Daniel D. Benetti


Chair, Division of Marine Affairs and Policy
Associate Professor, Division of Marine Affairs & Policy

Director, Aquaculture Program, Division of Marine Affairs & Policy


Secondary Appointment: Associate Research Scientist
                Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.
 

Biography

Ph.D. (1992) University of Miami


M.Sc. (1985) Aquaculture and Fishery Management, University of Stirling, Scotland
B.Sc. (1978) Biological Oceanography, University of Rio Grande, Brazil

ASSOCIATIONS AND NATIONAL PANELS:

 
World Aquaculture Society (WAS) member1987-present
Board of Directors, Caribbean Aquaculture Association (CAA) 1997-present
Vice-President (nominated) of the Caribbean Aquaculture Society (CAA)
U.S. Representative, Latin American Aquaculture Association, Asociación
Latinoamericana de Acuacultura (ALA) 1996-present
U.S. Representative, Brazilian Association of Aquaculture, Associação Brasileira de Aquicultura (ABrAq) 1996-present
Member, Florida Aquaculture Association (FAA) 1997-present
Member, National Aquaculture Association (NAA) 1997-present
Aquaculture Advisory Committee, University of Florida. July 1999-present
Commercial Marine Foodfish Aquacultural Production in Florida (DEP Panel Member) 1998
Board of Directors, Island School, South Eleuthera, The Bahamas (Lawrenceville High School, New Jersey) 1996-present

EXPERIENCE


August 2002-present University of Miami. Associate Professor, Director, Aquaculture Program, Division of Marine Affairs & Policy, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

Aug. 1998-2002 University of Miami. Asst. Professor, Director, Aquaculture Program, Division of Marine Affairs & Policy, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. (Adj. Assist. Professor MAF & MBF Divisions since May, 1995).

July 1996-1998 Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Aquaculture Division. Research Scientist.

Sept. 1994-June 1996 President, Aquaculture International Consulting, Inc. (AIC), a private company based in Miami, Florida.

1994- 1996  Consultant to private and government sectors (several projects in Latin America, U.S. , Europe, Asia, Caribbean, Australia). List of projects and references available upon request.

Aug. 1992-Nov. 1994 Director, Mariculture Project, Ecuador, under contract with C.A.F. (Corporación Andina de Fomento), a multi-government institution to foster development in  Latin American countries.

Jan. 1988-Aug. 1990 Research Associate, The Oceanic Institute, Honolulu, Hawaii.  Aquaculture Program.   Research in the biology, physiology and aquaculture of marine fish and penaeid shrimp.

Aug.1990-Aug.1992 Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Division of Marine Biology and Fisheries, University of Miami.

Jan. 1978-Dec. 1987 Navy Officer (Captain-Lieutenant, Oceanographer, on reserve since 1987), Naval Oceanographic Research Institute.
 
 

FIELD WORK EXPERIENCE

Currently PI of DOC/NOAA/NSG (coordinator of the US SE and Caribbean regions) funded project on hatchery production of mutton snapper, cobia and amberjack for growout in offshore cages.

PI and Co-PI in several other grants.

Technical director, Aquauculture Center of the Florida Keys and Snapperfarm Offshore Aquaculture (UM Industry partners).

Over twenty years expreience in marine fish aquaculture world wide, with emphasis on hatchery (maturation, spawning, larval rearing and nursery) growout in cages.

Currently leading the Aquauculture Progam at RSMAS University of Miami and carrying out interdisciplinary research and technology transfer for the developemnt of sustainable aquauculture projects in the US and several countries.


 

PUBLICATIONS


Books and monographs:

Tucker, J. Jr., A. Venizelos and D.D. Benetti.  2000.  Grouper (Serranidae) culture. In: Encyclopedia of Aquaculture. John Wyley & Sons: 86-90.

Benetti, D.D. and E.B. Fagundes Netto 1983 (1st ed.), 1985 (2nd ed.).  Spawning, larval rearing and growout of mullets, Mugilidae. Chapter In:  Manual of Mariculture, Naval  Ministry, RJ, Brazil:  57 pp.

Benetti, D.D., C. Poortenaar, M. Nakada, Y. Minemoto, S. Shotton, W. Hutchinson: Current status of aquaculture of yellowtail jacks (Carangidae, Seriola spp). Book Chapter, Marine Aquaculture, American Fisheries Society (AFS) (in press)

Watanabe, W.O., D.D. Benetti, M.W. Feeley, D.A. Davis and R.O. Phelps. Status of artificial propagation of mutton, yellowtail and red snapper (Family LUTJANIDAE) in the Southeastern U.S. Chapter, Marine Aquaculture, American Fisheries Society (AFS) (in press)

Juried or refereed journal articles:

Benetti, D.D., S. W. Grabe, M. W. Feeley, O. M. Stevens, A. J. Leingang, and K. L. Main.  (In press). Development of aquaculture methods for Southern Flounder, Paralichthys lethostigma: I. Spawning and larval rearing. Submitted, J. Appl. Aquac. 11(1/2)

Benetti, D.D., J. Matera, Jorge F. Alarcón, Michael W. Feeley, Owen Stevens, Gill Banner-Stevens, Yoichi Minemoto, Federico Rotman, Janice Fanke, Brian O'Hanlon, Loyal Eldridge (2002). Growth, survival and feed conversion rates of mutton snapper Lutjanus analis raised in floating net cages. J. World Aquac. Soc., Vol 33, Number 3: 349-357

Benetti, D.D., A.J. Leingang , R. Russo, T. M. Powel, D. Cleary, S. W. Grabe, M. W. Feeley, O. M. Stevens and K. L. Main (2001). Development of aquaculture methods for Southern Flounder, Paralichthys lethostigma.: I. Spawning and larval rearing. J. Appl. Aquaculture 11(1/2): 111-135
Benetti, D.D., S. W. Grabe, M. W. Feeley, T. M. Powel, O. M. Stevens, A.J. Leingang and K. L. Main. (2001). Development of aquaculture methods for Southern Flounder, Paralichthys lethostigma: II. Nursery and growout. J. Appl. Aquaculture 11 (1/2): 136-145

Venizelos, A. and Benetti, D.D. 1999.  Pigment abnormalities in flatfish. Aquaculture 176: 181-188

Benetti, D.D., D. Garriques and E. E. Wilson   1998. Maturation, spawning and larval rearing techniques of Pacific yellowtail, Seriola mazatlana.  SUISANZOSHOKU , J. Japan Aquac. Soc. 46(3), 391-394

Benetti, D.D. 1997.  Spawning and larval husbandry of flounder (Paralichthys woolmani) and yellowtail (Seriola mazatlana), new candidate species for aquaculture. Aquaculture 155 (1-4):307-318

Venizelos, A. and D. D. Benetti  1996. Epitheliocystis disease in cultured Yellowtail, Seriola mazatlana, in Ecuador. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 27(2): 223-227

Benetti, D.D., R.W. Brill and S. Kraul   1995.  The standard metabolic rate of dolphin fish, Coryphaena hippurus.  Journal of Fish Biology,  U.K., 46: 987-996

Benetti, D.D., E.S. Iversen and A.C. Ostrowski  1995. Growth rates of captive dolphin, Coryphaena hippurus, in Hawaii.  Fishery Bulletin  93: 152-157

Fagundes Netto, E.B. and D.D. Benetti  1981.  Reproductive biology of mullet (Mugil liza). Bol. Inst. Pesq. Mar. (140):
23 pp.

Benetti, D.D. and E.B. Fagundes Netto  1980.  Induced spawning and larval rearing of mullet (Mugil liza) in laboratory.  Bol. Inst. Pesq. Mar. (135): 26 pp.

Other publications:

Benetti, D.D.  2001.  Mesocosm systems for the intensive larval rearing of marine fish. The Advocate. Global Aquaculture Alliance Technical Magazine Vol. 4(1): 45-46.
Zimmerman, S. and D.D. Benetti  2001. Aquaculture in Brazil- The diversity of native species is still based in a few exotic species. The Advocate. Global Aquaculture Alliance Technical Magazine Vol. 4(1): 45-46.

Benetti, D.D. and J.F. Alarcón  2001.  General prophylaxis and quarantine of marine brood fish. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance Technical Magazine Vol. 3(6): 60-61.

Benetti, D.D.  2000. Aquaculture of pelagic fish: III. Site assessment criteria for sustainable offshore cage culture of marine fishes. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance Technical. Magazine Vol. 3(5): 42-43.

Benetti, D.D. and W. Watchinson, 2000. Offshore cage aquaculture of Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) in South Australia. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance Technical Magazine Vol. 3(4): 29-30.

Benetti, D.D., 2000. Aquaculture of Pelagic Marine Fish: yellowtail amberjacks (Seriola quinqueradiata, S. lalandi, S. dumerili and S. mazatlana). The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance Technical Magazine Vol. 3(3): 20

Benetti, D.D. 2000. Aquaculture of Southern flounder, Paralichthys lethostigma, in freshwater recirculating systems. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance Technical Magazine Vol. 3(2): 20

Benetti, D.D.  2000. Feeding protocol for larval husbandry of Southern flounder, Paralichthys lethostigma, developed in the Southeastern U.S. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance Technical Magazine Vol. 3(1): 20

Benetti, D.D., A. Clark and M.W. Feeley  1999.  Feasibility of selected candidate species of marine fish for cage aquaculture development in the Gulf of Mexico with novel remote sensing techniques for improved offshore systems monitoring. Proc., 3rd. Ann. Open Ocean Aquac. Conf., Texas, May 10-15, 1998: 103-119

Benetti, D.D. and M.W. Feeley  1999.   The capture, transport, handling, prophylaxis quarantine and sampling broodstock marine fish.  World Aquaculture 30(3): 54-57

Benetti, D.D.  1999.  Marine finfish commercial hatchery in the Florida Keys reports on first production trials of mutton snapper. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance Technical Magazine Vol. 2(6): 56

Benetti, D.D., A. Clark and M.W. Feeley  1999.  Feasibility of selected candidate species of marine fish for cage aquaculture development in the Gulf of Mexico with novel remote sensing techniques for improved offshore systems monitoring. Proc., 3rd. Ann. Open Ocean Aquac. Conf., Texas, May 10-15, 1998: 103-119

Benetti, D.D. and D.E. Jory  1999.  Feasibility of sustainable aquaculture development in Latin American countries. Proc., 1st Latin American Congress of Aquaculture, Panama City, Panama, Oct. 6-10, 1998: CD-ROM

Benetti, D.D., M.W. Feeley, D.E. Jory and T.R. Cabrera  1999.  La acuicultura de peces marinos en América Latina: avances recientes y prospectos. Proc. Acuicultura 99, the III Congress of the Latin American Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society. Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela. In Spanish, abstract in English. Vol.II: 31-47

Benetti, D.D. and M.W. Feeley  1998.  Recent Progress in Marine Fish Aquaculture.  Proc., Aquaculture Brazil ’98, Development with Sustainability. Vol. 1: 183-198.

Benetti, D.D. and E. E. Wilson  1996. Recent progress in marine finfish aquaculture in Ecuador. Proceedings, IX Latin American Congress of Aquaculture, Coquimbo, Chile, October 1996: 23-43

Benetti, D.D.  1996.  Technological, environmental and economical considerations for the commercial aquaculture development of the carangid huayaipe (Seriola mazatlana) in Ecuador. Proc., 3rd. Ecuadorian Aquaculture Conference, Guayaquil,  Ecuador, Oct. 1995

Benetti, D.D., C.A. Acosta and J.C. Ayala   1995.  Cage and pond aquaculture of marine finfish in Ecuador. World Aquaculture 26(4): 7-13

Benetti, D.D., A. Venizelos and M. Culliján  1995.  The development of marine finfish aquaculture in Ecuador.  Proc. II Ecuadorian Congr. of Aquacult., 277-281. J. Calderón & P. Sorgeloos (Eds.). ESPOL, CENAIM,  Ecuador  (ISBN - 9978-82-633-5)

Benetti, D.D., A. Venizelos and C. Acosta  1994.  Finfish aquaculture development in Ecuador.  World Aquaculture 25(2): 18-25

Benetti, D.D. and A. Venizelos  1994.   Reproduction and larval rearing of marine fish: current status and perspectives.  Review paper: Proc. Biodiversity in Aquaculture 1993, I Brazilian Congress of Aquaculture João Pessoa, PB, Brazil: 247-262.

Benetti, D.D.  1993.  Bioenergetics, growth and aquaculture development of dorado, Coryphaena hippurus. Proc. I Ecuadorian Congress of Aquaculture  Ecuador, 247–254 (ISBN–9978–82–400–6).

Benetti, D.D. 1992.  Bioenergetics and growth of dolphin, Coryphaena hippurus. Ph.D. Dissertation, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Div. Marine Biology and Fisheries, Miami,  Fl.:  196 pp.

Benetti, D.D. and E.B. Fagundes Netto 1981.  Fishery, abundance and market of the mullet (Mugil liza) in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Bol. Inst. Pesq. Mar. (138): 17 pp.

Benetti, D.D. and E.B. Fagundes Netto 1981.  Preliminary results on the growth of mullets (Mugil liza, M. curema) fed artificial diets. World Aquaculture  22(4): 55–57.

Benetti, D.D. 1985.  A ten year plan for aquaculture development.  MSc. Thesis, Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK: 214 pp.

Fagundes Netto, E.B. and D.D. Benetti  1984.  Growth rates and aquaculture perspectives of the grouper (Epinephelus guaza) (PISCES, Serranidae).  In:  Proc. 3rd Brazilian Symposium of Aquac., Univ. Fed. São Carlos, SP, Brazil: 453–473.

Benetti, D.D. and E.B. Fagundes Netto 1979–1983. Annual review on fish biology, ecology, and culture.  Naval Res. Inst., RJ, Brazil (IPqM): 28 pp.
 

RECENT (2000-2001) ABSTRACTS AND ORAL PRESENTATIONS:

2001 World Aquaculture Society Conference, Orlando, Florida, January 2001

Alarcón, J.F., D.D. Benetti, M.W. Feeley, O. Stevens, Y. Minemoto, S. Zimmerman, G. Banner-Stevens and B. O'Hanlon. 2001. Broodstock management of mutton snapper Lutjanus analis.

Benetti, D.D., M.W. Feeley, O. Stevens, J.A. Matera, J.F. Alarcón, G.Banner-Stevens, S. Zimmerman, Y. Minemoto, J. Fanke, B. O'Hanlon and L. Eldridge: Preliminary results on growth, survival and feed conversion rates of mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis) raised in floating net cages.

Benetti, D.D., B. O'Hanlon, J. Ayvazian, O. Stevens, J. Rivera, G. Palmer and L. Eldridge: Site assessment criteria for offshore marine fish cage aquaculture. WAS Special Session on Offshore Aquaculture.

Benetti, D.D., M.W. Feeley, O. Stevens, S. Zimmerman, J.F. Alarcón, Y. Minemoto and A. Baker: Mesocosm systems management for semi-intensive larval husbandry of marine finfish.

Benetti, D.D., W.O. Watanabe and M.W. F. Feley: Progress and constraints in the culture of mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis). Special Session, New Species for Aquaculture, World Aquaculture Society. (in preparation to be published as a book chapter).

Benetti, D.D., M. Nakada, Y. Minemoto, W. Hutchinson, S. Shotton, A. Tindale and C. Poortenaar: Aquaculture of yellowtail amberjacks (Carangidae): Current status, progress and constraints. Special Session, American Fisheries Society (AFS) (in press, AFS book chapter).

Feeley, M.W., D.D. Benetti, J.F. Alarcón, O. Stevens, G. Banner-Stevens, Y. Minemoto, S. Zimmerman and L. Eldridge. Progress in induced final maturation and spawning of mutton snapper Lutjanus analis.

Watanabe, W.O., D.D. Benetti, M.W. Feeley, D.A. Davis and R.O. Phelps. Status of artificial propagation of mutton, yellowtail and red snapper (Family LUTJANIDAE) in the Southeastern U.S. Special Session, American Fisheries Society (AFS) (in press, AFS book chapter).

2000 World Aquaculture Society Aquaculture America Conference, New Orleans, February 2000

Benetti, D. D., M.W. Feeley, O. Stevens, J. Fanke, J. Alarcón, J. Matera, G. B-Stevens, C. Kelly, B. Briggs, P. Lesle and L. Eldridge, 2000. Design and implementation of a commercial hatchery for the production of mutton snapper, Lutjanus analis, and other marine fish in the Florida Keys.  Aquaculture America ' 2000, World Aquaculture Soc., New Orleans LA: (abstract): p 20

Benetti, D. D., M. Nakada, S. Shotton, W. Hutchinson, D. Garriques and E. Wilson, 2000. Revirew of methods for artificial propagation of Seriola mazatlana, S. lalandi and S. quinqueradiata, three species of yellowtail jacks (Carangidae) from tropical, subtropical and temperate waters.  Aquaculture America ' 2000, World Aquaculture Soc., New Orleans LA: (abstract): p 21

Benetti, D. D., S. Grabe, M.W. Feeley, O. Stevens, T. Powell, A. Leingang, J. and K.L. Main, 2000. Maturation, spawning, larval rearing, fingerling production and growth rates of juvenile Southern flounder, Paralichthys lethostigma, in Florida.  Aquaculture America ' 2000, World Aquaculture Soc., New Orleans LA: (abstract): p 22

Feeley, M.W., D. D. Benetti, O. Stevens, J. Fanke, J. Alarcón, J. Matera, G. B-Stevens, and L. Eldridge, 2000. Spawning, larval rearing and fingerling production of mutton snapper, Lutjanus analis.  Aquaculture America ' 2000, World Aquaculture Soc., New Orleans LA: (abstract): p 108

Benetti, D.D. M.W. Feeley, J.F. Alarcón, O. Stevens, Loyal Eldridge, Brian O'Hanlon, Y. Minemoto, S. Zimmerman, D.E. Jory and T.R. Cabrera.  2000. Recent technological advances in marine fish aquaculture (Avances tecnologicos recientes en la acuacultuyra de peces marinos - in Spanish). Abtsrcts and trade show directory, 4th Latin American Aquaculture Congress and Exhibition, Oct. 25-28 2000, Panama City, Panama: 59-60.

Benetti, D.D. 2000. Progressos recentes em cultivo de peixes marinhos (in Portuguese). Fisheries and Aquaculture Workshop, Universidade Federal do Ceara, Laboratorio de Ciencias do Mar (LABOMAR), Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil.
 
 

Contact

Dr. Daniel Benetti


RSMAS/MAF
Univesity of Miami
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami FL 33149-1098 USA
Telephone: 305/361-4889
FAX: 305/361-4675
dbenetti@rsmas.miami.edu

Updated September 2, 2005