. 2006. Effect of a commercial diet with 30% crude protein on
different stocking densities of Litopenaeus vannamei and the use of molasses under limited
water discharge in membrane lined ponds. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture
America 2006, February 13-16, 2006. Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
156. Ayub, Z., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Harisanto, M., Burger, J.M., Almeida, R.V. and Brock,
D.L. 2006. The effect of different aeration devices on dissolved oxygen levels in shrimp ponds
operated with limited discharge. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America
2006, February 13-16, 2006. Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
157. Patnaik, S., Samocha, T.M. and Horowitz, A. 2006. Preliminary studies on ammonium and
nitrite reduction dynamics in water from shrimp tanks operated under limited discharge. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2006, February 13-16, 2006. Riviera
Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
158. Burger, J.M., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Almeida, R.V., Ayub, Z., Harisanto, M. and Brock,
D.L. 2006. Intensive nursery culture of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei under
biosecure and limited discharge conditions in greenhouse-enclosed raceways. An abstract of
a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2006, February 13-16, 2006. Riviera Hotel &
Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
159. Atwood, H.L., Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M., Bullis, R.A., Stokes, A.D. and Browdy, C.L. 2006.
Development of alternative feeds for intensive pond production of Litopenaeus vannamei. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2006, February 13-16, 2006. Riviera
Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
160. Browdy, C.L., Atwood, H., Stokes, A.D., Wasilesky, W., Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M. and
Bullis, R.A. 2006. Evaluation of fishmeal free diets for intensive and super-intensive culture
of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei: Practical pond trials and application of new
experimental systems. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2006,
February 13-16, 2006. Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
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161. Samocha, T.M. Patnaik, S., Burger, J.M., Almeida, R.V., Ali, A.M., Ayub, Z. Harisanto, M.,
Horowitz, A. and Brock, D.L. 2006. Effect of high and low-protein diets (30% & 45%) and the
use of molasses on water quality and performance of Litopenaeus vannamei under limited water
discharge in bare bottom tank system. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture
America 2006, February 13-16, 2006. Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV.
162. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Davis, D.A., Bullis, R.A., Browdy, C.L. 2005. Use of a small scale
system as a research tool to develop marine fish meal and fish oil replacement diets for the
Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper presented at the
International Shrimp Culture Symposium & Trade show Organic shrimp - The way of future.
Panama Hotel, Panama City, Republic of Panama, November 16-18, 2005.
163. Browdy, C.L., Atwood, H., Stokes, A.D., Wasilesky, W., Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M. and
Bullis, R.A. 2005. Evaluation of fishmeal free diets for intensive and super-intensive culture
of the Pacific Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei: Practical pond trials and application of new
experimental systems. An abstract of a paper presented at the International Shrimp Culture
Symposium & Trade show Organic shrimp - The way of future. Panama Hotel, Panama City,
Republic of Panama, November 16-18, 2005.
164. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Ali, A.M., Harisanto, M., Mishra, J.K., Burger, J.M., Almeida,
R.V. 2005. Summary of recent studies conducted at the TAES, Shrimp Mariculture Research
Facility, Corpus Christi, Texas. Coastal Bend Coordinated Agricultural Research and Extension
Seminar, October 31 and November 1, 2005. Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and
Extension Center, Corpus Christi, Texas.
165. Samocha, T.M. 2005. Development of marine fish meal and fish oil replacement diets for the
Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper presented at the
International symposium on the present status of nutrition research and the future of
aquaculture feed in Korea. August, 12, 2005, National Fisheries Research and Development
Institute, Busan, Korea. Invited Speaker.
166. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Harisanto, M., Mishra, J. and Burger, J.M. 2005. Use of aspirator-
type and paddlewheel aerators in production of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
in outdoor lined ponds under limited discharge. An abstract of a paper presented at the World
Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, May 9-13, 2005, Bali, Indonesia.
167. Samocha, T.M. 2005. Super intensive shrimp production technologies for nursery and grow-out
of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of the paper presented at the
1st Korea-U.S. seminar and workshop on sustainable marine shrimp culture challenges and
opportunities for the future of marine shrimp farming. August 8-12, 2005, Incheon, Korea.
Invited Speaker.
168. Bullis, R.A., Davis, A.D., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Browdy, C.L., Stokes, A.D. and Atwood,
H. 2005. The use of algal meals for fishmeal and fish oil replacement. An abstract of a paper
presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, May 9-13, 2005, Bali, Indonesia.
169. Samocha, T.M. 2005. Overview of intensive production systems for the Pacific White Shrimp
Litopenaeus vannamei, concepts in intensive nursery techniques under biosecure and limited
discharge conditions and super intensive biosecure grow-out systems for the Pacific White
Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei with limited discharge. Presentation given at the Regional
Animal Production Courses. June 6-10, 2005, Monterrey, Mexico. Invited Speaker.
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170. Fox, J.M., Lawrence, A.L., Davis, A.D., Ricque-Marie, D. Cruz-Suarez, E., Siccardi III, A.J.
and Samocha, T.M. 2005. Current status of phytase research on marine penaeid shrimp. An
abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, May 9-13,
2005, Bali, Indonesia.
171. Bullis, R.A., Browdy, C.L., Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M., Stokes, A.D., Patnaik, S. and Atwood,
H. 2004. The development of shrimp feed for organic aquaculture. An abstract of paper
presented at the 2004 Organic Aquaculture & Sea Farming, June 15-17, Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam.
172. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S. and Gandy, R.L. 2005. Intensive production systems for
Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S.
Aquaculture Society, Aquaculture America 2005, January 17-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA.
Invited Speaker.
173. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Mishra, J.K. and Harisanto, M. 2005. Summary of the research
activities at the TAES, Shrimp Mariculture Research Facility, Corpus Christi. A paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the Texas Aquaculture Association, February 8-10, 2005,
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX. Invited Speaker.
174. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S. and Harisanto, M. 2005. Oxygenation performance of AireO2 and
paddlewheel aerators in lined shrimp ponds operated under limited discharge. An abstract of
a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Aquaculture Society, Aquaculture America
2005, January 17-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA.
175. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Ali, A.M., Harisanto, M. and Mishra, J.K. 2005. The effect of
different synthetic polymer liners on growth, survival and selected water quality indicators in
tank-system stocked with Litopenaeus vannamei in low salinity water under limited discharge.
An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Aquaculture Society,
Aquaculture America 2005, January 17-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA.
176. Mishra, J.K., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Gandy, R.L., Harisanto, M., Mott, J.B., Branecky,
C.A., Lawrence, A.L. 2005. Intensive nursery culture of the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus
vannamei, under biosecured and limited discharged in greenhouse-enclosed raceways. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Aquaculture Society,
Aquaculture America 2005, January 17-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA.
177. Gandy, R.L. and Samocha, T.M. 2005. Summary of bait shrimp research activities at the Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station Shrimp Mariculture Research Facility, Corpus Christi, Texas.
An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Aquaculture Society,
Aquaculture America 2005, January 17-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA. Invited Speaker.
178. Patnaik, S., Samocha, T.M., Mishra, J.K., Brock, D.L., Harisanto, M., Lawrence, A.L., Mott,
J.B., Branecky, C.A. and Fox, J.M. 2005. Effect of three commercial shrimp diets (30%-eco,
31% and 41% crude protein) on selected water quality indicators and performance of
Litopenaeus vannamei under limited water exchange in membrane-lined ponds. An abstract of
a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Aquaculture Society, Aquaculture America
179. Bullis, R.A., Davis, D.A, Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S. Browdy, C.L., Stokes, A.D. and Atwood,
H.L. 2005. Organic strategies for fishmeal and fish oil replacement. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Aquaculture Society, Aquaculture America 2005,
January 17-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA.
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180. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Mishra, J.K., Brock, D.L., Harisanto, M., Lawrence, A.L., Mott,
J.B., Branecky, C.A. and Fox, J.M. 2005. Effect of four commercial diets (30%-eco, 35%-eco,
31% and 41% crude protein) on selected water quality indicators and performance of
Litopenaeus vannamei under limited water exchange in bare bottom tanks. An abstract of a
paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Aquaculture Society, Aquaculture America
181. Bullis, R.A., Davis, D.A, Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S. Browdy, C.L., Stokes, A.D. and Atwood,
H.L. 2005. Non-marine-based strategies for fishmeal and fish oil replacement. An abstract of
paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Aquaculture Society, Aquaculture America
182. Mishra, K.J., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Gandy, R.L., Harisanto, M., Mott, J.B., Branecky,
C.A., Fox, J.M., Lawrence, A.L. 2005. Application of biosecurity and limited discharged
nursery practices for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei - towards sustainable
shrimp culture. An abstract of a poster presented at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station,
Ag. Conference January 10-13, 2005, College Station, TX.
183. Mishra, J.K., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Gandy, R.L., Harisanto, M., Mott, J. B., Branecky,
C.A., Fox, J.M., Lawrence, A.L. 2004. Application of biosecurity and limited discharged
nursery rearing practices for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei - progress
towards sustainability. An abstract of a poster presented at the 2nd Annual Texas A&M
University System Pathways Research Symposium, October 15-16, 2004, Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.
184. Samocha, T.M., Browdy, C.L., Patnaik, S. and Gandy, R.L. 2004. Intensive production systems
for Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper presented at the International Intensive
Shrimp Culture Symposium of Belize, Hotel & Casino Princess, Belize City, Belize. November
3-5, 2004. Invited Speaker.
185. Browdy, C.L., Samocha, T.M., Stokes, A.D. and Atwood, H.L. 2004. Advances in the
manipulation and control of microbial communities for more sustainable and profitable shrimp
production systems. An abstract of a paper presented at the International Intensive Shrimp
Culture Symposium of Belize, Hotel & Casino Princess, Belize City, Belize. November 3-5,
2004. Invited Speaker.
186. Mogollon, J.M., Samocha, T.M., McMahon, D.Z. and De Micco, E. 2004. Fully integrated
closed-cycle intensive culture of Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in an inland
shrimp farm (OceanBoy Farms Inc.) in Florida, USA, utilizing very low-salinity ground water
and zero discharge. An abstract of a paper presented at the International Intensive Shrimp
Culture Symposium of Belize, Hotel & Casino Princess, Belize City, November 35, 2004.
Invited Speaker.
187. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S. and Gandy, R.L. 2004. Heterotrophic intensification of pond shrimp
production. Abstract of a paper presented at the Fifth International Conference on Recirculating
Aquaculture. July 22 - 25, 2004, Roanoke, Virginia. Invited Speaker.
188. Mishra, J.K., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Gandy, R. L., Harisanto, M., Mott, J.B., Bransky,
C.A., Fox, J.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 2004. Application of biosecurity and limited discharged
nursery rearing practices for the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei - progress
towards sustainability. Abstract of a poster presented at the 2nd Annual Texas A&M University
System - Pathways Research Symposium, October 15-16, 2004, Texas A&M University-
Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.
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189. Davis. D.A., Samocha, T.M., Bullis, R.A., Patnaik, S., Browdy, C.L., Stokes, A.D. and Atwood,
H.L. 2004. Practical diets for Litopenaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931): Working towards organic
and/or all plant production diets. An abstract of a paper presented at the VII Symposium,
Internatcional de Nutricin Acuicola, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, November 16-19, 2004.
190. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Horowitz, A. and Horowitz, S. 2004. The effect of different
synthetic polymer liners on growth, survival and selected water quality indicators in tank-
system stocked with Litopenaeus vannamei under limited discharge and in the presence of
natural productivity. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual
Meeting, March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, HI.
191. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Gandy, R.L., Brock, D.L. and Lawrence, A.L. 2004. A comparison
of two commercial diets with 30% and 35% crude protein for the culture of Litopenaeus
vannamei under limited water exchange in membrane-lined ponds. An abstract of a paper
presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, HI.
192. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Gandy, R.L., Brock, D.L. and Lawrence, A.L. 2004. A comparison
of two commercial diets (30% and 35% crude protein) for the culture of Litopenaeus vannamei
under limited water exchange in bare bottom tanks. An abstract of a paper presented at the
World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, HI.
193. Gandy, R.L. and Samocha, T.M. 2004. Potential of farm raised bait shrimp to bring new
revenues to Texas shrimp farms. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture
Society Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, HI.
194. Gandy, R.L., Samocha, T.M., Masser, M.P., Gatlin III, D.M., Fox, J.M., Ali, A.M.S. and Speed,
M.F. 2004. Production of Farfantepenaeus aztecus postlarvae under closed recirculating and
multiple water reuse conditions. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture
Society Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, HI.
195. Horowitz, A., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S. and Horowitz, S. 2004. A microbial-based toxicity
test for synthetic polymers of potential use in aquaculture. An abstract of a paper presented at
the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, HI.
196. Bullis, R.A., Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M. and Patnaik, S. 2004. Organic strategies for fishmeal
and fish oil replacement. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society
Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, HI.
197. Handy, M., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Gandy, R.L., Robinson, R. and McKee, D.A. 2004.
Intensive nursery of Litopenaeus vannamei with limited discharge using three methods for
particulate matter removal. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society
198. Siccardi III, A.J., Fox, J.M. Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M. and Davis, D.A. 2004. Effect of
phytase on phosphorus digestibility and growth of the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus
vannamei, fed phosphorus limited feeds. An abstract of a paper presented at the World
Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, HI.
199. McMahon, D.Z., Laramore, R., Baca, B., Samocha, T.M., Rogerson, A., Mogollon, M.,
Demicco, E. 2004. Growth and survival of Litopenaeus vannamei fed varying levels of dietary
cholesterol, replacement sterols and grapeseed oil. An abstract of a paper presented at the
World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, HI.
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200. McMahon, D.Z., Baca, B., Samocha, T.M., Rogerson, A., Mogollon, M., Demicco, E. 2004.
Density vs. growth in outdoor production ponds culturing Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus
vannamei within an inland shrimp farm in Florida USA: Utilizing very low-salinity ground
water and zero discharge. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society
201. McMahon, D.Z., Baca, B., Samocha, T.M., Rogerson, A., Mogollon, M. 2004. Production
results from phase III development of the first commercial scale inland shrimp farm in Florida,
USA: Culturing Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei utilizing very low-salinity
ground water. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual
Meeting, March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, HI.
202. Samocha, T.M. 2004. Progress Report on Current Research Cooperation Between TAES and
South Korea. 2nd U.S.-Korea Joint Coordination Meeting for Aquaculture Cooperation.
February 28-March 5, 2004, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Panel Member.
203. Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., Patnaik, S., Handy, M., Harisanto, M., Robinson, C. 2004. Recent
Research Activities at the TAES, Shrimp Mariculture Research Facility, Corpus Christi. Paper
presented at the Texas Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting, January 20-23, 2004. El
Campo, Texas.
204. Gandy, R.L., Samocha, T.M. and Masser, M. P. 2003. Progress in the research and development
of the Texas farm-raised live bait shrimp industry. An abstract of a paper presented at the Sea
Grant Research Conference, Texas Sea Grant College Program, September 25-26, 2003,
College Station, TX.
205. Samocha, T.M. 2003. 1. Design and management of intensive nursery raceway systems for
Litopenaeus vannamei postlarvae; 2. Production of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus
vannamei with limited water discharge. ABCC (Associacao Brasileira de Criadores de
Camarao) seminar, Hotel Sol Victoria Marina, Salvador, Brazil, November 24, 2003.
206. Samocha, T.M., Davis, A.D., Browdy, C.L. and Stokes A.D. 2003. Super-intensive production
of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in greenhouse-enclosed raceways. ABCC
seminar, Hotel Sol Victoria Marina, Salvador, Brazil, November 24, 2003.
vannamei with limited water discharge. ABCC seminar, Praiamar Hotel, Natal, Brazil,
November 26, 2003.
seminar, Praiamar Hotel, Natal, Brazil, November 26, 2003.
vannamei with limited water discharge. ABCC seminar, Iate Plaza Hotel, Fortaleza, Brazil,
November 28, 2003.
seminar, Iate Plaza Hotel, Fortaleza, Brazil, November 28, 2003.
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vannamei with limited water discharge. Presentations given in Fortaleza, Brazil in a seminar
organized by the ABCC, November 28, 2003.
of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in greenhouse-enclosed raceway.
Presentations given in Natal, Brazil in a seminar organized by the ABCC, November 26, 2003.
213. Samocha, T.M. 2003. 1. Use of high-density biosecure limited-discharge management for
nursery of the Pacific White Shrimp in greenhouse-enclosed raceways; 2. Use of closed
recirculating system for induced maturation of penaeid shrimp. A faculty seminar, West Sea
Research Institute, National Fisheries Research & Development Institute (NFRDI), Taean
Marine Hatchery, Korea. July 17, 2003.
214. Samocha, T.M. 2003. Overview of sustainable shrimp culture practices in the U.S.
Departmental seminar at the Department of Aquaculture, NFRDI, Korea. July 20, 2003.
215. Samocha, T.M. 2003. New concepts in shrimp farming. A guest-lecture via a video
teleconference to extension personnel and shrimp producers. NFRDI, Korea. July 20, 2003.
216. Samocha, T.M. 2003. Development of sustainable shrimp farming with limited discharge. A
faculty seminar, West Sea Research Institute, NFRDI, Incheon, Korea. July 28, 2003.
217. Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., McMahon, D.Z., Mogolln, M., Smiley, R.A., Blacher, T.S., de
Wind, A., Figueras, E. and Velasco, M. 2003. The role of shrimp nursery systems to improve
production efficiency of shrimp farms. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting
of the World Aquaculture Society meeting in Salvador, Brazil. May 19-23, 2003.
218. Samocha, T.M. 2003. Production of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in
commercial and experimental systems with limited water discharge using diets with different
levels of crude protein. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the World
Aquaculture Society meeting in Salvador, Brazil. May 19-23, 2003.
219. Gandy, R.L., Samocha, T.M., Masser, M.P., Fox, J.M., Ali, A.M., Gatlin III, D.M. and Speed,
M. 2003. Closed Recirculating Larval Rearing for the Production of Farfantepenaeus aztecus
Post-larvae. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Aquaculture
America Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. February 18-21, 2003.
220. Gandy, R.L., Samocha, T.M., Masser, M.P., Fox, J.M., Ali, A.M., Gatlin III, D.M. and Speed,
M. 2003. Reproductive Performance of the Native Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Farfantepenaeus
aztecus and F. duorarum in a Closed Recirculating Maturation System. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the Aquaculture America Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.
February 18-21, 2003.
221. Siccardi III, A.J., Samocha, T.M., Ali, A.M., Lawrence, A.L., Jones, E.R., Martinez, C. and
Fricker, J.T. 2003. A comparison of two commercial diets (32% and 41% crude protein) and
one research diet (37% crude protein) for the culture of Litopenaeus vannamei under limited
water exchange in bare bottom tanks. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting
of the Aquaculture America Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. February 18-21, 2003.
222. Siccardi III, A.J., Samocha, T.M., Ali, A.M., Lawrence, A.L., Jones, E.R., Fricker, J.T. and
Martinez, C. 2003. A comparison of two commercial diets with 32% and 41% crude protein for
the culture of Litopenaeus vannamei under limited water exchange in membrane-lined ponds.
An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Aquaculture America Meeting
in Louisville, Kentucky. February 18-21, 2003.
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223. Fricker, J.T., Samocha, T.M., Ali, A.M., Fox, J.M., Siccardi III, A.J. and Lehman, R.L. 2003.
A comparison of nutrient removal effectiveness of Ulva fasciata and Gracilaria tikvahiae in
an intensive Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp production system with limited discharge. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Aquaculture America Meeting in
Louisville, Kentucky. February 18-21, 2003.
224. McMahon, D.Z., Baca, B., Samocha, T.M., Mogolln, M., DeMicco, E., Medina, L. and Garcia,
D. 2003. Production results from phase ii development of a commercial scale inland shrimp
farm in Florida, USA. culturing the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei utilizing
ground water with salinity of 2 ppt. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of
the Aquaculture America Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. February 18-21, 2003.
225. Fox, J.M., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L. and McKee D.A. 2003. Production challenge:
aquaculture commercialization of endemic penaeid shrimp species. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the Aquaculture America Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.
February 18-21, 2003.
226. Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., Ali, A.M., Siccardi III, A.J., Fricker, J.T. and Lawrence, A.L.
2003. Summary of the research activities at the TAES, Shrimp Mariculture Research Facility,
Corpus Christi. Paper presented at the Texas Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting, January
21-24, 2003. Bay City Civic Center, Bay City, Texas. Invited Speaker.
227. Gandy, R. L. and Samocha, T. M. 2003. Update on native live bait shrimp production in Texas
and planned commercial applications. Paper presented at the Texas Aquaculture Association
Annual Meeting, January 21-24, 2003. Bay City Civic Center, Bay City, Texas.
228. Samocha, T.M. and Gandy, R.L. 2002. Use of recirculating systems for induced maturation,
larval rearing, and nursery production of penaeid shrimp. An abstract of a paper presented at
the Fourth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, July 18-21, 2002. Roanoke,
Virginia.
229. Siccardi III, A.J., Samocha, T.M., Ali, A.M., Lawrence, A.L., Jones, E.R., Fricker, J.T. and
Martinez, C. 2002. A comparison of two commercial diets with 32% and 41% crude protein for
the culture of Litopenaeus vannamei under limited water exchange in membrane-lined ponds
and bare bottom tanks. An abstract of a paper presented at the Tenth Annual Coastal Bend
Environmental Conference 2002: Partnership for Sustainability. October 30-November 1,
2002. Texas A& M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX.
230. Gandy, R.L. and Samocha, T.M. 2002. Live bait shrimp research - TAES, Shrimp Mariculture
Research Facility, Corpus Christi, Texas. An abstract of a paper presented at the Sea Grant
Research Conference, May 13, 2002, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
231. Samocha, T.M. 2002. Inland shrimp production systems for Litopenaeus vannamei.
Presentation in a seminar entitled: Aspectos importantes en el cultivo de camaron tierra adentro
Centro de Servicio para la Acuicultura, May 9-10, 2002, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
232. Davidson, J., Browdy, C.L., Samocha, T.M., Estrada, J. and Valcour, J. 2002. Risk factors
influencing survival in ponds experiencing white spot syndrom virus (WSV) outbreaks in
Ecuador. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting,
April 23-27, 2002. Beijing, China.
233. Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., McMahon, D.Z., Blacher, T., Benner, R.A. and Lawrence A.L.
2002. Use of intensive nursery raceway system with limited water discharge to improve
production of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper presented
at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, April 23-27, 2002. Beijing, China.
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234. McMahon, D.Z., Baca, B., Samocha, T.M., Rogerson and A. Reguzzoni, J. 2002. Comparative
effects among dietary supplements during nursery phase for Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus
vannamei postlarvae using low salinity ground water with zero water exchange. An abstract of
a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, April 23-27, 2002.
Beijing, China.
235. McMahon, D.Z., Baca, B., Samocha, T.M., Rogerson, A. Reguzzoni, J. and Mogollon, M.
2002. Modified feeding protocols for the inland culture of Litopenaeus vannamei in zero
exchange, freshwater inland ponds. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture
Society Annual Meeting, April 23-27, 2002. Beijing, China.
2002. The development of the first commercial scale inland shrimp farm in Florida, USA.
Culturing Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) utilizing very low-salinity ground
water and zero water exchange with vertically integrated hatchery and processing plant. An
abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, April 23-27,
2002. Beijing, China.
237. Samocha, T.M. 2002. Research and development - TAES, Shrimp Mariculture Research
Facility, Corpus Christi, Texas. Presentation at Ocean University of Qingdao, Qingdao, China,
April 23, 2002. Invited Speaker.
Facility, Corpus Christi, Texas. Presentation at Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute,
Qingdao, China, April 22, 2002. Invited Speaker.
2002. Experiment of high density polyculture of Oreochromis niloticus and adult Litopenaeus
vannamei in inland ponds with low salinity groundwater and zero discharge during winter
months. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting,
April 23-27, 2002. Beijing, China.
Facility, Corpus Christi, Texas. Presentation at The 1st Korea-U.S. Joint Coordination Meeting
for Aquaculture Cooperation. April 15-16, 2002, Busan, Korea. Panel Member.
241. Samocha, T.M. 2002. Design, Management and use of raceway systems for nursery and grow-
out of Litopenaeus vannamei. One day seminar to shrimp producers in Hermosillo, Sonora,
Mexico. February 18, 2002. Invited Speaker.
242. Samocha, T.M. 2002. Management tools to minimize negative environmental impact by shrimp
farming activities. Presentation at the University of Sonora, Department of Science and
Technological Research (DICTUS). February 19, 2002. Invited Speaker.
243. Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., Roman, E.O., Robinson, C.B., Fricker, J. and Lawrence, A.L.
2002. Research and development update of shrimp research activities at the TAES, Shrimp
Mariculture Research Facility in Corpus Christi. Paper presented at the Texas Aquaculture
Association Annual Meeting, February 12-15, 2002. Bay City Civic Center, Bay City, Texas.
Invited Speaker.
244. Roman, E.O., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Fox, J.M. and Siccardi III, A.J. 2002. Culture
of Litopenaeus vannamei under limited water exchange using two commercial test diets with
25% and 35% crude protein levels. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America
2002, January 27-30, 2002, San Diego, CA.
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245. Bonnot, C.S., Fox, J.M., Mott, J.B., Samocha, T.M. and McKee, D.A. McKee. 2002.
Depuration of Galveston bay oysters Crassostrea virginica against Vibrio vulnificus using
probiotic bacteria: a semi-commercial evaluation. An abstract of a paper presented at the
Aquaculture America 2002, January 27-30, 2002, San Diego, CA.
246. Robinson, C.B., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., Lemmon, L.L. and Fox, J.M. 2002. Larval
rearing of the Brown Shrimp, Farfantepenaeus aztecus, using complete and 50% replacement
of live microalgae and Artemia. 2002. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture
America 2002, January 27-30, 2002, San Diego, CA.
247. Gandy, R.L. and Samocha, T.M. 2002. The effect of sex ratio and diet on the reproductive
performance of the gulf Brown Shrimp, Farfantepenaeus aztecus, in a closed recirculating
maturation system. 2002. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2002,
January 27-30, 2002, San Diego, CA.
248. Lawrence, A.L., Castille, F.L., Samocha, T.M. and Nates, S. 2002. Effect of feed protein level
and feed rate on growth and survival of Litopenaeus vannamei in outdoor tanks. Abstract of a
paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2002, An abstract of a paper presented at the
Aquaculture America 2002, January 27-30, 2002, San Diego, CA.
249. Williams, K.R., Fox, J.M., Mott, J.B. and Samocha, T.M. 2002. Depuration of Galveston bay
oysters Crassostrea virginica against Vibrio vulnificus using probiotic bacteria: a preliminary
investigation. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2002, January 27-
30, 2002, San Diego, CA.
250. Fox, J. M., McKee, D.A., Samocha, T.M., Vega ,R. and Francis, J.M. 2002. A USDA/Texas
A&M University-Corpus Christi - sponsored program for enhancing minorities' interests in
aquaculture. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2002, January 27-30,
2002, San Diego, CA.
251. Dobbs, M., Fox, J.M., Samocha, T.M. and McKee, D.A. 2002. Spawning characteristics and
evaluation of early larval rearing of the blue crab Callinectes sapidus, fed live natural diets. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2002, January 27-30, 2002, San
Diego, CA.
252. McMahon, D.Z., Baca, B., Samocha, T.M., Messing, C., Rogerson, A. and Reguzzoni, J. 2002.
Commercial density and feeding protocols for an inland intensive nursery system for
Litopenaeus vannamei using low salinity ground water with zero water exchange. An abstract
of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2002, January 27-30, 2002, San Diego, CA.
Density and feeding protocols for the culture of Litopenaeus vannamei in inland low-salinity
ponds with zero water exchange. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America
2002, January 27-30, 2002, San Diego, CA.
254. Samocha, T.M. 2001. Sustainable shrimp farming practices. Paper presented at the Sustainable
shrimp production and environmental management conference on August 17-19, 2001, Nicoya,
Costa Rica. Invited Speaker.
Protocols for high density polyculture of Oreochromis niloticus and Litopenaeus vannamei in
inland ponds with low-salinity ground and zero discharge. An abstract of a paper presented at
the Aquaculture America 2002, January 27-30, 2002, San Diego, CA.
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256. McMahon, D.Z., Baca, B., Samocha, T.M., Rogerson, A. and Reguzzoni, J. 2002. Reduction
of marine proteins of feeds used for marine shrimp culture in low salinity inland zero exchange
ponds. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 2002, January 27-30, 2002,
San Diego, CA.
257. Samocha, T.M. 2001. Review of some sustainable shrimp farming practices in the U.S. A
review paper presented at the International Symposium on Marine Fishery and Aquatic Product
Processing Technology 2001, Rongcheng City, Shandong, China, September 11-13, 2001.
Invited Speaker.
258. Samocha, T.M. 2001. Sustainable shrimp farming and live bait shrimp production in Texas.
Paper presented at the Texas Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting, February 20-23, 2001.
Bahia Mar Resort and Conference Center, South Padre Island, Texas. Invited Speaker.
259. Samocha, T.M., Davis, A.D. and Browdy, C.L. 2001. Status of world aquaculture with an
emphasis on shrimp farming sustainability. International Symposium on Marine Fishery and
Aquatic Product Processing Technology 2001, Rongcheng City, Shandong, China, September
11-13, 2001. Keynote Speaker.
260. Cohen, J.M., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., Zhang, S., Jones, E.R., Fox, J.M. and Lawrence,
A.L. 2001. The effect of protein levels and feed rations on growth and survival of Litopenaeus
vannamei under no discharge conditions. Paper presented at the Texas Aquaculture Association
Annual Meeting, February 20-23, 2001. Bahia Mar Resort and Conference Center, South Padre
Island, Texas.
261. Fox, J.M., Williams, K.R., Mott, J.B., Samocha, T.M. and Bonnot, S. 2001. Gulf oyster
industry initiative: Evaluation of probiotic bacteria in depuration of oysters against Vibrio
vulnificus. Paper presented at the Texas Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting, February
20-23, 2001. Bahia Mar Resort and Conference Center, South Padre Island, Texas.
262. Samocha, T.M., Davis, A.D., Lawrence, A.L., Collins, C.R. and Van Wyk, P.M. 2001.
Intensive and super-intensive production of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
in greenhouse-enclosed raceway systems. An abstract of a review paper presented at the
Aquaculture 2001, Annual Meeting of World Aquaculture Society, January 21-25, 2001,
Orlando, FL. Invited Speaker.
263. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Collins, C.R., Emberson, C.R., Harvin, J.L., Van Wyk, P.
2001. Development of integrated environmentally-sound inland shrimp production technologies
for Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a review paper presented at the Aquaculture 2001,
Annual Meeting of World Aquaculture Society, January 21-25, 2001, Orlando, FL. Invited
Speaker.
264. Hamper, L., Samocha, T. M., DeBault, K. and Ali, M. 2001. On the road to sustainable and
cost-effective shrimp farming practices. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture
2001, Annual Meeting of World Aquaculture Society, January 21-25, 2001, Orlando, FL.
265. Gandy, R.L. and Samocha, T.M. 2001. The effect of blood worms and Artemia feeding on
induced maturation and spawning of Farfantepenaeus aztecus in a closed recirculating system.
An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture 2001, Annual Meeting of World
Aquaculture Society, January 21-25, 2001, Orlando, FL.
266. Cohen, J.M., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., Jones, E.R., Fox, J.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 2001.
The culture of Litopenaeus vannamei under bio-secured and zero exchange conditions. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture 2001, Annual Meeting of World Aquaculture
Society, January 21-25, 2001, Orlando, FL.
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267. Cohen, J.M., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., Jones, E.R., Fox, J.M., Zhang, S. and Lawrence,
A.L. 2001. The culture of Litopenaeus vannamei under bio-secured and zero exchange
conditions using two commercial diets with 30 and 40% crude protein levels. An abstract of a
paper presented at the Aquaculture 2001, Annual Meeting of World Aquaculture Society,
January 21-25, 2001, Orlando, FL.
268. Samocha, T.M., Blacher, T., Cordova, J. and De Wind, A. 2001. Use of intensive nursery
raceway system with limited water discharge to improve production of Litopenaeus vannamei
in white spot infected area in Ecuador. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture
269. Lee, P. G., Zuercher, C., Davies, C., Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M., Woods, G. and Turk, P.E.
2001. Biosecure, commercial, inland marine shrimp raceway production and environmentally
isolated, SPF broodstock culture systems. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture
270. Lawrence, A.L., Castille, F.L., Samocha, T.M. and Velasco. M. 2001. Environmentally
friendly or least polluting feed and feed management for aquaculture. An abstract of a review
paper presented at the Aquaculture 2001, Annual Meeting of World Aquaculture Society,
January 21-25, 2001, Orlando, FL.
271. Samocha, T.M. 2001. Acuacultura 2001, Biosecurity and sustainability - new horizons in
shrimp cultivation. A two-day seminar organized by Acua Distribuciones, 15-16 January 2001,
Obregon, Sonora, Mexico. Invited Speaker.
272. Williams, K.R., Fox, J.M., Mott, J.B. and Samocha, T.M. 2001. Preliminary evaluation of the
depuration of Galveston Bay oysters Crassostrea virginica against Vibrio vulnificus using
probiotic bacteria: inherent variability of autochthonous levels. An abstract of a paper presented
at the Aquaculture 2001, Annual Meeting of World Aquaculture Society, January 21-25, 2001,
Orlando, FL.
273. Samocha, T.M. 2000. Sustainable commercial recirculating shrimp production systems. A
seminar to the association of the shrimp producers in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. March 24, 2000.
Invited Speaker.
274. Samocha, T.M., Blacher, T. and Estrada, E. 2000. High-density nursery of Litopenaeus
vannamei in raceway system with limited water discharge in white spot infected area. An
abstract of a paper presented at the 4th Latin American Aquaculture Congress & Exhibition,
October 25-28, 2000, ATLAPA Convention Center Panama City, Panama. Invited Speaker.
275. Samocha, T.M., Hamper, L., Emberson, C.R, Balafas, A., McIntosh, D. and Lawrence, A.L.
2000. Development of sustainable, cost-effective, and biosecured shrimp farming management
practices in United States. An abstract of a review paper presented at the 16th Symposium of
the International Farming Systems association and 4th Latin American Farming Systems
Research and Extension Symposium, 27-29 November 2000, Santiago, Chile. Invited Speaker.
276. Samocha, T.M. 2000. A one day seminar on design and operation of an intensive nursery
raceway system with minimal water discharge. The Ecuadorian Chamber of Aquaculture.
August 3, 2000, Machala, Ecuador. Invited Speaker.
277. Samocha, T.M. 2000. A three-day seminar on sustainable shrimp-farming practices. April 5-7,
2000. Dalian Fisheries University, Dalian, China. Invited Speaker.
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278. Miller, D.E., Samocha, T.M. Lawrence, A.L. and Mott, J.B. 2000. Effect of a probiotic and low
protein diet on bacterial populations in a zero water exchange tank system stocked with
Litopenaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper presented at Aquaculture 2000, February 2-5,
2000, New Orleans, LA.
279. DeBault, K., Samocha, T.M. and Davis, A.D. 2000. Successful replacement of fish meal in the
diet of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in an outdoor tank system. An abstract
of a paper presented at Aquaculture 2000, February 2-5, 2000, New Orleans, LA.
280. Samocha, T.M., DeBault, K., Jones, E.R., Henry, B., Lawrence, A.L., Horowitz, A. and McKee,
D.A. 2000. The effect of high and low protein diets and vertical substrate on water quality,
growth, and survival of Litopenaeus vannamei in a high density outdoor tank system with no
water exchange. An abstract of a paper presented at Aquaculture 2000, February 2-5, 2000,
New Orleans, LA.
281. Hart, C.K., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Mott, J.B. 2000. Nitrification and
characterization of biochemical oxygen demands in a high density, zero water exchange
outdoor shrimp tank system (Litopenaeus vannamei) using a bacterial supplement treatment
with varied protein diets. An abstract of a paper presented at Aquaculture 2000, February 2-5,
2000, New Orleans, LA.
282. Harisanto, M., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R. and Fox, J.M. 2000. Intensive live bait shrimp
production of Farfantepenaeus aztecus in raceways and lined ponds with reduced water
exchange. An abstract of a paper presented at Aquaculture 2000, February 2-5, 2000, New
Orleans, LA.
283. Samocha, T.M., Hamper, L., Emberson, C.R., Davis, A.D., Balafas, A., McIntosh, D. and
Lawrence, A.L. 1999. Potential tools for development of a sustainable and biosecured shrimp
farming industry. An abstract of a review paper presented at the Fifth Ecuadorian Aquaculture
Conference. October 28-30, 1999. Expoplaza, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Invited Speaker.
284. Lawrence, A.L., Castille, F.L., Samocha, T.M., Velasco, M. and Davis, A. 1999. Contribution
of feed versus natural productivity to nutritional requirements of shrimp in earthen ponds. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Fifth Ecuadorian Aquaculture Conference. October 28-30,
1999. Expoplaza, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
285. Hart, C.K., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., McKee, D.A. and Mott, J.B. 1999. Effect of
bacterial supplement treatments on nitrification, and characterization of biochemical oxygen
demands in a high density, zero water exchange outdoor shrimp tank system (L. vannamei)
using varied protein diets. An abstract of a poster presented at the Seventh Annual South Texas
Environmental Conference - Towards a New Millennium." October 20-22, 1999. Omni
Bayfront Hotel, Corpus Christi, Texas.
286. Miller, D., Mott, J.B., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and McKee, D.A. 1999. Effects of a
bacterial supplement and low protein diets on total bacterial populations, ammonification, and
gram positive bacteria ratios in a zero water exchange tank system stocked with Litopenaeus
vannamei. An abstract of poster presented at the Seventh Annual South Texas Environmental
Conference - Towards a New Millennium." October 20-22, 1999. Omni Bayfront Hotel, Corpus
Christi, Texas.
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287. McIntosh, D., Samocha, T.M., Jones, E.R., Lawrence, A.L. and McKee, D.A. 1999. The effect
of two low protein diets and a bacterial supplement on water quality, growth, and survival of
the shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in a high density outdoor tank system under zero water
discharge. An abstract of a paper presented at the Seventh Annual South Texas Environmental
Conference - Towards a New Millennium." October 20-22, 1999. Omni Bayfront Hotel, Corpus
Christi, Texas.
288. Balafas, A., Samocha, T.M., McIntosh, D., DeBault, K.J., Lawrence, A.L. and McKee, D.A.
1999. High densities production of the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in outdoor
ponds and tanks under zero water discharge using commercial diets with low and high protein
levels and the effect on water quality, shrimp growth and survival. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Seventh Annual South Texas Environmental Conference - Towards a New
Millennium." October 20-22, 1999. Omni Bayfront Hotel, Corpus Christi, Texas.
289. Samocha, T.M., Balafas, A., McIntosh, D., Hamper, L. and Lawrence, A.L. 1999. Shrimp
farming with zero water discharge myths and facts. An abstract of a paper presented at the
Estuarine Research Federation 15th Biennial International Conference. September 25-30, 1999.
Hotel Inter Continental, New Orleans, Louisiana. Invited Speaker.
290. Samocha, T.M., Balafas, A., Hamper, L., Emberson, C.R., Wood, G.F., McIntosh, D. and
Lawrence, A.L. 1999. Recent advances towards development of sustainable shrimp farming
industry. An abstract of a paper presented at the regional shrimp culture conference: Tools and
solutions to struggle against white spot in Latin America. July 7-8, 1999, Plaza Paitilla Inn
Hotel, Panama City, Panama. Invited Speaker.
291. Samocha, T.M. Development of live bait shrimp production in Texas. Paper presented at the
Texas Aquaculture Association 1999 Annual Conference & Trade Show, February 10-13, 1999,
El Campo, TX. Invited Speaker.
292. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Bray, W.A., Collins, C.A., Castille, F.L., Lee, P.G. and
Davies, C.J. 1999. Production of marketable Litopenaeus vannamei in greenhouse-enclosed
raceways in the Arizona desert using ground saline water. An abstract of a paper presented at
the World Aquaculture 99, the Annual International Conference and Exposition of the World
Aquaculture Society. April 26 - May 2, 1999, Sydney, Australia.
293. Moya, M.E., Lawrence, A.L., Collins, C.A. and Samocha, T.M. 1999. Acclimation of Penaeus
vannamei postlarvae to 2 ppt ground saline water in Sonora Desert, Arizona. An abstract of a
paper presented at the World Aquaculture 99, the Annual International Conference and
Exposition of the World Aquaculture Society. April 26 - May 2, 1999, Sydney, Australia.
294. Emberson, C.R., Samocha, T.M. and Wood, G.F. 1999. Use of ground saline water for
commercial production of Litopenaeus vannamei in the Sonora Desert, Arizona, USA. An
abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture 99, the Annual International
Conference and Exposition of the World Aquaculture Society. April 26 - May 2, 1999, Sydney,
Australia.
295. Moss, S.M. and Samocha, T.M. 1999. Shrimp biosecurity: environmental management and
control. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture 99, the Annual
International Conference and Exposition of the World Aquaculture Society. April 26 - May 2,
1999, Sydney, Australia.
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296. Bray, W.A., Moya, M.E., Lawrence, A.L. and Samocha, T.M. 1999. Broodstock culture of
Litopenaeus vannamei in low salinity desert groundwater of 2.3 ppt: Summary of growth and
sperm development. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture 99, the Annual
International Conference and Exposition of the World Aquaculture Society. April 26 - May 2,
1999, Sydney, Australia.
297. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Collins, C.A., Castille, F.L., Lee, P.G., Davies, C.J. and
Wood, G.F. 1999. Use of greenhouse-enclosed intensive raceway system for the nursery phase
of Penaeus vannamei in an inland commercial shrimp farm in Arizona. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Aquaculture America 99. January 27-30, 1999, Tampa, Florida.
298. Samocha, T.M., Moya, M.E., Lawrence, A.L., Bray, W.A. and Wood, G.F. 1999. Production
of marketable-size Penaeus vannamei in an inland commercial shrimp farm in Arizona desert
using ground saline water. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 99.
January 27-30, 1999, Tampa, Florida.
299. Samocha, T. M. 1999. Use of intensive nursery raceway system for live bait shrimp production.
An abstract of a paper presented at Aquaculture America 99. January 27-30, 1999, Tampa,
Florida. Invited Speaker.
300. Blacher, T.S., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., Lawrence, A.L., Jones, E.R. and McKee, D.A.
1999. A production protocol of Penaeus aztecus (Brown Shrimp) for use as bait shrimp in the
gulf of Mexico. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 99. January 27-
30 1999, Tampa, Florida.
301. Ritvo, G., Dixon, J.B., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Neill, W.H. 1999. Low-cost
experimental unit and growth medium for testing soil effects on shrimp culture. An abstract of
a paper presented at the Aquaculture America 99. January 27-30, 1999, Tampa, Florida.
302. Horowitz, S., Gandy, R.L., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Horowitz, A. 1998. Improving
the Microbiology of Nitrifying Biofilters. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture
Brazil 98. November 2-6, 1998, Recife, Brazil. Pernanbucos Convention Center.
303. Samocha, T.M. 1998. Intensification, Biosecurity and Sustainable Shrimp Farming. Paper
presented at the Expo Alianza 98 - Seminario Acuacultura y Ecologia, Altamira, Tamaulipas,
Mexico. October 24, 1998. Invited Speaker.
304. Lawrence A.L., Velasco, M., Montoya, R. and Samocha, T.M. 1998. Shrimp pond feed
management effect on shrimp pond effluent water quality. An abstract of a paper presented at
the 1st Latin American Shrimp Culture Congress & Exhibition, October 6-10, 1998, ATLAPA
Convention Center Panama City, Panama.
305. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Collins, C.A., Castille, F.L., Lee, P.G. and Wood, G.F. 1998.
Use of intensive nursery systems in commercial shrimp production: advantages and
disadvantages. An abstract of a paper presented at the 1st Latin American Shrimp Culture
Congress & Exhibition, October 6-10, 1998, ATLAPA Convention Center Panama City,
Panama. Invited Speaker.
306. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Horowitz, A. and Horowitz, S. 1998. Commercial bacterial
supplement its potential use in the production of marine shrimp under no water exchange. An
abstract of a paper presented at the 1st Latin American Shrimp Culture Congress & Exhibition,
October 6-10, 1998, ATLAPA Convention Center Panama City, Panama. Invited Speaker.
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307. Horowitz, A., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L. and Horowitz, S. 1998. Application of a new bead
biofilter for enhanced nitrification in shrimp production systems. An abstract of a paper
presented at the 1st Latin American Shrimp Culture Congress & Exhibition, October 6-10, 1998,
ATLAPA Convention Center Panama City, Panama.
308. Horowitz, A., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L. and Horowitz. S. 1998. Liner toxicity in a
recirculating superintensive shrimp production system. An abstract of a paper presented at the
1st Latin American Shrimp Culture Congress & Exhibition, October 6-10, 1998, ATLAPA
309. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. Horowitz, A. and Horowitz, S. 1998. The use of commercial
probiotics in the production of marine shrimp under no water exchange. An abstract of a paper
presented at the second international conference on recirculating aquaculture, July 16-19, 1998.
Roanoke, VA. Invited Speaker.
310. Lawrence, A. L., Velasco, M., Montoya, R. and Samocha, T. M. 1998. Aquaculture: Feed
management, feeds, and environmental quality. An abstract of a paper presented at the
workshop on marine aquaculture: emerging technologies and global opportunities. June 26-27,
1998, University of Connecticut in Stanford.
311. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1998. Opportunities and limitations for farm-raised live
bait shrimp in Texas. Paper presented at the Texas Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting.
January 27-29, 1998. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Invited Speaker.
312. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1998. Shrimp feed and pond feed management effect on
shrimp pond effluent water quality. Paper presented at the Sixth Annual South Texas
Environmental Conference and DOE-Western States Clean Cities Conference. March 29-April
1, 1998, Corpus Christi, Texas.
313. Samocha, T.M., Jones, E.R., Lawrence, A.L., Mott, J.B., McIntosh, D.M., Keeney, T.S.,
Goulet-Miller, F.H. and Miller, D. 1998. Use of an outdoor tank-system as a research tool to
develop sustainable and cost-effective shrimp production management strategies. Paper
presented at the Sixth Annual South Texas Environmental Conference and DOE-Western States
Clean Cities Conference. March 29-April 1, 1998, Corpus Christi, Texas.
314. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1998. High density production of Penaeus setiferus in an
outdoor tank system with no water exchange using high and low protein diets and commercial
bacterial supplements. Paper presented at the Texas Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting.
January 27-29, 1998. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
315. Samocha, T.M., Rojas, A., Sutter, R., Lawrence, A.L. and Castille, F.L. 1998. Production of
bait shrimp Penaeus setiferus and P. duorarum in Texas using raceways and ponds. An abstract
of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society, February 15-19,
1998, Las Vegas, Nevada. Invited Speaker.
316. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1998. Preliminary design and operating specifications for
a biosecure shrimp grow-out facility in Texas. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual
Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society, February 15-19, 1998, Las Vegas, Nevada. Invited
Speaker.
317. Samocha, T.M., Jones, E.R., Lawrence, A.L., Mott, J.B. and McIntosh, D.M. 1998.
Environmentally friendly feed, zero water exchange and commercial bacterial-supplements as
potential effluent management tools in shrimp production. An abstract of a paper presented at
the Annual Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society, February 15-19, 1998, Las Vegas,
Nevada.
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318. Ritvo, G., Lawrence, A.L., Dixon, J.B., Samocha, T.M. and Neill, W.H. 1998. Effect of soil
chemical composition on shrimp production. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual
Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society, February 15-19, 1998, Las Vegas, Nevada.
319. Lee, P.G., Zuercher, C., Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M. and Turk, P.E. 1998. Design and
operation of environmentally isolated, marine shrimp broodstock culture systems: commercial
production and broodstock biosecurity. An abstract of a paper presented at the International
symposium on progress and prospect of marine biotechnology, Qingdoa, China, Oct., 1998. pp.
3.
320. Samocha, T.M. 1997. Treatment of aquaculture effluent waters: Preliminary results and
potential applications. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Texas Aquaculture
Association, February 13-14, 1997, Austin, Texas. Invited Speaker.
321. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Gregg, K.L. and Reisinger, A.E. 1997. Preliminary evaluation
of the bivalve Crassostrea virginica as potential purifier of shrimp farms effluent waters.
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Texas Aquaculture Association, February 13-14,
1997, Austin, Texas. Invited Speaker.
322. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Liendo, L.M. 1997. Preliminary in situ measurements of
TAN generated by the mussel: Mytilopsis lycophaeta. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting
of the Texas Aquaculture Association, February 13-14, 1997, Austin, Texas. Invited Speaker.
323. Kinne, P.N., Browdy, C.L., Samocha, T.M., Jones, E.R. and McKee, D.A. 1997. Preliminary
studies on biofiltration of intensive shrimp pond effluent. An abstract of a paper presented at
the Annual Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society in Seattle, Washington.
324. Thoresen, M., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Mott, J.B. 1997. The effect of two bacterial
supplements on bacterial populations, nitrogenous waste degradation, and ammonia oxidation
in a south Texas shrimp pond. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the
World Aquaculture Society in Seattle, Washington.
325. Mann, C.R., Browdy, C.L., Bratvold, D., Samocha, T.M. and McKee, D.A. 1997. Regulations
of aquaculture effluent: a closer look at biochemical oxygen demand. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society in Seattle, Washington.
326. Thoresen, M., Samocha, T.M., Jones, E.R., Lawrence, A.L. and Mott, J.B. 1997. Use of
bacterial supplements as a potential tool in reducing negative impact of shrimp farms effluent
water. An abstract of a paper presented at Martinique 97, the European Aquaculture Society
Annual Meeting, May 4-9, 1997, Martinique.
327. Fitzek, A.R., Samocha, T.M., McKee, D.A. and Vaughan, D.E. 1997. Maturation and larval
rearing of the Pink Shrimp Penaeus duorarum. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual
Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society in Seattle, Washington.
328. Gandy, R.L., Samocha, T.M. and McKee, D.A. 1997. A survey of the Florida and Texas retail
live bait shrimp markets. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the World
Aquaculture Society in Seattle, Washington.
329. DeAnda, D., Samocha, T.M. and McKee, D.A. 1997. Effects of different water temperatures
on postlarval population estimates. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of
the World Aquaculture Society in Seattle, Washington.
330. Ritvo G., Lawrence, A.L., Neill, W.H., Samocha, T.M., Dixon, J.B. and Speed, F. 1997.
Elemental accumulations in soils of shrimp ponds in six years. An abstract of a paper presented
at the Annual Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society in Seattle, Washington.
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331. Ritvo, G., Speed, M., Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M., Neill, W.H. and Dixon, J.B. 1997. Soil
chemical composition for two shrimp farms in south Texas. An abstract of a paper presented
at the Annual Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society in Seattle, Washington.
332. Samocha, T.M., Lopez-Ivich M.A. and Lawrence A.L. 1996. Characterization of aquaculture
effluent waters, environmental load estimation and potential remadiation solutions. An abstract
of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers,
July 14-18, 1996, Phoenix, Arizona.
333. Samocha T.M. 1996. Salinity and soil requirements for commercial production of Penaeus
vannamei. Paper presented at a regional conference of Ecuador Shrimp Farmers Association,
April 11, 1996, Machala, Ecuador. A conference sponsored by La Roche, S. A. Ecuador.
Invited Speaker.
334. Samocha, T.M. 1996. Prevention and treatment concepts for reducing potential negative impact
from shrimp farms in Texas. Paper presented at the South Texas Environmental Conference,
March 28-29, 1996, Corpus Christi, Texas.
335. Lopez-Ivich, M.A., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Jones, E.R., McKee, D.A. and Sharma,
V.K. 1996. Characterization and preliminary quantification of effluent load from three coastal
aquaculture facilities in south Texas. Paper presented at the South Texas Environmental
Conference, March 28-29, 1996, Corpus Christi, Texas.
336. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1996. Characterization and control of shrimp farm effluent
water quality. An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting
Bangkok, Thailand. Invited Speaker.
337. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1996. The effect of salinity on growth and survival of
Penaeus vannamei in an inland semi-closed recirculating system. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society and
Texas Aquaculture Association, Arlington, Texas.
338. Lopez-Ivich, M.A., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., McKee, D.A. and Sharma, V.K. 1996.
Characterization of effluents from three commercial aquaculture facilities in South Texas. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Chapter of the World
Aquaculture Society and Texas Aquaculture Association, Arlington, Texas.
339. Ritvo, G., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L, Hargreaves, J.A. and Neill, W.H. 1996. Correlates
of shrimp yield and soil chemistry for Texas shrimp ponds. An abstract of a paper presented
at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society and Texas
Aquaculture Association, Arlington, Texas.
340. Ritvo, G., Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M. and Neill, W.H. 1996. Growth of Penaeus vannamei
on soils from various Texas shrimp farms under laboratory conditions. An abstract of a paper
341. Ritvo, G., Neill, W. H., Lawrence, A. L. and Samocha, T. M. 1996. Can suspended soil
particles indicate shrimp abundance and distribution in grow-out ponds. An abstract of a paper
342. Samocha, T.M. 1996. Salinity and soil requirements for commercial production of Penaeus
vannamei. A regional conference of the Ecuador Shrimp Farmers Association, April 11, 1996,
Machala, Ecuador. Invited Speaker.
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343. Ritvo, G., Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M. and Neill, W.H. 1996. Efecto de suelos de diferentes
granajas de cameron de Texas en el crecimiento de Penaeus vannamei. An abstract of a paper
presented at third international symposium of nutrition and aquaculture, November 11-13,
1996, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
344. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Lopez-Ivich, M.A., McKee, D.A. and Sharma, V.K. 1995.
Characterization and potential treatment methods for shrimp farms effluent water. Paper
presented at the Lower Laguna Madre Foundation, 4th Annual Education Days Meeting,
December 1, 1995, Harlingen, Texas.
345. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Lopez-Ivich, M.A. and McKee, D.A. 1995. Shrimp farms'
effluent water and the environment. Paper presented at the 13th International Estuarine Research
Federation, November 12-16, 1995, Corpus Christi, Texas. Invited Speaker.
346. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1995. Shrimp farms effluent water, environmental impact
and potential treatment methods. An abstract of a paper presented at the US-UJNR Annual
Meeting, October 9-15, 1995, Corpus Christi, Texas. Invited Speaker.
347. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1995. Bait shrimp culture in Texas. An abstract of a paper
presented at the Annual Conference of the Florida Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting,
November 3-5, 1995 St. Augustine, Florida. Invited Speaker.
348. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1995. Pond production of bait shrimp. An abstract of a
paper presented at the 7th Annual South Texas Bays & Estuaries Meeting, March 10, 1995.
349. Burkott, B., Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M., Juan, Y.S. and McKee, D.A. 1994. The effects
of krill meal, menhaden meal, and vitamin mix in commercial diets for semi-intensive
production management of Penaeus vannamei in outdoor ponds. A paper presented at the Texas
Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting, Conroe, Texas.
350. Burkott, B., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Juan, Y.S. and McKee, D.A. 1994. Potential
intensive production management strategies for bait shrimp (Penaeus setiferus) in small
outdoor ponds. A paper presented at the Texas Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting,
Conroe, Texas.
351. Samocha, T.M., Allard, E. and Lawrence, A.L. 1994. Production of bait-size Penaeus vannamei
in an intensive raceway system. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture
Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.
352. Guajardo, H., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Speed, F.M., Castille, F. L., Page, K.I. and
McKee, D.A. 1994. Development of a quick practical method for evaluating Penaeus vannamei
postlarvae quality. An abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual
Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.
353. Guajardo, H., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Speed, F.M., Castille, F.L., Pegg, K.I. and
McKee, D.A. 1994. Development of a quick practical method for evaluating Penaeus vannamei
postlarvae quality. A paper presented at the Texas Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting,
Conroe, Texas.
354. Burkott, B., Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M., Juan, Y.S. and McKee, D.A. 1994. The effects
of krill meal, menhaden meal, and vitamin mix in commercial diets for semi-intensive
production management of Penaeus vannamei in outdoor ponds. An abstract of a paper
presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.
355. Samocha, T.M. 1993. Nursery system in commercial shrimp production. A paper presented at
the Texas Aquaculture Association Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas. Invited Speaker.
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356. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1993. Nursery systems in commercial shrimp production.
An abstract of a paper presented at the Aquaculture Expo VI, January 6-10, 1993, New Orleans,
Louisiana. Invited Speaker.
357. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Castille, F.L. and Robertson, L. 1993. Summary of 1992
research at the Shrimp Mariculture Project. An abstract of a paper presented at the U.S. Chapter
of WAS and South Atlantic Regional Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show. January 27-30,
1993, Hilton Head, South Carolina.
358. Samocha, T.M., Castille, F.L., Lawrence, A.L. and Talley, S.E. 1993. Early spring growth trials
of penaeid shrimp postlarvae at high stocking densities in raceways. An abstract of a paper
presented at the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Annual Meeting, Spokane,
Washington. Techniques for modern aquaculture.
359. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1992. Shrimp nursery systems and their management. An
abstract of a paper presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, Orlando,
Florida. Invited Speaker.
360. Samocha, T.M., Castille, F.L. Lawrence, A.L. 1991. Cutting edge technology for shrimp
farming: A new agricultural crop for Texas. A paper presented at the Science for Agriculture
Conference, 1991. Agriculture Program the Texas A&M University System, College Station.
361. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Biedenbach, J.M. 1990. A new concept for water
management strategy for nursery of penaeid postlarvae in raceways. An abstract of a paper
presented at the World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, Nova Scotia, Canada.
362. Samocha, T.M. 1989. Summary of the shrimp research activities during the years of 1986-1988
at the National Center for Mariculture in Eilat. An abstract of a paper presented at the Israel
Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, Haifa, Israel.
363. Browdy, C.L. and Samocha, T.M. 1988. Induced maturation and larval rearing of Penaeus
semisulcatus. A paper presented at the Israel Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting, Haifa,
Israel.
364. Browdy, C.L., Hadani, A., Samocha, T.M. and Loya, Y. 1987. An evaluation of frozen Artemia
as a dietary supplement for the stimulation of reproduction in penaeid shrimp. An abstract of
a paper presented at the Aquaculture Europe '87. European Aquaculture Society, Amsterdam,
Holland.
365. Browdy, C.L., Hadani, A., Samocha, T.M. and Loya, Y. 1987. The collection and transport of
wild gravid Penaeus semisulcatus and their reproductive performance in captivity. An abstract
of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society, Guayaquil,
Ecuador.
366. Samocha, T.M., Uziel, N. and Browdy, C.L. 1987. Evaluation of animal protein sources for the
culture of penaeid shrimp larvae. An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the
World Aquaculture Society, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
367. Samocha, T.M. 1986. Larval rearing techniques for penaeid shrimp emphasizing the latest
results of the IOLR National Center for Mariculture, Eilat, Israel. An abstract of a paper
presented at the "Acuicultura 86" Shrimp Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show of The
Americas, September 26th - October 5th, 1986, Panama City, Panama. Invited Speaker.
368. Browdy, C.L. and Samocha, T.M. 1985. Maturation and spawning of ablated and non-ablated
females of Penaeus semisulcatus de Haan, 1844. A paper presented at the Symposium on the
growth of saltwater shrimps and prawns, Volcani Institute, Bet Dagan, Israel.
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Penaeus semisulcatus de Haan (1844). An abstract of a paper presented at the Annual Meeting
of the World Mariculture Society, Orlando, Florida.
370. Issar, G. and Samocha, T.M. 1985. Primary and secondary nursery of Penaeus semisulcatus in
tanks and earthen ponds. A paper presented at the Symposium on the growth of saltwater
shrimps and prawns, Volcani Institute, Bet Dagan, Israel.
371. Samocha, T. M. and Browdy, C. L. 1983. A preliminary comparison of two methods for the
larval rearing of green Tiger Prawn (Penaeus semisulcatus de Haan, 1844) in Eilat, Israel. An
abstract of a paper presented at the Workshop on food for larval organisms in aquaculture.
Eilat, Israel.
372. Samocha, T.M. 1981. Studies of the mariculture potential of several penaeid shrimp species
with an emphasis on the effect of diet and salinity on growth and survival of Penaeus monodon
An abstract of a paper presented at the 9th Sci. Meet. H. Steinitz Mar. Biol. Lab., Eilat, Israel.
373. Samocha, T. and Lewinsohn, C. 1976. Shrimp culture in laboratory and in ponds. Abstract of
a paper presented at the 5th Sci. Meet. H. Steinitz Mar. Biol. Lab., Eilat, Israel.
Publications:
Peer reviewed, refereed journal articles:

1. Correia, E.S., Wilkenfeld, J.S., Morris, T.C., Wei, L., Prangnell, D.I and Samocha, T.M.
Intensive nursery production of the Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei using two
commercial feeds with high and low protein content in a biofloc-dominated system.
Aquacultural Engineering. Accepted.
2. Kim, S.K., Pang, P., Seo, H.C., Yeong-Rok Cho, Y.R., Samocha, T. and Jang, I.K. 2014. Effect
of bioflocs on growth and immune activity of Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei
postlarvae. Aquaculture Research 45:362-371.
3. Krummenauer, D., Samocha, T., Poersch, L., Lara, G. and Wasielesky Jr., W. 2014. The Reuse
of Water on the Culture of Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, in BFT System.
Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 45(1):3-14.
4. Shpigel, M., Ben-Ezra, B., Shauli, L., Sagi, M., Ventura, Y., Samocha, T. and Lee, J.J. 2013.
Constructed wetland with Salicornia as a biofilter for mariculture effluents. Aquaculture
412413:52-63.
5. Zhu, X., Davis, D.A.,, Roy, L.A., Samocha, T.M. and Lazo, J.P. 2013. Response of Pacific white
shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, to three sources of solvent extracted soybean meal. Journal of
World Aquaculture Society 44(3):396-404.
6. Haslun, J., Correia, E., Strychar, K., Morris, T., Samocha, T. 2012. Characterization of bioflocs
in a no water exchange super-intensive system for the production of food size Pacific White
Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. International Journal of Aquaculture 2(6):29-39.
http://ija.sophiapublisher.com.
7. Samocha, T.M., Davis, D.A., Roy, L.A., Carpenter, B. and Bullis. R.A. 2011. The effect of
non-marine HUFA supplementation with fish oil removal on growth and survival of the Pacific
white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. Aquaculture Nutrition 17(5):518-525.
8. Morris, T.C., Samocha, T.M., Davis, D.A. and Fox. J.M. 2011. Cholesterol supplements for
Litopenaeus vannamei reared on plant based diets in the presence of natural productivity.
Aquaculture 314:140-144.
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9. Ventura, Y., Engelen, A.H., Wegi, A., Wuddineh, W.A., Shpigel, M., Samocha, T.M., Klim,
B.C., Cohen, S., Gouveia, L., Diekmann, O.E., Shemer, Z., Santos, R. and Sagi, M. 2011. Effects
of day length on flowering and yield production of Salicornia and Sarcocornia species. Scientia
Horticulturae 130:510-516.
10. Ventura, Y., Wuddineha, W.A., Myrzabayeva, M., Alikulov, Z., Khozin-Goldberg, I., Shpigel,
M., Samocha, T.M. and Sagi, M. 2011. Effect of seawater concentration on the productivity and
nutritional value of annual Salicornia and perennial Sarcocornia halophytes as leafy vegetable
crops. Scientia Horticulturae 128:189-196.
11. Gonzlez-Flix, M.L., da Silva, F.S.D., Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M., Morris, T.C., Wilkenfeld,
J.S. and Perez-Velazquez, M. 2010. Replacement of fish oil in plant based diets for Pacific
White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). Aquaculture 309:152-158.
12. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Davis, D.A., Bullis, R.A. and Browdy, C.L. 2010. Use of
commercial fermentation products as highly unsaturated fatty acid source in practical diets for
the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. Aquaculture Research 41:961-967.
13. Mishra, J.K., Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Speed, M., Gandy, R.L. and Ali, A.M. 2008.
Performance of an intensive nursery system for the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus
vannamei, under limited discharge condition. Aquacultural Engineering 38(1):2-15.
14. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Speed, M., Ali, A.M., Burger, J.M., Almeida, R.V., Ayub, Z.,
Harisanto, M., Horowitz, A. and Brock, D.L. 2007. Use of molasses as carbon source in limited
discharge nursery and grow-out systems for Litopenaeus vannamei. Aquacultural Engineering
36(2):184-191.
15. Gandy, R.L., Samocha, T.M., Masser, M.P., Fox, J.M., Ali, A.M.S., Gatlin III, D.M. and Speed,
F.M. 2007. The effect of unilateral eyestalk ablation and diet on the reproductive performance
of wild-caught Farfantepenaeus aztecus using a closed recirculating system. Aquaculture
Research 38(6):580-587.
16. Browdy, C.L., Seaborn, G., Atwood, H., Davis, D.A., Bullis, R.A., Samocha, T.M., Wirth, E.
and Leffler, J.W. 2006. Comparison of Pond Production Efficiency, Fatty Acid Profiles and
Contaminants in Litopenaeus vannamei fed Organic Plant-based and Fishmeal-based Diets.
Journal of World Aquaculture Society 37(4):437-451.
17. Patnaik, S., Samocha, T.M., Davis, D.A., Bullis, R.A. and Browdy, C.L. 2006. The use of algal
meals as highly unsaturated fatty acid sources in practical diets designed for Litopenaeus
vannamei. Aquaculture Nutrition 12:395-401.
18. Robinson, C.B., Samocha, T.M., Fox, J.M., Gandy, R.L. and McKee D.A. 2005. The use of inert
artificial commercial food sources as replacements of traditional live food items in the culture
of larval shrimp, Farfantepenaeus aztecus. Aquaculture 245:135-147.
19. Cohen, J. Samocha, T.M., Fox, J.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 2005. Biosecured production of
juvenile Pacific White Shrimp in an intensive raceway system with limited water discharge.
Aquacultural Engineering 32(3-4):425-442.
20. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Collins, C.A., Castille, F.L., Bray, W.A., Davies, C.J., Lee,
P.G. and Wood, G.F. 2004. Production of the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, in
high-density greenhouse-enclosed raceways using low salinity groundwater. Journal of Applied
Aquaculture 15 (3/4):1-19.
21. Davis, D.L., Samocha, T.M and Boyd, C.E. 2004. Acclimation and stocking of the Pacific White
Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, to inland low salinity waters. Southern Regional Aquaculture
Center, Fact Sheets. SRAC Publication No. 2601.
22. Samocha, T.M., Lopez, I.M., Jones, E.R. Jackson, S., Lawrence, A.L. and Sharma, V.K. 2004.
Characterization of shrimp farms' effluent water and the effect on receiving water. Aquaculture
Research 35:321-339.
23. Samocha, T.M., Davis, D.A., Saoud, I.P. and DeBault, K. 2004. Substitution of fish meal by co-
extruded soybean poultry by-product meal in practical diets for the Pacific White Shrimp,
Litopenaeus vannamei. Aquaculture 231(1-4):197-203.
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24. Ritvo, G., Shitumbanuma, V. and Samocha, T.M. 2002. Changes in the concentration of
nutrients and other chemical properties of shrimp pond soils as a function of pond use. Journal
of World Aquaculture Society 33(3):233-243.
25. Samocha, T.M., Hamper, L., Emberson, C.R., Davis, A.D., McIntosh, D., Lawrence, A.L. and
Van Wyk, P.M. 2002. Review of some recent developments in sustainable shrimp farming
practices in Texas, Arizona and Florida. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 12(1):1-42.
26. Gandy R., Samocha, T.M., Jones, E.R., McKee, D.A. 2001. The Texas live bait-shrimp market.
Journal of Shellfish Fisheries 20(1):365-367.
27. McIntosh, D. Samocha, T.M., Jones, E.R., Lawrence, A.L., Horowitz, S. and Horowitz, A. 2001.
Effects of two commercially available low-protein diets (21% and 31%) on water and sediment
quality, and on the production of Litopenaeus vannamei in an outdoor tank system with limited
water discharge. Aquacultural Engineering 25(2):69-82.
28. Horowitz, A., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L. and Horowitz, S. 2001. Toxicity test to assess the
effect of synthetic tank liner on shrimp survival and nitrification in a recirculating superintensive
production system. Aquacultural Engineering 24:91-105.
29. Kinne, P.N., Samocha, T.M., Jones, E.R. and Browdy, L.C. 2000. Characterization of intensive
shrimp pond effluent and preliminary studies on biofiltration. North American Journal of
Aquaculture 63(1):25-33.
30. Ritvo, G., Dixon, J.B., Neill, W.H., Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 2000. The effect of
controlled soil sulfur concentration on growth and survival of Litopenaeus vannamei. Journal
of the World Aquaculture Society 31(3):381-389.
31. McIntosh, D., Samocha, T.M., Jones, E.R., Lawrence, A.L., McKee, D.A., Horowitz, S. and
Horowitz, A. 2000. The effect of a commercial bacterial supplement and low-protein feed on
the culturing of Litopenaeus vannamei at high density in an outdoor tank system with no water
exchange. Aquacultural Engineering 21:215-227.
32. Ritvo, G., Sherman, M., Lawrence, A. L. and Samocha, T. M. 2000. Estimation of soil
phosphorus levels in shrimp ponds. Journal of Agricultural Biological and Environmental
Statistics 5(1):115-129.
33. Samocha, T.M., Matsumoto, T., Jones, E.R. and Turano, M. 1999. Potential use of artificial diets
to reduce Artemia nauplii requirements for the production of Litopenaeus vannamei postlarvae.
Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh 51(4):157-168.
34. Ritvo, G., Speed, F.M., Neill, W.H., Dixon, J.B., Lawrence, A.L. and Samocha, T.M. 1999.
Regression analysis of soil chemical composition for two shrimp farms in Texas. Journal of the
World Aquaculture Society 30(1):26-35.
35. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Poser, D. 1998. Salinity effect on growth and survival of
juvenile Penaeus vannamei in a semi-closed recirculating system. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-
Bamidgeh 50(2):55-59.
36. Samocha, T.M., Burkott, B.J., Lawrence, A.L., Juan, Y.S., Jones, E.R. and McKee, D.A. 1998.
Management strategies for production of the Atlantic White Shrimp Penaeus setiferus as bait-
shrimp in outdoor ponds. Journal of World Aquaculture Society 29(2):211-220.
37. Ritvo, G., Dixon, J.B., Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M., Neill, W.H. and Speed, M.F. 1998.
Accumulation of chemical elements in Texas shrimp pond soils. Journal of the World
Aquaculture Society 29(4):422-431.
38. Ritvo, G., Dixon, J.B., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Neill, W.H. 1998. Low-cost
experimental unit and growth medium for testing soil effects on shrimp culture. Aquacultural
Engineering 18:245-249.
39. Samocha, T.M., Guajardo, H., Lawrence, A.L., Speed, F.M., Castille, F.L., Page, K.I. and
McKee, D.A. 1998. A simple stress test for Penaeus vannamei postlarvae. Aquaculture 165:233-
242.
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40. Ritvo, G., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Neill, W.H. 1998. Growth of Penaeus vannamei
on soils from various Texas shrimp farms under laboratory conditions. Aquaculture 163 (1-
2):101-110.
41. Ritvo, G.,M. Sherman, A.L. Lawrence, T.M. Samocha. 1998. Determining the bottom soil
sampling rate in shrimp ponds using variograms. Aquacultural Engineering 17(4):273-286.
42. Ritvo, G., Neill, W.H., Lawrence, A.L. and Samocha, T.M. 1997. Turbidity related to shrimp
size in tanks with soil substrate. Aquacultural Engineering 16:(4) 221-225.
43. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Biedenbach, J.M. 1993. The Effect of vertical netting and
water circulation pattern on growth and survival of Penaeus vannamei postlarvae in an intensive
raceway system. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 2(1):55-64.
44. Castille, F.L., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., He, H., Frelier, P.F. and Jaenike, F. 1993.
Variability in growth and survival of early postlarvae Penaeus vannamei. Aquaculture 113:65-
81.
45. Robertson, L., Samocha, T.M., Gregg, K. and Lawrence, A.L. 1992. Post-nursery growout
potential of Penaeus vannamei in an intensive raceway system. Ciencias Marinas 18(4):47-56.
46. Wajsbrot, N., Gasith, A., Krom, M. D. and Samocha, T.M. 1990. Effect of dissolved oxygen and
moult stage on the acute toxicity of ammonia to juvenile green tiger prawn Penaeus
semisulcatus. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 9:497-504.
47. Samocha, T.M., Uziel, N. and Browdy, C.L. 1989. The effect of feeding two prey organisms,
nauplii of Artemia and rotifers, Brachionus plicatilis (Muller), upon survival and growth of
larval marine shrimp, Penaeus semisulcatus (de Haan). Aquaculture 77:11-19.
48. Wajsbrot, N., Krom, M.D., Gasith, A. and Samocha, T.M. 1989. Ammonia excretion of green
tiger prawn Penaeus semisulcatus as possible limit for the biomass density in shrimp ponds.
Bamidgeh 41(4):159-164.
49. Browdy, C.L., Hadani, A., Samocha, T.M. and Loya, Y. 1987. An evaluation of frozen Artemia
as dietary supplement for the stimulation of reproduction in penaeid shrimp. European
Aquacultural Society, Special Publication No. 12.
50. Colorni, A., Samocha, T.M. and Colorni, B. 1987. Pathogenic viruses introduced into Israeli
mariculture systems by imported penaeid shrimp. Bamidgeh 39(1):21-28.
51. Issar, G., Seidman, E.R. and Samocha, T.M. 1987. Preliminary results of nursery and pond
culture of Penaeus semisulcatus in Israel. Bamidgeh 39(3):63-74.
52. Browdy, C.L., Hadani, A., Samocha, T.M. and Loya, Y. 1987. The reproductive performance
of wild and pond reared Penaeus semisulcatus de Haan. Aquaculture 59:251-258.
53. Browdy, C.L. and Samocha, T.M. 1985. The effect of eye stalk ablation on spawning, molting
and mating of Penaeus semisulcatus de Haan. Aquaculture 49:19-29.
Penaeus semisulcatus de Haan, 1844. Journal of the World Mariculture Society 16:237-249.
55. Samocha, T. and Lewinsohn, Ch. 1977. A preliminary report on rearing penaeid shrimp in Israel.
Aquaculture 10:191-292.
Non-refereed, editor-reviewed journal:

1. Samocha, T.M., Hanson, T., Morris, T., Magalhes, V., Advent, B. and Braga, A. 2014. Using
super-intensive biofloc systems for Pacific white shrimp production. International Aqua Feed
17(1):44-48.
2. Hanson, T., Samocha, T., Morris, T., Advent, B., Magalhes and V., Braga, A. 2013. Economic
Analyses Project Rising Returns For Intensive Biofloc Shrimp Systems. Global Aquaculture
Advocate July/August 2013:24-26.
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3. Samocha, T.M., Hanson, T., Morris, T., Magalhes, V., Advent, B. and Braga, A. 2013.
Resultados recentes e analise economica preliminar de estudos super intensivos, sem renovacao
de agua, domonados por bioflocos, com o Camarao Branco do Pacifico, Litopenaeus vannamei,
no Laboratoriode Pesquisas Texas A&M AgriLife Mariculture Research, localizado em Flour
Bluff, Texas. Revista ABCC, XV(2):68-76. (In Portugese).
4. Samocha, T.M., Braga, A., Magalhes, V., Advent, B. and Morris, T.C. 2013. Ongoing Studies
Advance Intensive Shrimp Culture In Zero-Exchange Biofloc Raceways. Global Aquaculture
Advocate April/March 2013:38-40.
5. Samocha, T.M., Braga, A., Magalhes, V., Advent, B. and Morris, T.C. 2013. Production of
Pacific white shrimp, in super-intensive, biofloc-dominated, zero-exchange raceway systems.
The Practical 4(12):10-17, Asian Aquaculture Network, Thailand.
6. Samocha, T.M., Correia, E.S., Hanson, T., Wilkenfeld, J.S., Morris, TC. 2012. Texas research
advances water treatment methods for intensive biofloc raceways. Global Aquaculture Advocate
September/October 15(5):89-91.
7. Samocha, T.M. 2010. Super-Intensive Shrimp System Provides A Look Into The Future.
Application Note, YSI Environmental.
8. Samocha, T.M., Schveitzer, R., Krummenauer, D. and Morris, T.C., Woodring, S. 2011. Recent
Advances In Super-intensive Raceway Systems for Production of Marketable-Size Litopenaeus
vannamei Under No Water Exchange. The Practical 2(8):20-23, Asian Aquaculture Network,
Thailand.
9. Samocha, T.M., Morris, T.C., Kim, J.S., Correia, E.S. and Advent, B. 2011. Avancos recentes
na operacao de raceway super-intensivos dominandos por bioflocs e com renovacao zero para
a producao do camarao branco do Pacifico, Litopenaeus vannamei. Revista ABCC XIII(2):62-
67.
10. Samocha, T.M., Correia, E.S., Hanson, T., Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Morris, T.C. 2010. Intensive
raceways without water exchange analyzed for White Shrimp Culture. Global Aquaculture
Advocate July/August 2011:22-24.
11. Samocha, T.M. 2010. Use of no water exchange and Zeigler 35% CP HI diet for the production
of marketable Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, in a super-intensive raceway
system. The Practical 1(3):8-10, Asian Aquaculture Network, Thailand.
12. Patnaik, S. and Samocha, T.M. 2009. Improved feed management strategy for Litopenaeus
vannamei in limited exchange culture systems. World Aquaculture 40(1):57-59.
13. Patnaik, S, Samocha, T.M. and Kilgen, M.B. 2007. Probiotic found ineffective against Vibrio
harveyi in limited exchange shrimp pond study. Global Aquaculture Advocate 10(5):94-96.
14. Browdy, C.L., Seaborn, G., Atwood, H., Davis, D.A., Bullis, R.A., Samocha, T.M., Wirth, E.
and Leffler, J.W. 2007. Comparison of pond production efficiency, and contaminants in
Litopenaeus vannamei fed organic plant-based and fish-meal-based diets. Panorama Acuicola
Magazine 12(4):20-26.
15. Fox, J.M., Lawrence, A.L., Siccardi III, A.J., Davis, D.A., Ricque-Marie, D., Cruz-Suarez, E.
and Samocha, T.M. 2006. Phytase supplementation in aquaculture diets improves fish, shrimp
growth performance. Global Aquaculture Advocate 9(1):64-66.
16. Horowitz, A., Horowitz, S. and Samocha, T.M. 2005. Microbial testing identifies potential
toxicity in polymer liners, biofilter material. Global Aquaculture Advocate 8(2):71-72.
17. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S. and Harisanto, M. 2005. Use of aspirator-type and paddlewheel
aerators in membrane-lined shrimp ponds operated under limited discharge. World Aquaculture
36(4):46-51.
18. Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M. and Bullis, R.A. 2005. Feed Ingredients - Working towards the
removal of marine ingredients in aquafeeds. International AQUAFEED 8(1):8-11.
19. Gandy, R.L. and Samocha, T.M. 2004. Current status of bait shrimp research at the Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station-Shrimp Mariculture Research Facility, Corpus Christi, TX.
Industry Briefs 10(4):1, 6-7.
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20. Handy, M., Samocha, T. M., Patnaik, S., Gandy, R. L. and McKee, D. A. 2004. Nursery trial
compares filtration system performance in intensive raceways. Global Aquaculture Advocate
7(4):77-79.
21. Samocha, T.M. 2003. TAES Juvenile Shrimp Break Records in Limited Discharge Production.
Industry Briefs 9(3):3.
22. Samocha, T.M. 2003. The roll of specific-pathogen-free seedstock, biosecurity and sustainability
in commercial shrimp farming. Korean Aquaculture, 15(167):56 (in Korean).
23. Gandy, R.L. and Samocha, T.M. 2003. Reproductive Performance of Gulf brown shrimp in a
closed recirculating system. Hatchery International March/April:28-29.
24. Jory, D.E., McMahon, D., Baca, B., Reguzzoni, J., Samocha, T.M., Mogollon, M. and DeMico,
E. 2002. Inland shrimp culture with zero water exchange ponds. Aquaculture Magazine
28(5):74-77.
25. McMahon, D.Z., Baca, B., Reguzzoni, J., Samocha, T.M., Mogollon, M. and DeMico, E. 2002.
Ocean Boy Farms, Florida: Challenges of inland, freshwater production of shrimp. Global
Aquaculture Advocate 5(3):50-51.
26. Lawrence, A.L., Castille, F.L., Samocha, T.M. and Velasco, M. 2002. Environmentally friendly
or least polluting feed and feed management for aquaculture. Panorama Acuicola 7(4):8-9.
27. McMahon, D.Z, Baca, B., Rogerson, A., Samocha, T.M. and Reguzzoni, J. 2002. Feed study
tests vegetable replacements for marine ingredients. Global Aquaculture Advocate 5(2):36.
28. McMahon, D.Z., Baca, B. and Samocha T.M. 2001. Inland shrimp farming in Florida. Global
Aquaculture Advocate 4(5):66-68.
29. Gandy, R.L. and Samocha, T.M. 2001. Development of closed recirculating postlarvae
production system for live bait shrimp in Texas. World Aquaculture 32(3):54-56.
30. Samocha, T.M. and Benner, R. 2001. Use of intensive nursery systems in commercial shrimp
production operation in Texas. Industry Briefs 7(1):1-3.
31. Samocha, T.M. 2001. Shrimp production with zero water exchange. Global Aquaculture
Advocate 4(3):31-32.
32. Felix, S., Samocha, T.M. 2001. Third generation shrimp farming technology to revive shrimp
farms in India. INFOFISH International 4:50-55.
33. Felix, S., Samocha, T.M. and Johnson, K. 2001. Scope for bio-secured shrimp production in
inland waters for India. Fishing Chimes 20(10&11):59-60.
34. Samocha, T.M. 2001. Conceptos de bio-securidad en practicas de produccion en granajas
camaronicolas. Panaorama Acuicola 6(2):10-13.
35. Samocha, T.M., Blacher, T., Cordova, J. and De Wind, A. 2000. A produccion de Litopenaeus
vannamei en systemas raceways. Panaorama Acuicola 6(1):62-63.
36. Samocha, T.M., Blacher, T., Cordova, J. and De Wind, A. 2000. Raceway nursery production
increases shrimp survival and yields in Ecuador. Global Aquaculture Advocate 3(6):66-68.
37. Samocha, T.M. and Gandy, R. 2000. Protocol for nursery raceway. Acuacultura del Ecuador
39:72-77.
38. Samocha, T.M. 1999. More seafood, please, Farm raised shrimp could supplement dwindling
ocean supplies. Resource 6(4):11-12.
39. Cordova, I.J., Samocha, T.M., McKee, D.A. and Arango, J.I. 1998. Efecto de dietas
suplementadas con astaxantina sobre elcrecomiento y la sobrevivencia de Penaeus vannamei en
condiciones comerciales de cultivo en Ecuador. Acuacultura del Ecuador 25:30-36.
Non-refereed, editor-reviewed, books or chapters:

1. Zmora, O., Grosse, D.J., Zou, N. and Samocha, T.M. 2013. Microalga for Aquaculture: Practical
Implications. Pages: 628-652 In: Richmond, A. and Hu, Q., eds. Handbook of Microalgal
Culture: Applied Phycology and Biotechnology, Second Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd,
Oxford, UK.
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2. Samocha, T.M. 2010. Use of intensive and super-intensive nursery systems. Pages 247-280 In:
Alday-Sanz, V. ed. The Shrimp Book, theory and practice of Penaeid shrimp aquaculture.
Nottingham University Press, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
3. Robertson, L., Bray, W.A., Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1993. Reproduction of penaeid
shrimp: an operation guide. Pages 107-132 In: McVey, J.P., ed. CRC Handbook of Mariculture.
Crustacean Aquaculture. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, USA.
4. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Bray, W.A. 1993. Design and Operation of an Intensive
Nursery System for Penaeid Shrimp. Pages 173-210 In: McVey, J.P., ed. CRC Handbook of
Mariculture. Crustacean Aquaculture. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, U.S.A.
5. Smith, L.L., Samocha, T.M., Biedenbach, J.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1992. Use of one-liter
Imhoff cones to optimize larviculture production. Pages 287-300 In: A. W. Fast and L. G.
Lester, eds. Culture of Marine Shrimp: Principles and Practices. Elsevier Science Publishing
Company, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
6. Sturmer, L.L., Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1992. Intensification of penaeid nursery
systems. Pages 323-346 In: Fast, A.W. and Lester, L.G. eds. Culture of Marine Shrimp:
Principles and Practices. Elsevier Science Publishing Company, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Proceedings:
1. Wedegaertner, T., Rathore, K., Samocha, T., Dowd, M. and Hake, K. 2013. Elimination of the
toxin in cottonseed has the potential to satisfy the protein needs of several hundred million
people and replace fish meal in aquaculture feeds. First International Conference on Global Food
Security. Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands September 29 - October 2, 2013.
2. Samocha, T.M. 2011. Management of biofloc dominated zero exchange super-intensive nursery
and grow-out systems for the Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. Proceedings of the
Chennai Aquaculture Technology Meet 2011, November 16-17, 2011, Chennai, Madras, India.
3. Correia, E.S. and Samocha, T.M. 2010. Cultivo superintensivo de camarao marinho sem troca
de agua. Fenacam 2010: VII Simpsio Internacional de Carcinicultura e IV Simpsio
Internacional de Aqicultura. June 2010, Natal, Brazil. pp. 336-352.
4. Samocha, T.M., Correia, E.S., Hanson, T., Wilkenfeld, J.S. and Morris, T.C. 2010. Operation
and economics of a biofloc-dominated zero exchange system for the production of Pacific White
Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, in greenhouse-enclosed raceways. Proceedings of the
Aquacultural Engineering Society's Issues Forum, August 18-19, 2010, Roanoke, VA.
5. Samocha, T.M. 2009. Advances in shrimp nursery technologies. Pages 195-208. In: Browdy,
C.L. Jory, D.E., eds. The Rising Tide, Proceedings of the special session on sustainable shrimp
farming. World Aquaculture Society, Button Rouge, LA.
6. Hanson, T.R., Posadas, B., Samocha, T.M., Stokes, A.D., Losordo, T. and Browdy, C.L. 2009.
Economic factors critical to the profitability of super-intensive biofloc recirculating shrimp
production systems for marine shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. Pages 267-283. In: Browdy, C.L.
Jory, D.E., eds. The Rising Tide, Proceedings of the special session on sustainable shrimp
farming. World Aquaculture Society, Button Rouge, LA.
7. Browdy, C.L., Seaborn, G., Davis, D.A., Bullis, R.A., Samocha, T.M. and Leffler, J.W. 2007.
Alternative approaches for removing fish meal and oils from farmed shrimp diets using plant
and poultry meals and marine algal products. United States Department of Agriculture, National
Organic Standards Board, Organic Aquaculture Symposium. Washington, DC November 27,
2007. Published electronically. http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=
STELPPRDC5064649&acct=nosb.
8. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S., Speed, M., Ali, A.M., Mishra, J.K. and Burger, J.M. 2006. Use of
recirculating technologies for nursery production of penaeid shrimp. Proceedings of the Sixth
International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture. July 21 - 23, 2006, Roanoke, Virginia.
Invited Speaker. 48-56.
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9. Bullis, R.A., Browdy, C.L., Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M., Stokes, A.D., Patnaik, S. and Atwood,
H. 2004. The development of shrimp feed for organic aquaculture. Pages 63-67. In: Subsinghe,
S., Tarlochan, S., Lem, A., eds. The production and marketing of organic aquaculture product.
Proceedings of the global technical and trade conference 2004 Organic Aquaculture & Sea
Farming, June 15-17, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Published by Infofish 63-67.
10. Davis, D.A., Samocha, T.M., Bullis, R.A., Patnaik, S., Browdy, C.L., Stokes, A.D. and Atwood,
H.L. 2004. Practical diets for Litopenaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931): working towards organic
and/or all plant production diets. Pages 202-214. In: L.E. Cruz Suarez, D. Ricque Marie, M.G.
Nieto Lpez, D.A. Villarreal-Cavazos, U. Scholz, y M.L. Gonzlez-Flix, eds. Avances en
Nutricin Acucola VII. Memorias del Sptimo Simposio Internacional de Nutricin Acucola.
16 al 19 de Noviembre de 2004. Hermosillo, Sonora, Mxico.
11. Samocha, T.M., Patnaik, S. and Gandy, R.L. 2004. Heterotrophic intensification of pond shrimp
production. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture.
July 22 - 25, 2004, Roanoke, Virginia.
12. Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L., McMahon, D.Z., Mogolln, M., Smiley, R.A., Blacher, T.S., de
Wind, A., Figueras, E. and Velasco, M. 2003. The role of shrimp nursery systems to improve
production efficiency of shrimp farms. Pages 179-195. In: D.E. Jory, ed. Responsible
Aquaculture for a Secure Future: Proceedings of a Special Session on Shrimp Farming. World
Aquaculture 2003. The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803. United
States.
13. Samocha, T.M. and Gandy, R.L. 2002. Use of recirculating systems for induced maturation,
larval rearing, and nursery production of penaeid shrimp. Proceedings of the Fourth International
Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, July 18-21, 2002. Roanoke, Virginia.
14. Samocha, T.M. 2002. Research and development - TAES, Shrimp Mariculture Research Facility,
Corpus Christi, Texas. Pages 17-27. In: Proceedings of The 1st Korea-U.S. Joint Coordination
Meeting for aquaculture Cooperation. April 15-16, 2002, Busan, Korea.
15. Samocha, T.M. 2001. Review of some sustainable shrimp farming practices in the U.S. Pages
445-484 In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Marine Fishery and Aquatic Product
Processing Technology 2001, Rongcheng City, Shandong, China, September 11-13, 2001.
16. Samocha, T.M. 2001. Practicas sosteniables para camaroneras. Pages 69-76. In: S. Okumoto and
P. Tabora, eds. Encuentro National de Produccion Sostenible y Manejo Ambiental, Earth
University August 17-19, 2001, Jicaral Costa Rica.
17. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Collins, C.R., Emberson, C.R., Harvin, J.L. and Van Wyk,
P.M. 2001. Development of integrated environmentally-sound inland shrimp production
technologies for Litopenaeus vannamei. Pages 64-75. In: C.L. Browdy and D.E. Jory, eds. The
New Wave, Proceedings of the Special Session on Sustainable Shrimp Farming, Aquaculture
2001. The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA.
18. Lawrence, A.L., Castille, F.L., Samocha, T.M. and Velasco. M. 2001. Environmentally
friendly or least polluting feed and feed management for aquaculture. Pages 84-96. In: C.L.
Browdy and D.E. Jory, eds. The New Wave, Proceedings of the Special Session on Sustainable
Shrimp Farming, Aquaculture 2001. The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
USA.
19. Samocha, T.M., Hamper, L., Emberson, C.R, Balafas, A., McIntosh, D. and Lawrence, A.L.
2000. Development of sustainable, cost-effective, and biosecured shrimp farming management
practices in United States. Proceedings of the 16th Symposium of the International Farming
Systems association and 4th Latin American Farming Systems Research and Extension
Symposium, 27-29 November 2000, Santiago, Chile.
20. Samocha, T.M., L. Hamper, C.R. Emberson, A.D. Davis, A. Balafas, D. McIntosh, A.L.
Lawrence P.G. Lee & G.F. Wood. 1999. Potential tools for development of a sustainable and
biosecured shrimp farming industry. Proceedings of the Fifth Ecuadorian Aquaculture
Conference. October 28-30, 1999. Expoplaza, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
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21. McIntosh, D., Samocha, T.M., Jones, E.R., Lawrence, A.L. and McKee, D.A. 2000. The effect
of two commercially available low protein diets (21 and 31%) and a bacterial inoculum on water
quality, survival, mean final weight and feed conversion ratio of Litopenaeus vannamei in an
outdoor tank system with zero water exchange. Proceedings of the Seventh Annual South
Texas Environmental Conference - Towards a New Millennium." October 20-22, 1999. Omni
Bayfront Hotel, Corpus Christi, Texas.
22. Ritvo, G., Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M. and Neill W.H. 1999. Effect of soils from several
shrimp farms on growth of Penaeus vannamei. In: L.E. Cruz-Suarez, D. Ricque Marie and R.
Mendoza Alfaro, eds. Proceedings of the 3rd Simposium International de Nutricion Acuicola,
November 11-13, 1996, Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
23. Ritvo, G., Lawrence, A.L., Samocha, T.M. and Neill W.H. 1999. Efecto de suelos de diferentes
granajas de cameron de Texas en el crecimiento de Penaeus vannamei. In: L.E. Cruz-Suarez,
D. Ricque and R. Mendoza, eds. Proceedings of the 3rd Simposium International de Nutricion
Acuicola, November 11-13, 1996, Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
24. Horowitz, S., Gandy, R.L., Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. and Horowitz, A. 1998. Improving
the microbiology of nitrifying biofilters. Pages 9-18. In: Proceedings of Aquaculture Brazil '98,
2-6 November, 1998, Recife, Brazil.
25. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L., Horowitz, A. and Horowitz, S. 1998. Commercial bacterial
supplement and its potential use in the production of marine shrimp under no water exchange.
In: D.E. Jory, ed. Proceedings of the 1st Latin American Shrimp Culture Congress & Exhibition,
October 6-10, 1998, ATLAPA Convention Center Panama City, Panama.
26. Lawrence, A.L., Velasco, M., Montoya, R. and Samocha, T.M. 1998. Shrimp pond feed
management effect on shrimp pond effluent water quality. In: D.E. Jory, ed. Proceedings of the
1st Latin American Shrimp Culture Congress & Exhibition, October 6-10, 1998, ATLAPA
27. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1998. Use of intensive nursery systems in commercial
shrimp production: advantages and disadvantages. In: D.E. Jory, ed. Proceedings of the 1st Latin
American Shrimp Culture Congress & Exhibition, October 6-10, 1998, ATLAPA Convention
Center Panama City, Panama.
28. Horowitz, A., Samocha, T.M., Gandy, R.L. and Horowitz, S. 1998. Application of a new bead
biofilter for enhanced nitrification in shrimp production systems. In: D.E. Jory, ed. Proceedings
of the 1st Latin American Shrimp Culture Congress & Exhibition, October 6-10, 1998, ATLAPA
29. Samocha, T.M., Lawrence, A.L. Horowitz, A. and Horowitz, S. 1998. The use of commercial
probiotics in the production of marine shrimp under no water exchange. Pages 373-375. In:
Proceedings of the second international conference on recirculating aquaculture, July 16-19,
1998, Roanoke, VA.
30. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1998. Preliminary design and operating specifications for
a biosecure shrimp grow-out facility in Texas. Pages 49-58. In: S.M. Moss, ed. Proceedings of
the US Marine Shrimp Farming Program Biosecurity workshop. World Aquaculture Society
Annual Meeting, February 14, 1998, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.
31. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1997. Shrimp farms effluent water, environmental impact
and potential treatment methods. Pages 33-57. In: B.J. Keller, P.K. Park, J.P. McVey, K.
Takayanagi and K. Hosoya, eds. Water Effluent and Quality, With Special Emphasis on Finfish
and Shrimp Aquaculture. Proceedings of the 24th US-Japan Aquaculture Panel Symposium,
October 8-10, 1995, Corpus Christi, Texas. UJNR Technical Report No. 24. Texas A&M
University Sea Grant college Program TAMU-SG-97-102.
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32. Samocha, T.M. 1997. Use of integrated pond system to improve shrimp pond effluent water;
Commercial bacterial-supplements as potential tool to improve effluent water quality in shrimp
ponds; Elemental changes in shrimp pond soils over five year period; Soil chemical composition
for two shrimp farms in south Texas; Determination of sample size to achieve a representative
composite sample of a shrimp pond bottom soil elemental composition. Proceedings of the El
Oro National Chamber of Aquaculture, June 6, 1997, Machala, Ecuador.
33. Samocha, T.M., Castille, F.L., Lawrence, A.L. and Talley, S.E. 1993. Early spring growth trials
of penaeid shrimp postlarvae at high stocking densities in raceways. Pages 230-240. In: J.K.
Wang, ed. Techniques for modern aquaculture. American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St.
Joseph, Michigan, U.S.A.
34. Samocha, T.M. and Lawrence, A.L. 1992. Shrimp nursery systems and their management. Pages
87-105 in: J.A. Wyban, ed. Proceedings of the Special Session on Shrimp Farming. World
Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A.
35. Samocha, T.M. 1986. Larval rearing techniques for penaeid shrimp emphasizing the latest
results of the IOLR National Center for Mariculture, Eilat, Israel. Pages 75-88. In: J.B.
Matzumoto, ed. Proceeding of the "Acuicultura 86" Shrimp Aquaculture Conference and Trade
Show of The Americas, September 26-October 5, 1986, Panama City, Panama.
36. Samocha, T.M. and Browdy, C.L. 1983. A preliminary comparison of two methods for the larval
rearing of Green Tiger Prawn (Penaeus semisulcatus de Haan, 1844) in Eilat, Israel - Special
publication of a workshop on food for larval organisms in aquaculture, Eilat, April 13-14, 1983.
TAES/TAEX/TAMU Publications:
1. Samocha, T.M. 1999. Shrimp farms nearing two-crop years, researcher say. AG News, January
1999.
2. Samocha, T.M. 1999. Shrimp research reels in whopping results - Mariculture farming can be
environmentally sound. A&M System, Texas, A newsletter for employees and retirees of The
Texas A&M University System - May 1999.
3. Ritvo, G., Sherman, M., Lawrence, A.L. and Samocha, T.M. 1997. Estimation of soil
composition in shrimp ponds. Department of Statistics, Texas A&M University, College Station,
TX. Technical Report No. 282.
4. Lawrence, A.L., Castille, F.L., Samocha, T.M., Bray, W.A., Robertson, L. and Frelier, P.F.
1994. Review of the shrimp culture research at Texas A&M University for 1989, 1990, and
1991, funded in part by U.S. Department of Agriculture, CSRS. Texas Agricultural Experiment
Station, Texas A&M University System. Bulletin B-1715.
Technical Reports:
1. Sureshwaran, S., Green, C., Rhodes, R.J., Browdy, C.L., Hollway, J. D. and Samocha, T.M.
1995. The financial viability of hypothetical Penaeus vannamei shrimp farm with greenhouse
enclosed nursery system in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources,
Marine Resources Division, Technical Report Number 85.
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