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INTERVIEW
with Huang Jie
Huang Jie is the Director General of the Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific (NACA). He was the Principal Investigator of the Maricultural Disease Control and Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute (YSFRI), Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS), the Chief Scientist of CAFS on aquatic animal disease control, an OIE designated expert for White spot disease (WSD) and Infectious and hematopoietic necrosis (IHHN), and a doctorial tutor for Shanghai Ocean University. Centers and Participating Centers to share their expertise and facilities for mutual benefit. The mission of NACA is to assist members in promoting rural development through sustainable aquaculture and aquatic resources management, which is addressed through five thematic work programs on sustainable farming systems, aquatic animal health and biosecurity, genetics and biodiversity, food safety, quality and certification, emerging global issues, etc. and additional cross-cutting programs including education and training, gender, and information and communications.
AQUAFEED: Would you explain the structure and mission of NACA? HJ: The Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific is an intergovernmental organization established in 1990 after the 14-year implementation of FAO/UNDP projects. Current members are Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, I.R. Iran, Korea (DPR), Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. The core of NACA is a collaborative network of research centers distributed throughout the region. The network is operated by the Secretariat settled in Bangkok and underpinned by Regional Lead
AQUAFEED: What are the main obstacles and solutions to sustainable aquaculture development within the NACA region? HJ: Aquaculture development in Asia-Pacific depends on resources, intensive labor, technologies, and trade and faces the risks of biosecurity, environment, safety, and climate change. The dependence and risks interactively impact the development sustainability. The sector in the region is featured with significant diversities of species, industries, capability, knowledge and culture. Our work’s principal goal is to mobilize the member’s resources, strengthen the region’s connection in aquaculture, and enhance communication and cooperation. To achieve this goal, we plan to develop specific subject-focused networks (sub-networks) to let member institutions in the name of NACA guide the construction of such sub-networks. Member government agencies, industries, and other stakeholders can be involved in the sub-networks. The sub-networks will set up the
Aquafeed: Advances in Processing & Formulation Vol 13 Issue 1 2021
