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The Aquaculturist A regular look inside the aquaculture industry
April 2013
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The Aquaculturists blog is an online offshoot of International Aquafeed magazine. While the bi-monthly magazine covers aquafeed issues in-depth, the Aquaculturists takes a lighter approach. Our columnists have a keen eye for the most interesting, relevant and (let’s face it) bizarre aquaculture stories from across the world. Each weekday we scour the internet for topnotch news and package it for your perusal in one neat daily digest.
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02/04/2013: Hearts open but closets closed for month-long fundraiser; Vietnam to tax fishermen
Staff at the BC Salmon Farmers Association are opening their heart, but closing their closet, for the third annual Five Easy Pieces for Heart and Stroke fundraiser.
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The fundraiser will challenge each staff member at the BCSFA to take on wearing just five pieces of clothing to work for the month of April, with the goal of raising $5,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. “We love helping the Heart and Stroke Foundation – even if we don’t love the idea of wearing the same outfits for a month straight,” said Colleen Dane, communications manager of the BCSFA. “We do it because we know it’s a small inconvenience compared to the challenges faced by those battling heart health challenges.” Staff at the BCSFA have already raised about $11,000 over the last two years through this month-long event– and they’re looking forward to growing that total with added fundraisers this year. The month’s events coincide with the foundation’s Heart Truth events which encourage healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. “Increasing your consumption of salmon reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke significantly – our members are proud that they’re producing such a nutritious food, and we’re happy to help share that message,” said Mary Ellen Walling, executive director of the BCSFA.
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Along with supporting the challenge participants by making pledges, members of the public can get involved by donating clothing and attending the wrap up Clothing Swap (by donation) or by purchasing a Spread the Love seed packet for $5 each. For more information visit www.salmonfarmers.org Vietnam fisheries officials, economists and fishermen want an exemption from the 10 percent corporate income tax for offshore fishing businesses. The tax was proposed in the government's draft amendments to the Law on Corporate Income Tax that has been submitted to the National Assembly Standing Committee for consideration. 3
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Fishermen Le Van Tien from Xuan Ha Ward in central Danang City’s Thanh Khe district said his work did not just earn him a living but was also a traditional profession inherited from previous generations. He said the government should not impose any tax on offshore fishing, as a 10 percent tariff might not be high enough for the state but was considerable for fishermen because the job was risky and did not bring a stable income. Vo Thien Lang, deputy chairman of the Vietnam Fisheries Association, said corporate income tax imposed on offshore fishing cooperatives or seafood-processing companies would adversely affect fishermen. Due to difficulties in sales, cooperatives and companies would seek ways to maintain profits, which could mean paying less to fishermen. This meant that fishermen would be taxed indirectly, Lang added. Currently, local authorities are encouraging fishermen to set up offshore cooperatives, rather than working independently, to lower costs and lengthen the time they are at sea. If the tax is applied, these measures to motivate fishermen would be ineffective. Read more...
03/04/13: Ocean infographic; WorldFish publications online; allegations of fish poisoning in Uganda Check out this infographic on oceans by the Global Partnership for Oceans. The infographic shows why oceans are important and the threats they face. Read more... WorldFish Center has collated its publications (December 2012 to March 2013) and published them online in one volume. Highlights include: Livelihood strategies of tiger shrimp post larvae collectors in backkhali river estuary, cox’s bazar of Bangladesh; Cage-pond integration of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) with carps; and Aquaculture and resilience: Women in aquaculture in Nepal. More information... Allegations of fish poisoning in Uganda have surfaced again. Hundreds of fish species near the Tamper Landing Site in Entebbe were found dead in March 2013. The Acting Fisheries Commissioner, Mr Jackson Wadanya, said the fish had been killed by algae blooms. However, some fishermen believe deliberate posioning is behind the deaths. Read more...
04/04/13: Cash for South African aquaculture; transporting fish without ice; aquaculture on the horizon in Delaware
Despite having a 2,500 kilometre coastline, South Africa only produces a 1 percent of Africa's aquaculture production. However, this may be about to change with the launch of a R800-million government-funded incentive programme for marine and freshwater fishing projects. The Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme, launched by Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies in Cape Town, aims to stimulate investment in the fledgling aquaculture industry. "South Africa is currently at the bottom of the development curve and still in its infancy stage when it comes to the aquaculture sector," said Davies. Read more...
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How do you transport fish without using ice or Styrofoam? Global Fresh Foods and Lusamerica Foods, Inc. have the answer. The companies have developed new technology which removes oxygen from fish shipments keeping fish fresh longer. A lengthened supply chain process means fish can be transported by sea (rather than air), thereby saving costs. Salmon from Chile is now being shipped by sea to the west coast of the US and Global Fresh Foods plans to start exports to Japan later this month. More information... Delaware is one step closer to joining its fellow east coast states in commercial aquaculture production. Legislation could be passed this spring allowing state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to develop aquaculture regulations. Aquaculturists would then have the opportunity to lease land in the Inland Bays area. Read more...
05/04/13:USSEC identifies Thai feed mill for feed project; Kenya government invests in fish feed manufacturing and more...
Fish farmers in China have received a thumbs up from chef's in the country's restaurants. Traditionally, chefs have preferred wild caught fish but advances in aquaculture technology have improved the quality of farmed fish. Read more...
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USSEC identifies target feed mill in Thailand for finfish broodstock feed project
The USSEC aquaculture programme in Southeast Asia is focusing on marine fish hatcheries as a key area for development. An adequate supply of high quality marine fish fingerlings is key to the uptake of better, soy-optimized formulated feeds and will help in transitioning farmers from using traditional methods of feeding fresh seafood. Critical to hatchery improvement is the need for better feeds to be developed for the hatchery broodstock. Marine fish broodstock generally take 2-7 years to develop, so eliminating a possible disease vector and developing a feed that will help brooder mature more quickly and optimize their spawning condition is important. This process will begin in Thailand, where a target hatchery where operator is willing to try new feeds for its broodstock was identified. This target feed mill also has the ability to make custom feeds. Read more... Fish farmers in Teso North and South districts of Kenya have to travel long distances to buy feed. However that's about to change with a government donated fish-feed manufacturing plant. The Sh780,000 machine, aimed at enhancing fish farming in the region, is part of the on-going Fish Farming Programme that was launched by the Fisheries ministry in 2009. Read more...
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08/04/13: Cooke Aquaculture buys share in Invermar; possible move for Cefas; behind the scenes at Grieg Seafood
Cooke Aquaculture is planning to spend $20 million on a 54 percent share in Chilean salmon farm, Invermar. The acquistition is not Cooke's first purchase in Chile, the company has owned Chile’s Salmones Cupquelan since 2009 and has farms in a fjord in Chile’s neighbouring 11th Region. Read more...
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The Centre for Environment, Aquaculture and Fisheries Science (Cefas), UK could be leaving its Suffolk home, with a relocation of up to 400 jobs. Cefas has been at its Lowestoft site since 1955 but premises are costly to maintain and the building will soon be unfit for purpose. Although the plans are in the early stages, there are four options: remain at current facilities with possible improvements, move to another site in Lowestoft, move to Norwich, and moving operations to another part of the country by merging with other science bodies. Read more... Follow Mike from Grieg Seafood as he talks about working at a salmon hatchery. There's a lot of work that goes into salmon farming - much of it we never get to see.
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09/04/13: Investigating fish deaths in Australia; starting fish farming in Nigeria; and more...
Scientific experts will form a multi-agency government team to get to the bottom of a recent spate of fish and marine animal deaths along the Australia's coastline. Minister for Fisheries Gail Gago said that a team of experts from different agencies has been established to assist in the coordination of science. The Chief Executive of PIRSA, Scott Ashby will lead the team and regularly update the Government on its progress. “Biosecurity officers have been testing dead fish from when they were first reported washed upon our beaches last month,” Ms Gago said. “This started with small leatherjackets at Port Neill on the Eyre Peninsula followed with other small fish species along the metropolitan coast line the following week. Read more... Looking for fish farm start up advice in Nigeria? Well look no further. There is a large demand for fish that is yet to be met. However, there are various challenges and issues to consider when exploring Nigeria's aquaculture potential. Read more... Workers at two fish farms in Jordan Bay, Canada are preparing for the arrival of 473,000 fish. The fish are due to arrive at the Cooke Aquaculture site later this month. Read more...
10/04/13: Aquaculture at Texas A&M turns 40; study into improving aquafeed in Bangladesh and more...
The aquaculture facilities at Texas A&M has hit the big 4-0. The centre, based near College Station, is celebrating its 40th birthday with a recently completed pond complex renovation. The facilities are dedicated to research and teaching sound practices in warm-water aquaculture. Read more...
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The use of aquaculture feeds in Bangladesh has grown substantially in the past few years. This has helped intensify production and increase yields. However, there are still a number of issues concerning feed quality, management and sustainability. With this context in mind, WorldFish and USAID conducted the Feed the Future Aquaculture Project, which aimed to provide guidance and direction on investments needed in the Bangladesh aquafeed industry. Read more... Bornstein Seafoods, USA has donated $100,000 to Bellingham Technical College’s (BTC) Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences building campaign. In light of this contribution, the hatchery part of the building will be named The Bornstein Hatchery. Read more...
11/04/13: Draft BAP standards for mussels; cash for Malaysian aquaculture; BioMar announces new trial centre
A draft of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) standards for mussel farms is now available for public comment. The deadline to submit comments is June 8, 2013. The BAP mussel farm standards address social and environmental responsibility, food safety, animal welfare and traceability. They encompass various mussel species and all production systems for mussels. The addition of BAP mussel farm standards represents an important advancement for the BAP program, as it expands the number of species covered by the third-party certification program. The mussel farm standards will be used as a template for broader mollusk farm standards that cover other commercially important species, including clams, oysters, scallops and abalone. Read more... The Penang Aquaculture Breeders Association (Penkua), in cooperation with the Fisheries Department, will set up a RM100 million aquaculture industry zone in Penaga, Malaysia. The project will involve merging 19 local aquaculture companies which will become the main investor in the 200-hectare zone. Read more... The BioMar Group is to build new feed trial unit at one of its factories in Pargua outside Puerto Montt, Chile. The R&D facility, which will consist of 148 tanks spread between three recirculation systems, will be the largest of its kind in Chile. Given the complexity of modern feeds, the demand for significant amounts of feeding trials is growing among feed manufacturers. Read more...
12/04/13: ISA spread through red blood cells according; optimum time to treat sea lice; cage culture in The Philippines ISA spread through red blood cells according to new research. In her doctoral thesis, Maria Aamelfot studied the how the interaction between Atlantic salmon and the ISA virus leads to the development and spread of ISA in fish. Aamelfot focused to finding out what type of cells are receptive to the virus and what type of cells become infected by the virus. Her findings describe the ability of the virus to infect or damage certain cells, tissues or organs. Read more...
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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 2 (BFAR-2), The Philippines is proposing a new technique in fish cage operations based on the result of the harvest field day demo and research project at the Magat Reservoir. Information Officer Max Prudencio said that the demo and research project, which showcased the viability of fish cages in the Magat Aquapark, aims is to revitalize the once-vibrant aquaculture industry in said area. Read more...
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15/04/13: Conserving Peru's anchovies; Sainsbury's introduces sustainable pangasius; long wait for POMSresistant oysters
Anchovies play a crucial role in aquaculture. These five-inch wonders make up a huge percentage of fishmeal. This article on the Global Post gives a great overview of the industry in Peru and measures successive governments ave taken to protect this important fish. Read more... British supermarket chain, Sainsbury's has introduced ASC-certified farmed pangasius in 150 of its stores. Three new products, including smoked and floured fillets, hit the shelves earlier this month and will go on sale in a further 250 stores in May. Read more... Oyster farmers in Australia face a wait of up to eight years before a POMS-resistant breed is commercially available. Pacific oyster mortality syndrome wiped out an estimated 10 million oysters in the Hawkesbury River earlier this year. Read more...
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16/04/2013: Territory's biggest barra farm expands; satellite data can help protect bluefin tuna; developing inland aquaculture in Solomon Islands
The Northern Territory's largest barramundi farm has officially launched an expansion, which will take production from 600 tonnes of fish per year to over 1,500 tonnes. Humpty Doo Barramundi, which has been operating at Middle Point for 20 years, has begun building ten new aquaculture ponds and a processing facility. Dan Richards, general manager says the increase in production will equate to a 150 per cent rise in sales.
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A new model developed by scientists of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) allows the potential presence of bluefin tuna to be tracked through daily updated maps, helping to protect endangered stocks and fight illegal fishing. The model, based on satellite remote sensing data, provides for the first time an overall view of the preferred bluefin tuna habitats in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as their changes over time. Satellite-based habitat mapping can help identify more precisely areas to be inspected or to be closed for fisheries and it can also help refine estimates of fish stocks, thus contributing to a more effective fisheries management. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European commissioner for research and innovation said, "This model will help to ensure sustainable management of bluefin tuna, actively contributing to two of the most pressing challenges for the future: food security and protection of the environment. Another good example of how science and research provide support to European Union policies." The JRC habitat model allows the creation of near real-time maps of feeding and spawning potential bluefin habitats in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as habitat maps over a decade. The novelty of this model is the use of satellite data on the concentration of chlorophyll on the sea surface, as well as temperature, to track specific oceanographic features, which play a key role on the fish distribution. Read more... There is predicted to be a shortfall of between 6,000 and 20,000 tonnes per annum in fish harvest for Solomon Islands by 2030. Therefore the supply of fish through aquaculture will be essential if the country is to meet this shortfall.
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“The vision of Latin American and Caribbean World Aquaculture Society (LACC-WAS) is to integrate the scientific community with the producers’ groups within the region. This should attract new members to the Chapter and will directly benefit all members of the LACC-WAS”, commented Dr. Antonio Garza de Yta, president-elect of the LACC-WAS. “The excellent work that the organising committee of Universidad de Llanos, led by Drs. Pablo Emilio Cruz Casallas, Yohana M. Velasco Santamaría and Mauricio Medina Robles ensures that this will be a world class event”, he emphasised. Organisations from Ecuador, Chile, Brazil and Mexico have confirmed participation in the event. Scientists from the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia have expressed their interest in participating; making certain that this would be a regional event with a global perspective. Although there will be a high emphasis on the aquaculture of indigenous species, special attention will also be given to species of commercial significance such as tilapia and shrimp, aiming to maximize the participation of local producers.
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17/04/2013: Federation touts sustainable land-based operations; is GM-salmon be coming to a plate near you?; Contentin and Jersey lobsters proclaim their sustainable identity
More than 300 members of the Atlantic Salmon Federation, were planning to dine on Arctic char in Halifax to support the organisation’s promotion of land-based aquaculture.
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Arctic char at the federation fundraising event came from a land-based aquaculture operation at Millbrook First Nation near Truro, developed in partnership with Sustainable Blue Centre, Burlington, Hants County. Smoked salmon from a land-based aquaculture operation in West Virginia was also served at the annual fundraiser, being held in co-operation with the Nova Scotia Salmon Association. Read more... Could GM-salmon be coming to a plate near you? I love it when an aquaculture story gets national coverage so I was really pleased to hear this story on BBC radio this morning. The feature is about the likelihood of GM foods, including fish, receiving approval for human consumption. The fish part focuses on AquaBounty's ongoing drive to get the go ahead from the FDA for its AquAdvantage salmon. Read more... Certified as sustainable since June 2011 by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Anglo-Norman lobsters now wear an identity 'bracelet'. Stamped with the blue MSC ecolabel, this bracelet indicates that the lobster is derived from a fishing practice that respects the environment and natural resources. From boat to plate, their sustainable traceability is now clearly visible.
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This is unprecedented: for the first time in the world, a seafood product sold live bears the MSC ecolabel from the moment it is captured until it reaches the consumer. What is more, the Normandie Fraîcheur Mer (NFM) specifications mean that MSC-ecolabelled Cotentin and Jersey lobsters are also 100 perecnt guaranteed to be extra fresh. "This new bracelet gives the Cotentin and Jersey lobster fishermen and the MSC ecolabel visibility", confirms Edouard Le Bart, manager of MSC France.
18/04/13: Funding for sustainable aquaculture in NZ; counting sea lice in BC; from gravel pits to salmon habitat
Five projects focusing on aquaculture will benefit from the latest round of Sustainable Farming Fund grants, Minister for Primary Industries, New Zealand, Nathan Guy has announced. “New Zealand seafood is a premium product and it’s great to see groups looking to improve their production and value by developing aquaculture,” says Guy. The projects with funding are: • Koura Aquaculture, by Wai-Koura South: $119,420 • Farming Premium Salmon, by the Salmon Improvement Group: $600,000 • Management of the GLM9 Greenlipped Mussel Spat Resource, by GML9 Advisory Group: $20,000 • Tuna (Shortfin-eel) Aquaculture, by Te Ohu Tiaki o Rangitane Te Ika a Mauri Trust (MIO): $600,000 • Aquaculture custom bacterial vaccines, by Aquaculture New Zealand: $115,686. “Addressing information gaps is a focus for four of these projects. They will investigate how to reduce skeletal deformities in farmed salmon, develop best-practice guides for raising freshwater crayfish and manage the wild greenlipped mussel spat resource. “Importantly, the eel project will focus on learning more about young glass short-fin eels so we can raise them successfully and sustainably. “The other will focus on developing New Zealand’s capability, in this case to manufacture vaccines for Chinook salmon.” The projects will commence July 1, 2013 and run for one to three years. More information... Regular sea lice counts being proactively shared by BC’s salmon farmers will help speak to recommendations made by the Cohen Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of the Fraser River Sockeye. For the fourth year, the BC Salmon Farmers Association will update the public about operations and sea lice counts on a site-by-site basis in the Okisollo/Hoskyn channel area –found in the Discovery Islands region discussed in recommendations made by Justice Cohen in his final report last fall. “The amount and quality of information that our members produce was identified as helpful and important to the commission. With our ongoing goal of transparency, we are eager to continue sharing with the public,” said Mary Ellen Walling, Executive Director of the BCSFA. This will be the fourth year that the BC Salmon Farmers Association updated the public about sea lice numbers on farm sites in the area throughout the wild salmon outmigration period. These reports will continue through July.
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Okisollo Channel is located just north of Campbell River and is home to five farms: two of Marine Harvest Canada’s, two of Mainstream Canada’s and one operated by Grieg Seafood. Hoskyn Channel, on the east side of Quadra Island has four Marine Harvest Canada sites. All three companies have agreed to an area management plan for the channel. Currently there is only one farm in the area under operation: Cyrus Rocks. A sea lice count was also reported for March on Marine Harvest Canada’s Okisollo farm site, though the farm is now fallow following a regular harvest.
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19/04/13: Indian aquafeed on the rise; ASC statistics ;Is aquaculture the 'last agricultural frontier'?
A new report by Research and Markets predicts that the Indian aquafeed market will grow by as much as 20 percent by 2015 due to rising demand for fish. Read more... We love a good statistic here at the Aquaculturists. This set of data on the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is very informative. It looks at the whole scope of ASC interests from species and location to where the fish are consumed. View the stats... Is aquaculture the 'last agricultural frontier'? Alltech thinks so. Join the company in its 29th Annual Alltech International Symposium in Lexington, USA, May 19-22, 2013.
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THE AQUACULTURIST | April 2013
“Nobody doubts the enormous potential of farming the sea; in fact the spotlight is now on aquaculture and what its contribution will be to the future of food. However, with concerns growing about sustainability and the overfishing of wild stocks, it is essential that we as an industry decide how to move forward,” said Jorge Arias, Alltech’s global aqua director and co-chairperson of the aqua track. “In addition to this we must ensure that the end product is as safe and as healthy for the consumer as it is currently renowned to be.” More information...
22/04/13: Dutch cooperative fishing agency gains Friend of the Sea status; the future of oyster farming; Indian aquaculture projects
Dutch cooperative fishing agency gains Friend of the Sea status. The Cooperative Fishery Organization has successfully undergone Friend of the Sea audit for sole, turbot, dab, cod and brill fished in the ICES Areas IV b and c and in the Dutch coastal waters. Its products can now carry the international sustainability seal of approval which means the fish are from not over exploited nor IUCN Redlisted stocks and with selective methods which do not impact the seabed. Read more... This article is an interesting overview of the transition of shellfish production from wild to something more akin to farming. Read more... The government in Himachal Pradesh, India, has announced details of its 12th five-year aquaculture plan designed to maintain pace and growth in the sector. One of the major projects is the modernisation and construction of inland fish landing centres. In addition, the national government has sanctioned a sum of Rs. 9.18 crore under National Mission for Protein Supplements (NMPS) to extend the Aquaculture Programme in the state.
23/04/13: Vietnamese aquaculture firms step up foreign investments; could ocean acidification improve fish hearing?; Aker BioMarine and BioMar extend partnership Vietnamese aquaculture firms step up foreign investments. According to figures released by the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, current foreign investment from the agro-forestry and aquaculture industries totals US$2.5 billion, a 20 percent share of total foreign investment.
The majority of the development is in nearby Laos, Cambodia and China but there is also significant business in parts of Africa including Sudan, South Africa and Mozambique. However, the development is not always easy sailing; Vietnamese companies have run into difficulties as many of these countries have a weak legal system and a lack of skilled workers. Read more... Could ocean acidification improve fish hearing? We usually associate ocean acidification, which occurs when carbon dioxide is absorbed by oceans, with negative impacts such as weakened shells on shellfish. However, a study conducted by the University of Miami, USA and NOAA has discovered that low-p-H water could improve fish hearing. Researchers used 3C x-rays to compare the skulls of cobia raised in either low-pH water or higher-p-H water. They found that fish raised in lower p-H water had larger and more dense otoliths (ear stones). This could potentially lead to better hearing. Read more...
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Aker BioMarine and BioMar have extended their partnership on deliveries and purchases of the QRILL™ feed ingredient. The five-year deal is an extension of the original two-year collaboration agreement. Read more...
24/04/13: Ice Age salmon refuge; floatation devices for Scottish fishermen; 20 day fresh packaging
A coastal region in north west France has been identified as the site of an ice-free refuge for salmon during the Ice Age. Researchers from the University of Exeter, United Kingdom used genetics to trace the migration of salmon species from refuge areas into previously glaciated regions. Read more... Every fisherman in Moray, Scotland is to get a free personal floatation device in a bid to improve safety. The scheme, which is funded by the European Fisheries Fund, will cost £348,000. Read more... The Norwegian food research institute, Nofima, has invented new packaging which keeps salmon fresh for up 20 days. Superfresh packaging uses a method called Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP). This involves putting salmon on a CO₂ emitter consisting of baking powder and citric acid, and then removing the air from the pack before it is sealed. At a constant low temperature, the fish can stay fresh for up to 20 days or 10-12 days at four degrees above zero. Although the initial research was intended to find a packaging method specially designed for cod and salmon fillet, the same method could also eventually be used for other types of fish and meat. Read more...
25/04/13: Commander award for Nutreco's Wout Dekker; GAA, ASC and GLOBALG.A.P agree to cooperate; EU Commissioner launches online aquaculture tool
The Royal House of Norway has announced today that H.M. King Harald of Norway has decorated Wout Dekker as Commander in the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for his contribution to Norwegian aquaculture. The decoration reflects the importance of aquaculture in Norway and Nutreco's contribution to its success. Wout Dekker's commitment to innovation and sustainability was important to the development of the healthy and sustainable Norwegian aquaculture industry of today. The investments made helped aquaculture become Norway's second largest export industry after oil and gas. Knut Nesse, Nutreco CEO said, "Substantial investments in R&D and manufacturing facilities for feed were prerequisites for the development of Nutreco's fish feed company Skretting, headquartered in Norway. These investments and belief in the industry secured hundreds of jobs along the coast. Wout Dekker was a key person in this process and he was deeply involved in the strategies and investments that made Norway a leading aquaculture nation." More information... Standards-setting organisations, the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and GLOBALG.A.P. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on April 22, 2013, to work collaboratively to increase efficiency and reduce duplication in the auditing process. GAA, ASC and GLOBALG.A.P. agreed to explore ways to reduce duplication of effort for farms, processing plants, hatcheries and feed mills that undertake certification by more than one of the three organisations’ certification programmes.
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All three certification programmes share common elements that address the key environmental and social impacts of aquaculture, yet currently audits for each set of standards is conducted separately. Commenting on the news, Jim Cannon, chief executive, Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), said, "SFP welcomes this important announcement and looks forward to supporting this initiative in any way we can. We particularly hope to make contributions in the areas of feed, on-farm benchmarking and convergent IT solutions." Read more... European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, officially launched the new European Market Observatory for Fishery and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA) at the European Seafood Exposition. The Observatory is an EU-wide interactive web-tool offering up-to-date data on volume, value and price of fisheries and aquaculture products throughout the supply chain, from when they land to port to when they are displayed on supermarket shelves.
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“If you want to know market trends and market drivers for wild or farmed seafood products, the Market Observatory is the tool for you" said Commissioner Damanaki. She continued, "what counts today is value, not volume, of production. With this modern tool we empower economic actors through accurate, real-time market information”. Read more...
26/04/13: NZ sustainable aquaculture update; fishponds in Kenya; Nutreco buys Hendrix Misr
Earlier this month, we reported on the news that the New Zealand government has given the NZ$700,000 from the Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) towards sustainable aquaculture projects. This article gives more detail about two of the recipients - the Salmon Improvement Group, which received $600,000 to study deformities in farmed king salmon, and Aquaculture New Zealand, which was given $115,700 to develop fish vaccines. Read more...
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One of Northern Ireland's biggest poultry producers, Moy Park, is getting involved in a project to raise funds for Farm Africa's Food for Good campaign. Activities include working alongside farmers in Western Kenya to dig a fishpond. Read more... Nutreco has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 67 percent share held by its two partners in its Egyptian participation Hendrix Misr. Nutreco entered the Egyptian market in 2001 by acquiring 33 percent of Hendrix Misr which has developed successfully since then. Full ownership of Hendrix Misr offers Nutreco a good base to expand its activities in this attractive growth market. Egypt is the world's second largest tilapia producer after China. The Egyptian market for extruded fish feed is expected to achieve double-digit growth for the foreseeable future.
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Hendrix Misr is Egypt's market leader in extruded fish feed (mainly tilapia) which is sold under the trade name Skretting, and a leading producer of poultry feed concentrates. Total revenue in 2012 was approximately EUR 25 million. Nutreco intends to expand the current fish feed capacity of 25,000 tonnes to 75,000 tonnes by 2015. Viggo Halseth, chief operating officer aquaculture, Nutreco, said, "This acquisition fits in very well with Nutreco's strategy 'Ambition 2016 - driving sustainable growth', which aims to expand in growth geographies as well as in fish feed for non-salmonid species. By moving to full ownership, we are able to accelerate the next phase of our growth ambition in this attractive market."
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Nutreco's 'Ambition 2016 - driving sustainable growth' is to grow and improve profitability by providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions for its customers and is expected to result in an EBITA of EUR 400 million by 2016. This will be realised by focusing on a higher added value portfolio of nutritional solutions such as premixes, feed specialties and fish feed, and by expanding into the growth geographies of Latin America, Russia, Asia and Africa, which will see the largest increases in both production and consumption of animal protein food products. More information... The Aquafeed Interview: Thad Simons, Novus
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Novus International, Inc. was founded in 1991, but its scientific roots and history originated over 50 years ago. In the 1950s, St. Louis, Missouribased Monsanto Company began conducting livestock and poultry feed metabolism studies. In 1959, one of its products received FDA approval as an animal feed additive, which helped launch the Monsanto division that would become Novus. In 1991, in an effort to focus on its core businesses—seed, herbicide and biotechnology—Monsanto sold its Feed Ingredients division to Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. The new owners saw Novus’s strategic potential for growth. International Aquafeed had the opportunity in London recently to interview the head of Novus, President and CEO Thad Simons, who says his organisation’s Vision is to “help feed the world affordable, wholesome food.” To set the scene, what are Novus’ principle technologies especially for aquaculture? Consumer demand for fish-based protein in emerging and developed markets is on the rise. At current market demand, 7 million tons of aquaculture fish are produced annually and this figure will continue to increase. Yet, the traditional model uses ocean fish for producing fishmeal to supply aquaculture production. As producers look for cheaper, more renewable feedstocks, vegetable protein, especially soybean, has become an increasingly attractive ingredient in the feed mix. However, vegetable protein requires assistance to increase its bioavailability for aqua species. Novus technology, which enhances the digestibility of vegetable protein, allows for considerable reductions of fishmeal inclusion in aqua diets, up to 80 percent, depending on the species. This optimized health through nutrition approach is accomplished through a highly cost efficient feed supplement solution blend. Novus’s proprietary blend of gut environment modifiers influences the gut flora (microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts) of shrimp and other species, effectively enhancing their ability to cope with stressful culture conditions. As a result, animals eat better, digest more and grow faster, all the while reducing the waste of uneaten or nondigested feed into the surrounding system. Can you put Novus into a global context for the feed industry? Our total sales worldwide are over US$1 billion. Our heritage is amino acids, through our Alimet and MHA products. Working from a strong base of scientific understanding of animal health, we have brought to market more than 100 new products over the past decade in categories including minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and pigments. Today the Novus product portfolio provides a holistic approach to Health through Nutrition for fish, poultry, cattle, pigs, pets and horses.
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Methionine is one product, but what other innovative products is Novus working on? From methionine we have developed other products such as chelated trace minerals that can be delivered to animal in an efficient way. These products have the potential to reduce the amount of minerals we feed to animals by improving bio-availability. That will mean less minerals in the diet and thereby reduce the impact on the environment while still remaining competitive. We have now brought this technology to aquaculture and supply the market with both straights as with full organic mineral premixes. I see the company moving into supra-nutritional products that improve health of animals while at the same time reducing or eliminating much of the drug usage we see today. We have a strong focus in therapeutic nutrition and our technology portfolio includes organic acids, manufacture red in Germany pre- and probiotics, and extracts of essential oils now coming out of our research and development programmers in Spain . We have been successful in launching and customizing these technologies for aquaculture applications, ranging from vibriosis in Asian shrimp, to enteritis in Mediterranean sea bream or sea lice in salmon.
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We are also looking at preserving fat profiles for their nutrient values, using for example, protease enzymes to assist in getting more protein value out of the final feed. We are in partnership with Verenium to developing new heat-stable, phytaze products which will ultimately have applications for aqua feed industry.
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How important are differences between markets when it comes to product development? If we look back 21 years we were clearly focused on the poultry industry which was a very fast growing sector at the time. Ten years ago we increased production and our global footprint by building infrastructure in Asia, mostly through a distribution network supporting the growth of methionine sales coupled with our liquid application systems, which proved highly suitable in feedmills. Today we are leveraging a deep understanding of nutrient absorption and gut health.. Good nutrition can reduce costs to farmers and reduce the amount of waste that is left for the environment to absorb. Even with less quality feed now available we should be able to achieve more through sound diets. Novus is committed to having a genuinely global reach. We connect with our customers at the local level, work with them in their own communities and understand their needs in a meaningful way. Novus customers have the unique experience of localized research and development, technical support, customer service and logistics. This commitment to working closely with our customers provides Novus with real-time, hands-on knowledge of current and future customer needs. We work with our customers to improve their business operations through increased productivity and profitability. Novus’s Health through Nutrition programs support healthy, happy animals that are more productive and generate less waste, reducing their environmental impact. Additionally, Novus products protect the nutritional quality of feed and feed ingredients, which are farmers’ largest operational investments and most important tools for ensuring livestock health.
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And for the next five years, what can we expect from Novus? We expect to continue to grow our existing markets and expand our footprint in these markets through new technologies and partnerships. We will grow through market relevancy, for example, Over the past 25 years, the salmon industry has achieved an increase in productivity from 15 to 20 percent while reducing nitrogen waste by four fold. Novus probiotics (live microorganisms which confer a health benefit) assist with the stability of pond cultures, thereby helping to maximize pond water carrying capacity and enhancing overall fish health. In this way, more fish are grown with less water, as the water is less toxic, and less overall waste results. Novus is a participant in the farm-to-table nutrition continuum and because of this, we have a distinct responsibility to the communities we serve. Novus’s Vision is To Help Feed the World Affordable, Wholesome Food and Achieve a Higher Quality of Life. Our performance as a company and our Vision are not separate— each is connected inextricably with the other. In everything we do over the next five years and beyond you can expect to be able to connect our actions with our Vision.
29/04/13: Canada special
An aquaculture company in New Brunswick, Canada has been charged $500,000 after pleading guilty to two charges connected to the deaths of hundreds of lobsters from a pesticide three years ago. Kelly Cove Salmon, a division of Cooke Aquaculture, was fined $100,000 and was also ordered to pay $350,000 to the University of New Brunswick's environmental studies programme and an additional $50,000 in trust to the environmental damages fund. The penalty is the largest ever sum imposed in New Brunswick for environmental violations under the federal Fisheries Act. Read more... AgriMarine has announced it has agreed a $5 million loan deal with Dundee Agricultural Corporation The money will be used for the purchase and deployment of further AgriMarine System™ tanks. Read more... Opposition liberals in Canada are calling for the resignation of the aquaculture minister Mike Olscamp alleging he interfered with an investigation into deputy premier Paul Robichaud's brother. Read more...
New! IAF article: Expert topic - cobia
Each issue of International Aquafeed takes an in-depth look at a particular species and how its feed is managed. This issue we turn our attention to cobia. The main article by Jorge A Suarez, Carlos Tudela, DrewDavis, Matthew Taynor, Lindsay Glass, Ron Hoenig and Daniel D Benetti looks at developing economically viable feeds for cobia. Read the full feature here.
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The aquaculture industry is undergoing rapid growth and the number of aquaculture-related products is also expanding. International Aquafeed magazine takes a look at the some of the latest innovations as well as some old favourites. Click to view them all. Event: Rick Hansen named as Honorary Chair of ISS7
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Rick Hansen, founding chair of the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS) and Co-Chair of the Rick Hansen Foundation, will open the plenary session as Honorary Chair of the 7th International Sturgeon Symposium (ISS7) July 2013 on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Expected to attract more than 600 delegates from around the world, the symposium is co-hosted by Vancouver Island University’s International Centre for Sturgeon Studies and the City of Nanaimo. Under Hansen’s leadership, the FRSCS develops and promotes education, public awareness initiatives, award-winning research programs and recovery plans for the Fraser River white sturgeon population. Hansen received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Vancouver Island University in 2009 for his leadership and inspiration to millions of people around the world.
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“Champions are required to lead important causes, and we are honored to have Rick Hansen accept our invitation to be Honorary Chair of the ISS7,” said Dr Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor of VIU. “His trail-breaking work to support white sturgeon conservation through the FRSCS is yet another remarkable example of the value to society that a champion like Rick Hansen can play by mobilizing public support and involvement on critical conservation issues.” Dr Harald Rosenthal, president of the World Sturgeon Conservation Society, said, “Rick’s work in public engagement is one of the few examples we have that vividly demonstrates what public participation can achieve in species conservation. The public world-wide needs to hear about these living dinosaurs which may face a dire future without the much needed conservation efforts promoted by FRSCS and its leader. Rick Hansen’s efforts serve as a model for other jurisdictions and efforts should be globally coordinated with the few already travelling the same path.” “I am truly honored to be selected as Honorary Chair of this event,” said Rick Hansen. “As part of a collaborative team, we’ve spent more than a decade investigating issues that affect the recovery of Fraser River white sturgeon. This symposium will make a difference – it represents the next step in attaining world awareness of preserving vibrant, diverse, ecosystems and developing a healthy planet.” Hansen, along with president Nilson and Dr Rosenthal, will welcome delegates to ISS7 at the opening reception in Nanaimo on Sunday evening, July 21, 2013. The next morning, Hansen will deliver the opening address of the conference, entitled “Public involvement as a necessary force/strategy for sturgeon conservation.” For more information...
30/04/13: European Commissioner calls for aquaculture cooperation; blue revolution in Canada; Asian carp in the USA
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The European Commissioner has called for cooperation between Member States to help boost EU aquaculture. A new set of guidelines presented today will help coordinate efforts across all Member States. They do not create new legal obligations, but present a series of voluntary steps that Member States, the Commission, and stakeholders can take to promote an industry that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable and provides consumers with healthy, high-quality seafood. “Today, obtaining a licence for a new farm can take up to three years, which obviously deters investors,” said European Commissioner Maria Damanaki. "I want to work with Member States to cut red tape and help the competitiveness of this sector building upon the high level of consumer and environmental protection we currently have". Read more...
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Canada needs a blue revolution if aquaculture is to compete with agriculture, says a study by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this opinion piece, Brian Lee Crowley, managing director, MacdonaldLaurier Institute, Canada, argues that aquaculture should be as synonymous with Canada as beef or wheat. What do you think? Read more... The introduction of non-native species into aquaculture systems can have both positive and negative impacts. At the moment there is some concern over the introduction of Asian carp into US waters. At present there are seven varieties farmed to help control weeds and parasites in aquaculture systems. However, escapees have begun to dominate the Mississippi River, potentially threatening wild populations and water quality. Read more...
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