Jacky asked
>Q1: is the system in Virgin Islands in a greenhouse ?
>I have not seen Dr Rakocy's paper and I am very interested to
>have a copy by airmail or email, I also wish to contact her/him
>if email is available.

A1: Here's Jim Rakocy's Web site

http://rps.uvi.edu/AES/Aquaculture/UVIShortCourse.html

>Q2: I will be in Western Samoa in June and July to start a
>project where there is a component on phyto-remediation of
>brewery wastewater. At the moment, all wastewater is
>discharged directly into the ocean. A sedimentation tank
>permits solid separation before the water goes into the ocean.

A2: We are currently working on a carbon biofilter for cleaning up
overflow water from settling basins. I would recommend putting this type
of system between your phytoremediation system and primary settling tank
to remove TSS and BOD. I can provide you with more details prior to your
trip to Western Samoa if you are interested.

Paul
USDA-ARS
Kearneysville, WV 25430 USA
Web site http://afrsweb.usda.gov