ISSN 2329-5562 Kardakoy Fish Market, on the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Nick Saint-Erne See article on pages 12-15. Volume 9, Number 4 Fourth Quarter, 2015 Volume 9, Number 4 THE AQUATIC VETERINARIAN Fourth Quarter 2015 WHO ARE WE Editorial Staff The mission of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medi- Nick Saint-Erne (USA)
[email protected] Executive Editor cal Association is to serve the discipline of aquatic vet- erinary medicine in enhancing aquatic animal health Laura Urdes (Romania) and welfare, public health, and seafood safety, in sup- Communications Committee Chair port of the veterinary profession, aquatic animal own- ers and industries, and other stakeholders. Contributing Editors: David Scarfe (USA) The purpose of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medi- Devon Dublin (Japan) cal Association is: Richmond Loh (Australia) To serve aquatic veterinary medicine practitioners Chris Walster (UK) of many disciplines and backgrounds by develop- ing programs to support and promote our mem- WAVMA Executive Board bers, and the aquatic species and industries that they serve. Chris Walster (UK)
[email protected] President To identify, foster and strengthen professional in- teractions among aquatic medical practitioners and Nick Saint-Erne (USA)
[email protected] other organizations around the world. President-Elect To be an advocate for, develop guidance on, and promote the advancement of the science, ethics Richmond Loh (Australia)
[email protected] Immediate Past President and professional aspects of aquatic animal medi- cine within the veterinary profession and a wider Devon Dublin (Japan)
[email protected] audience. Secretary To optimally position and advance the discipline of Sharon Tiberio (USA)
[email protected] aquatic veterinary medicine, and support the prac- Treasurer tice of aquatic veterinary medicine in all countries.