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August 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. The Aquaculturists are also massive fans of industry events and shows and can often be found out on the road. Here they share stories (and photos) from their travels and, being unable to keep a secret, share details of upcoming events.

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Dr Nguyen Nhu Tri and Prof Le Thanh Hung, Nong Lam University,Vietnam are our guides Tra catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) is a dominant cultured species in Vietnam in terms of production. Its aquaculture production in 2011 was approximate 1.2 million metric tons. The main culture system for tra catfish is intensive model in earthen ponds with very high density and yield. In this model, feed cost comprises the main part of production cost. This item is being increased recently, leading to a reduction of profit for farmers. In order to improve the profit of tra catfish farming, feed cost should be reduced. One of the measures to reduce feed cost is through feed additives which improve nutrient absorption and utilization. Sangrovit® is an all-natural feed additive that has been utilized in many animal species. The main active ingredients of Sangrovit® include bitter constituents, which help to enhance the absorption of feed and promote digestion. The special active substances included in Sangrovit®, belonging to the group of Benzophenanthridine and Protopine Alkaloids, have the additional effects of improving hormonal and chemostatic regulating mechanisms in feed uptake, nutrient absorption and availability. Therefore, it is feasible to utilize its characteristics in tra catfish intensive culture system in Vietnam.

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Click to read the full article (which starts on page 9). 01/08/13: Sustainable prawn feed; Florida considers more oyster farms; spherical cage company plans to expand Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has developed a new prawn feed which it claims will help in the quest for sustainable seafood. After a decade of research, the CSIRO scientists have perfected the Novacq™ prawn feed additive. Farmed prawns fed with Novacq grow on average 30 percent faster, are healthier and can be produced with no fish products in their diet, a world-first achievement in sustainability, according to CSIRO.

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"We fed Novacq to black tiger prawns, and it made them even better for consumers, the environment and prawn farmers," Dr Preston said. "This is a major achievement for the sustainability of Australia's aquaculture industry as prawns fed this diet are not only a top quality product and reach market size faster, they also no longer need to be fed with any products from wild fishery resources." "This means that Australian prawn aquaculture, already a world leader in sustainability and environmental management, is now set to become even better, and really solidifies aquaculture as a sustainable source of protein to help meet the ever growing demand for food." Until now, Australian prawn farmers have needed to feed their prawns with a pellet that includes some sustainably sourced fish meal or fish oil, in order to ensure that the prawns grew fast, and were a healthy and high quality product for consumers. "When we are talking about relieving pressure on our ocean stocks of fish, every little bit helps. Novacq will mean that the Australian prawn farming industry could potentially no longer be reliant on wild-caught fishery products," Dr Preston said. Read more... An area of Florida, USA which was originally granted aquaculture licences in the 1980s may see finally aquaculture come to the area. Officials are discussing the possibility of reactivating four aquaculture use zones (AUZ) for licenses for oyster farming in the Apalachicola Bay area. The AUZs are part of a previously planned, but subsequently abandoned, aquaculture leasing project in the aftermath of Hurricane Elena. However, according to local press, cabinet members are taking a cautious approach so the AUZs are not a forgone conclusion. Read more... Innovative cage firm, Hawaii Oceanic Technology, USA, is aiming to expand its open ocean farming business. The firm has already received a patent for its spherical cages from Canada but is looking to expand into Japan, Australia and the EU. The Oceansphere system is an automated positioning and submersible open ocean platform that can grow yellow fin tuna and other pelagic species in an efficient and sustainable manner. Read more...

Event: AquaNor seminar: Norwegian aquaculture technology applied to different climates When people speak of Norwegian aquaculture technology, they think of salmon farming. While it is true that most of it is about salmon farming in a cold climate, over the years, Norwegian technology has been applied to a number of non-salmonid species and in different climates, even in the tropics. As world-wide interest in Norwegian aquaculture has grown, a need to present the possibilities and potential pitfalls of this technology has emerged. Therefore, the Nor-Fishing Foundation and the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) is organising a mini-seminar on the use of modern, science-based aquaculture technology in different climates and for nonsalmonid species during the Aqua Nor 2013 exhibition.

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The application of safe, environment-friendly, responsible and sustainable aquaculture practices is a major concern for the FAO, and for that reason, the Assistant Director General for FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mr Arni Mathiesen, has agreed to give the keynote address during this mini-seminar. In addition, a number of Norwegian companies with broad experience from using this technology in sub-tropical and tropical climates and for a number of tropical and other species will share their experiences. The mini-seminar will be held on Tuesday August 13 at 15:00 – 17:00 in Meeting room M8. There is limited space, so in order to secure a seat, please register with: Erik Hempel, erik.hempel@hempelco.com or telephone +47 9084 1124

02/08/13: Prawn and barramundi farmers cooperate; encouraging investment in aquaculture; three-star shrimp in Belize

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Outgoing president Alistair Dick told ABC that with new farms in the pipeline for the first time in a decade, there's renewed optimism the tide is finally turning for Australian aquaculture.

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Read more... A new business competition designed to bring together the sustainable seafood businesses and investors has been launched in the USA. Fish 2.0 encourages businesses to compete for cash prizes and the chance to pitch their ideas to investors. The competition aims to dispel the myth among investors that the fisheries and aquaculture sectors are too specialised, too complex, and without enough strong business ideas to merit building expertise in this area into investor teams.

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Read more... The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) in early August applauded Belize Aquaculture Ltd. for becoming the first shrimp company in Belize and the second in Central America approved to offer three-star shrimp. Belize Aquaculture’s shrimp hatchery, farm and processing plant located in Stann Creek District, in southeastern Belize, all earned BAP certification on July 26, 2013. Founded in 1996, Belize Aquaculture produced 4.5 million pounds of Pacific white shrimp in 2012 and is on target to produce 10 millions pounds in 2014 across 68 four-acre ponds. The company also operates a British Retail Consortium (BRC)- and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)-certified processing plant. Belize Aquaculture sells a variety of fresh, frozen and cooked shrimp products to retail and foodservice customers in Asia, Europe, the United States and Central America. “The three-star certification is a recognition of our company’s consistent efforts to innovate and improve the quality of our products and the sustainability of our practices,” said David Fleming, director of Belize Aquaculture. “As a company, we are confident that our buyers and customers will acknowledge the value of this certificate and our commitment toward quality, environment and social development.”

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Best Aquaculture Practices is an international certification program based on achievable, science-based and continuously improved performance standards for the entire aquaculture supply chain -- farms, hatcheries, processing plants and feed mills -- that assure healthful foods produced through environmentally and socially responsible means. BAP certification is based on independent audits that evaluate compliance with the BAP standards developed by the Global Aquaculture Alliance. Read more...

05/08/13: Dispute over Ireland's largest salmon farm; aquaculture in Bhutan; growth of Tasmanian aquaculture

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Plans for the Republic of Ireland's largest salmon farm have caused controversy with islanders campaigning against it. Plans to double the output of Ireland's biggest salmon farm in the remote Aran Islands have been met with controversy by islanders. Critics of the proposals to double the 15,000-tonne annual output argue it threatens the environment and wild salmon and sea trout stocks. However, supporters say it is an under-developed resource badly needed in recession against those arguing it threatens the environment and wild salmon and sea trout stocks. Read more... This article by the National Centre for Aquaculture gives a neat overview of aquaculture in Bhutan. The current output of farmed fish in Bhutan is a just 64 mt, a figure which pales into insignificance when compared with the annual import of some 6,000 mt from neighbouring countries. Find out more about changing fish consumption and ways to increase aquaculture production. Read more... Aquaculture in Tasmania is on the rise according to statistics released by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE). Hugh Griffiths from DPIPWE told ABC that the total value of agriculture and seafood once packed and processed was AU$2.85 billion. Twenty-five percent of Tasmanian food is consumed in the state, with the remaining 75 percent is exported to the Australia mainland and further afield. Griffiths says Tasmanian farmers now feed an estimated 2 million people worldwide. Read more...

New! IAF article: Channel catfish

Channel catfish take centre stage in the expert topic this issue. Although the USA and China dominate channel catfish production, other coutnries have dabbled with commercial production with varying success. The main feature article is by Jim Steeby, Mississippi State University, USA who looks back through the beginnings of the US channel catfish industry from 1914-1973. Click to read the full article.

06/08/13: Youth aquaculture in Fiji gets funding; giant shrimp in Louisiana; health benefits of cartenoids

The New Zealand High Commission is supporting budding aquaculturists by contributing $13,600 towards the development of the Lodoni Youth Club's aquaculture project in Lovoni, Tailevu, Fiji. The money will go towards the construction of two fish ponds for tilapia. 7

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The high commission's acting head of mission, Phillip Taula, said the club's initiative provided a good model for other communities. Read more... Last week we reported on feeds for jumbo prawns in Australia. This week we hear about giant shrimps in Louisiana, USA. The Asian tiger shrimp has been spotted in the Gulf of Mexico since 2007 but in recent years, the number of these whopping creatures has increased. The shrimp can reach up to a foot in length and could threaten native shrimp populations. According to a report in the Times-Picayune, the Asian tiger shrimp can become well-established in the region over the next decade. There are two theories as to how this creature has made its way to US waters. First, ballast water from ships and tankers may be carried the shrimp from their native habitat. A second explanation involves aquaculture. The shrimps could have escaped from a farm in the Caribbean Sea during a hurricane in 2005 and then rode currents into the Gulf of Mexico. Read more... Cartenoids are used in salmon diets to create pink flesh. However, these pigments can also be used in human diets. The powerful antioxident properties can help prevent cancer, heart disease and enhance immunity to infections. This blog post by the Ocean Harvest team looks at the health benefits of cartenoids in humans. Read more...

Huge potential evident as SEAFARE nears completion

The SEAFARE (Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Aquaculture for the Atlantic Region of Europe) project held a two-day project meeting at the Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) aquaculture research station in Olhao, Portugal, July 16-17, 2013. The meeting provided an opportunity for the partners to present and discuss their progress and expected outputs as the project nears its expected endpoint in December 2013. From these interactions, the significant potential of the project's research to positively impact policy, industry and society became clear. The meeting was attended by representatives from Bangor University (UK), the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IFAPA) (Spain), AquaTT (Ireland), and the meeting host IPMA. Mr Daniel Lee, SEAFARE project coordinator, said, “We are facing a busy period between now and the end of the project. We have achieved very interesting results during the project's lifetime, such as the work related to wetlands aquaculture carried out in Veta la Palma in Spain or the earthen ponds here in South Portugal, and we will ensure the new knowledge generated goes to the right stakeholders to facilitate its uptake.” SEAFARE is planning to organise a workshop in October 2013 in Seville, Spain, in order to facilitate the transfer of knowledge generated from the project to interested parties. At this workshop, IPMA and IFAPA, along with Bangor University, will present the main results related to the benefits of environmentally friendly wetland aquaculture systems to a wide range of stakeholders, including environmental managers, policy makers, the aquaculture industry, and NGOs at local, regional and international level.

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Dr Pedro Poussao, the manager of the IPMA aquaculture research station in Olhao, said, “It has been a pleasure to host this very productive meeting. We have proved that the integrated multitrophic aquaculture systems are workable and productive in earthen ponds and that they can also be implemented in wetlands aquaculture farms to increase their productivity. This could represent an opportunity to create employment in depressed rural areas. We are looking forward to attending the Seville workshop and presenting our results to policy makers and managers along with industry.” The SEAFARE project aims to promote the diversification of the aquaculture industry by providing a greater range of species and alternative environmentally-friendly production systems. All the initiatives developed by the project are assessed for their commercial applicability through close collaboration with stakeholders and SMEs. The project involves 14 partners, bringing together applied R&D centres, aquaculture industry organisations and environmental agencies across the Atlantic maritime region to promote the sustainable expansion of European aquaculture. More information...

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One of the major criticisms leveled at aquaculture is the sustainability of feeds in particular, the levels of fishmeal and fish oil. However, aquaculture's reliance on fishmeal and fish oil may be about to change thanks to a 100 percent vegetarian diet for marine fish developed at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Institute for Marine and Environmental Technology, USA. The findings led by Aaron Watson and Allen Place are published in the August issue of the journal Lipids. "Aquaculture isn't sustainable because it takes more fish to feed fish than are being produced," said Dr Watson. "But a new vegetarian diet might change everything." Supported by another paper published in the Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture, the team has proven that a completely plant-based food combination can support fast-growing marine carnivores like cobia and gilthead sea bream in reaching maturity just as well as - and sometimes better than - conventional diets of fishmeal and fish oil made from wildcaught fish. Read more... You can also take a sneak peak behind the scenes at the University of Maryland aquaculture facilities in our photo shoot (page 27 of the online edition). Mola fish have been introduced to a beel (swamp) in Bangladesh in a bid to meet growing protein demand. The native species was been added to a swamp in Bhelakuba Beel at Kisamatfolia under Gidari union of Sadar upazila as part of a WorldFish project. The plan is to encourage mola farming in other swamps to enhance production. Under the project, 92 kg of mola fish fry was released into the swamp in September in 2012. Read more...

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08/08/13: Fish use smell of determine size; geoduck aquaculture in Washington, USA; Tassel gets BAP certification Fish can find similar sized shoal mates using smell.

Research published in Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology claims that fish use chemical cues to find other fish of the same size as themselves. Strength in numbers helps animals protect themselves against predators so it makes sense for fish to swim together. However, until now, it was not known how fish selected shoal mates of similar size to themselves.

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Tassal Group Ltd's Dover, Tasmania, salmon processing plant is Australia's first processing plant to attain Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification and the country's first company approved to offer two-star salmon, the Global Aquaculture Alliance has announced. Tassal was Australia's first company to earn BAP certification in December 2012, with the certification of its first two salmon farm sites. Since then, 13 of the company's farm sites have received BAP certification, bringing the total to 15 farm sites across six regions in the state of Tasmania. Read more... zhengchang

09/08/13: NZ King Salmon farm appeal dismissed; Jamacia gets tilapia investment; shrimp decline in Bahrain

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New Zealand King Salmon's plans for marine farms in Marlborough Sound, New Zealand, may get the go ahead after the High Court dismissed an appeal against them.

The decision of the Board of Inquiry, reached in February 2011, to approve four new salmon farming sites in the Marlborough Sounds was appealed by two parties and that appeal was heard at the High Court in Blenheim in May. The news has been welcomed by the government: “The impacts of these new marine farms on the important recreation and conservation values of the Marlborough Sounds are small. This is about use of only six hectares of more than 100,000 hectares of water space in the Sounds,” says Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith. “We are a Bluegreen Government that wants jobs and development but also wants to ensure we look after our environment and great kiwi lifestyle. This decision confirms this balanced approach.”

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“Primary industries are vital for economic growth in our regions, and aquaculture plays an important role in the Marlborough economy. I welcome the news that extra jobs will be created as a result of these new farms,” says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. “This decision is another step forward for New Zealand King Salmon in its plans to establish four new farms, delivering an additional $60 million a year in export income and providing 200 new jobs.” Read more... The Jamaican fisheries sector is set to benefit from a multi-million-dollar investment in silver tilapia aquaculture. The funding comes from Sunshine Aquaculture Limited, in partnership with Aqua Wilson Farm, a 100-acre fresh water fish sanctuary in Hill Run, St Catherine.

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Bahrain's shrimp stock is 75 percent below its normal July average due to illegal fishing reports Trade Arabia. Despite a four-month shrimping ban during breeding season, 200 local dhows (fishing boats) have been caught fishing. As a result of the illegal activities, stocks have dropped dramatically, making fishing difficult for legal fishermen. At present, the quantity of shrimp is enough but prices have risen and the effects on the future supply are unknown. Read more...

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Event: Aquaculture Europe and AquaNor

Aquaculturists from all over the world have been making their way to Trondheim, Norway for Aquaculture Europe which kicks off today. The 4-day conference, organised by the European Aquaculture Society, has an action-packed programme of seminars and presentations addressing the central theme of 'making sense of science'. Full details can be found online.

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The conference is complemented by the AquaNor trade show which takes place next week. Organised by the Nor-Fishing Foundation, the show is a chance to find out about the latest commercial developments in aquaculture. There will also be a full seminar programme. Over the weekend, two of the International Aquafeed team, Tom Blacker and Darren Parris, will be packing their bags and heading to Trondheim for AquaNor. They will be on hand to meet readers and distribute the magazine so say hi and grab a copy if you are at the show. Expect updates on the blog and a full report in the September/October issue of the magazine.

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A Scottish fish farm has reapplied for planning permission for a new rainbow trout farm, causing concern from an environmental group. Dawnfresh Farming Limited, application is to build 10 x 80 metre circumference fish cages in Loch Etive, a sea loch north-east of Oban. This farm would massively increase the tonnage of rainbow trout, adding to the applicant’s five existing farms on Loch Etive. In response, the Salmon & Trout Association (Scotland) (S&TA(S)) has issued a warning that a proposed rainbow trout farm on Loch Etive will pose an unacceptable additional threat to the integrity of Argyll’s premier wild salmon river. 13

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While smaller than the original 14 cage application, withdrawn in July 2013 following substantial local protest, the new application retains most of the same features and S&TA(S) believes that it constitutes a significant and unacceptable escalation of fish-farming activity on Loch Etive. Hughie Campbell Adamson, chairman, S&TA(S), said, “These large and voracious alien trout run up the River Awe where inevitably they eat the juvenile salmon, thus severely depleting the stocks of the native fish. There is a genuine risk that should this predation not just continue but increase we shall see the further demise of one of Scotland’s great salmon rivers”.

12/08/13: International Copper Association launches aquaculture web library; CPF wants to reduce fishmeal usage and more...

A new aquaculture web library has been launched by the International Copper Association (ICA) under the direction of Langley Gace, aquaculture applications development manager. The ICA, the organisation for promoting the use of copper worldwide, has partnered with the aquaculture industry to deploy copper-alloy nets in several regions throughout the world. The web library, www.CuAquaculture.org, provides an educational forum to share information and updates about recent copper-alloy net installations and much more. www.CuAquaculture.org aims to reach aquaculture industry professionals, including fish farmers, suppliers, scientists, researchers, educators, non-government organizations, business consumers and media professionals who are looking for timely and valuable information about the industry. ICA’s Aquaculture Web Library is readily accessible and free to users 24/7. It contains information about the scientific benefits of copper alloy netting for the aquaculture industry as well as a variety of news sources and articles. Photos and videos of recent copper alloy net installations can be accessed by an interactive global map. “The site also contains profiles, in-depth articles and case studies about environmentally friendly and sustainable fish farming practices,” says Gace. “On-line visitors will learn about and experience a view of the whole copper-alloy net installation process as well as benefits derived from the use of copper alloys in fish farming practices.” More information... One of the world's biggest feed manufacturers, Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), has announced that it will reduce its use of fishmeal in shrimp feeds. According to a report in the Nation website, the Thai company plans to increase the use of soybean in its feeds in a bid to increase sustainability. Illegal fishing for feed ingredients is an issue in Thailand so its hoped the ingredient substitution will help reduce illegal fishing. Read more... I love it when an aquaculture story gets picked up by a national newspaper. It's interesting to see the different angles journalists take when writing for a mainstream audience. Last week we reported on research conducted at the University of Maryland, USA into 100 percent plant-based feeds. The story was featured in the Washington Post under the headline, 'Baltimore researchers turn carnivorous fish into vegetarians'. Read more... The Bayelsa State Government, Nigeria and its foreign partners have endorsed an agreement to float a N3.9bn aquaculture project in the state.

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The project will involve the construction of fish farms and fish processing and storage facilities. The government will invest N1.17bn in the project with foreign partners making up the remaining N2.73bn. Read more...

University of Maine gets grants for shellfish aquaculture research

A researcher at the University of Maine at Machias, USA has received a US$600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the potential for new aquaculture markets for two shellfish in Maine. The research aims to improve the growth and survival of blue mussels and Arctic surfclams in an effort to create new economic opportunities. The grant, awarded through NSF’s Partnerships for Innovation programme, will provide two years of funding as researchers at the university’s marine field station at the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education look at ways to enhance shellfish rearing methods and explore the commercial production potential of the two species. A major component of the project involves collaboration with two regional seafood businesses – Cooke Aquaculture and A.C. Inc. Brian Beal, a professor of marine ecology at UMM and the lead investigator on the grant, says that the project will focus on improving aquaculture methods for growing blue mussels and Arctic surf clams for commercial markets, while also providing the partnering businesses with valuable market research on new aquaculture operations. Read more...

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BIOMIN, a leading company in the global animal health and nutrition industry, announces the dates and destinations for the company’s biennial event, BIOMIN Asia Nutrition Forum. The forum will cater specifically to the Asian audience, spanning six cities across Asia from 14 to 24 October. The six cities are Qingdao, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Tokyo and Hyderabad. The theme of the forum is “NutriEconomics® – Balancing Global Nutrition & Productivity”, with a focus on people, performance, profit and planet. Since 2005, BIOMIN has been hosting its biennial Asia Nutrition Forum (ANF). Spanning 6 cities, the theme of the 2013 edition is “NutriEconomics® - Balancing Global Nutrition & Productivity”, with a focus on people, performance, profit and planet. “Survival alone is not enough. We need to progress in order to feed an ever growing world population,” says Erich Erber, Founder of BIOMIN, Director of Executive Board. He adds, “Despite increasing crop yields and more advanced food production techniques, hunger and starvation are problems that still exist today. Where food needs are adequate, the right balance of nutrients is most important, especially for a young child.” At the ANF, key industry professionals from the poultry, pig, dairy and aquaculture sectors will gather to discuss issues faced by the food and agri-industry today. The forum will see a high-level panel of renown industry experts, including Mary Barton, Emeritus Professor at the University of South Australia; John Baize, President of John C. Baize and Associates; Robert Van Barneveld, Professor at the University of New England and Consultant Research Scientist (Nutrition) of Barneveld Nutrition Pty Ltd; and Leonardo Linares, Technical Service Nutritionist of Aviagen. Representing BIOMIN at the ANF are Jan Vanbrabant, CEO of BIOMIN Asia; Guan Shu, Technical Manager of BIOMIN Asia, and Franz Waxenecker, Director Development Department of BIOMIN Holding GmbH.

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The fundamental aim of intensive livestock production is to convert plantderived feed into animal protein in the most efficient, cost-effective and sustainable manner. Genetics, nutrition, husbandry practices, the environment and consumer demands will continue to be the fundamental drivers of change. Addressing the issue of the environment, NutriEconomics® will continue to influence the role of animal nutrition in achieving sustainable yet profitable farming. Besides growing competition for agricultural commodities from the food, feed and biofuel sectors (feed security), producers are also faced with obligations to cap carbon emissions – a move that will have significant bearing on production costs. By tackling the twin objectives of quality nutrition and economic viability, and concurrently addressing environmental concerns, the ANF’s focus will be on solutions that pave the way ahead for the future of sustainable animal nutrition. More information...

13/08/13: Is land-based aquaculture a threat?; decoding fish populations using restaurant menus; more support for omega-3 benefits

Is land based aquaculture a threat to Norway's traditional net and pen farming? On commission from the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Nofima scientists have evaluated whether new operational concepts within aquaculture can threaten Norway’s position as an aquaculture nation. The following systems have been evaluated: recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) both in Norway and in countries with low production costs, offshore sea cages and closed-containment sea-based systems in both exposed and sheltered locations. “We see that land-based or closed-containment sea-based systems, often using recirculating technology, are being built in Denmark, North America, Scotland and China. Land-based and closed-containment sea-based systems will involve much higher investment costs, but some of this disadvantage is expected to be offset by lower operating costs. However, there is a long way to go before closed-containment constructions will be as economical as today’s net-based solutions,” says Scientist Audun Iversen. Read more...

Restaurant menus could hold the key to tracing Hawaii's wild fish history.

Scientists at Duke University, USA are hoping to fill a 45-year gap in official wild fish population records by looking at what was served in restaurants. Almost 400 menus from 154 restaurants were collected from holiday makers who took the menus as souvenirs. Researchers found that near-shore species such as reef fish, jacks and bottom fish were commonplace on menus in the 1940s but by 1959, these creatures appeared on less then 10 percent of menus. Instead, restuarants began serving pelagic species and by the 1970s pelagics appeared on 95 percent of the menus studied. Changing public tastes may account for some of the menu changes. However, the scientists also analysed landing records which suggest that disappearance of reef fish from Hawaii's menus paralleled drops in wild populations. Read more...

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Another reason to eat fish:

Eating at least one portion of oily fish, such as salmon or mackerel, a week can halve the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research. Researchers studied 32,000 Swedish women over the course of a decade and their consumption of Omega-3-rich fish. Women who ate at least one serving of fish oily fish or four servings of other fish each week halved their risk. Omega-3-rich fish appears to be a good anti-inflammatory agent, which would explain how it might combat arthritis, say researchers in the journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. More information...

Aquaculture increases in Indiana, USA

The business of raising fish may still be relatively small in Indiana, but it is a growing part of the state's agricultural economy, a Purdue Extension report concludes. Estimated sales from Indiana fish farms amounted to more than $15 million in 2012, an increase from $3.5 million in 2006, according to the publication Economic Importance of the Aquaculture Industry in Indiana. There are about 50 fish producers in Indiana, compared with 18 just seven years ago. "While aquaculture is not the most well-known industry in Indiana's agriculture sector, it is definitely present and very important to the state's economy," Kwamena K. Quagrainie, aquaculture marketing specialist in Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics, said in the report. He conducted the study with graduate student Megan C. Broughton. "The industry has seen steady growth over the past few years, and it is important to know exactly how much economic activity is associated with aquaculture in Indiana," Quagrainie said. Indiana's aquaculture industry ranges from small-scale producers raising fish in their backyards to large-scale producers growing fish to sell in national and international markets, the report says. The industry includes production of fish for human food, ornamental fish for aquariums and recreational fish that are stocked in private and public ponds and lakes. Raised for food are such fish and shellfish as yellow perch, hybrid striped bass, tilapia, trout, marine shrimp and freshwater prawns. Sport fish include catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and sunfish such as bluegill. The study measured the significance of the industry in 2012 in several ways, including the total income of $3.7 million earned by 169 people employed in aquaculture, their $101,506 in income taxes and $877,908 in sales taxes the industry generated for Indiana. The study was funded by Purdue Extension, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Indiana Soybean Alliance and was conducted in cooperation with the Indiana Aquaculture Association. The soybean alliance has recognized aquaculture as "the next major new market for soybeans" and has an initiative to help the industry continue its growth in Indiana, according to the report. It says that 1 percent of the U.S. soybean crop is used in aquaculture as fish feed and that soybean meal is the top protein ingredient in fish feeds worldwide. Indiana soybean and corn farmers could benefit from a growing aquaculture industry, the report notes. They likely would see increased demand for soybeans and corn as well as higher prices for them.

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14/08/13: Scottish salmon exports rise; arowana aquaculture in Columbia; wild vs farmed salmon in the kicthen

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Global exports of farmed Scottish salmon have increased by 13 percent in one year.

The country's largest food export was worth £150m in the first five months of the year, compared to £132m for the same period in 2012.

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Growth in the US, the biggest market, was up by £5 million to £74 m a year. Investment in the sector is strong with Scottish Ministers committing to £205 million over a five-year period and new farms in Lochailort and Loch Kishorn. Read more... Coca farmers in Columbia are being encouraged to ditch the illegal plant in favour of ornamental fish farming. The LA Times reports at that a public private partnership in Florencia is attempting to steer the lcoal economy away from coca and towards silver arowana aquaculture. The fish is highly prized in China where an single arowana can sell for as much as UD$40. Arowana are native to the Amazon River basin however, they are under threat and the Columbian governemnt has banned wild capture for five months a year. Amazon International Trade, with support from the Columbian trade promotion office, has started a farm which is on course to ship 20,000 fish a year. Owners believe the facilities have the potential to produce 100,000 fish by 2015.

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Wild vs farmed salmon.

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15/08/13: DNA tests confirm declining species in UK supermarkets; Cooke defends feed strategy

DNA testing by researchers at the University of Salford has found that supermarket skate and ray wings are being taken from declining species – despite being labelled as from more sustainable stocks. In a blow to consumers who want to eat fish from sustainable sources, the most common species found on sale by Dr Andrew Griffiths from the School of Environment & Life Sciences was the blonde ray, which is bottom of the Marine Conservation Society’s sustainability rating. 19

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Species sold as skate are difficult to identify as the body is cut from the fish before being sold to retailers. However, using a technique known as DNA Barcoding, the researchers were able to quickly and cheaply pinpoint the identity of the fish. Read more... Cooke Aquaculture has defended its feeding strategy in Jordan Bay near Shelburne, Canada after anti open-pen group, Mayday Jordan Bay raised concerns over feeding changes. The group emailed Fisheries and Aquaculture Department veterinarian Amanda Swim saying feeding at been stopped at one site and there had been some mortalities. Speaking from Trondheim, Norway, Cooke Aquaculture spokesperson Nell Halse said, “It’s purely a case of people who don’t understand our business”. Halse explained that the farms were changing the feed they use as the salmon mature and that the number of mortalities was within normal levels. “In the early stages, we use moist feed. We’re switching to dry feed. Both sites are being fed normally," said Halse. More information...

Farmed salmon industry launches sustainability initiative

The global farmed salmon industry has launched a major industry-led sustainability initiative. The Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) unites 15 global farmed salmon producers committed to greater industry cooperation and transparency, in order to achieve significant and continuous progress in industry sustainability. Together, these 15 companies represent 70 percent the global salmon industry, meaning the initiative could have a real impact on salmon aquaculture. The major salmon producing countries of Chile, Norway, Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Canada are all represented in the GSI. Alfonso Marquéz de la Plata, chair of the GSI standards committee and CEO of Empresas AquaChile S.A., Chile, said, “We cannot choose between a healthy environment and healthy food, we need both. This initiative is a practical approach to achieving both. While meeting the standard at a global level will be a significant challenge, this is a major commitment from the salmon farming industry and we hope that through GSI collaboration, we can get there together.” The GSI will achieve its aim through global collaboration and research, pooling of resources and sharing knowledge. Currently the GSI is focusing on biosecurity, feed and nutrition and meeting industry standards. The GSI has chosen the Aquaculture Stewarship Council (ASC) as its accreditation body and aims to have all its members meet the ASC Salmon Standard by 2020. This ties in with ASC plans to launch a certified salmon to the market in early 2014. Chris Ninnes, chief executive, ASC said, “I am delighted that GSI has committed to meet ASC’s salmon standard. Fish is a high quality protein food and the sector makes a significant and growing contribution to world food security. Salmon is farmed on a worldwide scale with nearly two thirds of all the salmon consumed coming from farms. Given the anticipated farmed sector growth it is very important that the industry manages its aquaculture practices responsibly.”

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The initiative has been warmly welcomed by the aquaculture industry. Mary Ellen Walling, executive director, British Columbia Salmon Farmers’ Association, Canada said, “This initiative recognises that there is no limit to how sustainable you can be. You don’t reach the highest level and stop; there is always room for improvement, always more you can learn. This collaboration will benefit the industry in BC and around the world.” GSI member companies include Acuinova Chile; Bakkafrost; Blumar; Cermaq; Compañía Pesquera Camanchaca; Empresas AquaChile; Grieg Seafood; Lerøy Seafood Group; Los Fiordos; Marine Harvest; Norway Royal Salmon; SalMar; Multiexport Foods SA; The Scottish Salmon Company; Scottish Sea Farms. 16/08/13: Tilapia on the rise in Bangladesh; new UV technology for aquaculture; award for Bell Aquaculture president Tilapia aquaculture in Bangladesh has increased 35 times in the last decade thanks to modern commercial aquaculture techniques. Production of tilapia has increased to 0.138 million tonnes in 2012 from 0.004 million tonnes in 2002. Tilapia now accounts for 4.45 percent of the total 3.1 million tonnes of fish production in the country, according to the Department of Fisheries. Read more... Xylem Inc., USA has expanded its offering of WEDECO ultraviolet (UV) disinfection solutions specifically developed for the tank-based aquaculture industry. Xylem's new closed-vessel WEDECO BX and Quadron series UV systems are designed for inactivating fish pathogens. The systems are contained in duplex stainless steel reactors capable of resisting the corrosive effect of saltwater. The new WEDECO units will enable customers to efficiently handle pressurized flows ranging from ten to more than 4,000 cubic meters per hour. The new systems were showcased at AquaNor in Trondheim, Norway this week. "We are excited to offer new and innovative aquaculture solutions to our customers," said Gretchen McClain, president and chief executive officer, Xylem.

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"The recent extension of our line of WEDECO disinfection systems is the latest example of our commitment to solving our customers' water problems. We look forward to bringing all areas of Xylem's aquaculture expertise to customers in pumping, treatment, instrumentation, heat exchange and control systems, for optimal biosecurity, energy efficiency, and value." Read more... Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, announced today that it has expanded its offering of WEDECO ultraviolet (UV) disinfection solutions specifically developed for the tank-based aquaculture industry. Xylem’s new closed-vessel WEDECO BX and Quadron series UV systems are designed for inactivating fish pathogens. The systems are contained in duplex stainless steel reactors capable of resisting the corrosive effect of saltwater. The new WEDECO units will enable customers to efficiently handle pressurized flows ranging from 10 to more than 4,000 cubic meters per hour. The new systems are being showcased at the Aqua Nor trade show in Trondheim, Norway this week (stand #325). “We are excited to offer new and innovative aquaculture solutions to our customers,” said Gretchen McClain, president and chief executive officer of Xylem. “The recent extension of our line of WEDECO disinfection systems is the latest example of our commitment to solving our customers’ water problems. We look forward to bringing all areas of Xylem’s aquaculture expertise to customers in pumping, treatment, instrumentation, heat exchange and control systems, for optimal biosecurity, energy efficiency, and value.”

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Xylem’s WEDECO brand is a world leader in UV technology. Large-scale fish farms in European countries such as Norway, a country with some of the longest established and most advanced aquaculture industries rely on Xylem’s disinfection equipment to protect their aquatic livestock from the spread of diseases and to ensure clean, safe water for their aquaculture businesses. Xylem’s aquaculture UV solutions are approved by the Norwegian Veterinary Institute (NVI) and validated according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. For more information on Xylem’s aquaculture offering, please visit www. xyleminc.com/aquaculture to learn more about our complete line of products and services and also to download a newly issued white paper entitled Protecting Fish and Fish Farmers from Infectious Disease, which discusses UV disinfection systems for aquaculture biosecurity. Aquaculture is the most rapidly growing sector of food production worldwide. Higher fish density can lead to pathogen increase which is a significant threat to aquaculture operations. Disinfection by UV or ozone can reduce the risk of disease in aquaculture systems and results in less need for vaccination, as well as higher growth rates and decreased fish mortality. - See more at: http://www.xyleminc.com/en-us/news-and-events/ press-release-archive/Pages/Xylem-expands-its-aquaculture-offering-with-new-ultraviolet,-saltwater-resistant-treatment-solutions-. aspx#sthash.59YGPZPM.dpuf Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, announced today that it has expanded its offering of WEDECO ultraviolet (UV) disinfection solutions specifically developed for the tank-based aquaculture industry. Xylem’s new closed-vessel WEDECO BX and Quadron series UV systems are designed for inactivating fish pathogens. The systems are contained in duplex stainless steel reactors capable of resisting the corrosive effect of saltwater. The new WEDECO units will enable customers to efficiently handle pressurized flows ranging from 10 to more than 4,000 cubic meters per hour. The new systems are being showcased at the Aqua Nor trade show in Trondheim, Norway this week (stand #325). “We are excited to offer new and innovative aquaculture solutions to our customers,” said Gretchen McClain, president and chief executive officer of Xylem. “The recent extension of our line of WEDECO disinfection systems is the latest example of our commitment to solving our customers’ water problems. We look forward to bringing all areas of Xylem’s aquaculture expertise to customers in pumping, treatment, instrumentation, heat exchange and control systems, for optimal biosecurity, energy efficiency, and value.” Xylem’s WEDECO brand is a world leader in UV technology. Large-scale fish farms in European countries such as Norway, a country with some of the longest established and most advanced aquaculture industries rely on Xylem’s disinfection equipment to protect their aquatic livestock from the spread of diseases and to ensure clean, safe water for their aquaculture businesses. Xylem’s aquaculture UV solutions are approved by the Norwegian Veterinary Institute (NVI) and validated according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. For more information on Xylem’s aquaculture offering, please visit www. xyleminc.com/aquaculture to learn more about our complete line of products and services and also to download a newly issued white paper entitled Protecting Fish and Fish Farmers from Infectious Disease, which discusses UV disinfection systems for aquaculture biosecurity.

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Aquaculture is the most rapidly growing sector of food production worldwide. Higher fish density can lead to pathogen increase which is a significant threat to aquaculture operations. Disinfection by UV or ozone can reduce the risk of disease in aquaculture systems and results in less need for vaccination, as well as higher growth rates and decreased fish mortality. - See more at: http://www.xyleminc.com/en-us/news-and-events/ press-release-archive/Pages/Xylem-expands-its-aquaculture-offering-with-new-ultraviolet,-saltwater-resistant-treatment-solutions-. aspx#sthash.59YGPZPM.dpuf The president of Bell Aquaculture, Indiana, USA, Norman McCowan has won the Indiana Agrivision Award.

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19/08/13: New fish feed plant in Honduras; £37 million for Scottish fish farming; historical records provide insight into UK marine populations

A new fish feed plant in Honduras will produce home-produced feed for the first time. The plant, a partnership between Aquafinca and Gisis S.A. of Ecuador, will produce 100 thousand tons of feed for fish and shrimp. Until now, fish food had to be imported from Ecuador. Read more... Some of the biggest players in the aquaculture industry have committed to invest £37 million in Scottish fish farming over the next two years. The owners of Scottish Sea Farms, SalMar and Leroy, plan to spend £12m in freshwater operations and a further £25m in new farming sites. These investments will bring much needed jobs to rural communities in Dumfries, Highlands and Orkney. Leif Inge Nordhammer Chairman of Scottish Sea Farms said, “The owners and Board of Scottish Sea Farms are committed to growing our production in a sustainable way to satisfy the demands for Scottish Salmon in markets around the world and to support the communities where we operate.” Read more...

New study reviews historical records to provide insight into current UK marine populations.

Exploitation of marine fisheries often begins decades or even centuries before regular monitoring of fish stocks is undertaken, making it difficult to accurately assess the current health of fish populations in the context of their past abundance. In an article appearing in Significance, the magazine of the Royal Statistical Society and the American Statistical Association, Dr Ruth H Thurstan uses historical information to uncover a picture of the UK’s coastal environments prior to the intensification of fishing. 23

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Dr Thurstan, previously at the University of York, now based at the University of Queensland, Australia, collated historical records of interviews with fishermen that took place during the 1860s and 1880s to determine what changes they were witnessing in the marine environment during this period. Using these long-term data sources, a better understanding can be provided of the extent of changes that have occurred in the marine environment. The resulting research quantifies changes in UK fisheries productivity up to 70 years prior to the commencement of fisheries statistics and extends knowledge of changes to UK fisheries back to 1810. The research demonstrates that substantial changes occurred in coastal marine ecosystems long before the start of fisheries statistics collection in 1886, by which time intensive fishing was widespread. During the 1880s, many prominent trawl owners – many of whom had been fishing for several decades – began to call for closures of inshore fishing grounds to protect fish stocks. The testimonials not only provide us with vital information on the earliest impacts of intensive fishing activities, but also show that concerns over declining fish stocks is not new. “Our findings help to improve our understanding of past change and the long-term effects of our activities upon the marine environment,” says Dr Thurstan. “Without this knowledge, we risk underestimating the changes that have occurred and reduce our ability to successfully manage and conserve marine ecosystems into the future.”

Fish farmers help monitor sea eagle populations

The Royal Society of the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotland has welcomed the assistance of staff from Marine Harvest in South Uist in helping to monitor the local population of white-tailed eagles (also known as sea eagles). Local RSPB warden Stuart Taylor said, “We are delighted and very grateful for the help that staff from Marine Harvest have provided in helping us check the progress of the eagles in Uist. Several years ago Marine Harvest applied to establish a fish farm on the east side of South Uist. Ironically the site proposed was rejected because of its proximity to an eagle nest. However following discussions a better location was agreed upon and since then the operation and the eagles have happily co-existed despite extra activity in the eagles’ territory. “Up until this time, RSPB staff had had to walk for more than two hours to check on the nest but gladly took up an invite from the staff at Marine Harvest of the chance to monitor the nest from their “floating office”. A partnership has become established between Marine Harvest and the RSPB, whereby both parties keep in eye on the local environment and report any abnormal incidents. When the nest checks are due, the Marine Harvest staff are always keen to accommodate us and have helped to check sites along the coast for further nest sites too.” Mr Taylor revealed that the staff from Marine Harvest had helped to reveal a mystery. “Each year when the chicks are ringed, food items from the nest are diagnosed to see what the birds have been feeding on. Sometimes mackerel remains have been found, but these fish are usually found in deeper waters which are out of reach to the eagles. This raised the question, “How did mackerel feature in the bird’s diet?” “The Marine Harvest boys were able to shed some light on the situation. On one particular day they had watched the eagles fly out from their nest and repeatedly rob gannets of their catch in the manner of a skua. Gannets, of course, are well capable of fishing for mackerel. And so the mystery was solved!”

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Duncan MacQuarrie, Marine Harvest farm manager at Stulaigh said, “We’re really pleased to be able to take part and help the RSPB with this important work. All of us on the farm are interested and by keeping a close eye on the birds we can learn more about their behaviour and share the experience.“ Mr Taylor revealed that the local population of eagles is doing well. “Each year the young eagles have rings put on their legs so that their movements and other aspects of their life can be gleaned. In 2013 a record eleven chicks were ringed from nine nests in the Uists.” More information...

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20/08/13: Aquaculture questions

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Researchers found that parts of the Yellow River delta in China are falling by up to 25 cm a year, probably because of groundwater extraction for onshore fish tanks. This figure is 100 times greater than the global average. The science journal, Nature reports that these findings come as something of a surprise to the aquaculture community. “This is not yet on the industry’s radar, but it should be,” says Stephanie Higgins, a PhD geology student at the University of Colorado Boulder who led the study. Read more...

Is integration the future of aquaculture?

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Can shark-resistant netting help ensure responsible aquaculture?

One of the limitations of warm-water aquaculture is sharks. These creatures can chomp through traditional nets and cages with ease, making the fish inside a tasty a meal. To tackle this problem, DSM Dyneema, NET systems Inc and the Cape Eleuthera Institute have joined forces to create shark-resistant nets called Predator-X. Made of Dyneema polyethylene fibres and stainless steel wire, the Predator-X nets have a high breaking point and and cut resistant. In trials, the net managed to withstand bites from tiger sharks, hammerheads, black tip, reef, lemon and nurse sharks, as well as bull sharks.

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Event: International Marine Ingredients Conference 2013

After the success of the 2010 edition, the International Marine Ingredients Conference returns for a second time. The conference aims to be a meeting place for industrial players, scientists and authorities interested in sustainable growth of marine ingredients. Addressing the theme of 'From science to industrial production', the conference will focus on scientific and industrial development within the international marine ingredient industry. This will include innovations and new applications of bioactive peptides and omega-3 oils within animal feed, food, and pharmaceuticals. Speakers include: Lisbeth Berg-Hansen, Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Norway; Andrew Jackson, technical director, IFFO, UK; Nina Jensen, CEO, WWF, Norway. The event will take place September 22-24, 2013 in Oslo, Norway. More information...

Interview: Ygnve Myhre, CEO, SalMar, Norway on the Global Salmon Initiative The global farmed salmon industry has launched a major industry-led sustainability initiative.

The Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) unites 15 global farmed salmon producers committed to greater industry cooperation and transparency, in order to achieve significant and continuous progress in industry sustainability. Together, these 15 companies represent 70 percent the global salmon industry, meaning the initiative could have a real impact on salmon aquaculture. The major salmon producing countries of Chile, Norway, Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Canada are all represented in the GSI. The GSI will achieve its aim through global collaboration and research, pooling of resources and sharing knowledge. Currently the GSI is focusing on biosecurity, feed and nutrition and meeting industry standards.Â International Aquafeedâ€™s Alice Neal spoke to Ygnve Myhre, CEO, SalMar, Norway about what the initiative hopes to achieve. Why has the salmon industry decided to take to lead on sustainability issues? Sustainability is a key priority for our industry. With increasing demand for high quality protein we need to ensure industry sustainability to meet this growing demand. While we have been making attempts at sustainability, salmon farming is a young industry and we recognise that more needs to be done and we can do better.Â We know it will take time and will be a continuous process, but through the GSI we have committed to the significant improvement that is needed. This initiative is about significant improvement in sustainability. It is not about satisfaction with the status quo.

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Whatâ€™s the advantage of an industry-led initiative? The GSI acknowledges that the industry credibility depends upon significant improvement in a unified manner, as we are only as good as our worst performer. Through the GSI, we can start to make significant changes where they are needed most. We will work to ensure that knowledge, technology and best practice is shared to help each other meet our goals. This is the first initiative of its kind to unite 70 percent of the industry across a number of regions.

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How is the GSI different from other initiatives? What is different is that as the GSI, the companies have committed to helping each other towards improved sustainability. Itâ€™s about cooperation, not competition. How did you go about setting it up? The initial impetus for GSI came from a meeting in 2011 which was attended by a number of CEOs. At that meeting, we heard about significant progress other industries had made in sustainability by working together. That group of CEOs decided to meet again and invite other CEOs and in due course it was agreed to form GSI. Why did you choose ASC as your preferred accreditation body? GSI encourages all companies to meet the highest possible standards and this is not limited to one standard. Following a review of a variety of standards, it became clear that ASC stood out as clear aim for a number of companies and this should be the intention of the GSI. The GSI collectively decided to work with ASC and make this the framework for monitoring our progress. How are you going to source sustainable feed materials? The key is to find other sources that do not put further stress on marine resources. The GSI is looking to areas such as utilizing by-products and are working closely with the FAO to assess availability of these resources, and to review the potential of additional alternative resources.

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Can salmon farming ever be truly sustainable? This initiative is about significant improvement in sustainability and is built on the mantra of continuous improvement. Already the companies are involved in working together to share expertise and improve our environmental performance. The GSI is committed to meeting its objectives and will review its areas of focus on a regular basis to ensure it is working to improve the areas which pose the biggest challenge to industry sustainability. Through global collaboration and research, pooling of resources and sharing knowledge, the GSI will aim to make significant improvements across the industry in terms of social responsibility, environmental impact and social contributions.

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The 15 companies involved represent a high proportion of farmed salmon production. Do you envisage other companies joining in the future? The GSI is open to all farmed salmon producers who share its vision and are willing to work to achieve its objectives. Read our report of the GSI launch.

21/08/13: Investment in aquaculture in Ghana and Angola; Alltech's Norwegian salmon industry video

The Volta region, Ghana will be the hub of a $8 million World Bank-funded aquaculture plan. The area has vast unpolluted water resources such as such as the Gulf of Guinea, the greater part of the Volta Lake and a number of rivers, making it the perfect place for aquaculture

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Second comment period begins for global seriola and cobia aquaculture draft standards

Second comment period begins for global seriola and cobia aquaculture draft standards The second draft version of the global seriola and cobia aquaculture standards is now available for public comment. The standards are designed to minimize the potentially negative impact seriola and cobia aquaculture can have on the environment, farm workers, and communities. The draft standards are the product of a World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-coordinated roundtable that includes producers, conservationists, scientists, and other leaders from across the supply chain. This second and final public comment period concludes October 15, 2013 and will inform the final standards, which are expected by the end of the year. “The seriola and cobia aquaculture industries are poised to experience significant growth in the years to come, particularly in Southeast Asia,” said Jason Clay, senior vice president of market transformation for WWF. “Input from a diverse range of interests—including a very successful and well-attended stakeholder meeting with producers in Japan—will help make sure these industries meet rising demand in a way that minimizes potential negative environmental impacts.” The seriola and cobia aquaculture dialogue steering committee that manages the process will use feedback from both public comment periods, along with input collected from an upcoming public Dialogue meeting in Japan, to revise the standards. This process is in line with international guidelines for standard setting created by the International Social and Environmental Accreditation and Labeling (ISEAL) Alliance. When finalised, the seriola and cobia standards will be the seventh set of standards developed by the Aquaculture Dialogues. Standards have been finalised for pangasius, tilapia, abalone, bivalves, salmon and freshwater trout. Standards for shrimp are also expected to be finalised later this year. The standards will be reviewed and amended, as needed, to take into account new technology and science. This process is coordinated by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating measurable and performance-based standards for responsible aquaculture. For a copy of the revised seriola and cobia standards, go to www.worldwildlife.org/SeriolaCobiastandards. Comments must be sent to merrielle.macleod@wwfus.org no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT October 19, 2013. Japanese language comments should be sent to hideko@wwf.or.jp

BAP Mussel Farm Standards Completed

The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) program, part of the The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has expanded its coverage of shellfish with the completion of new standards for mussel farms. The new standards encompass all production systems for mussels, including cultivation on the seabed or on poles, and suspended cultures such as long-line culture and raft-and-rack culture. They also cover various mussel species, including blue mussels, Mediterranean mussels, Chilean mussels, New Zealand Greenshell mussels and Asian green mussels. 28

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The addition of BAP mussel farm standards represents a key advancement for the BAP program, as the new standards will be used as a template for broader mollusk farm standards that cover other commercial species, including clams, oysters, scallops and abalone. “GAA was delighted to collaborate with stakeholders in the conservation, academic and mussel-farming communities to develop these groundbreaking BAP standards that serve another key sector of the aquaculture industry,” said George Chamberlain Global Aquaculture Alliance president . “Together with recently implemented multi-species standards for fish and shellfish, GAA is advancing in its mission of furthering responsible aquaculture to meet world food needs.”

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As with all BAP standards, the mussel farm standards address social and environmental responsibility, food safety, animal welfare and traceability. View the guidelines here. The final mussel standards represent the outcome of an exhaustive process that considered marketplace expectations and existing BAP elements while recognizing that mussel production systems differ significantly from the finfish and crustacean systems on which other BAP standards are focused. The technical content of the BAP mussel farm standards was honed by a technical committee under the direction of Dr. Andrea Alfaro of Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. The BAP Standards Oversight Committee - whose members represent a balance of stakeholders from industry, NGOs and academia - recommended refinements to the standards before approving them for release.

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Interview: Gerard Klein Essink, CEO, Bridge2Food, the Netherlands on the 6th Protein Summit

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Bridge2Food is preparing the 6th Protein Summit 2013, September 2425, 2013 in Rotterdam, looking at the global future supply and demand of proteins, health innovations with protein ingredients and technology innovations. The 6th Protein Summit brings together the different industries using and producing proteins: from aquaculture, feed and pet food to food industries and food ingredient suppliers of animal and vegetable origin. The global need for protein is eminent. What kind of opportunities are available in the short, mid and long term? How will markets and industries develop? What are the key drivers? Where can you co-operate and find new technology solutions for sustainability and health? Bridge2Food hopes to contribute to solving these issues with providing a protein platform with the right people and insights.

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Why is sustainability so important in the aquaculture industry? The pet food, pig and other feed industries and food industry industries are also fishing in the same pond. While we have been making attempts at sustainability, the global aquaculture is a relatively young industry and it should be recognises that more needs to be done and can be done to secure future supply of raw materials and retailing fish. It is important to close food chains as there will be a lot more consumer, retailing and government pressure on food and food waste, which will also affect the operating conditions in the aquaculture industry. You often talk about 'connecting the dots'? Yes! Bridge2Food works at different platforms, such as new trends, ingredients and technologies. We often see that those companies, who look at the broader picture and who have an overview of the developments in different sectors, can move faster and they are ahead of the game. For instance, technology companies with a longstanding experience in the dairy industries with separation technologies, want to work with vegetable protein using and producing industries. They have the capabilities, they have the ideas, but what is lacking it the know-how of the applications and the industry needs. Feed and fish food manufacturers, who acknowledge this situation, can turn their problem into an opportunity and cooperation and connect the dots. Reducing food waste: what is the status? Food waste reduction is the next big thing that is going to influence the food, feed and agriculture industries. The UN has recently announced that this is going to be a theme to the world to solve in view of the growing in balance between poor and rich nations. It will be more and more difficult for lesser developed countries to afford protein rich ingredients and protein foods as supply is getting shorter and more expensive. Western governments, retailers, manufacturers and researchers are working on a common agenda. It is not only about enabling technologies but also about regulation and thinking outside the box. We are very happy that Wageningen University will provide the industry an overview of the what's happening in Europe and how and where companies can shape new cooperations. Another good example of how technology can help reducing streams is the work of the process technology company Koch Membrane related to by streams in the fish industry and extract recovery. Koch Membrane have accomplished significant savings in the operation and have shown that investment can reduce overall cost. More can be done by using enzymes and other technologies to make the value chain more sustainable. Improving shelf life to increase sustainability is that an option as well? Certainly, Global Fresh Foods, a start-up company from the USA, has developed a new technology increase the shelf life of chilled salmon and other fresh fish for 21 days. A huge saving of course: very relevant for fish manufacturers and also for retailers. This SME company is looking for partners and I am sure that many companies have not yet heard about this breakthrough. We hope that the Protein Summit will help them and the world to gain a fast foothold. How can the industry source sustainable feed materials? A lot of work is already being done on developing new soybean traits without anti-nutritional factors. We are very pleased that soy expert John Baize, who has been monitoring global soy demand and supply, will share his forecasts and what will drive the soy industry. New opportunities will also come from other pulse sectors such as Canadian pea growing, research and processing. This industry needs direction and is looking for strategic partnerships. How fast new protein sources like insect proteins and Rubisco will contribute to the global agenda, will also depend on increasing efforts of industry demand and cooperation.

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How did you go about setting up the Summit? We always work closely together with industry experts to make a new challenging agenda with great content. This is the 6th time we are hosting a Protein Summit and each time we strive for a higher quality. Prof. Rob Hamer, Vice President of Unilever Research is the Summit Chair, seconded by three experts, who are leading a special track. The track chair on future supply and demand is Jeroen Leffelaar, Global head of Rabobank International, the health track is chaired by Ronald Visschers, Business Manager at research organization TNO and Roger Gilbert of Perendale Publishers, UK. I hope that through global collaboration and research, pooling of resources and sharing knowledge, the 6th Summit will contribute to make significant improvements across the industry in terms of sustainability, more food security and a better world. Visit the 6th Protein Summit 2013 website or download the brochure.

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22/08/2013: German retailer helps raise farm standards; UV aquaculture systems; Marine Harvest to pay dividend

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The Centre for Management Technology (CMT) is pleased to announce news of 6th Algae World Asia. The event takes place from 28th - 29th October 2013 at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. 6th World Algae Asia promises to provide the latest news and advancements on algae around the world. The main theme of the conference will focus on tracking the commercialisation of algal oil into chemicals, fuels, nutrition and personal care applications, with key highlights including:

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23/08/2013: Assessing EU aquaculture production; fishery and aquaculture delays in Bulgaria; coriander-fed fish

Global consumption of seafood has risen dramatically over the last decade, due to a growing population, increased affluence and changing eating habits - many now see seafood as a healthy alternative to meat. The EU is the largest single regional importer, with many of its imports coming from Asia. Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2013-08-sustainability-aquacultureproduction.html#jCp With the aid of European and Asian researchers, the European Union (EU) has funded a EUR 5.8 million sustainable aquaculture initiative. The Sustainable Trade in Ethical Aquaculture (SEAT) project has been developed as a result of a worldwide increase in seafood consumption, an ever increasing population, changes in eating habits and higher salaries. The initiative has been joined by several small business stakeholders from Thailand, China, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Read more... Delays in Fisheries and Aquaculture operations could spell a BGN 22 million loss for Bulgarian fishermen. "So far we have agreed about 87% of all the money, but only 32% of it was actually paid," Valentina Marinova, deputy minister of agriculture and food stated on Bulgarian national television. The lack of payment is mainly due to regulation issues relating to absorption of EU funds. Read more... Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan and the Department of Animal and Poultry Science, Canada, are currently studying new methods to improve the fatty acid composition of farmed fish. In a paper published in the Canadian Journal of Animal Science, the researchers documented the effect of dietary coriander and vegetable oil in rainbow trout. Read the full article here.

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27/08/13: Zeigler Bros mill through the ages; tilapia project in Zimbabwe; Chinese company invests in French Polynesian aquaculture

Take a sneak peek behind the doors of the Zeigler Brothers feed mill. The mill in East Berlin has been in operation since the 1970s when the original Zeigler brothers set up a poultry and livestock pet food operation. Today, the mill specialises in bespoke feeds for aquaculture, zoo and research-labs. Famous customers include President Nixon who needed feed for pandas given to him China. This article opens the doors on this historic mill and has some fascinating old photos too. Read more... The African Development Bank is financing an aquaculture project in Zimbabwe which aims to increase tilapia production sevenfold by 2015. This demand for tilapia is rising, with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, South Africa, Malawi and Angola with a deficit of 100,000 tonnes annually reports AllAfrica. The quintet's annual total fish consumption is 1,3 million tonnes. The project expects to produce 20,000 tonnes annually. Read more... The French Polynesian government says there is overwhelming support on Makemo atoll for a US$1 billion aquaculture project with a Chinese investor. The Chinese company, Tian Rui, is expected to invest the money over 15 years and create 1,000 jobs. Read more...

Interview: Chris Ninnes, chief executive, Aquaculture Stewardship Council on the Global Salmon Initiative

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To what extent is the GSI taking the lead on sustainability issues? GSI has recognised that the full potential of the salmon farming industry can only be met if there are significant improvements in its sustainability. As a result they’ve taken the initiative to be proactive and do something about it. And I’m pleased that they recognise ASC certification as an important part of that journey. GSI’s decision to work collaboratively with each other, with the FAO and with the ASC, WWF and other partners has set out an approach that has every chance to deliver on our shared objectives. There is much hard work to conclude and I’m sure difficult decisions to make but through collaboration they are achievable. We will all realise the benefits of this collective approach and reach the point where salmon farming is more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible much sooner than if each farm took the decision to engage on this journey independently. What’s the advantage of an industry-led initiative? I consider it extremely positive that a major proportion of the salmon farming industry is voluntarily seeking to become environmentally responsible and to do this in a transparent way so that all can see the reduction of industry impact. Transparency is one of the cornerstones of ASC. The standards require an unprecedented amount of public disclosure of farm-level data from certified farms that are currently not publicly available in most cases. GSI members are aware of these requirements. However, as an industry-led initiative and by working together are well placed to meet them as they achieve certification. Can salmon farming ever be truly sustainable? Of course! At present ASC uses the phrase ‘responsible’ and a strap line of ‘moving towards sustainability’. This is deliberate. There are two challenges that will be addressed as an increasing proportion of the sector become certified and these relate to the sustainability of the major ingredients used in feed and the ability of the environment to support farming only at certain densities of production. For farms to meet the ASC standard they must adopt best practice in feed use and in area based management practices. Farmers of ASC certified salmon have to work actively on reducing the use of fish in their farmed salmon feed. A farm may not exceed a fixed amount of feed per kg of salmon produced. The fishmeal / fish oil content of the feed must be reduced as much as possible and come from sustainable sources that are traceable. In addition, fisheries that supply fish for salmon feed will have to be MSC certified by June 2017. ASC is now working on a globally applicable feed standard to address the issue of responsible feed use in aquaculture. The ASC Feed Standard is expected to be completed by the end of 2015. The standard will set out requirements and introduce consistency for the aquaculture feed industry to operate on a more environmentally sound and socially responsible basis. This will make a big difference towards salmon farming becoming truly sustainable. Can you give an update on the certified salmon standard. When can we expect to see it come into effect? Two farms have been assessed in Norway and one more farm is lined up to be audited in September 2013. We expect to see ASC certified salmon in the market in the months to come. Whilst the certification process is on going, it is hard to estimate exact timelines.

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28/08/13: Salmon special - Farmed salmon makes 'ecofriendly list'; reducing interbreeding; salmon scholarships in NZ

Farmed salmon has been given 'eco-friendly' credentials by an aquarium labeling scheme the for the first time. Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch programme which gives fish a red, yellow or green label according to the their sustainability and environmental impact, has added Verlasso farmed salmon from Chile to its yellow list. This means Verlasso salmon is deemed a 'good alternative' to green listed fish which are the 'best choice'. Read more... Interbreeding between farmed and wild salmon is an ongoing problem but a solution may be in sight thanks to research in Norway. Part funded by the Research Council of Norway, six aquaculture companies are working together to raise one million sterile salmon. The salmon have been bred to using non-GM techniques to have a genetic condition called triploid. Triploid salmon have an extra set of chromosomes from their mother which makes them sterile. The condition can be produced by exposing salmon eggs to high pressure.

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New Zealand King Salmon is to fund two scholarships for aquaculture students at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, New Zealand.

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Sodexo to bring ASC logo to its hundreds of thousands of consumers

Sodexo Netherlands became the Aquaculture Stewardship Council's (ASC) 100th logo licence holder in July, bringing ASC certified fish to hundreds of thousands of people. With its Better Tomorrow Plan, Sodexo commits to source sustainable fish and seafood in all the countries where it operates by 2015. Once Sodexo Netherlands obtains ASC chain of custody certification, it will be the first contract caterer eligible to use the ASC logo. Sodexo will then be able to display the ASC logo on pangasius supplied by ATL seafood, further demonstrating its commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

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Chris Ninnes, chief executive, ASC said, “Sodexo’s commitment to sustainability is laudable and the incentives that it provides for further changes in the seafood sector are significant. As a leading food service provider, serving hundreds of thousands of consumers daily, it will be rewarding well managed farms and help transform the aquaculture industry towards sustainability.” Traceability assurance Displaying the ASC logo will assure Sodexo’s staff and consumers across the 1,017 sites that their ASC labeled seafood can be traced back through the supply chain to a responsibly managed fish farm. In order to achieve chain of custody certification each company in the supply chain must meet strict requirements and have in place traceability systems that ensure no product mixing or substitutions can occur. Demonstrating environmental and social responsibility Every ASC certified fish farm has also demonstrated that it is well managed and minimises any adverse environmental and social impacts. As a result ASC certified farms deliver a cleaner seabed, cleaner water and healthier fish. They can also demonstrate that they are preserving the diversity of the species and wild population, adhering to strict feed requirements and ensuring social responsibility. Hairo van den Berg, corporate development director, said, "At Sodexo, health and wellness are of supreme importance. As a service provider, Sodexo has considerable influence on the eating habits of over 350,000 daily consumers in the Netherlands. To promote health and wellness, we offer solutions by proposing a high-quality, well-balanced menu with reduced intake of fats, sugar and salt and a wide choice of sustainable products, such as fish and seafood. To raise awareness and maximize collaboration with both our clients and consumers, we will also participate in the first 'Think Fish Week' campaign in the Netherlands together with 85 percent of the Dutch supermarket sector. We are proud to be ASC’s 100th logo licence holder!"

Event: FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS 2014

FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia 2014 Exhibitions & Conferences reach the growing markets of South and Southeast Asia within your industries. Meet the senior executives from your industry, colleagues, old and new potential clients as the markets come to Bangkok to visit the shows from April 8-10, 2014. Who and what will you find there? You can find the answers here in the confirmed Exhibitor List which has exhibitors from 19 countries so far. For more information about the previous shows in Asia see the Post Show Report for the shows of 2012. Navigate the world market in three days, exhibit at FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS 2014. It's not too late to be there, there is still time and space left. However, do not wait too long as there is less than 20 percent space left. Book your stand now and let the organisers know your preferred location on the floorplan. Our early bird discount is still available if you book before September 1, 2013!

29/08/13: Delaware shellfish aquaculture bill signed; Gray Aquaculture files for bankruptcy protection; ocean acidification can affect microbes

Delaware, USA became the final east coast state to have a shellfish aquaculture industry after an aquaculture bill was passed on August 28, 2013.

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The bill allows the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to direct and control aquaculture activities within the Inland Bays and to set criteria for leasing sites. It's hoped the new shellfish aquaculture industry will provide economic benefits and improve water quality in the state's inland bays. Read more... Canada salmon company, Gray Aquaculture has filed for bankruptcy protection days after the Supreme Court ordered the company to pay a $650,000 outstanding bill for feed. The protection gives the company 30 days to restructure its finances. Gray Aquaculture suffered from three outbreaks of ISA over the last year which cost the company greatly. At present the company represents 10-15 percent of aquaculture production in Newfoundland. Read more... Ocean acidification can affect microbes according to research conducted at the University of Western Australia. Disrupting just one process in the important relationship between microbes and bigger plants and animals that live in ocean floor sediment may have knock-on effects that could reduce the productivity of coastal ecosystems, according to international research published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. The team, which included partners from Australia, the UK and the US are the first to investigate the impacts of ocean acidification on the interactions between macro and micro-organisms in sediments. "There has been very little work done so far on the microbial responses to ocean acidification in the benthic (sea floor) zone," said lead author Dr Bonnie Laverock. "In particular, little is known about how microbial processes may be affected by the responses of larger animals or plants. "We show that the presence of the mud shrimp can perform the useful task of increasing nitrification rates in coastal sediments, but that this enhanced ecosystem function is inhibited by ocean acidification. Our results indicate the importance of multi-species interactions in determining how individual organisms or groups of organisms will respond to environmental change." Read more...

Event: LACQUA´13

The IV Conference of Latin America Native Fish Species Aquaculture, the Latin American and Caribbean Aquaculture (LACQUA´13), the XIX Aquaculture Day of the Universidad de los Llanos and the VI Aquaculture Forum in Villavicencio will bring together in Colombia aquaculture farmers, entrepreneurs and experts of the entire Latin American region and the World. The Conference of Latin American Native Fish Species Aquaculture on its 4th edition will be congregate fish farmers, entrepreneurs and experts of Latin America and the world. This event will allow participants to share scientific advances, latest technologies, research results as well as obtain an overview of the actual situation and challenges of the Latin American aquaculture.

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The organizing team, headed by the Universidad de los Llanos with the support of the Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (LACC-WAS) expects more than 600 professionals of the aquaculture sector to be present in the meeting in Villavicencio. The participants will be able to attend several key note lectures offered by well renown experts from around the world, as well as exchange research ideas and analyze business options of an important array of worldwide companies that will be present. In this opportunity LACC-WAS will participate in the event presenting the event LACQUA. The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) organises several events worldwide. LACQUA´13 will be the first event of its type in the Latin American and the Caribbean region. “We have been working hard to bring presenters that could offer the participants a general overview of key subjects that need attention on the aquaculture sector. Some of these topics are physiology, nutrition, endocrinology and toxicology, as well as nutrition and feeding, genetics and breeding, aquatic health, animal welfare, water quality and sustainable production systems. This event will also focus on important topics for the productive sector as processing, value added process, marketing and associativity” commented the team of organizers from the Universidad de los Llanos. The organising committee will like to invite all the aquaculturists of the region to participate in the series of activities that conform the event, which goal is to offer possible solutions to the problems that the sector is experiencing as well as to promote the sharing of knowledge on the culture of fish native species and other species of economic relevance as tilapia, trout, shrimp, among others. For more information and to register to participate please visit the webpages www.was.org and www.conferenciapecesnativos2013.com For more information on the exhibition and sponsorship contact: mario@ marevent.com

30/08/13: Reaction to Gray Aquaculture's bankruptcy protection; Nova Scotia cash for fish processing plant; aquaculture in Florida

Gray Aquaculture filing for bankruptcy protection is indicative of a slight downturn in the industry says the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association, (NAIA). Head of the association, Cyr Couturier, predicts a downturn in the overall output of farmed salmon this year and next. Gray Aquaculture currently produces 10-15 percent of the province's overall salmon output. Despite this, Couturier says he's confident the overall industry will remain strong in the province. Read more... Fish processing business, Wave Seafoods Inc. is to receive CA$500,000 from the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. The ten-year loan will be help the business restructure to help ensure long-tern sustainability. The family-owned business employs almost 70 full- and part-time staff. Read more... The aquaculture industry in Florida, USA has grown to $69 million a year according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida and Florida Agricultural Statistics Services. The first state-wide aquaculture study since 2005 reported sales from 404 farms breeding a range of species including fresh and saltwater fish, shrimp, alligators and turtles. 38

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Ornamental species accounted for just over half of the total revenue, making $35.5 million. The second largest earner was aquaculture for human consumption which made $24.1 million. Read more...

Opening of Nofima bioprocessing plant

“Industry based on new uses for marine raw materials can become a new and major industry for Norway,” said the Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Lisbeth Berg-Hansen when she opened the National Facility for Marine Bioprocessing (NAMAB) at Nofima. The facility at Kaldfjorden in Troms County will offer high technology companies, universities and university colleges competence and production equipment to help them transfer good research results from the laboratories into commercial production. “This industry produces special products from new marine raw materials and from raw materials that we have not previously managed to utilize. The potential is huge. Scientists estimate that it’s possible to increase the current market value from NOK 5 billion to NOK 70 billion by 2050. Achieving this requires major investments in research and competence,” said Berg-Hansen. In practice the facility is a mini factory covering an area of around 1000 m² where high technology companies may receive help to transfer good research results from the laboratories and produce advanced products on an even larger scale. The food research institute Nofima is responsible for the establishment and operation of the mini factory. “This is not a large-scale factory, but it provides new companies with the opportunity to test out their products on a larger scale. Not all companies have NOK 40 million to construct such a facility themselves,” says NAMAB Manager Rasmus Karstad. Investment in construction of the new facility and equipment totals NOK 40 million. This has been financed by the Troms Country Council and the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs. The new facility has two full-time employees. More information...

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