Issuu

A monthly review i i i i i i i i i

i i i i i i i i i

The Aquaculturist A regular look inside the aquaculture industry

March 2013

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013 Additives biomin

www.chemoforma.com

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.

VANNAGEN®

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.

Your challenge is our passion.03/02/2009 Chemoforma-class.indd 1

But the Aquaculturists is your space too; feel free to comment and share your views.

MetAMINO® is the best choice for your aquafeed. www.evonik.com/feed-additives | feed-additives@evonik.com

MetAMINO® is the best choice for your aquafeed.

15:20

Your our Your challenge ispassion. our passion Your challenge challenge isis our passion. MetAMINO® is is the forfor your aquafeed. MetAMINO® thebest bestchoice choice your aquafeed.

www.evonik.com/feed-additives | feed-additives@evonik.com

If you have any aquaculture news you think we should shout about, email Alice at alicen@ perendale.co.uk

How to optimise colour in tuna? What makes tuna look red? The high value of fresh tuna is largely attributed to the red colour and firm but tender texture of the thin pieces of raw flesh served as sushi or sashimi. A range of factors has been reported to affect the colour and visual appearance of the tuna flesh, along with the rate of colour change, or stability of tuna flesh colour. The red colour of tuna flesh is primarily due to the presence of relatively large amounts of myoglobin, an oxygen-binding protein similar to haemoglobin. In the presence of oxygen, the attractive red oxy-myoglobin is dominant, but will degrade during storage to ultimately form brown metmyoglobin. Key management practices in tuna diets, fishing, farm husbandry and processing have the potential to optimise flesh colour and consistency. Carbon monoxide treatment of tuna This practise is banned in Canada, Japan, Singapore, and the European Union. It involves exposing tuna meat to carbon monoxide (CO) gas, which binds irreversibly to the haem group producing carboxymyoglobin giving the meat a bright cherry red colour which looks quite different to untreated tuna (this is why CO victims are found bright cherry red too). The key issue here is that consumers are eating CO, not inhaling CO, and this is quite harmless. CO makes old tuna look visually fresh and brightly coloured. This is the main reason why the countries listed above ban the CO injection (although it is used in Japan, but the product is exported to other countries that allow CO treatment!), not because of the chemical, but because of ‘fraud’. The ‘fraud’ is not about making spoiled food taste edible, you can't trick your nose or mouth, but it does trick your eyes into thinking you have something freshly caught, therefore there is concerns that consumers may incorrectly consume tuna that has high numbers of pathogenic microbes or histamine (in scombrids) that could cause food poisoning.

www.evonik.com/feed-additives | feed-additives@evonik.com

Kiotechagil Krill Canada Corp Inve Aquaculture

Class_evonik.indd 1

16/07/2012 15:02

Palm view trade

Pro-Bind plus Gelko Hemoglobin Powder MucoPro Kerapro www.sonac.biz

COLOUR SORTING

www.satake-group.com

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

Of course we are always trying to extend organoleptic shelf-life through management of temperature, vacuum packaging, modified atmosphere packaging, chlorinated water/ice, etc. Another way of ‘brightening’ up meat is sodium nitrite, which also improves taste and kills microbes, i.e. bacon, and interestingly some consumers are attracted to ‘organic’ bacon which involves getting meat cured with celery juice, which actually has higher levels of nitrite (or nitrate, which turns into nitrite) than inorganic forms. Therefore, this source of organic cured meat actually exposes the consumer to higher levels of nitrite than sodium nitrite cured meats. CO is also used to brighten the red muscle (often called ‘brown meat’) line in Seriola spp. (yellowtail kingfish), mahi mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), and other species with significant red muscle. In some cases the CO is injected into the veins post-mortem to effect the procedure. Lets not forget that CO is a natural product in wood smoke, which is also utilised to enhance colour and shelf-life in fish and terrestrial meat. A critical issue here is that many consumers and suppliers will often discard tuna, yellowtail, etc and red meat when it has discoloured to a undesirable brown when there is no other significant organoleptic issue, i.e. smell, flavour, texture. The product may have lost its visual appeal but could still be safely consumed and marinades, cooking, etc could be used to mask the unsightly appearance. Therefore, is it important that we educate suppliers and consumers about basic organoleptic assessment, which involves not only visual appearance, but also the importance of odour? If more countries ban the use of CO then we will have to rely on other management techniques to optimise colour retention as mentioned above. Ultra low temperature (ULT) freezing is already commonly used in the tuna industry, which involves freezing and holding tuna below -60C. This preserves colour and texture while frozen but is obviously an expensive process. Fresh tuna handled well pre-harvest and post-harvest will retain their colour for 7-10 days but if poorly handled will go brown within 24 hours. Alastair Smart SmartAqua is a team of aquaculture and seafood business experts with extensive domestic and international experience in a wide number of species. See www.smartaqua.com.au for more information.

01/03/13: Friday news from the Aquaculturists

Salmon farmers in Scotland have criticised a new guide aimed at helping communities to 'engage' with aquaculture developments. The Sustainable Inshore Trust (Sift) has produced an information pack to assisting the public in 'having their voices heard' over new proposals in the industry. According to an article in the Scotsman, the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Association has branded the report as “yet another attempt from some well-known anti-fish farming groups to undermine one of Scotland’s most successful food industries”. Sift claim to be a new Scottish charity dedicated to promoting the economically and environmentally sustainable use of coastal waters. It states the 69-page Aquaculture Information Pack’s primary focus was coastal salmon farms, the most common form of aquaculture in Scotland, and was particularly relevant to the planning system for aquaculture development. Read more...

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

Responding to the broadcast of ‘Fish Fight’ on the United Kingdom’s Channel 4 television channel last night, Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) is urging all parts of the aquaculture supply chain to work together to achieve sustainable shrimp feed. The programme alerted viewers to the environmental damage associated with the fishmeal used for shrimp feed but there is a danger that such publicity will cause retailers and processors to shun these fisheries rather than working with them to achieve improvements. SFP is currently developing proposals for improvement projects in Vietnam and Thailand for fisheries that are used for fishmeal and has the support of leading figures in retail and processing. It is planned to announce the first of these projects in May this year. Commenting on the Fish Fight programme and it’s coverage of the shrimp feed issue, Blake Lee-Harwood, Communications Director with SFP, says, “It’s a good thing that Fish Fight has highlighted the problems with many Asian fisheries that supply fishmeal to aquaculture – this is a significant challenge for sustainable fisheries and marine conservation. However, the solution to this problem is for the whole supply chain to engage in projects to improve these fisheries rather than trying to stop sourcing. If responsible companies walk away from this issue, the unsustainable practices will still continue and the fishmeal and shrimps will go to markets with fewer concerns about responsible fishing.” Read more... “The salmon industry can increase efficiency and reduce costs by optimising physical pellet quality and feeding equipment.” So says Maike Marlene Oeheme, who defends her PhD thesis at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) today (March 1, 2013). Her PhD project was financed by CREATE (Centre for Research-based Innovation in Aquaculture Technology, SFI) and was carried out at Nofima in Sunndalsøra. Oeheme identifies the following factors as important in achieving cost efficient production and to fully utilize valuable feed resources: high physical feed quality, optimisation of feeding systems, good spreading of the feed in the sea cages and minimising feed loss. Read more...

The Aquaculturists hits 200,000

I am delighted to announce that the over the weekend, the Aquaculturists reached 200,000 page views. After hitting the 50,000 target at the start of 2012 and 100,000 in April last year, the blog has gone from strength to strength. I love hunting out the most important, interesting and strange stories and videos and am really pleased that so many people enjoy reading them. I would like to thank all readers of the blog for their continued support. If there are improvements you would like to see, please contact me by commenting below or via email alicen@perendale.co.uk News hungry readers should take a look at our Aquaculture News portal which aggregates developments and news happening in the aquaculture world. You can also download our web applications your smart phones or tablets to keep up-to-date with both our blog and news portal and to use our events register which contains a growing list of the most important aquaculture events around the world.

04/03/13: Cold water kills Canadian salmon; fish migrate to avoid predators; EU resumes fish imports from Pakistan

Cold weather has been blamed for the deaths of salmon at a farm in Nova Scotia, Canada. Snow Island Salmon Inc cannot say how many fish died at its Owl's Head aquaculture facility.

Elevator buckets UreHDClassified40_2x40mPROD andritz feed & biofuel condex uk ltd

Your Single Source for Bulk Material Handling Products ®

ELEVATOR BUCKETS & BOLTS

T: +1 314 739 9191• F: +1 314 739 5880 www.tapcoinc.com 4B braime

Elevator & Conveyor Components Material Handling & Electronic Components for all Applications • Hazard Monitors • Level Controls • Elevator Buckets & Bolts • Belts & Fasteners • Forged Chains & Sprockets

www.go4b.com

Buhler AG CH – 9240 Uzwil, Switzerland T: +41 71 955 11 11 F: +41 71 955 28 96 E: fu.buz@buhlergroup.com

www.buhlergroup.com PAUL HEDFELD Gmbh tapco inc VAV aandrijvingen bv

Equipment for sale A Foeth BV Condex (UK) Ltd

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013 Filter Screen Supply Ltd

The deaths have sparked concerns from residents in the area but company manager, Robert Taylor has attributed the deaths to a recent cold snap and stormy weather. The dead fish were found with net marks from touching nets in cold water. This bumping removes a protective layer of the skin which, if done repeatedly, causes death. Read more...

Extruders Extruder OEE for the Production of Fish Feed

Fish can migrate away from predators to safer areas. That's the main finding from a study conducted at Lund University, Sweden. Roach fish have been found to leave lakes in favour of surrounding streams or wetlands to escape predators. Migration is usually associated with environmental factors or food shortage and there have been very few studies to date on migration as a strategy to avoid predators. Read more... The EU will resume fish imports from Pakistan on March 12, 2013 after a six-year ban. Products from Pakistan's fisheries were de-listed by the European Commission (EC) in 2007 after the EU inspectors found systemic enforcement failure and poor sanitation. Read more...

Event: BioMarine Business Convention preliminary programme announced

The preliminary programme for the 4th BioMarine Business Convention has been announced. Highlights include a full conference programme, thematic think tanks and a closing public plenary which includes an exclusive live interview of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco More information... About the event From September 9-12, 2013, Halifax, Canada will welcome the 4th edition of the BioMarine Business Convention. The four-day convention is dedicated to marine bio resources, marine renewable energies, green shipping, ports and environmentals. It brings together the business, scientific, finance and civil society communities to draw out innovative and concrete solutions to advance ocean development.

BioMarine Resources Directory

BioMarine Organization and Perendale Publishers Limited have agreed to offer our international community a faster way to connect and develop business opportunities. The first BioMarine Resources Directory allows all companies in the biomarine resources industry to list themselves, their primary business focus (with a brief outline of activities ) and full contact details. It’s become imperative that specialists and business professionals operating in the BioMarine resources sector – whether that’s in food-feed ingredients, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, energy, health, processing or technology – can find each other or be found by others. This innovative directory is available in print and as a web application that can be downloaded onto your smart phone or tablet. More information...

05/03/13: Wild Scottish salmon found with Norwegian DNA; grants for aquaculture projects in New Zealand; Darden's lobster plans

A study funded by the Scottish Government has concluded that farmed salmon has the potential to wipe out its wild cousins. The study, commissioned by Rivers And Fisheries Trusts Of Scotland, found that one in four salmon sampled on the west coast contain DNA form Norwegian fish.The fear is that escaped farmed fish could be breeding with wild fish, weakening genetics and survival chances.

Buhler AG CH – 9240 Uzwil, Switzerland T: +41 71 955 11 11 F: +41 71 955 28 96 E: fu.buz@buhlergroup.com

www.buhlergroup.com Insta Pro International

www.ottevanger.com Ottevanger Milling Engineers Moerkapelle and Aalten - Holland Tel.: +31 79 593 22 21 E-mail: mkp@ottevanger.com

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

However, the trust advises that greater research needs to undertaken to determine whether or not the source of the problem is the aquaculture industry. Read more... Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand had landed $340,000 for two aquaculture projects from the Aquaculture Planning Fund. One scheme will receive $250,000 to assist with the development of a model to identify areas best suited to marine farming activities, or where they may be in conflict with other coastal activities. A separate application saw a further $90,000 allocated to address the region’s environmental monitoring requirements. Read more... Similar applications can be made to the Ministry for Primary Industries Applications until April 19, 2013. More information... In Spring 2013, Darden announced plans to open the world's largest lobster farm in Malaysia. Since then, the company has been a bit quiet so this article in the Business Recorder gives a good recap of the history of the company and its path toward global lobster domination. Read more...

Processed animal proteins (PAPs) in aquafeed formulations in Europe

The re-introduction of processed animal proteins (PAPs) derived from Category 3 materials deemed fit for human consumption from non-ruminant sources is due within the EU member states from June, 2013 under revised legislation. The use of PAPs in all farmed animal diets, including those of fish, was banned in the EU in 2001 (part of animal health protection measures against Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs). Consequently, the EU aquaculture sector was disadvantaged within the global aquaculture market and alternative sources of protein (principally plant by-products such as soybean meal, various pulses and grain protein concentrates) were the main commodities used in combination with fishmeal. Animal by-products are however a valuable protein resource that have been avoided for over a decade and this has constrained the potential to reduce our dependence on marine sources of both protein and fat for aquafeeds. Strategic research conducted by the Plymouth University Fish Nutrition and Aquaculture Health group from 2005 to 2011 commissioned by Stephen Woodgate (previously technical Director of EFPRA; European Fat Processors and Renderers Association) resulted in several peer-reviewed publications (Davies et al 2009; Laporte, 2007). These investigations validated the safety and efficacy of poultry by-product meat meals, feather meals and porcine blood proteins for use in diets for trout, sea bass, sea bream, turbot, tilapia and carp. This work, carried out under Professor Simon Davies, has clearly demonstrated the feasibility of replacing fishmeal with these products at high inclusion levels resulting in excellent growth, feed efficiency and added health benefits for these species. Whilst having excellent digestibility characteristics, poultry by-products were shown to increase bone density, support the immune response of fish and providing effective replacement of fish meal at up to 50 percent without compromising growth and development of fish. These investigations were highlighted in documentation forwarded by EFPRA to the EU (European Food Safety Agency, EFSA as supporting evidence to reconsider their introduction in aqua-feeds produced in Europe.

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

Event: Aquaculture 2013 review

International Aquafeed’s Tom Blacker heads to the ‘music city’ for Aquaculture 2013 The World Aquaculture Society's popular event, Aquaculture 2013 took place in a downtown conference centre in the 'music city', Nashville, Tennessee between February 22-24, 2013. Roger Gilbert, proprietor of Perendale Publishers Ltd and Tom Blacker, marketing and sales and directories coordinator were exhibiting, along with hundreds of others in the main exhibition hall. From early on the first morning, participants gathered in the main ballroom for the Opening and Plenary. The official Steering Committee’s opening address, the session moved to official awards, speeches and presentations with great enthusiasm and an optimistic note prevailed for the imminent event at large. Dr Edward Allison presented an interesting lecture on global warming and aquaculture. The beginning was fantastically impressive and Dr Allison's speech placed aquaculture superbly well in the context of global warming. Overlapping this was the expo and the seminar room the exhibition hall was alive with many visitors along long aisles with all kinds of stands, products, prize draws and publications. From the first moment onwards, our stand in the centre of the exhibition hall had visitors interested to see and hear about our titles. We noticed a genuine interest in both the English and Español International Aquafeed issues on show. Regular readers gave great feedback and new readers had some insightful opinions. Hundreds of copies of our magazines were distributed, In fact, there were limits needed on the distribution so as to ensure participants over the entire event could receive copies! The atmosphere was relaxed throughout the various areas and the food and drinks at some exhibitor's stands were a welcome opportunity to mingle and network. Some of our regular advertisers were in attendance and were very pleasant to meet indeed. There were no shortage of academic seminars with question and answer all over three floors of a large conference centre; the ones we attended were fantastic and inspirational to spur us on to standards. I managed to find time to attend two. The first was an Alltech seminar entitled 'Successful fish oil sparing in white seabass feeds using saturated fatty acid-rich soy oil' on Friday and Reed Mariculture's Eric Henry presenting 'Practical rotifer culture for zebrafish facilities' on Saturday. Both were informative and interesting and provided good question and answer sessions. The presence of feed producers, academics, manufacturers and organisations all in the vibrant capital of Tennessee was truly unique and it exceeded our expectations of the value it would bring. The next aquaculture exhibition has to reach the high standards as this one! There are more images on our Facebook page. Search for International Aquafeed.

FEED

The Pioneer in developing Feed for new Species

take a

www.aller-aqua.com

CLOSER LOOK

at Novus Aquaculture take a

take a

CLOSER LOOKCLOSER LOOK class_aller.indd 1

11/05/2012 08:58

Our success in developing sustainable solutions evolves from a hands-on knowledge at Novus Aquaculture and understanding of the global aqua industry. By focusing on the needs of the Our success in developing sustainable Our success in developing sustainable solutions evolves from a hands-on knowledge animals, our team experts will design a solutions evolves from a of hands-on knowledge and understanding of the global aqua and understanding of the global aqua for your operation. industry. By focusing on the needs of the solution

at Novus Aquaculture

animals, our team of experts will design a industry. By focusing on the needs of the animals, our team of experts will design a solution for your operation.

solution for your operation.

FEED COST REDUCTION | HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION | OPTIMIZED RAW M

FEED COST REDUCTION | HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION | OPTIMIZED RAW MATERIALS | FUNCTIONAL FEEDS | SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

www.novusint.com/aqua

FEED COST REDUCTION | HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION | OPTIMIZED RAW MATERIALS | FUNCTIONA

www.novusint.com/aqua

® is a trademark of Novus International, Inc., and is registered in the United States and other countries. TM SOLUTIONS SERVICE SUSTAINABILITY is a trademark of Novus International, Inc. ©2012 Novus International, Inc. All rights reserved. 2978

www.novusint.com/aqua

® is a trademark of Novus International, Inc., and is registered in the United States and other countries. TM SOLUTIONS SERVICE SUSTAIN is a trademark of Novus International, Inc. ©2012 Novus International, Inc. All rights reserved. 2978 ® is a trademark of Novus International, Inc., and is registered in the United States and other countries. TM SOLUTIONS SERVICE SUSTAINABILITY is a trademark of Novus International, Inc. ©2012 Novus International, Inc. All rights reserved. 2978

Wynveen International b.v. Tel: +31 (0)26 479 06 99 info@wynveen.com

www.wynveen.com Versatility in feed processing

HATCHERY PRODUCTS

06/03/13: How to destress a lobster; studying ocean acidification; MSC goes bilingual

Lobster quality in relation to handling was the topic of the day at the Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association's annual general meeting held in Charlottetown, Canada. Aquatic science consultant Dr Jean Lavallee said decline in meat quality is often due to stress during handling. Dr Lavallee was on hand to advise ways to reduce stress during transportation. Although the meeting focused on wild lobster, the findings may be of use to aquaculturists. Read more...

Reed Mariculture Inc

HATCHERY FEEDS & SUPPLIES The easiest to use, cleanest and most effective feeds on the market

1-877-732-3276

www.reed-mariculture.com

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

How sensitive is the ocean to acidification?

That was the question posed by researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). A continental-scale chemical survey in the waters of the eastern USA and Gulf of Mexico is helping researchers determine how distinct bodies of water will resist changes in acidity. The study, which measures varying levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other forms of carbon in the ocean, was conducted by scientists from 11 institutions across the USA.

PELLET BINDERS kemin kiotech agil nutriad nutrex meriden animal health

“Before now, we haven't had a very clear picture of acidification status on the east coast of the U.S.,” says Zhaohui ‘Aleck’ Wang, the study’s lead author and a chemical oceanographer at WHOI. “It’s important that we start to understand it, because increase in ocean acidity could deeply affect marine life along the coast and has important implications for people who rely on aquaculture and fisheries both commercially and recreationally.” Coastal ocean acidification, Wang says, can occur when excess carbon dioxide is absorbed by, flushed into or generated in coastal waters, setting off a chain of chemical reactions that lowers the water’s pH, making it more acidic. The process disproportionately affects species like oysters, snails, pteropods, and coral, since those organisms cannot effectively form shells in a more acidic environment. Read more... The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has introduced a bilingual ecolabel in Canada following requests from MSC partners. Fish fans in the country will now be able to read information on MSC-certified products in both English and French. More information...

PLANTS

Process technologies, plants, and aftermarket service. Global supplies for the aqua feed and petfood mindustry

www.andritz.com buhler AG Chief industries bsp engineering

Event: New home for Aquarama 2013

Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, home to Aquarama, Asia’s biggest international ornamental fish, invertebrates, plants and accessories exhibition for several years now, has been undergoing a major renovation and modernisation programme since May 2012. We have been recently informed by Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre that the expected completion of the renovation project has been delayed. In view of this development, UBM Asia has successfully secured a new venue for Aquarama 2013 and South East Asia’s first international Pet & Accessories trade show, Pet Asia 2013. The two co-located shows will span an area of 8,310 sqm and house some 200 vendors from all over the world.

zhengchang

PROBIOTICS

We are delighted to announce that Aquarama 2013 and Pet Asia 2013 will be held at Halls B and C of the expo and convention centre at the Marina Bay Sands. The Sands Expo and Convention Center is Singapore's largest exhibition and meeting venue, featuring the island's largest hotel. At more than 120,000 square meters, the Sands Expo and Convention Center is the largest and most versatile exhibition and meeting venue in Singapore. “The exhibition dates for the Aquarama 2013 and Pet Asia 2013 will go on as planned from May 30 to June 2, 2013 as with all other existing arrangements we have in place for our exhibitors” according to Aquarama and Pet Asia Project Manager, Jennifer Lee. “We are excited by the many possibilities that the Sands Expo and Convention Center has to offer and will work towards making this year’s shows memorable and successful for our exhibitors, as well as our trade and public visitors. We look forward to seeing you there!” More information...

cenzone tech inc Lallemand uk merricks inc

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013 Services (publications)

07/03/13: Aquaculture in Myanmar under threat; cod farming research and more...

Early hot weather and fish parasites are threatening Myanmar's aquaculture industry.

GLOBAL

“Starting on February 9, the temperature shot up unexpectedly, so many farmers’ fish pools dried up and the fish died as a result of lack of oxygen. Also, deadly parasites tend to grow in fish farms when the temperature increases,” U Soe Tint, vice chairman, Myanmar Fish Farmer Association told The Myanmar Times. The harvest season in Myanmar usually runs for June-October to coincide with the annual monsoons. However, some farmers have begun harvesting their fish now in fear that they will die from the heat or parasites. Read more...

AQUACULTURE

NEWS www.global -aquaculture.com SENSORS GAN_class.indd 1

16/07/2012 15:23

Despite the ongoing crisis in cod farming, the Research Council of Norway is investing NOK 21 million into research on cod larvae. Nine research institutions and several international research groups are collaborating on the CODE (Cod Development) knowledge platform. They are seeking to learn more about the fundamental biological processes behind the development of robust, high-quality fish larvae. Read more... The Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia has launched anew website aimed at providing clear facts about aquaculture in the province. Visit the website...

Shrimp feed additive

08/03/13: Friday news round up

Japan will provide 8.2 million rupees to build a hatchery to produce fingerlings in Sri Lanka's former war torn North Eastern district of Mannar, the Japanese embassy said. Read more...

Cholesterol SF and XG

Scientists have developed robotic fish gain new sense - lateral line sensing. All real fish have this sense but until now, scientists have been unable to replicate it in robotics. The new technology will be used to research how fish detect and exploit flow features. Read more...

Maximum weight gain Optimum growth Easy processing Defined particle size

Balancing aquaculture with agriculture and sustainability was the name of the game at the 38th Annual Maine Fisherman’s Forum. Find out more about the event here Aquaculture growth demands alternative ingredients says Sonac. As the demand for fish meal and oil continues to grow, alternative sources for feed ingredients like proteins from animal origin have become pertinent, according to Gert Mulderij, Director Sales and Marketing at Vion Ingredients. Read more...

www.dishman-netherlands.com info@dishman-netherlands.com

ridgewaybio_classified_print.p

vaccines Aquafeed_banner_6x4.indd 2 C

10-02-2010 09:36:08

Salmon farmers welcome report on closed containment aquaculture

Increasing knowledge and improving opportunity for aquaculture development are good recommendations that BC’s salmon farmers are glad to see in a new federal report. “These are strong recommendations that will help to move this discussion forward,” said Mary Ellen Walling, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association. “BC’s farmers certainly support focused research, developing capacity for First Nations and the implementation of the most effective regulations possible.” The federal Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans tabled their report on Closed Containment Salmon Aquaculture today in the House of Commons. A copy of the report can be found here.

CMY

Vacuum A&J Mixing

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

Six recommendations are included in the report, suggesting a range of action from a formal review of the socio-economic impacts of a possible transition to closed containment technologies to the development of a national Aquaculture Act. The BC Salmon Farmers Association supports all six of the recommendations. “Our farmers are already raising healthy fish in a sustainable way, but we recognize there are always opportunities to improve. Research work and investment that will identify those opportunities is welcomed,” said Walling. The committee has been looking into the topic of closed containment aquaculture since October 2011 and has heard from many different groups about their perspectives on the technology. Witnesses included representatives from industry, environmental groups, First Nations, local governments and academic institutions. “This report does a good job of covering the opportunities presented by land-based closed containment while also identifying the challenges that remain. The recommendations really speak to learning more about those challenges and to increasing research on opportunities for aquaculture in general,” said Walling. The BCSFA represents salmon farm companies and those who supply services and supplies to the industry. Salmon-farming provides for 6,000 direct and indirect jobs while contributing $800-million to the provincial economy each year. More information...

Event: Aquaculture Europe 2013

Alistair Lane, executive director, EuropeanAquaculture Society, Belgium talks to International Aquafeed’s Alice Neal about Aquaculture Europe 2013. Aquaculture Europe 2013 August 9-12, 2013 Trondheim, Norway Can you tell us a bit about the history of Aquaculture Europe? The Aquaculture Europe conferences started in 1981, with a ‘World aquaculture’ event held in Venice. Since then, it has become an annual event to bring people involved in the development of European aquaculture together. Each Aquaculture Europe (AE) event has a theme, and although the parallel sessions are linked to the theme, the idea is to keep it a general event, so that all can find their specific area of interest, but at the same time, participate in sessions that are outside their direct activity. In this way, the AE events remain ‘general’ aquaculture conferences, and we consider this an advantage for delegates involved in research, production, supply or policy, but also those that are looking at aquaculture ‘for the first time’ and wish to get a helicopter view of the latest knowledge and its applications. What have been the biggest successes of the event in the past? The early AE events were generally conferences only, sometimes linked to existing trade exhibitions and attracting 3-500 participants. In 2007, the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) board expressed its desire to increase the size and importance of the event, by incorporating our own trade show, and various special sessions (such as the Farmer’s Day or Industry Forum), as well as other special workshops. AE is also a platform for project consortia or association meetings, and this has contributed to the increase in attendance.

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013 Andritz Feed & Biofuel

AE2010 in Porto attracted 1072 participants from 55 countries and AE2011 in Rhodes, 1029 from 52. This is the size of event that we were aiming at and in general, AE events are held in October so that as people plan their events, EAS becomes their annual October event. What new for Aquaculture Europe 2013? Nothing new in the format, in that the events since 1995 have been held in Trondheim, Norway every two years and since 2009, every four years, to coincide with the Aqua Nor exhibition, and we have had an excellent relationship with the Nor Fishing Foundation and with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, where the conference is held. What is new, however, is the theme of AE2013. The theme - Making Sense of Science - will focus on knowledge management to support technological development and innovation. Making sense of science implies setting priorities for knowledge generation; using the best people and infrastructure to create the knowledge and using the most suitable communication channels to ensure maximum impact of the results for all the different players in the value chain as well as for the end users. It’s possibly the first time that we have really focused on what we now term ‘knowledge management’, but this said, the dissemination, communication and transfer of knowledge is was EAS is all about, and the theme of this year’s event actually underlines the whole research ‘raison d’être’.

Wynveen International b.v. Tel: +31 (0)26 479 06 99 info@wynveen.com

www.wynveen.com Versatility in feed processing

YEAST

Who is the event aimed at? Like all EAS AE events, AE2013 is targeted at all, from whatever branch or sector, that are interested in the latest research findings and their application across a broad range of topics, species and activities. What can exhibitors expect to see and do? As AE2013 will be held just prior to Aqua Nor 2013, we will not be organising our own trade event. But all AE2013 delegates have free admission to Aqua Nor and on its opening day (August 13, 2013), we are organising an Industry Forum, that will be held on the Aqua Nor site at the Trondheim Spektrum. This will take the format of short presentations and panel discussions on several hot topics of interest to the cold water marine sector. What are the most important issues in aquaculture at the moment? There are many – as usual! We have issues on the use of non-ruminant co-products in aquaculture feeds, better management of the growth cycle of aquaculture species, non-chemical treatment of parasites and a whole host of others. On the political front, we are awaiting the European Commission strategic guidelines for aquaculture that could help Member States to simplify administrative procedures especially for licencing; secure allocation of water and space in coordinated spatial planning and promote business diversification to provide additional sources of income and sustainable growth. How does Aquaculture Europe reflect these issues? Aquaculture Europe 2013 is all about communicating knowledge. We have increasing knowledge on any and all of the above issues, but we still need to be better at identifying the users of that knowledge and how our messages should be communicated to them. Anything else you’d like to tell International Aquafeed readers about? The deadline for abstract submission is approaching fast, so readers that are interested in presenting should look at the EAS web site and get their abstracts in as quickly as possible. We are planning four nutrition sessions – on requirements; ingredients; live feeds and health – but there are also other sessions that could be of interest to International Aquafeed readers.

Innovative and proven yeast products in aquaculture For more information:

contactlfa@lesaffre.fr

To find out more about companies featuring in our classified section visit... www.aquafeed.co.uk /market

Additives biomin

www.chemoforma.com

VANNAGEN® 15

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

It would be a pleasure to have you with us in Trondheim this summer. More information...

11/03/13: Cold confirmed as salmon death cause; drive to improve aquaculture in Guyana; tuna and climate change

The chief fish vet in Nova Scotia, Canada has confirmed that cold weather responsible for a large fish kill at Loch Duart's, Snow Island Salmon Inc. operation at Owl's Head in February. Nova Scotia's Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture tested 30 dead salmon taken from six pens at the facility but did not find signs of disease. Read more... The Ministry of Agriculture in Guyana is looking to tap into the potential of aquaculture by creating a a set of regulation to meet export standards. Minister of Agriculture Dr Leslie Ramsammy met with fish farmers to hear recommendations for improving the industry. Read more... Tuna could benefit form climate change according to a report on resilience and responses to climate change of Pacific fisheries and aquaculture published in Nature Climate Change The study found that changes to ocean currents and increased ocean temperatures will lead to increased tuna stocks in some regions such as Kiribati as prime feeding grounds move east of longitude 170 °E. Read more...

12/03/13: Stories from Peru, Thailand and the Pacific Islands Aquaculture farmers affected by polluted water have taken action over a subsidy delay. The farmers blocked all lanes on the Rama II Road in Samut Songkram, Thailand, causing a 10 km traffic jam.

The 500 fish and mussel farmers involved were unhappy after failing to receive state assistance after fish died following the deterioration of the quality of sea water in 2012. Read more... The aquaculture outlook in Peru looks rosy according to a new Fitch Ratings report. The country is set to benefit from increasing global fish consumption spurred by rapid economic growth in developing countries and a movement toward healthier diets in wealthier countries. Read more... Pacific Island fisheries managers have significantly improved their knowledge and capacity to manage their crucial fish resources over the past three years, thanks largely to the European Union’s €9 million funding for the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) SciCOFish programme. The four-year programme that aims to assist Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) to better manage their coastal and oceanic (largely tuna) fisheries through improved knowledge, skills and data collection. Read more...

13/03/13: Irish Sea Board aquaculture scheme; plant-based salmon feeds and digestion; we're at VIV Asia The Irish Sea Fisheries Board is inviting applicants for its commercial aquaculture development scheme. The scheme is designed to promote the commercial development of aquaculture on a basis which is financially, technically and environmentally sustainable. It is open to SMEs engaged in commercial aquaculture. More information...

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

Feeding fish with plant-based raw materials has been shown to have a negative effect on Atlantic salmon’s ability to digest fats. Studies of the fatty acid binding protein Fabp2 and its location in salmon and trout give grounds for hope that breeding can enable salmon fish to adapt to vegetable feed in the future. Fredrik Venold's PhD research shows that Fabp2 is primarily located in the intestinal cells, but that this fatty acid transporter also occurs in lower concentrations in other tissues and in both cytoplasm and the cell nucleus. Read more... Two of the International Aquafeed magazine team are in Bangkok for VIV Asia. If you are at the show, come and see us on stand H105 B051. If you're not there, check our blog for updates throughout the show. International Aquafeed publisher, Roger Gilbert is hosting the ‘CropTechFeedTech 2013’ seminar titled, Digital Engineering in Feed Manufacturing. The seminar is aimed at those working in the area of mill technology and aims at providing background information on intelligent solutions that have been introduced to address processing chain dilemmas. “What’s unique for our industry about this event is it’s format,” says Roger Gilbert. “There will be seven or eight very short presentations made by supply companies that have developed products either using or that use digital technologies to improve the feed manufacturing process. More information about VIV Asia...

14/03/13: Invasives species ride tsunami junk; monitoring pangasius in the Philippines; Canadian salmon farm plan rejected

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), in the Philippines, is investigating the growth and breeding traits of pangasius (Pangasius hypothalamus) to determine if the species will harm the country’s fishery resources. “We just want to make sure that pangasisus will not become the next golden kuhol or the janitor and knife fish disasters,” said Lawyer Asis Perez, BFAR national director, at a forum at the recent Mindanao-wide Environmental Media Conference. BFAR is currently regulating the expansion of pangasisus farms in any part of the country pending the conclusion of the studies. Read more... Plans for a farm in Shoal Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, have been rejected by Fisheries and Oceans Canada citing risk to wild salmon populations as a reason. Shane Borthwick, vice-president of operations, Snow Island Salmon said it was a "terrible day" for the company, adding that the decision has jeopardized the firm's future. "We've brought money and talent to this province, provided a strong, sustainable sea farming model, and are now facing the most serious threat to the viability of our business at the hands of the government that invited us here in the first place," he said in a statement. Read more... A local government member in Canada has raised concerns about invasive marine species arriving into Canadian waters on debris from the Japanese tsunami. Jean Crowder, MP for Cowichan, fears that invasives such as wakame kelp, sea squirt tunicate and an oyster-killing parasite are hitching a ride on Styrofoam and other rubbish from the March 2011 disaster. Crowder has demanded greater federal help and planning regarding the potential threat from foreign species. 18

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

Invasives and big debris can be reported to DisasterDebris@noaa.gov Read more...

Your challenge is our passion. MetAMINO® is the best choice for your aquafeed.

Your our Your challenge ispassion. our passion Your challenge challenge isis our passion.

15/03/13: Disease and aquaculture; ethoxyquin regulation and shrimp exports; herring and HIV

A study into the global pattern of disease outbreaks in aquaculture claims that disease is a threat to developing aquaculture operations. The study, conducted by Tommy Leung, a lecturer in parasitology and evolutionary biology at the University of New England, Australia, concluded that fish and shellfish disease will increasingly present a major problem for aquaculture in tropical countries, many of which rely on this form of food production for dietary protein, according to the study, which calls for better disease-response strategies and infrastructure in developing countries.

MetAMINO® is is the forfor your aquafeed. MetAMINO® thebest bestchoice choice your aquafeed.

MetAMINO® is the best choice for your aquafeed. www.evonik.com/feed-additives | feed-additives@evonik.com www.evonik.com/feed-additives | feed-additives@evonik.com

www.evonik.com/feed-additives | feed-additives@evonik.com

Kiotechagil Krill Canada Corp Inve Aquaculture

Class_evonik.indd 1

16/07/2012 15:02

The results are published in February's issue of the Journal of Applied Ecology. Read more... Japan's tight controls over ethoxyquin regulation are levels are starting to affect shrimp exports, says FoodNavigator-Asia. Last year, new Japanese regulations governing 'acceptable' levels of the antioxidant ethoxyquin in fishmeal was destined to become a grave issue for shrimp exporters. Exactly six months later, the effects of this policy have resulted in a sharp fall in seed stocking at shrimp farms in countries like India and Vietnam. Read more... Rest material from herring is being tested with at Nofima, Norway. Tony Christopeit's PhD thesis studied how small ligands from herring have been applied in the trial with HIV enzymes. Christopeit has observed that these ligands have influenced the HIV enzymes. Read more...

Event: Registration open for International Symposia on Sturgeons

Palm view trade

Pro-Bind plus Gelko Hemoglobin Powder MucoPro Kerapro www.sonac.biz

COLOUR SORTING

Registration for the 7th International Symposium on Sturgeons, July 2125, 2013, co-hosted by Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the City of Nanaimo, Canada. The International Symposia on Sturgeons (ISS) are held at four-year intervals to provide a global platform to assess the progress made in both conservation and aquaculture but also to discuss and develop sciencebased recommendations that serve as guiding principles for future research and management measures. ISS7 presents a unique opportunity to discuss issues critical to sturgeons in the 21st century. The challenges include both the current dire future of many feral populations and the promise of sturgeon hatcheries to support ecological (conservation/restoration) and economic (food production) benefits to society. During the past decade awareness of the economic and ecological importance of the rapidly dwindling sturgeon populations has grown in most of the range states. As identified by the IUCN-WSCS workshop associated with the 6th International Symposium on Sturgeons (ISS6, October 2009, Wuhan, China), the conservation status of most sturgeon stocks largely deteriorated over the past 15 years with some species now facing extinction. Therefore, the international community and governments in range states are extremely concerned about the future of sturgeon stocks and extensive efforts to improve conservation and rehabilitation measures have been developed in a number of range states. However, there is an urgent need to not only intensify the efforts but also to vigorously enforce the protection plans and measures proposed in a harmonized manner.

www.satake-group.com Elevator buckets UreHDClassified40_2x40mPROD andritz feed & biofuel condex uk ltd

Your Single Source for Bulk Material Handling Products ®

ELEVATOR BUCKETS & BOLTS

T: +1 314 739 9191• F: +1 314 739 5880 www.tapcoinc.com 4B braime

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

Conversely, market demand for caviar and meat is growing creating ample opportunities for sturgeon aquaculture. This development inherits both benefits and risks - in particular for the design and operation of sturgeon hatcheries. While aquaculture will necessarily focus on domestication of stocks with selection of specific target traits, culture for release demands strategies to increase genetic variability and avoid domestication effects. Good science is required to strategically increase dual benefits. There is a need to develop standardized guidelines, protocols and manuals that specifically serve both purposes. Concurrently, proper identification of product origin and traceability to the market are essential for effective enforcement to prevent illegal trade. ISS7 is your opportunity to address the above concerns and contribute to the science-based management of sturgeons. More information...

18/03/13: Monday news round up

The Mediterranean and Black Sea shark populations have fallen by 97 percent over the last 200 years. The loss of these top predators could have serious consequences on the entire marine ecosystem reports the FAO. Read more... Research at UC Irvine, USA has found that plankton soaks up twice as much carbon than previously thought, highlighting the need to rethink ocean carbon models. Until now, estimations for carbon levels has been based on the Redfield ratio which has been used since 1934. Read more... The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Shrimp Council, USA has broadened its scope to address industry issues. A newly formed Executive Committee will guide the Council’s agenda. The committee includes representatives from Sea Port Products, Contessa Food Products, Inc., Censea Inc., Mazzetta Company LLC and Rich Products Corporation, will serve a two-year term. According to Shrimp Council Chairman, Bill Dresser of Sea Port, the group has focused on marketing for several years, but will now have a dual purpose. “The Shrimp Council’s public relations and social media campaign is effective and will continue to be a major focus, however the Council will also address industry issues related to shrimp,” said Dresser. “Shrimp Council members want to make sure superior shrimp is available in the U.S. marketplace. We need to take a stronger leadership role on best practices, social issues and scientific research.” More information...

Event: Aquaculture Europe 2013 plenary speakers Part 1

Aquaculture Europe 2013 held in Trondheim, Norway, August 9-12, 2013, will address the issue of 'Making sense of science'. We take a look at three key plenary speakers to see what's in store for this year's event. First up is 'What is driving innovation? Theory & Practice' by Prof Arild Aspelund, Professor in International Marketing, IØT NTNU, Norway. Key points Pretty much all models for economic development agree that innovation and entrepreneurship are the drivers for economic growth and prosperity in societies, but what is driving innovation and entrepreneurship? In this presentation Arild Aspelund will address this issue by providing examples from different industries where new innovations and new entry have creates substantial value for the society. We seek to understand where these initiatives come from and what characterizes industries and organizations that consistently are able to deliver high quality innovations. 20

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

About Arild Aspelund is Professor at the Department for Industrial Economics and Technology Management (IØT) at NTNU. He is currently Vice Program Director of the Norwegian Research School in Innovation (NORSI) and heads a research group in Global Production and Communication under NTNU’s Globalization Programme. He is also coordinator for NTNU's executive education on Strategy and Business Development. His primary academic interests lie in the intersection between innovation, entrepreneurship and international business. His academic contributions seek to address how innovations and entrepreneurial activities make new industries emerge, grow, internationalize and ultimately create international economic growth and prosperity.

www.go4b.com

More information...

Event: Aquaculture Europe 2013 plenary speakers Part 2

'Understanding the genotype-phenotype map and its practical implications' by Prof Stig Omholt, Research Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim and at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) at Aas, Norway. Key points The relation between genotype and phenotype can be conceptualized as a genotype-phenotype map (GP map), assigning a phenotype to each possible genotype. The GP map concept applies to any time point in the ontogeny of a living system and it is an abstraction of a relation that is the outcome of very complex dynamics that include environmental effects. An understanding of this dynamics has the potential to become transformative also for the aquaculture sector. However, it demands introduction of methodology and concepts that go far beyond what is contained in current genome- mapping paradigms. The talk will focus on the challenges involved in filling the genotype-phenotype gap with causal content and point to possible practical implications. About He was until recently Director of the Centre for Integrative Genetics (CIGRENE) at UMB and Kristine Bonnevie professor at the COE Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis at the University of Oslo. He is now Director of a newly established cross-campus biotechnology programme at NTNU, named NTNU Biotechnology - the Confluence of Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Engineering. Stig Omholt has over the years worked on a wide range of research themes, including sociobiology, biogerontology, mathematical modelling of brain physiology, the mathematics of tanning, linking genetics theory with systems dynamics to establish a real quantitative genetics theory, experimental evolution of single-celled eukaryotes, linking genetics to cardiovascular modelling, the etiology of hypertension, and the ultimate reasons for why the salmon possesses a pink flesh. Omholt played a key role in the establishment as well as the funding of the Atlantic Salmon Genome Sequencing Project. He was also involved in the sequencing of the Atlantic cod genome. More information...

Buhler AG CH – 9240 Uzwil, Switzerland T: +41 71 955 11 11 F: +41 71 955 28 96 E: fu.buz@buhlergroup.com

www.buhlergroup.com PAUL HEDFELD Gmbh tapco inc VAV aandrijvingen bv

Equipment for sale A Foeth BV Condex (UK) Ltd

Filter Screen Supply Ltd

Extruders Extruder OEE for the Production of Fish Feed

Event: Aquaculture Europe 2013 plenary speakers Part 3

'Can we achieve Value Creation from Research?' by Dr Reid Hole, Dean of Faculty of Bioscience and Aquaculture, University of Nordland, Norway, Chairman of AquaTT.

Buhler AG CH – 9240 Uzwil, Switzerland T: +41 71 955 11 11 F: +41 71 955 28 96 E: fu.buz@buhlergroup.com

www.buhlergroup.com 21

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

Key points At a time of significant public research budget constraint and intensive global competition, it is crucial for the EU to safeguard its sources of future growth and jobs. Europe must create an environment conducive to innovation and where there is a measurable return on research investment. Returns can include environmental, economic or societal benefits. Europe is consistently falling short of turning R&D results into commercial opportunities, innovations and jobs. The presentation will include aspects of the following; Definition of value creation .... Role of science and research in an applied sector like aquaculture... Who is responsible for value creation? And how do we incentivise them? How do we prioritise research agendas and how can the current research funding cycle be improved to drive innovation and ultimately value creation? Learning from past initiatives (MarineTT and Aquainnova) About In a career spanning over 35 years, Dr. Reid Hole has considerable aquaculture, industry, research and academic experience. Reid’s early research interests and skill set led to his appointment to manage a task force to establish a permanent animal research centre, including a laboratory, in the north of Norway (Bodø). Following his doctoral research, Reid was approached by Skretting AS and invited to become R&D manager for its agriculture and aquaculture businesses. Reid subsequently became Nutreco’s International Aquaculture R&D manager and established Nutreco ARC AS, an R&D organisation known today as Skretting ARC AS. In 2000, Reid was appointment as Director of Technology and Development at Nutreco. Later, he became Nutreco's Director of Food Safety. Reid left Nutreco in 2005 to establish his own consulting organisation RH Consulting. Through his work with RH Consulting, Reid has joined taskforces for large biotech companies as well as overseeing the floatation of companies to the stock market. He has also been involved in the foundation of biotech companies, including GenderGuide AS. Reid has served as a board member for many organisations and companies. He is a current board member of the following: Pharmaq AS; the Bionær programme (the Research Council of Norway); the Norwegian Board of Technology (an advisory body to the Norwegian government); and AquaTT. He has previously served as a board member of e.g. Nofima AS; AKVAFORSK AS; Nutreco subsidiaries; and the Fishery Industries Advisory Board (FAO subsidiary). Though Reid is still involved with RH Consulting, it is through his current academic post as Dean of the Faculty of Bioscience and Aquaculture at the University of Nordland that he continues to promote his long-held interest in innovation and value creation from scientific research. More information...

19/03/13: Smolts released at 'Namgis First Nation farm; lead in sharks used for fishmeal

On March 18, 2013, the first smolts arrived at the 'Namgis First Nation’s Closed Containment Salmon Farm - the first land-based, closed containment Atlantic salmon farm in Canada, and one of the first in the world that will raise Atlantic salmon to full market size. The project has been underway since 2009 and has received funding from numerous bodies including Sustainable Development Technology Canada ($2.65m); DFO’s Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access Program ($800K); and Aboriginal Affairs Canada ($257K). Read more...

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013 Insta Pro International

A study published in the open access journal, Tropical Conservation Science,raises concerns about levels of heavy metals, particularly lead, in shark meat used as fish feed. Sharks are primarily caught as by-catch and are used to make fishmeal, which is then fed to farmed fish. Sharks are susceptible to bioaccumulation (the accumulation of heavy metals and other toxins in the body) through diet. Read more...

Event: EUREKA network at BioMarine 2013

EUREKA network will participate in BioMarine 2013, September 9-12, 2013, Halifax, Canada. EUREKA supports market-oriented R&D and innovation projects in all technology sectors for forty European countries as well as Israel, South Korea and Canada. Did you know that the Canadian National Office for EUREKA is located within NRC? Preliminary plans for EUREKA participation include a half-day workshop and a partner matching session.

www.ottevanger.com Ottevanger Milling Engineers Moerkapelle and Aalten - Holland Tel.: +31 79 593 22 21 E-mail: mkp@ottevanger.com

EUREKA is an international network for market-driven industrial R&D that includes over 40 economies from the EU, Europe, Israel, South Korea, and now Canada. More information...

20/03/13: Canada and France cooperate on macroalgae research; mapping the salmon genome

The Canadian and French governments have announced a joint study into the ability of algae to help cut greenhouse gas emissions. The twoyear research project aims to determine how fast macroalgae can grow and how effectively it can absorb greenhouse gases found in typical smokestacks. Read more... Aqua Gen and Center for Integrative Genomics (CIGENE) will collaborate with Affymetrix on a salmon genotyping data. Aqua Gen has gathered more than 900,000 markers per sample from the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) which can be used to make the world’s first high-density view of the marker patterns in the Atlantic salmon Read more...

Stirling researchers support new entrepreneurial approach to developing sustainable aquaculture in Malawi

Aquaculture researchers from the University of Stirling are part of a major project which has received £337,000 to develop small-scale commercial aquaculture in Malawi. Aquaculture Enterprise Malawi (AEM) is one of 15 projects just announced by the First Minister Alex Salmond to receive support from the Scottish Government’s International Development Fund through the Malawi 2013 funding round.

FEED

The three-year project brings together the Scotland Malawi Business Group with researchers from the University’s Institute of Aquaculture and the Microloan Foundation. Together, they will work with private sector partners and existing fish farmers to develop the technical aspects of fish production, market chain communication and networking, focusing on fish farmers located in close proximity to Blantyre, Malawi’s business capital. George Finlayson of the Scotland Malawi Business Group, a former British High Commissioner to Malawi, said, “This funding has the potential to make a significant contribution to improving nutrition and food security in and around major urban areas of Malawi.

The Pioneer in developing Feed for new Species

www.aller-aqua.com

class_aller.indd 1

11/05/2012 08:58

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

“The demand for fish in both rural and urban areas is booming, but largely unmet. We look forward to bringing a business, microfinance and markets-based approach to producing more fish, whilst also developing the communication and networking skills of key entrepreneurial fish farmers.” AEM aims to create and foster a supportive business environment through which a network of smaller scale fish farmers can operate as commercial stand-alone businesses, increasing the supply of farmed fish to markets and other outlets in and around urban areas in Malawi. This project builds on the highly successful Sustainable Aquaculture Research Networks in Sub Saharan Africa (SARNISSA) project, initiated by Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture. It established an online network of more than 2,300 people involved in African aquaculture, from fish farmers, commercial suppliers and researchers to policy makers. William Leschen, a researcher at the Institute of Aquaculture, said, “This is an exciting opportunity to bringing a more joined-up commercial, business and markets chain approach for small-scale entrepreneurial fish farmers in Malawi. “The Institute of Aquaculture is looking forward to playing its part in this project, offering our expertise and knowledge in aquaculture, which is now the fastest growing food production sector globally.” The project funding announcement marks the bicentenary of Scottish missionary and explorer Dr David Livingstone, during the visit to Scotland by Her Excellency, Dr Joyce Banda, the President of the Republic of Malawi. More on the Scottish Government announcement...

21/03/13: Cod and cancer; tuna aquaculture; wild salmon disease research

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have identified a peptide, or protein, derived from Pacific cod that may inhibit prostate cancer and possibly other cancers from spreading, according to preclinical research published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). "The use of natural dietary products with anti-tumor activity is an important and emerging field of research," says senior author Hafiz Ahmed, PhD, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and scientist at the Institute for Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET). "Understanding how these products work could allow us to develop foods that also act as cancer therapeutics and agents for immunotherapy. "This study is among the first to explore the therapeutic utility of a bioactive cod TFD-containing glycopeptide to inhibit prostate cancer from progressing," says Dr Ahmed. The TFD (Thomsen-Friedenreich disaccharide) antigen in the fish protein is hidden in normal human cells but is exposed on the surface of cancer cells and is believed to play a key role in how cancer spreads. Polar fish, such as northern cod, express glycoproteins that are rich in the TFD antigen, which protect them from freezing. Read more... Aquaculture business, Clean Seas Tuna, Australia is moving to raise $3.6 million to drive its Southern Australian yellowtail kingfish operations. The company has struggled, reporting a $34 million first half net loss but hopes for a first-ever profit in 2015. Read more...

take a

CLOSER LOOK

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

Scientists in British Columbia, Canada are using the DNA of farmed salmon to help study the prevalence of disease in wild Pacific salmon. More than 90 percent of wild juvenile salmon die before they return to spawn. Although disease is believed to be responsible for excessive mortality, little is known about it as it is rare to see a diseased wild fish. This is where farmed fish can help. Researchers at a joint project between Genome BC, the PSF and Fisheries and Oceans Canada are collecting tissue samples from salmon (wild and farmed, diseased and healthy) to analyse the genomes of the diseases the fish carry. Read more...

at Novus Aquaculture take a

take a

CLOSER LOOKCLOSER LOOK

Our success in developing sustainable

solutions evolvesAquaculture from a hands-on knowledge at Novus Aquaculture at Novus and understanding of the global aqua

industry. By focusing on the needs of the Our success in developing sustainable Our success in developing sustainable solutions evolves from a hands-on knowledge animals, our team experts will design a solutions evolves from a of hands-on knowledge and understanding of the global aqua and understanding of the global aqua for your operation. industry. By focusing on the needs of the solution industry. By focusing on the needs of the animals, our team of experts will design a animals, our team of experts will design a solution for your operation. solution for your operation.

FEED COST REDUCTION | HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION | OPTIMIZED RAW M

FEED COST REDUCTION | HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION | OPTIMIZED RAW MATERIALS | FUNCTIONAL FEEDS | SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

www.novusint.com/aqua

FEED COST REDUCTION | HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION | OPTIMIZED RAW MATERIALS | FUNCTIONA

www.novusint.com/aqua

22/03/13: Pollution threatens Chinese fish farming industry; best practices in Sri Lanka; DSM's omega-3 bottleneck

Parts of China's coastal waters are 50 percent more polluted than this time last year according to The State Oceanic Administration (SOA). The SOA found that 68,000 square kilometers had the worst official pollution rating, compared to 24,000 square kilometers on 2011. These areas are unsuitable for swimming, fish farming or port use. Read more... A project supported by the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund (CIFSRF) is helping smallholder shrimp farmers in Sri Lanka adapt their industry’s best management practices to local needs. The resulting sustainable aquaculture practices could lead to fewer disease outbreaks, bigger and more profitable shrimp, and fewer negative environmental impacts. Read more... Omega-3 supply crisis is not just about Peru: DSM. DSM says the supply bottleneck in fish-sourced omega-3 that recently forced its own prices up 15 percent in March, 2013, is not confined to the dominant source – Peruvian anchovies. DSM owns Ocean Nutrition Canada, which produces 70 percent of global omega-3 from its capture facility in Peru. Read more...

25/03/2013: Candidates Sought for Aquaculture Innovation Award; Focus on research and regulation praised by salmon farmers The Global Aquaculture Alliance is seeking candidates for a special award recognising innovative practices that overcome production challenges or mitigate negative environmental or social impacts at Best Aquaculture Practices-certified aquaculture farms. The inaugural Global Aquaculture Innovation Award is sponsored by Novus International.

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. Three finalists will be invited and paid by Novus to attend a semifinalist summit at the company’s St. Charles, Missouri, USA, headquarters in the summer. The recipient of the award will receive a plaque, an all-expenses-paid trip (including airfare, registration, hotel and meal expenses) to GAA’s GOAL 2013 conference in Paris, France, and a U.S. $1,000 cash prize. The recipient will also get the opportunity to present the innovation at GOAL 2013, in GAA’s Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine and online. The application deadline is May 31 2013. Read more... Federal funds earmarked for more research and better regulation will help BC’s salmon farming community and the continued protection of wild salmon stocks and habitat, said the BC Salmon Farmers Association. 25

Wynveen International b.v. Tel: +31 (0)26 479 06 99 info@wynveen.com

www.wynveen.com Versatility in feed processing

HATCHERY PRODUCTS Reed Mariculture Inc

HATCHERY FEEDS & SUPPLIES The easiest to use, cleanest and most effective feeds on the market

1-877-732-3276

www.reed-mariculture.com

PELLET BINDERS kemin kiotech agil nutriad nutrex meriden animal health

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013

“We’re glad to see the federal government focus on regulatory certainty for our farmers,” said Mary Ellen Walling, executive director. “Improvements here will not only provide more security in our sector, but will ensure that the highest standards are being set for our operations.” The federal government released its draft 2013 budget, which included a nearly $58-million contribution to regulation, research and monitoring/reporting work for the aquaculture industry. Government also acknowledged the opportunities Canada has to be a world leader in meeting growing demands for seafood. “It is good to see recognition from the Government of Canada of the importance of our work now and the need to maintain sustainable development into the future,” said Walling. Since 2010, the BC salmon farming industry has been regulated under the Fisheries Act. As the act was drafted for wild fisheries, there are challenges to applying it to aquaculture. BC’s salmon farmers have been advocating for more appropriate legislation that will provide certainty to the industry, and assurance to the general public. “We are proud of the work our farmers are doing and the contributions they make to local communities – that can increase with the kind of attention laid out in this budget,” added Walling. The BCSFA represents salmon farm companies and those who supply services and supplies to the industry. Salmon-farming provides for 6,000 direct and indirect jobs while contributing $800-million to the provincial economy each year. Read more...

Event: Aquarama 2013 - 13th international ornamental fish and accessories exhibition

The 13th edition of the international ornamental fish and accessories exhibition takes place in Singapore this year at Aquarama 2013. The exhibition will take place at halls B and C of the Sands Expo and Convention Center, the Marina Bay sands. Aquarama is Asia's biggest international ornamental fish, invertebrates, plants and accessories exhibition organised for the ornamental aquatic industry and its related sectors. It is befitting for Singapore to host the show as the number one ornamental fish exporting country which accounts for 20.3% of the world's total ornamental fish export value in 2008 (US $339.533 million). The exhibition will be co-located with Pet Asia 2013 and both shows will span an area of 8,310 sqm and house some 200 vendors from all over the world. The show is open to the trade from 10am to 6pm on May 30 and 31, 2013 and from 10am to 1pm on June 1. Members of the public can visit the show from 1pm to 8pm on june 1 and from 10am to 7pm on June, 2013. Adults will need to pay S$8 to visit both shows. It is free for children below 12 years of age.

26/03/2013: Island fish farm makes history; A marine animal to feed your eco car

Exciting news for Canada's aquaculture industry as 24,000 young Atlantic salmon were delivered to the country's first commercial pilot facility of a land-based, closed-containment aquaculture system that has been constructed near Port McNeil by the 'Namgis First Nation. Nanaimo's PR Aqua supplies, a world leader in the manufacture of equipment for the aquaculture industry, played an integral role in the establishment of the facility by providing almost all of the state-of-the-art equipment and technical expertise for the pilot project.

THE AQUACULTURIST | March 2013 PLANTS

Jackie Hildering, a spokeswoman for the Namgis closed containment salmon farm, said the first harvest is scheduled in about a year and the farm should be in continual production after that. She added that PR Aqua supplies was chosen to provide its expertise and equipment to the project because the company meets all the technical requirements and was close to Port McNeil. "PR Aqua are seasoned aquaculture suppliers and the success of this pilot project would see a big boom for its business as well as the fish-farm industry on Vancouver Island." Conservation and other groups have been advocating for years for the salmon farming industry to switch to landlocked, closed-containment systems from the open-pen systems currently operating along B.C.'s coasts. Read more...

Process technologies, plants, and aftermarket service. Global supplies for the aqua feed and petfood mindustry

www.andritz.com buhler AG Chief industries bsp engineering

Tunicates could be used as both biofuel and fish food. Tunicates are marine filter feeders that serve as bacteria eaters and as a foodstuff in Korea and Japan. Although not widely known, new research suggests these filter feeders could soon become prevalent. Five researchers at the University of Bergen (UiB) and Uni Research have found that a certain type of tunicate - ascidiacea- can be used as a renewable source of biofuel and fish food. This is particularly good news for the growing aquaculture industry, which for years has struggled to find enough quality feed for its fish. Usable as fuel It is the cellulose, the protein and the omega-3 fatty acids in the ascidiacea that is the cause for its many uses.

zhengchang

PROBIOTICS

"Its mantle consists of cellulose, which is a collection of sugars. When cellulose is cleaved, one can obtain ethanol. Ethanol can be used for biofuel in cars. The animal's body consists of large amounts of protein and Omega-3. This can be used for fish feed," said Eric Thompson, professor at UiB's department of biology. Commercial potential At the innovation conference GROW, arranged by business region Bergen, the researchers received a prize for innovative research and were awarded NOK 300,000 for their discoveries. The researchers plan to use the prize money to create commercially viable products based on their research. They have already acquired a patent for biofuel and have a patent application pending for the cultivation of ascidiacea as fish feed.

cenzone tech inc Lallemand uk merricks inc

Services (publications)