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The Aquaculturist A regular look inside the aquaculture industry
June 2013
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The Aquaculturists blog is an online offshoot of International Aquafeed magazine. While the bi-monthly magazine covers aquafeed issues in-depth, the Aquaculturists takes a lighter approach. Our columnists have a keen eye for the most interesting, relevant and (let’s face it) bizarre aquaculture stories from across the world. Each weekday we scour the internet for topnotch news and package it for your perusal in one neat daily digest.
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03/06/2013: Youth farming and aquaculture initiatives; duties on frozen warmwater shrimp; Alaskan trout use flexible guts
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Currently a feasibility study is being conducted by the Centre de Recherche Ouest-Africain in conjunction with the national university, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, to explore optimal locations for fish farming hubs. Read more... The US Commerce Department has announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the duty investigation against imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from five Asian countries, signaling that it may pose punitive duties on the products. Punitive duties would be imposed after both the Commerce Department and the US International Trade Commission (USITC) make affirmative final rulings. The US Commerce is scheduled to make its final determination on August 12 2013. And then the USITC will make its final injury determination on September 26 2013. Read more... Imagine having a day long feast every day for a month, then, only pauper’s rations the rest of the year.
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Chefs get first-hand look at sustainable farming of soy-fed fish
A select group of chefs and foodservice publication editors got a closeup look at “aquaculture done right,” as they described it, thanks to a new educational campaign sponsored by the International Aquaculture Program of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC).
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The group of four chefs and three editors learned about the complete hatch-to-harvest process for the sustainable aquaculture of soy-fed white bass and hybrid striped bass. After touring the hatchery at Hubbs Sea World Research Institute (HSWRI) in Carlsbad, California, the group traveled to Todos Santos Island off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico, to view the offshore grow-out operation at Pacifico Aquaculture. The chefs and editors, including John Lawn of Food Management magazine, Gayle Bellamy of Restaurant Hospitality magazine, and Mary Petersen from the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFE), were impressed by the extensive feed research U.S. soy farmers are funding through the soy checkoff program managed by the United Soybean Board (USB). Mark Drawbridge, Aquaculture program director at HSWRI, explained to the group how the soy checkoff program has catalysed and accelerated the development of a commercially viable soy-based diet in just a few short years. “The outcomes to date are significant for the long term economic and environmental sustainability of marine finfish aquaculture,” said Drawbridge, “It shows what is possible when people focus on science-based solutions to human food production challenges.” After touring Pacifico Aquaculture’s offshore pens, white bass were harvested especially for the chefs to experiment with culinary preparations in the farm’s rustic kitchen. The group then enjoyed dining on a light and spicy ceviche made by chef Eric Dreyer, chef de cuisine at Fearing’s Restaurant, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dallas; a rich fish and vegetable stew created by Rex Hale, corporate executive chef at LHM Hotels in St. Louis; and hybrid striped bass sashimi with a variety of dipping sauces prepared by Rex Ito, co-owner of Pacifico Aquaculture. “After seeing how these fish are raised and hearing about all the research involved, it really hit me when I tasted this fresh fish that there’s absolutely no difference in quality between farmed and wild fish,” said Jasper Mirabile, Jr., head of Jasper’s Restaurant Group in Kansas City, Missouri. “I would immediately look for ways to feature soy-fed fish on my menus in Kansas City.” Corporate chef Ray Berman, who leads menu development work for 100 locations of CraftWorks Restaurants, said his biggest takeaway from the tour is the fact that fisheries cannot meet the demand for seafood of a growing world population in the coming decades. “Aquaculture is the future,” said Berman. “It’s interesting that the species being farmed now are more economically feasible. This local white bass has a feed conversion ratio of 1.25:1, compared to tuna at 17:1. Aquaculture is getting much smarter economically, and is addressing environmental concerns and focusing on sustainability.” Dr. Michael Cremer, International Aquaculture senior program advisor for USSEC, encouraged the chefs and editors to help educate their customers, readers and colleagues on the benefits that soy-fed fish offers to the foodservice industry, including high quality product, consistent supply and pricing, and the conservation of wild ocean resources.
04/06/2013: Separating Great Lakes to stop invasive fish; wildlife workers to poison vampire fish; fossils reveal new species of marine fish
Asian carp were imported in the 1970s to cleanse Deep South aquaculture and sewage treatment ponds. Some escaped during floods and have migrated northward in the Mississippi River and its tributaries.
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Following this, it is believed that separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River systems is the “ultimate solution” to prevent voracious Asian carp from overrunning the lakes, a potential step toward resolving a longstanding regional feud. Read more...
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Reaching lengths of 2 to 3 feet, adult sea lampreys resemble eels but behave more like leeches. With round, disk-like mouths and sharp teeth, they kill or severely weaken fish by latching on to and sucking out their blood and other bodily fluids. The species has been a problem in Lake Michigan for decades. Now, workers are set to poison a Lake Michigan stream in a bid to destroy the larvae of sea lamprey - dubbed the "Vampire Fish". Read more... Researchers from the University of Valencia and the Natural History Museum of Berlin have studied the fossilised remains of scales and bones found in Teruel, Spain, and the south of Zaragoza. It is believed that they belong to a new fish species called Machaeracanthus - a species of spiny shark. Read more...
BC Salmon farmers welcome results of Washington ISA study
The BC Salmon Farmers Association is welcoming a new study by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife that shows infectious salmon anemia (ISA) is not present in wild or farmed fish in the Pacific Northwest. The study was conducted after concerns were raised about ISA possibly appearing in Washington waters and potentially impacting Washington’s salmon. The study involved the improvement of testing protocols for the virus and to better detect ISA in a variety of fish species. It included samples from wild and hatchery-produced Pacific Chinook, coho, sockeye, chum and steelhead as well as farm-raised Atlantic salmon. ISA was not detected in any of the more than 900 tissue samples that were taken. “This study reinforces the findings of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the results of the Provincial Government’s labs that ISA has not been found in the waters of the Pacific Northwest or in BC,” said Mary Ellen Walling, executive director with the BC Salmon Farmers Association. Members of the BCSFA participate in regular testing of our farm-raised fish for ISA. In 2012, around 1,000 fish were tested: all returning negative results. The Washington State testing is part of a two-year monitoring program specifically designed to detect ISA and will continue for another year. “We know all the world’s oceans are connected, so a virus from another part of the world may eventually make its way to BC,” said Walling. “That’s why rigorous screening and this kind of on-going testing is important. It means that if a virus is detected it can be found early and properly dealt with.” More information on the Washington study can be found at: http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/research/projects/salmon_anemia/
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05/06/2013: Fukushima tuna 'pose little health risk'; researchers discover new fish camouflage; global fish stock to face major decline
Researchers have measured the radio activity in tuna caught in the Pacific Ocean since 2011 and concluded that the radiation dose from eating tuna tainted with pollution form Fukushima is far below the levels that should cause any health concerns.
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For all the marine organisms analysed, the team found that the radiation doses in the Fukushima-derived tuna were lower than the naturally occurring doses. Read more... Fish can hide in the ocean by altering the way light reflects off their skin, according to researchers at The University of Texas. This discovery could aid development of new camouflage materials for use in the ocean, overturning 40 years of knowledge about fish camouflage. Read more... According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), a boom jellyfish populations may be one reason for the declining fish stocks in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Overfishing, which removes top predators from the sea, is one of the factors behind jellyfish ‘blooms’. This is a problem as large numbers of medusae feed on fish larvae and juveniles, “further reducing the resilience of fish populations already impacted by overfishing,” according to the report from FAO's general fisheries commission for the Mediterranean. Read more...
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Chile’s Blumar earns three-star BAP certification
The Global Aquaculture Alliance announced in early June that Blumar S.A. is the third salmon company in Chile to achieve three-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification. Blumar’s processing plant in Concepcion, Chile, recently earned BAP certification, joining the company’s 11 BAP-certified salmon farm sites and the four BAP-certified feed mills from which it sources feed -- Biomar Chile S.A.’s Planta Castro and Planta Pargua facilities, EWOS Chile Alimentos Ltda. and Nutreco Chile S.A.’s Orsorno facility. Located in Chile’s Region XI, Blumar’s eleven farms collectively produce about 4 500 metric tons of salmon per cycle. The fish are marketed in the United States, the European Union and Brazil, to both retail and foodservice customers. Among Blumar’s customers are Walmart, Sam’s Club and Sysco. “At Blumar we are convinced that all our processes have to be environmentally and socially sustainable, to achieve long-term profitability and project our activity into the future,” said Gerardo Balbontin Fox, CEO of Blumar Seafood. “The three-star BAP certification of our integrated salmon-farming operations is solid proof of our commitment to the environment, the neighboring communities and our customers around the world.”
06/06/2013: Shrimp, fish and paddy cultivation lucrative; new species of tiny fish; addressing fish diets Pokkali farming, a system in which paddy and shrimp are grown alternately in the same field is becoming smaller day by day and not proving to be remunerative.
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In light of this, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has suggested a new method of integrating fish growing in iron cages along with regular paddy and shrimp cultivation. Read more... A new species of tiny blenniiform fish has been discovered in the southern Caribbean. At around 2cm in length, the Haptoclinus dropiis has beautiful color pattern that includes iridescence on the fins. The proposed common name of the species is four-fin blenny, due to the division of the dorsal fin into four sections, which is a distinguishing feature of the genus and unique among blenniiform fishes. Read more... Fish feeds and fish nutrition will be the main topics at the Idaho Aquaculture Association annual meeting June 8 at the College of Southern Idaho. The aquaculture association project is coming into its final year and is focused on alternatives to fish meal in trout diets. Read more...
IFFO RS will be a key part of Thai government fishery improvement drive
At a meeting held between The Thai Department of Fisheries, the Thai Feedmill Association, the Thai Fishmeal Association and IFFO, hosted by the Department of Fisheries, it was agreed a Thai industry / government round table would be formed to drive improvements in fishery management and identify fishmeal plants that would enter assessment for the IFFO Responsible Supply (RS) certificate. The stakeholders present at the meeting recognised the need to demonstrate responsible fishmeal production following concerns raised by customers, NGO’s and media over unsustainable fishing in the region and the sustainability of raw material entering fishmeal production. Having presented the IFFO RS certification scheme to the meeting, it was agreed certification would demonstrate the use of responsibly-sourced raw materials and good factory management, including full traceability and exclusion of Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fish. A further roundtable meeting is being planned for July. Nearly 60 per cent or 180 000 tonnes of the fishmeal produced in Thailand is derived from the recycled trimmings of seafood processing. The first phase of certifications will focus on fishmeal produced from trimmings with a second phase covering whole fish raw material planned once guidance on tropical mixed trawl fisheries, currently in development, is available. To enter assessment for the IFFO RS standard, companies must apply for IFFO membership. 07/06/2013: Babies who eat fish less likely to develop allergies; QR codes on sushi; cleaning up fish farms According to new research, babies who are regularly fed fish in their first year of life are much less likely to develop common allergies when they get older. Scientists have found that many of the children that ate plenty of fish early in life were much more likely to be allergy free in later life. Read more...
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Harney Sushi in San Diego have launched edible QR codes to accompany their sushi dishes.
When scanned with a smart phone or tablet, users are taken to the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) FishWatch website, where they can learn about the sustainability of the seafood they are consuming. Read more... Canadian researcher, Thierry Chopin, is developing a less expensive technology that could be used to clean up the many fish farms that are already operating in coastal waters.
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10/06/2013: Where have all the anchovies gone?; made-up Chilean Sea Bass; shellfish harvesting bill moves forward
Growing to about 5 inches on average, the Peruvian anchovy might seem an unlikely candidate for the title of the world’s mightiest fish. However, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, the Peruvian anchovy is “the most heavily exploited fish in world history,” with annual catches in Chile and Peru sometimes totaling more than 9 million tons, two or three times the United States' catch of all fish species. Read more... The Chilean sea bass is shrouded with mystery. Not least because it's actually not from Chile, nor is it even a bass. Since 1996, fishing vessels from all over the world have travelled to the most remote sea to catch the Antarctic toothfish. The fishery lands 3,000 tons annually, selling much of it as “Chilean sea bass,” deceiving customers of high-end restaurants and supermarket chains around the world. Read more...
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Legislation to implement aquaculture in Delaware’s Inland Bays has progressed in the state Legislature despite opposition from some watermen. Delaware is the only East Coast state without aquaculture, and supporters of the bill argue that not implementing aquaculture is neglecting obvious revenue and job creation. Read more...
11/06/2013: DEEP Indonesia 2013; medicine filled fish; Pharmaq has a new owner
The prestigious DEEP Indonesia International Underwater Photo Competition is part of a unique series hosted by DivePhotoGuide & Wetpixel. Photographers competed in seven themed categories to win over $40,000 in prizes, including underwater photo equipment and premium dive travel packages to some of the top photo destinations in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. See the winning shots here. The Bathini family, residents of Hyderabad City, South India, claim they can cure asthma using a home-made remedy, 'Fish Prasadam'. The treatment involves swallowing small live fish filled with special yellow coloured medicine, made by the family. Read more...
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At the end of March, the shareholders of Pharmaq entered into an agreement with the Permira funds concerning the sale of all shares of Pharmaq Holding. All conditions in the agreement are now fulfilled and the transaction was completed on the 31st of May 2013.
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Event: 3rd AlgaeWorld Australia
Hailed as an industry with immense potential, Australia's algae sector is expected to grow fervently with local projects spanning from Western Australia to South Australia steering the industry towards more biofuels, pharma and food discoveries. CMT's highly-anticipated algae series, the 3rd AlgaeWorld Australia, moves to Adelaide, August 26-28 2013, with distinguished researchers and leaders of local projects that are fueling the entire algae industry. The event will focus on technological developments in Australia as the country marches towards energy sustainability, with algae forming part of the equation. For more event information, click here.
Reclaimed shipping container produces sustainable fish
London-based organisation Grow Up has unveiled a new project in Southwark, London. Utlilising a piece of land as small as a single parking space, the project will produce sustainable vegetables and fish. Housed in a reclaimed shipping container, the Grow Up Box is a twotiered operation, growing Tilapia (an omnivorous white fish) on the lower level with a greenhouse on top for salad greens and herbs.
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The small urban farm works by using aquaponics - a closed-loop farming method that combines hydroponics and aquaculture. The nutrient-rich waste water from the fish tanks fertilises the plants which, in turn, purifies the water pumped back into the fish tank below. Once set up, the only inputs into the system are vegetarian fish food and energy for the water and oxygen pumps. Feeding fish on a vegetarian protein diet is a desirable alternative to feeding farmed fish on unsustainable wild fish fry sources. Since water is fed directly to the plant roots and then recirculated to the fish tanks, the system uses considerably less water than traditional agricultural systems. The Grow Up Box model is estimated to produce as much as 60 kilograms (more than 130 pounds) of fish each year. 60 kilograms of whole Tilapia is sufficient for 2-3 people to enjoy one fish per week for a year.
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12/06/2013: Black Tiger Prawn in Belizean waters; Russia and Sierra Leone fisheries deal; Labour abuse accusations at Thai shrimp plant Hol Chan Marine Reserve has reported the a Black Tiger Prawn. Originally from Africa, Australia and Southeast Asia was fished outside of the Reserve off Ambergris Caye. This is the second prawn that has been found in Belizean waters. 11
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Originally from Africa, Australia and Southeast Asia, the Black Tiger Prawn is invasive, prompting concerns about the effects the species could have on the environment and shrimp farms in Belize. Read more... A new fisheries agreement between Russia and Sierra Leone is hoped to strengthen relations and cooperation over management and utilisation of the African country’s marine resources.
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The agreement, which will be signed in Moscow, June/July 2013 will provide means for the exchange of information of mutual interest regarding the development of the fisheries industry in Sierra Leone. Read more... Following accusations of labour abuse at a Thai shrimp plant, The Global Aquaculture Alliance is determining a corrective course of action to ensure that the plant is adhering to Thai labor laws and the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) standards.
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13/06/2013: Farmed fish exceeds beef worldwide; Africa's fight against white spot; fish on prozac
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History has been made as the production of world farmed fish production tops that of beef. In 2012 global aquaculture production reached a record 66 million tons, 3 million tons more than the total beef production. As a result of this, it is likely that 2013 will be the first year that people eat more fish raised on farms than caught in the wild. Read more...
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A case study by the Responsible Aquaculture Foundation (RAF) has been successful in reducing the risk of white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) at shrimp farms in East Africa through improved management and policy. The study dealt with a WWSV outbreak at shrimp farms in Mozambique and Madagascar. A team of aquaculture professionals and academics traveled to East Africa to meet with farmers and other stakeholders to review the chronology and impact of the WSSV outbreak and discuss strategies to control the disease. Read more... New research has found that the pharmaceuticals, which are frequently showing up in U.S. streams, are capable of altering genes responsible for building fish brains and controlling their behavior. When fish swim in waters tainted with antidepressant drugs, they become anxious, anti-social and sometimes even homicidal. Read more...
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Yellowfin tuna swim in a tank University of Rhode Island's Bay Campus in the first U.S. effort to breed tuna in a land-based aqua farm, the university said. "Worldwide demand for tuna increases yearly, even as tuna stocks are dwindling precipitously," Terry Bradley, a URI professor of fisheries and aquaculture said. "What we're trying to do is produce fish in captivity and take the pressure off the wild stocks." Bradley and Peter Mottur, director of Rhode Island-based Greenfins, are working to develop techniques to raise tuna from egg to harvest-size while creating a new sustainable industry in Rhode Island. 13
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Bradley and Mottur's efforts to get a few wild-caught tuna to spawn in the URI tank have been challenging, the university said. Because tuna are long-distance migrants that swim at great speeds, acclimating them to a 20,000-gallon, 20-foot-diameter tank has been difficult. Once fish spawn and eggs hatch, the microscopic larvae must be fed live food raised on site then weaned from live food to a dry, formulated feed. "It's a sustainable project that we hope will create green technology jobs here in Rhode Island to leverage the great intellectual capital we have in the state," Mottur said. "We've already developed a partnership between URI and my company, and we hope to take it from the research phase to the commercialisation phase once we demonstrate tuna breeding and larval rearing success."
14/06/2013: Rent prices challenge Chinese aquaculture; abs in prehistoric fish; angler lands huge catfish after two-hour fight
Rising land prices is putting a strain on China’s aquaculture sector. In some of the key southern provinces, rent for aquaculture land has shot up 80 to100 percent. Fish farmers in Fujian, Guangdong and Zhejiang told that acquiring land for ponds is becoming increasingly difficult due to competition from industry and real estate. Shrimp and Tilapia farmers complain that rents have risen from CNY 300 (USD $49) to CNY 900 per mu (15 mu = 1 hectare) to (USD$146). Read more... Researchers from Australia have discovered muscle tissues in the remains of placoderms, a prehistoric armour-plated fish. They were “stunned” to find they included abdominal muscles, previously thought to have originated in land animals. Kate Trinajstic, lead author of a paper published in the journal Science, said the discovery was rewriting ideas about early evolution. “These animals had much more complex musculature than modern fish.” Read more... An angler has caught a giant catfish after a two-hour battle during which he was dragged neck-deep into a lake. Daniel Sibley of Blaby, Leicestershire, landed the 108lb 4oz "beast" while angling for carp. The fish, caught at Bluebell Lakes, Northamptonshire, is thought to be one of the heaviest ever landed with a rod and line in Britain. Read more...
Environmental trigger for EMS identified in shrimp ponds
Research conducted on early mortality syndrome (EMS) at a large integrated shrimp farm in Malaysia has indicated that the disease repeatedly manifests in ponds with an increase in pH to 8.5 to 8.8. Conducted by Noriaki Akazawa, managing director of Agrobest Sdn. Bhd., with assistance from Kinki University and the National Research Institute of Aquaculture in Japan, the full research results are being prepared for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. EMS, more technically known as Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Syndrome (AHPNS), has had a significant impact on shrimp production in Southeast Asia. The research results are encouraging because they provide shrimp farmers with a tool to improve management of the disease in ponds.
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A review of water quality data from approximately 80 affected and unaffected ponds stocked during the same month indicated several water quality differences that were correlated with outbreaks. The researchers then conducted replicated aquarium trials with controlled levels of various parameters. These tests confirmed that the disease repeatedly regressed at lower pH (around 7) and manifested at higher pH (8.5 to 8.8). Survival rates in Agrobest ponds have greatly improved with management of pH to avoid the zone of EMS susceptibility.
17/06/2013: Open sea trials to examine seaweed farming; private sector support for Pacific aquaculture; Norway fish health concerns
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Pedersen is less concerned with the new quota recommendations for cod and haddock. It isn’t the quantity of fish that worries him: it’s their health. The stomach is filled with a brown, fibrous substance that resembles feed pellets, such as those used in the salmon farms near where the fish were caught. Read more...
Nutreco completes shrimp and fish feed acquisition in Ecuador
Nutreco has successfully completed its acquisition of 75 percent of the shares in Gisis S.A., the shrimp and fish feed subsidiary of the Expalsa group. The transaction has received unconditional clearance by the Ecuadorian competition authority. This acquisition takes Nutreco into the global top three shrimp feed suppliers. This acquisition fully supports Nutreco's growth strategy to expand its fish feed business in growth geographies and non-salmonid species whilst maintaining its global number one position in salmon feed. Ecuador's shrimp feed market is Latin America's largest and the third largest in the world after China and Thailand, and growing at around 8 percent annually.
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Associated aqua feed joint venture in Honduras with leading international tilapia producer Regal Springs provides potential for further growth in Latin America and Southeast Asia. This acquisition strengthens Nutreco's aquaculture feed business Skretting in Latin America, with production, sales and distribution facilities for shrimp and tilapia feed in Ecuador, Honduras, and Peru and a joint venture with Regal Springs in Honduras. Revenues in 2012 amounted to EUR 157 million. The total consideration for the acquisition of 75 percent of the shares, including corresponding net debt, is approximately EUR 81 million. Acquisition fully supportive to Ambition 2016 The acquisition fits into Nutreco's strategy to capitalise on its leading fish feed positions, such as in salmon feed, and to expand into growth regions important for aquafeeds; notably for shrimp and non-salmonid fish species. The strategic target is to grow its fish feed business for nonsalmonid species from 28 percent in 2010 to 45 percent of total fish feed volume by 2016. This acquisition will increase the non-salmonid share of total fish feed volume to close to 40 percent in 2013.
18/06/13: Could aquaculture solve Africa's fishing crisis?;NAFC award; BC salmon farm tours
Could aquaculture solve Africa's fishing crisis? asks the Guardian. The answer is of course yes, but only if there is a shift away from farm ponds. For real impact on fish production, WorldFish and the FAO argue there needs to be a greater emphasis on smallholders joining forces and helping to develop a commercial fish farming sector. This article is written by Caspar van Vark, a contributor to the paper's part of the Guardian's Development Professionals Network, a mini site where experts can share expertise. There are some fascinating articles by industry experts about the challenges and solutions to key debates int he development industry. Read more... Congratulations to the NAFC Marine Centre, Scotland, which has been crowned aquaculture supplier of the year at The Crown Estate’s Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards. The event celebrates the achievements and successes of an industry that is vitally important to Scotland’s coastal communities. Commenting on the win, Alan Bourhill, senior development manager, NAFC said, “These awards are renowned for recognising ‘the best of the best’ in the aquaculture industry, so we were delighted to receive two shortlist nominations, but to go ahead and win an award is a fantastic achievement for the Centre. “I am very pleased that the innovation, professionalism and commitment to customer care shown by our aquaculture development team over the past few years has resulted in the award of 'Aquaculture Supplier of the Year'. “We have been committed to developing and delivering an industryfocused bespoke portfolio of aquaculture courses, so to receive this type of validation and support from our industry clients is very satisfying and a great endorsement of our training products and services.” Read more... The BC Salmon Farmers Association is inviting the public to take part in the Summer Farm Tour Program. The tours begin June 27, 2013 and run each Thursday until mid-September. “A lot of people are curious about salmon farming,” said Mary Ellen Walling, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association. “Taking a tour is a great way for people to learn about our industry and talk directly to the workers.” 16
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The tours depart from Discovery Launch Water Taxis in Campbell River at 9 a.m. and last about four hours. The boat ride takes visitors through Seymour Narrows – offering beautiful scenery and a chance to see marine wildlife such as seals, otters and whales. “We always get a lot of great questions from people on the tours,” said David Minato, community relations coordinator. “The farmers are very proud of the work they do and they really enjoy being able to share that passion with the public.” Tours include lunch and cost $50 per person. More information...
Wide variations in salmon sustainability says SFP report
SFP report shows wide variations in salmon sustainability across and within regions - half of wild Pacific salmon in good shape, the other half needs help. Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has released the first edition of its sustainability overview of fisheries that supply five commercial species of wild Pacific Salmon (Chinook, chum, coho, pink, and sockeye salmon). The overview is based on information from FishSource.com, SFP’s online fisheries information resource. The report can be found at: www.sustainablefish.org SFP’s analysis shows that just over half (51%) of the global supply of wild Pacific salmon comes from fisheries in good shape, while just under half (49%) comes from fisheries in need of significant improvements. While the large majority of salmon fisheries in good shape are located in Alaska, the report highlights that there are good, medium, and poor salmon fisheries in each salmon-producing region (Alaska, British Columbia, Russia, Japan, and the US Pacific Northwest). Therefore, to understand and assess salmon sustainability, buyers and consumers need to know which fishery, not just which region, their fish are coming from. Salmon hatcheries remain a leading sustainability concern across all salmon-producing regions. While research and monitoring for hatchery impacts to wild salmon remain largely inadequate in most areas, global production of hatchery fish has increased over the past 15 years, and discussions are underway in all salmon-producing regions around further increases in hatchery production. Illegal fishing and management of mixed-stock fisheries are also sustainability concerns. For the 2013 season, only 7 percent of wild salmon fisheries are currently MSC certified. An additional 39 percent of the global supply is in full assessment. Reassessment of Alaska salmon fisheries has experienced several delays, and a significant portion of Alaskan salmon fisheries (Prince William Sound) cannot be certified before 2014. Commenting on the results of the report, Jim Cannon, CEO, SFP, said, “Wild salmon sustainability has been a huge topic of concern for the seafood industry over the last year. The variation among salmon fisheries highlights the need to have detailed sourcing information, and emphasizes the role robust certification schemes can play in the market. Industry should encourage the development of improvement projects in all salmon fisheries with sustainability concerns.” In summary, the overview urges commercial buyers and managers of wild Pacific salmon to take the following actions: Establish a North Pacific-wide moratorium on hatchery expansion until such time as risks to wild populations from hatchery impacts are, at the highest level, ascertained and integrated into a precautionary management strategy.
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Implement urgently needed measures to curb illegal fishing and trade in illegal fish in and from Russia. This includes observer programs, on-site inspection of fishing areas, catch verification, traceability measures, and intergovernmental agreements on IUU fishing. Improve data transparency in all production regions. Salmon management data important for the assessment of fishery sustainability should be made publicly available, including annual escapement data, escapement goals and the models upon which they were developed, proceedings involved in the determination of catch limits, annual reporting of in-season management decision making, and hatchery evaluations. The top-line findings of the report are as follows:
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21 percent of the total volume of Pacific salmon included in the analysis comes from fisheries in very good condition (Category A). This total includes 84 percent of coho, 49 percent of sockeye, 21 percent of pink, 16 percent of Chinook, and 4 percent of chum salmon global harvest volumes. 30 percent of the total volume of Pacific salmon included in the analysis comes from fisheries that are in good condition but would benefit from improvements in management responsiveness or hatchery impacts (Category B). This total includes 65 percent of Chinook, 40 percent of sockeye, 36 percent of pink, and 16 percent each of coho and chum salmon global harvest volumes. 49 percent of the total volume of Pacific salmon included in the analysis comes from fisheries with significant management, stock status, or hatchery impacts issues, and where significant improvements are needed (Category C). This total includes 80 percent of chum, 43 percent of pink, 18 percent of Chinook, and 11 percent of sockeye salmon global harvest volumes (no coho fisheries were included in Category C). Among Alaskan salmon fisheries, irrespective of target species, 55 percent of harvest volume was rated as Category A, 19 percent as Category B, and 26 percent as Category C. Among Russian salmon fisheries, irrespective of target species, 0.07 percent of harvest volume was rated as Category A, 47 percent as Category B, and 53 percent as Category C.
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Among British Columbian salmon fisheries, irrespective of target species, 0.02 percent of harvest volume was rated as Category A, 96 percent as Category B, and 3 percent as Category C. Of salmon fisheries occurring in the Japanese EEZ, only chum salmon fisheries were included in this analysis, and all volume was rated as Category C. Global production of hatchery fish has increased over the past 15 years from a low of 4.68 billion juvenile releases in 2001 to a high of 5.19 billion releases in 2010. A substantial decrease in releases (down to 4.16 billion) occurred in 2011 due to hatchery infrastructure damage sustained during the 2011 tsunami in Japan. Among the top three hatchery-producing regions (1. Japan, 2. Alaska, and 3. Russia), increases in the numbers of hatchery releases were particularly observed among Russian chum salmon. Increased releases of pink and chum salmon from Alaskan hatcheries have also occurred during 2009–2012.
19/06/13: BioMar factory first to be approved by ASC; appeals over Irish aquaculture licences; £5m aquaculture UK site The BioMar factory in Brande, Denmark, which among other products produces fry feed for all of BioMar’s markets in Europe, has as the first feed supplier in the world, been approved according to the new ASCstandard for salmon and trout.
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"We are very pleased about this approval, as it means, that fish farmers, who want to become ASC-certified, can utilize our feed," says Ole Christensen, managing director for the BioMar factory in Denmark. Christensen also notes with satisfaction, that the systems, BioMar has put in place to document sustainable purchasing of fish meal, fish oil, and soya, are working according to the intentions. More information... An environmental lobby group in Ireland is planning to appeal 34 aquaculture licences granted in a Kerry harbour designated as a special area of conservation SAC). Last month, marine minister, Simon Coveney approved 21 proposed oyster sites, 12 mussel sites and one clam site in Castlemaine Harbour in Dingle Bay. Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) will appeal this decision amid fears of invasive species threatening wild populations. However, at a cost of €457 per appeal the group is hampered by the money involved. Read more... Proposals for a £5 million recycling and aquaculture centre are being put forward in Grimsby, UK. Plans for the 15-acre site include a 16 20,000 litre tanks for tilapia and a vermiculture farm to grow bait for anglers. Read more...
Photosynthetic plankton genome sheds light into making fish oils
Rothamsted Research Scientists in the UK have been part of an international consortium that sequenced the whole genome and started characterizing the genes of the ecologically important marine alga Emiliana huxleyi, or 'Ehux' to its friends.
'Ehux' is a coccolithophore, with an exoskeleton made of calcium carbonate. Even though the process by which the alga’s 'armor' forms releases carbon dioxide, Ehux can trap as much as 20 percent of organic carbon, derived from CO2, in some marine ecosystems. Ehux also produce interesting and important fatty acids such as the omega-3 long chain polyunsaturates such as EPA and DHA. Sequenced by the Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI), the Ehux genome was compared with sequences from other algal isolates and the results reported in the June 12, 2013 edition of Nature. Ehux and its brethren are the basis of most ocean food chains. Phytoplankton biomass exceeds that of all marine animals combined. Activities of Ehux and some other phytoplankton such as diatoms influence climate processes, such as lowering ocean temperatures by reflecting sunlight and through carbon metabolism. Its versatility in either contributing to primary production of organic compounds from carbon dioxide or adding to CO2 emissions makes Ehux a critical player in the marine carbon cycle. Part of the third most abundant group of phytoplankton, behind the diatoms and dinoflagellates, the Ehux strain was isolated from the South Pacific and is the first reference genome for coccolithophores. Originally estimated to be about 30 million bases, closer to a diatom, but the genome ended up being closer to 141 million bases. “Carbon dioxide is fixed during photosynthesis and calcification,” said Betsy Read, a professor of biological sciences at California State University, San Marcos who led the large international consortium of 75 researchers from a dozen nations exploring Ehux and the first author of this paper. “It is also released during the process of calcification, but we do not know how this release balances with the amount of CO2 that is buried when Ehux sinks to the bottom of the ocean. This is an important yet unresolved question.”
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“Ehux thrives in a broad range of physiochemical conditions in the ocean,” said Igor Grigoriev, the paper’s last author, whose team from the DOE JGI led the genome annotation and analysis. “It’s a complex genome, with lots of genes and repeats, the first reference for haptophytes and fills another gap in the Eukaryotic Tree of Life. It is amazing that while you need a microscope in order to see this elegantly sculptured microbe, you can see from outer space the light reflected from large areas of ocean during Ehux blooms.” The researchers also found that the core gene sets include genes that allow Ehux to produce interesting and important fatty acids such as the omega-3 long chain polyunsaturates such as EPA and DHA. Commenting on the accumulation of these nutrients, Professor Johnathan Napier of Rothamsted Research noted that Ehux used an unusual aerobic pathway to synthesise these fatty acids. “Micoalgae such as Ehux are the primary producers of so-called fish oils, and given the abundance of this coccolithophore in our oceans, it means that this remarkable organism plays a critical and quirky role at the base of the foodwebs which provide omega-3 PUFAs”. Professor Napier’s team at Rothamsted Research, who receive strategic funding by BBSRC- has previously used fatty acid biosynthetic genes from algae to generate transgenic plants capable of synthesizing EPA and DHA. “We will be very interested in testing the capacity of these new Ehux biosynthetic genes to make omega-3 PUFAs in transgenic plants” said Professor Napier. “These genes may allow for more efficient synthesis of these oils that are important for our health and the environment. More information...
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“Overall 103 plants in 10 countries are now Global Standard for Responsible Supply (IFFO RS) certified, amounting to 40 percent of world combined fishmeal and fish oil production and 70 percent of that produced by IFFO members,” says Francisco Aldon Head of Standards at IFFO. “More factories are in the process of certification,” he adds, “and sixteen fisheries have been approved as sources of responsible raw materials under the RS standard.” Progress of the IFFO RS standard is under constant review and development by the IFFO RS Board, made up of representatives of the value chain, such as fishmeal and oil producers, feed producers, fish farmers, traders, fish processors, retailers and environmental NGOs. At a recent meeting the board discussed improvements to the governance of the RS standard which is critical to its continuing credibility. The potential addition of social and ethical clauses to the standard as well as pollution clauses to reassure the value chain was considered and another key topic was the IFFO RS Improvers Programme (IP). This is progressing with the support of Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) and FAO. The IP's main objective is to help improve fishmeal and fish oil producers that are currently unable to meet the standard, either because of issues within the factory or because of problems with the raw material and the associated fisheries. In order to keep up with the progress of the industry, ensure full traceability and strengthen the RS standard, the auditing process has been extended to include the head offices of companies that own multiple sites where some are RS certified and some not, and third party storage facilities. These stores need checks to ensure the IFFO RS certified material is kept separate from non-certified fishmeal and/or fish oil.
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The by-products (guts, trimmings, heads and tails) of 52 species usually destined for human consumption have also been approved as raw material for fishmeal and fish oil under the RS standard. Thirteen units (storage facilities, fish oil refineries, head offices) have achieved the IFFO RS Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard. Both the RS Standard and the RS CoC Standard have new logos and there are plans to develop a QR code for each of the certified units in order to give the buyer a means of verifying certification independently. The IFFO RS programme is also contributing information to 'standard maps' by organisations such as Seafish Network which compare and contrast the different seafood standards on the market. For IFFO RS standard these maps are a good way to demonstrate transparency and to ensure as many fish products buyers and consumers as possible see that IFFO members are working in a responsible way. Mike Copeland, international business and technical director, Oceana Brands, South Africa, has first-hand evidence of the benefits of RS certification to the fisheries in today’s world where retailers and consumers are increasingly engaged in the provenance of their food and the inputs used in its production. He commented, “We were delighted when our factories received IFFO RS certification as this demonstrates to our customers that Oceana Brands responsibly sources its raw material and has well managed factories ensuring pure and safe product”. More information...
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The Global Standard for Responsible Supply (IFFO RS) is a businessto-business certification programme that enables a compliant factory to demonstrate that it responsibly sources its raw material from well-managed fisheries and responsibly converts that into pure and safe products. To be certified fishmeal and fish oil factories must demonstrate sourcing from well managed fisheries and safe and traceable production. Assessments are conducted by an independent certification body and in just over two years, IFFO RS has successfully attracted 90 certified factories, spread across nine countries. Two of the largest sustainably managed fisheries in the world, Peruvian Anchovy and Alaskan Pollock have been approved for supply into the manufacturing food chain including whole fish and by- product raw material to produce certified fishmeal and fish oil.
20/06/13: Licence for yellowtail kingfish research; farms on the equator at greater risk from disease; giant catfish faces dam threat
The state government in New South Wales, Australia has granted a licence for an aquaculture research facility at Port Stephens. The 20-hectare farm will research species such as the yellowtail kingfish and will create up to 15 jobs. Read more... Aquaculture facilities at lower latitudes may be at greater risk from disease outbreaks than operations away from the equator according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. Researchers at the University of New England, Australia and the University of Tasmania, Australia reviewed 114 reports on disease outbreaks at fish farms from Norway to South America. They found a greater prevalence of disease outbreaks at facilities close to the equator. Read more...
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The giant catfish faces a new threat in the form on dams along the mainstream part of the lower Mekong river, according to a study commissioned by the WWF. The study sheds new light on the status of this elusive species, including data on its numbers, distribution, threats and measures needed to prevent its disappearance. While the exact population size is unknown, there could be as few as a couple of hundred adult Mekong giant catfish fish left. According to the study, the Xayaburi dam on the Mekong mainstem in northern Laos would prove an impassable barrier for the migratory giant catfish – which are capable of reaching up to three metres in length and weighing as much as 300kg – and risks sending the species to extinction. “A fish the size of a Mekong giant catfish simply will not be able to swim across a large barrier like a dam to reach its spawning grounds upstream,” said the study’s author and associate research professor at the University of Nevada, Dr Zeb Hogan.
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21/06/13: EU introduces new fish labelling rules; abalone trafficking ring dismantled; Scottish Fishermen's Federation short-listed for green business award
The European Union has agreed plans for new labelling rules for fish and seafood. The deal will lead to stronger and more competitive producer organisations and that improves labelling of fisheries products to better inform consumers. The regulation for a Common Market Organisation (CMO) for fishery and aquaculture products is a crucial part of the Common Fisheries Policy. "This was a prime example of how the co-decision process, and a willingness by all sides to find sensible solutions, can result in an excellent deal which promises a good future for the fisheries and aquaculture sector", said Struan Stevenson (ECR, UK), rapporteur for the CMO regulation. Read more... The state government of South Australia has dismantled the largest abalone trafficking ring in its history after a seventh person was convicted in the trafficking of 480 kilograms of abalone. Minister for Fisheries Gail Gago said the investigation into the trafficking syndicate detected in 2010 resulted in three arrests, seven people convicted with fines totalling AU$28,952, suspended jail sentences for three offenders and a total of 360 hours community service handed down. Trafficking of abalone is considered one of the most serious offences under the Fisheries Management Act 2007, and carries a penalty of up to $100,000 and four years imprisonment. Read more... The commercial division of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation has been short-listed in the Green Business of the Year category at the 2013 Scottish Business Awards.
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British Columbia sea lice count below the threshold for treatment
The sea lice count numbers for May show levels in the Okisollo/Hoskyn Channels area continue to be below the threshold for treatment as required by regulation. There are a total of nine farm sites in the two channels. These farms are well managed and highly regulated to ensure that wild stocks migrating past these sites are protected, no matter how many of the farms are operating. Sea lice numbers are monitored regularly and show levels below the threshold levels for treatment as required by regulation. For the month of May, three farms in the area were in operation. Cyrus Rocks was harvested in May and is now fallow. The final sea lice count is included in the table below. Both the Brent and Venture Point sites were stocked during the month of May – the first sea lice counts will be reported with the June counts. Regular sea lice counts are proactively shared by BC’s salmon farmers to update the public about sea lice numbers on farm sites in the area throughout the wild salmon outmigration period. These monthly reports will continue through July. Read more...
24/06/13: NZ Best Fish Guide; algae as art; crowd funded aquaponics project
Fish lovers in New Zealand can now be sure their farmed seafood is sustainable thanks to Forest & Bird’s new Best Fish Guide. The guide, which has helped consumers choose ecologically sound seafood since 2004, has been updated to include aquaculture farms. Pacific oysters, paua, Green-lipped mussels and both freshwater and marine-farmed salmon have been added to the guide’s ranking system. Read more... We've heard of algae as a feed ingredient, a biofuel and a comestic ingredient but get alage as art is something new to us. The V&A museum in London is hosting an artist in residence who creates art from seaweed. Julia Lohmann specialises in developing materials from kelp and objects from the materials created. The 'Department of Seaweed' will be at the museum until September and there will be various open days throughout the summer. Read more... We've reported a couple of times on the rise of aquaponics across the USA and the trend shows no signs of stopping. This article describes how looks at one start up in Texas which is being fundued through crowd sourcing. Read more...
Event: 3rd Algae World Australia
CMT’s 3rd Algae World Australia in Adelaide, August 26-28, 2013, is the region’s project leaders’ event, presenting timely updates on algae developments and projects aligned with the nation’s growing emphasis on energy independence. Australia is accelerating its algae developments, tapping on its pro-algae cultivation environment including abundant sunshine and optimal climate. This year, CMT’s Algae World series will be held in South Australia as the zone surges in the race towards commercial algae biofuels production. With Muradel’s pilot plant shifting to Whyalla, South Australia is bound to spearhead algae R&D, becoming the key hub in the region. Other key players with projects in South Australia include Algarythm and SARDI. 24
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Top executives from these three SA players as well as University of Queensland, Aurora Algae, Photonz Corp. and MBD Energy are some of the top speakers confirmed participating at 3rd Algae World Australia, each to share project updates and insights. Another highlight of the 3rd Algae World Australia is a segment on macroalgae &; microalgae advances for high value products, cost-effective bio-crude oil production, sustainable aviation biofuels and wastewater treatment. Speaking on advancements in algae-based wastewater treatment, in particular US and Japan perspectives are industry-renowned leaders from SARDI, Flinders University, University of Tsukuba and GO2 Water, including Dr Jason Tanner and Prof Makoto M Watenabe. International aviation leader Qantas Airways will also speak on new developments in sustainable aviation biofuels, and Prof Wei Zhang from Flinders CMBD will elaborate on sustainable biorefinery technologies for macroalgae HPV. Expanding on new microalgae developments are top researchers from Murdoch University and University of South Australia. The value-added conference also includes two optional & exclusive site visits to University of Adelaide: Tour of Chemical Engineering Lab and SARDI Aquatic Sciences & Flinders University. Participants can look forward to first-hand experience and insights on industry-leading open-pond algae systems as well as micro- & macro-algal R&D facilities. More information...
25/06/2013: Rapid growth in Tasmanian aquaculture; Zebrafish could help multiple sclerosis; An emerging power in the Mediterranean Since 2012, the Tasmanian seafood sector has grown by up to US$200 million in two years, and is now valued at US$861 million a year.
Neil Stump, chief executive of the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council, says that, when the multiplier effect of the industry is factored in, Tasmania's seafood and food service industry is worth over US$2 billion a year. Read more... An examination of Zebrafish has revealed how their nerve network protects itself. Scientists have discovered how the body produces myelin, a fatty sheath that insulates and protects nerve fibres. Sharing more than 80% of the genes associated with human diseases, the species has also been shown to respond to drugs in a similar way to humans. Read more... Andromeda Group is one the fastest growing group of companies in the Mediterranean Aquaculture industry, with activity across Europe and with worldwide export power as well. Achieving dynamic growth with the support of Global Finance, Andromeda is developing into a dynamic group of companies aimed at establishing itself as the leader in Mediterranean Aquaculture. Read more...
26/06/2013: OriginOil technology; subprogramme to promote aquaculture; Hawaii Oceansphere™ OriginOil, Inc's., water sanitising and algae production technology will soon be implemented by New Global Energy.
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The Angolan Ministry of Fisheries has designed a subprogramme to develop aquaculture and counteract marine fish stock depletion. According to Vitória de Barros Neto, Angolan fisheries minister, the subprogramme will include projects on fish farming experimental station construction, incubation centres for the production of marine and freshwater species, and feed mills and community aquaculture development. Read more... Hawaii Oceanic Technology, Inc., has received a Canadian patent for its Oceansphere™, Automated Positioning and Submersible Open Ocean Platform for Fish Farming. The patent characterises the company’s environmentally responsible system for growing seafood in the open ocean. U.S. and Philippine patents have been granted and the company is expecting patents in the EU, Japan and Australia to be granted soon. Read more...
Marine Harvest after Cermaq: Focus on other Chile, Norway salmon expansion Marine Harvest’s failure to secure fellow salmon farming group Cermaq will see the company look to other expansion options in farming in Norway and Chile.
In a stock exchange release, Marine Harvest outlined its plans following the collapse of its attempt to buy Cermaq and the sale of the remaining shares it had acquired in the group, in which the Norwegian government is now upping its stake. “Marine Harvest will, in line with what we have communicated earlier, focus its resources on the development of green field feed capacity in Norway, expansion within Norwegian and Chilean farming as well as the forthcoming integration of Morpol,” said Marine Harvest. The combination of salmon processor and farmer Morpol with Cermaq and Marine Harvest was part of the company’s plan to create a leader in salmon feed, processing and farming. Marine Harvest is also in the process of building a 220,000 metric ton salmon feed facility in Bjugn, Norway, at an estimated cost of NOK 800m and with production scheduled for 2014.
27/06/13: Blue Growth strategy to create EU growth and jobs; last call for Global Aquaculture Innovation Award; aquaculture firms fund cinema
The European Commission has welcomed the backing from the EU's General Affairs Council for the progress made in delivering the EU's Blue Growth Strategy. This Strategy aims at creating sustainable economic growth and employment in the marine and maritime economy to help Europe's economic recovery. The Council conclusions stress the importance of the Action Plan for the Atlantic Maritime Strategy to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy of coastal Atlantic regions. The Conclusions also welcome the progress made in the EU maritime policies, such as the agreement on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, the adoption of Strategic Guidelines for the sustainable development of EU aquaculture or the adoption of the LeaderSHIP 2020 strategy which gives new impetus to innovation and diversification of the shipbuilding industry. Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs said, “Today's endorsement of the Council shows that delivering the potential of the Blue Economy in terms of growth, jobs and competitiveness is a European commitment. Blue growth is a long term political strategy and the support for its first steps is very encouraging". Read more... 26
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Innovative aquaculturists have until July 15, 2013 to apply for the first Global Aquaculture Innovation Award. The application deadline has been extended the competition has been opened up to all farms. Organised by the Global Aquaculture Alliance and sponsored by Novus International, the competition is intended to recognise innovative aquaculture practices. Innovations can span the full range of farm activities, including wetlands conservation, feed management, water-quality management, effluent reduction, energy reduction, staff training, community relations, animal welfare, and health and nutrition. The prize package includes US$1,000 cash and an all-expenses-paid trip to GAA's GOAL 2013 conference in Paris, France. More information... Scottish Sea Farms and Fusion Marine have donated £8,000 to Oban Cinema to allow cinema-goers to enjoy the 3D experience. Oban Cinema can now let patrons enjoy the 3D experience with the help of local Scottish firms, Fusion Marine and Scottish Sea Farms. The companies have donated £5,000 and £3,000 respectively and this cash is being used to help the cinema with the costs related to the new digital technology. Fiona Shaw, artistic director and CEO of the cinema, said, “The support and generous donations from both Fusion Marine and Scottish Sea Farms could not have come at a better time for the cinema. We have only recently installed a brand new digital projector to replace the old 35mm one and this additional help with funds allowed us to also install a 3D system at the same time. We were able to opt for the best 3D system available, Dolby 3D, which audiences will see offers an exceptional viewing experience alongside our new Dolby 7.1 surround sound system which the money also helped see us secure.” Read more...
Parasite lost as science tackles sea lice menace
The aquaculture industry has moved closer to its ‘Holy Grail’ due to a major scientific breakthrough by a Scottish company. Farmed salmon have been made more resistant to the menace of sea lice by Scottish leaders in the field, Landcatch. The company’s genetics experts have pinpointed a major gene that controls how susceptible individual fish are to sea lice infestation. The genetic markers have already been used to screen broodstock selected in 2012 and have been introduced to the company’s egg production this year, ensuring the next generation of farmed salmon is more resistant to the parasites. Sea lice are one of the long-term challenges facing the aquaculture industry and affect production across the world. Genetics is set to play a key role in tackling the issue, along with advances in husbandry, nutrition and medical treatments. Landcatch, which has its headquarters in Ormsary in Argyll and a fivestrong genetics team based at Stirling University Innovation Park, is pioneering work in the development of genetic and genomic tools for improving farmed salmon. Genomic technology uses information from DNA to better understand inherited traits and predict performance of individual animals Landcatch was the first aquaculture company to pinpoint genes controlling the susceptibility of salmon to Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis (IPN). As part of a strategy to improve robustness, the firm’s scientists also proved that sea lice resistance is inherited and produced more resistant juvenile fish and eggs.
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Neil Manchester, Managing Director of Landcatch, said, “We have located a major gene - or Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) - controlling resistance to sea lice. This is mapped using variations in DNA sequences, or Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), which act as biological markers and help scientists identify individual salmon that are more robust for breeding and egg production in Europe and Chile. “This is a significant milestone for Landcatch and the aquaculture industry. This is available now, and the fact that we’ve achieved this breakthrough a year ahead of schedule is to be welcomed. “Many thought it would be another decade to get this far, so we are proud to be at the cutting edge and this far ahead in an important area for the industry.” Landcatch is at the forefront of genomic research developing new markers for important traits. In collaboration with researchers in Scotland and the biotechnology company Affymetrix, it has developed a high density SNP Chip - glass slides used to analyse SNPs which act as biological markers and help scientists improve the accuracy of genetic predictions of resistance to disease and other commercially important traits. Dr Alan Tinch, director of genetics, Landcatch, said, the latest discovery is another important advance in the development of more robust farmed salmon. “Genetic markers and genomic selection using the Landcatch SNP Chip for sea lice resistance are major steps forward in developing a sustainable improvement in sea lice resistance with resulting enhancement of the welfare and performance of Landcatch Atlantic salmon. “Our genetic strategy is to improve disease resistance in salmon and sea lice resistance is a core part of this. Genetic resistance will act alongside advances in husbandry, nutrition and medical treatment to reduce the thorny problem of sea lice.” Samples from the Landcatch breeding programmes in Chile are also being screened to determine if the major gene is also effective against the Chilean form of sea lice. Dr Tinch added, “The species of sea lice are different in Europe and Chile but the discovery we made in Scottish salmon may still apply because Atlantic salmon around the world share the same origins. “Whether we see the same effect in Chile or not will be interesting and help significantly in our understanding of the biology of sea lice infestation.” Landcatch, which is part of the global Hendrix Genetics multi-species food production organisation, supplies genetic services and Atlantic salmon eggs and smolts to the aquaculture industry. It uses selective breeding to develop strains of salmon which can perform to ever higher levels at every stage of production from eggs to adult fish. Genomic selection using SNP Chips is already routinely applied in crops, cattle, pigs and chickens but Landcatch is the first company to apply the science to salmon.
First ASC and MSC labelled product reaches Dutch stores
Sales of responsibly sourced seafood are on the rise in the Netherlands. Now Dutch shoppers can enjoy even more choice as the first product carrying the ASC logo for responsible aquaculture and the MSC ecolabel for sustainable wild-catch hits the shops. From this month, Queens Panga & Shrimp Noodles Red Curry, combining farmed pangasius and wild-caught shrimp, will be available in major Dutch retailers.
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Harry Hoogendoorn, Queens’ managing director said, “At Queens we want to have all our fish and fish products from sustainable sources, farmed or wild caught. Currently, we are not yet succeeding 100 percent, but we are almost there. Our four fish meals have an ASC- and/or MSClabel. We are proud to be the first to bring the ‘Panga & Shrimp Noodles’ to the market with ASC certified pangasius and MSC certified cold water shrimp. We have supported the MSC and the ASC for a number of years, and we have been working closely with both organisations to promote the best choice in seafood for Dutch consumers.” “We are thrilled to introduce a product that combines our goal for fish farming with little to no adverse impact on the environment and local communities with MSC’s work towards sustainable seas and oceans,” said Chris Ninnes CEO of ASC. “ASC’s philosophy is to use efficient market mechanisms that create value across the chain. By cooperating with organisations such as MSC we can make it easier for consumers to make responsible and sustainable seafood choices. I would like to congratulate Queens for pioneering their product and supporting the industry’s drive toward environmentally sustainable and socially responsible practices.” Camiel Derichs, Regional Director Europe of MSC, says, “It is great to see the MSC label and ASC logo together on a seafood product. It demonstrates that all fish in the product is originating from sustainable fisheries, and responsible aquaculture. Shoppers cannot miss it and it communicates a very strong and easy to understand message. The fact that Queens now offers this as a ‘world first’ is a testament to their pioneering spirit and commitment to sustainability.” You can read an interview with Chris Ninnes in the next issue of International Aquafeed.
Event: AquaNor
With just over six weeks until the AquaNor, plans are well underway for the event which takes place in Trondheim, Norway, August 13-16, 2013. According to event organisers, the international interest in AquaNor has never been greater. This is due to a number of factors including the growth in aquaculture worldwide and the 'discovery' of Norwegian aquaculture technology. More information...
28/06/13: Protecting child workers in aquaculture; development of NZ aquaculture; what aquaculture means to my community Governments need to take measures to protect children from harmful work in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, say the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
According to a guidance document published jointly by the two UN agencies, almost every country has signed international conventions to protect children, but many have not translated these agreements into national legislation. As a result, the document says, many children working in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture remain exposed to harsh and hazardous working conditions. They may have to dive to unsafe depths - often at night; work long hours in unsanitary processing plants where they are at risk of contracting infections; or handle toxic chemicals and dangerous equipment or gear. Girls working in fish processing depots are also at risk of sexual abuse.
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"Work of this kind is intolerable", Árni M. Mathiesen, FAO Assistant Director-General for Fisheries and Aquaculture, said. "It affects children's health and learning abilities, and often prevents them from attending school." Read more... Aquaculture in the top of the South Island, New Zealand has received a boost following the signing of a formal agreement between Cawthron Institute and Wakatu Incorporation. “This new partnership represents a long-term investment in the aquaculture sector and symbolises an ongoing commitment by Cawthron Institute and Wakatu to economic development in the Nelson Tasman region,” says Ian Kearney, chairman, Cawthron Institute. Wakatu-owned seafood company Kono has been based at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park since 2003, working with Cawthron Institute at an operational level on shellfish research and development. The new agreement between the boards of directors of both organisations marks a shift to strategic level planning and sets out terms around the leasing of land, shared resources, collaborations and infrastructure at the park. More information... The winner of the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association first annual scholarship competition for high school graduating students prize has been announced. Students in the region were asked to submit an essay of 750 words or less on 'The Benefits of Aquaculture to my Community'. Alyson Roberts of Hermitage scooped first place and she will be awarded a $500 scholarship towards her entrance to Memorial University in 2013. More information...
250,000
Just a quick post before I head off for the weekend... I am delighted to announce that the Aquaculturists has passed 250,000 views! Thank you to everyone for reading and here's to the next 250,000.
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