Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland Directory 2018 by Inshore Ireland Publishing

DIRECTORY 2018

• Aquaculture licensing – “DAFM actively working towards achieving 600 licence determinations by 2019” – Minister Creed • BIM – Taste the Atlantic – a Seafood Journey highlights variety of seafood produced along the Wild Atlantic Way • Brexit – “Irish government making fisheries a priority in negotiations” - Irish Fish Processors & Exporters Association • MOREFISH – EU-funded research to improve production, operational efficiencies and management in Irish freshwater aquaculture

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Contributions: Karen Devereux Donal Buckley Michael Creed Richard Donnelly Niamh Doyle Matthew Ferguson Jeffrey Fisher Lynn Gilmore JFC Marine David Lyons Donal Maguire MOREFISH Lorcán Ó Cinnéide Pharmaq Jessica Ratcliff SeaFest 2018 SFPA Skaginn 3X Anna Soler Vila Storvik Aqua Steinsvik WEFTA

Aquaculture licensing: Minister Michael Creed confirms that DAFM is working towards determining 600 licences by 2019

Irish Aquaculture – 2017 review: Donal Maguire finds that 2017 was a largely positive year in terms of volume and output

Taste the Atlantic – a Seafood Journey: Richard Donnelly describes how BIM and Bord Bia are collaborating to highlight seafood producers along the Wild Atlantic Way

Editor: Gery Flynn Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland Tel: +353 91 844 822 Mob +353 85 747 57 97 Email: geryflynn@icloud.com Web: www.aquacultureandseafoodireland.com Advertisement Manager: Roger Cole Tel: +353 1 285 91 11 Mob: +353 87 261 15 97 Email: roger@silchestermarketing.com Web: www.silchestermarketing.com Design: Conleth Adamson ICON Graphic Services 73 Foxfield Grove, Raheny, Dublim 5 Tel: 01 831 8103 Mob: 087 673 7441 Email: con@icongraphics.ie Cover picture: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D.

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The Irish Sea Portal Project: Matthew Ferguson highlights how the shellfish sector in Ireland and Wales will benefit from reliable science

The business end of aquaculture: Donal Buckley proposes four key dynamics that will shape the aquaculture industry in the future

Irish Aquaculture - from stagnation to growth: Richie Flynn welcomes the government’s commitment to address the licensing renewal and backlog

Irish seafood targets Asian markets: Bord Bia declares that Irish seafood exports remained buoyant through 2017

Food Safety Authority of Ireland: David Lyons outlines how public health is protected by monitoring and treating fishery products

Brexit: Lorcán Ó Cinnéide of the Irish Fish Processors & Exporters Association says that fisheries is a government priority in its negotiations

Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority: Risk analysis and its application in food safety management systems

Triskell Seafood Ltd: Niamh Doyle on another successful year for the County Sligo-based seafood trader, and specialist equipment and clothing suppliers

Marine Institute: Dr Jeffrey Fisher highlights some new projects that will expand ocean forecasting and provide more certainty for the aquaculture sector

SeaFest 2018: a taster of what to expect at Ireland’s largest maritime festival in Galway – June 29 – July 1

PHARMAQ: the global leader in vaccines and innovation for aquaculture unveils the semi-automatic and mobile NFT20

Steinsvik: suppliers of centralized feeding systems to the aquaculture industry for 25 years introduce their Next Generation FeedStation

JFC Marine: Colin Concannon introduces his company’s latest blow moulded mussel float – the MF330

MOREFISH: EU-funded research to improve production, operational efficiencies and management in Irish freshwater aquaculture

Seafish Northern Ireland: Dr Lynn Gilmore introduces three local seafood businesses at the heart of the Northern Irish Seafood industry

Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture: Dr Anna Soler Vila and Jessica Ratcliff summarise their work on the EU-funded INTEGRATE project

WEFTA 2017 – conference: new technologies that can be translated into profitable next generation solutions for the seafood sector

Skaginn 3X: Sub-chilling is set to have a major impact on the fisheries and aquaculture industries by reducing carbon footprint and extending product shelflife

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New aquaculture licensing system to balance industry needs with public expectations for environmental protection I

n the past few years we have witnessed positive developments for the Aquaculture industry in Ireland. The most recently available BIM survey data shows that there was an overall increase in output from Irish aquaculture of some 10% across all the species over the 2015 to 2016 period. In 2016 the industry produced approximately 44,000 tonnes of high value seafood. Not only did the volume of output increase, so did the value which reached a level of €168m at first point of sale at the end of 2016. These figures reflect the growing global demand for seafood which in turn is underpinned by a strong demand for differentiated, quality-assured seafood products within the EU28. This increased activity is a credit to all involved in this vibrant industry. It is undeniable that the issue of aquaculture licensing around our shores is hugely complex and has presented difficulties for all stakeholders as well as my Department for many years. If there was a simple solution to the problem it would have been found years ago and implemented. The difficulties are multifaceted and include legislative, technical, environmental and spatial planning elements, and more or less everyone seems to have a strong opinion. I have taken very decisive action to make progress on the administrative 4

challenges and I’m glad to say that the fruits of that action will become very apparent this year. A major development during the past year has been the publication of the Aquaculture Licensing Review Group report in May 2017. The Review, which I commissioned, is a detailed examination of the existing aquaculture licensing process. The Review Group undertook comprehensive stakeholder consultation and looked at comparative national and international consent systems to determine best practice for managing a complex licensing

process in a transparent, environmentally appropriate and legally robust manner. A total of 30 separate recommendations are contained in the Report. Since receiving the Report my Department has engaged in detailed consideration of all 30 recommendations with a view to preparing a comprehensive Implementation strategy. This strategy takes account of all the issues that have a bearing on the sustainable development of the industry. I am confident that the implementation of the Review Group Report’s

findings will represent a new departure in the regulation of aquaculture which will not only facilitate the establishment of a well functioning licensing system but will also help to achieve the necessary balance between the very legitimate needs of industry and public expectations in relation to environmental protection. My Department is actively working towards the achievement of 300 licence determinations for 2018 with a further 300 projected for 2019. This will meet a core recommendation of the Aquaculture Licensing Review Group. While there will always be licence applications in the pipeline, the achievement of 600 determinations over the next two years will effectively eliminate the existing backlog. I’m sure these commitments are welcomed by those engaged in the industry. Ireland’s marine habitat is one of its greatest assets. Sustainable management of aquaculture on licensed sites is a central tenet of my Department’s marine policy. Aligned with this objective I hope to see increased provision of high quality aquaculture produce in 2018 and beyond. I wish all of you involved in the Aquaculture and Seafood industry in Ireland further success in the years ahead. Michael Creed T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 21st February 2018

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Review of 2017 Irish aquaculture production Donal Maguire, Director of Aquaculture Development at BIM 2017 was a largely positive year for Irish aquaculture, both in terms of volumn and output. As we suggested in our 2016 review, the general trend for aquaculture is one of slow but steady growth in output, coupled with strong market demand both from the domestic market and in export performance. The Irish salmon sector was definitely the star performer in 2017. Annual output rose from almost 16,500 tonnes in 2016 to 19,300 tonnes in 2017. This impressive uplift in output reflects the improvements achieved by Irish farmers in improving the growing efficiencies on their farms. Stock survival was improved and the average weight of fish at the point of harvest also increased. It may be anticipated that the level of output in 2018 will be largely static, or perhaps even slightly lower, than the 2017 figure. This is because of stocking limitations arising from a shortage of available sites, meaning that the Irish sector will be characterised by a pattern of “a year of plenty” followed by “a year of scarcity” until such time as a number of key licence applications are resolved. It is also heartening to note that Ireland’s leading salmon farming company was amongst the most successful global salmon farming operators in 2017, in terms of its biological and commercial performance.

Oysters

The Irish rock oyster, or gigas oyster sector also enjoyed a very solid year in terms of its 6

output and value to the Irish economy. Production volume rose from 9,600 tonnes in 2016 to just below 10,000 tonnes in 2017. Whilst price was largely static, it remained at a comparatively high level of around €4,380/tonne. It is anticipated that this average price per tonne of production will increase in 2018 as an increasing proportion of the Irish output finds its way to higher value markets in the Far East and elsewhere. Another factor which will generate a significant rising tide under the gigas oyster sector will be the impact of the Taste the Atlantic - a Seafood Journey initiative being heavily supported by BIM. Arising from this, an increased proportion of participating oyster grower’s output will be sold at a retail level, or near retail level, to the tourists following the gastronomic trail as opposed to being sold in bulk at wholesale prices for export. The inherently high quality of Irish oysters being placed on the international market place is finally receiving the recognition it has long deserved. This effort is being assisted and underpinned by studies and promotional work being done by BIM to support the sector. BIM, working very closely with leading companies in the Irish oyster sector, is exploring new and innovative routes to market which will allow producers to access high value niche markets more efficiently and more frequently in the future. This improved service, together with the dawning recognition of the very unique and high quality nature of

Irish oysters, will underpin growth in this sector for years to come.

Mussels

Production in the Irish farmed mussel sector remained steady between 2016 and the end of 2017. The rope grown sector had a somewhat lower output in 2017 as compared to 2016, producing 8,500 tonnes in that period as opposed to 9,700 tonnes in 2016. Price remained static over the 2-year period at just less than €700/tonne at the farm gate. This stubbornly low price is making for very tight margins for the farmers operating in this sector. BIM will seek to attain Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability certification for Irish rope grown mussels in 2018. It is hoped that this widely recognised sustainability certification system will give Irish rope grown mussel producers access to higher value markets for their product and should in turn lead to higher prices. A higher price regime will underpin a return to volume growth in this important sector. It is also encouraging to see renewed activity in the vacuum packed cooked mussel processing sector. This long life added-value format has been the key to improved prices in this sector in the past. A renewal of valueadded processing in the rope mussel sector should also

serve, along with improved prices from MSC certification, to bring about the conditions to kick-start a renewal in the volume of output from the sector. The bottom grown or seabed mussel sector had a more positive production year than the rope grown sector. As we anticipated in previous reviews, the improved seed mussel fishery seen over the last 3 seasons is now beginning to be reflected in the output from the licensed aquaculture plots. Production in 2017 was 7,781 tonnes compared to 6,480 tonnes in 2016. The value of the segment also rose substantially over the period. Seabed grown mussel output was worth €9.2m to the Irish economy in 2017 compared to €5.9m achieved in 2016. This uplift in volume was achieved both as a result of the increased volume of output and an increase in the price per tonne experienced by the growers in the market place. Price per tonne in 2017 was €1,178 compared to €905 in 2016. Taken altogether, 2017 was quite a good year for the sector as a whole, and whilst some segments performed more strongly than others, the underlying trend was stable or positive, which is heartening for all concerned. Barring unforeseen biological or meteorological challenges, we expect to see a similar trend in 2018.

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Satmar activity consists in the hatch and raise mainly of oysters, but also of clams. Satmar produces diploids and triploids oysters (GTS or by crossbreed), Japanese clams, in spats, pregrowing, and half-grown. The entreprise has 9 sites on the French coastline, selected for the quality of their waters: Gatteville-Phare, Lestre, Chausey on the Channel; Landéda, Ile-Tudy, Bouin, Saint-Philibert, Saint-Just-Luzac on the Atlantic Ocean; Leucate on the Mediterranean Sea. Crédits photos : Satmar - shutterstock.com

Satmar is willing to preserve the essence of its products and to protect the biological balance of its production sites; therefore Satmar developed a production method without any antibiotics. This process is based on a sustainable production, less intensive than most hatcheries and on the geographic distribution of production sites. Satmar sites on Gatteville-Phare and Saint-Just-Luzac are certified AB Biological Agriculture.

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Taste The Atlantic - A Seafood Journey A New Way To Learn More About How Irish Seafood Is Caught And Farmed Richard Donnelly, Aquaculture Business Planning Manager at BIM Taste the Atlantic – A Seafood Journey has grown in importance since the concept was first trialled in Galway a number of years ago. This trail is a collaboration between BIM and Fáilte Ireland with the aim to highlight key producers of a range of seafood along the Wild Atlantic Way. In 2018 there will be 21 producers involved in the project. In addition to the fish species caught along the coast, the trail also highlights a range of aquaculture species such as salmon, mussels, oysters and abalone. Each producer represents a unique way of telling their story of how they work with the Atlantic Ocean along the coast of Ireland.

Developing a Local Market

Starting in Malin Head and stretching the full length of the Wild Atlantic Way, the 21 businesses dotted along the route provide visitors with a range of activities from six different salmon smokehouses to learning about the history of oyster culture and experiencing the taste of mussels taken straight from the sea. Fáilte Ireland has also assisted each of the producers to develop a business that is suitable for our ever growing tourist industry. One of the main benefits include developing a local market 8

where the customer comes to the producers but it also offers a chance to meet the people who earn their livelihood from the Atlantic. In addition to a chance to meet producers, the Taste the Atlantic journey highlights restaurants where participant’s seafood is also sold. This allows travellers a chance to taste the product if they cannot visit the producer directly. It also encourages local restaurants to engage with their local seafood producers. This has proved to be very successful, and sales increases in the region of 30% have been recorded by some producers.

To further support this there are exhibitions on the history and culture of oysters in Doagh Famine Museum in Malin Head and another one in Lissadell House in Co Sligo with more to follow. Information on the culture of mussels can also be seen in Teddy O’Sullivan’s Bar in Tuosist in Co. Kerry. These locations coupled with tours of a number of

farms provide the public with a real opportunity to discover the work and craft involved in producing premium mussels and oysters. Recently a number of new information signs also provide the tourist with details on the culture of the key species produced on the Taste the Atlantic route. They are located at strategic points along the trail. The summer of 2018 will, hopefully, be another successful one for all the participants of the Taste the Atlantic route, and this will be highlighted at BIM’s participation at SeaFest 2018 from June 29 - July 1 in Galway - www.seafest.ie For full details on the Taste the Atlantic – Seafood Journey please go to http://www.wildatlanticway. com - Tastetheatalantic

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Education is also a vital component of the Taste the Atlantic trail and four information brochures are available detailing how salmon, mussels, oysters and abalone are produced.

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The Irish Sea Portal Project –

collaborative research in Ireland and Wales to enable shellfish sector to access the best science available Matthew Ferguson, ISPP Technical Assistant at BIM

echnology is central to modern life, and the development of smartphones, internet resources and mobile data networks makes it possible to access data, both on land and at sea that would have been impossible in the not so distant past. However, the requirements of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors are complex, and trying to find all the information relevant to skippers, crew and businesses can be laborious, time-consuming and frustrating. The Irish Sea Portal Pilot (ISPP)* is a project aiming to meet the demand for easily accessible data across the Irish Sea in the bottom grown (BG) mussel sector. As part of the project, Bangor University (BU) and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) are developing a web portal to make relevant information to the BG sector readily available in a “one-stop shop”. As this is a pilot study to test the feasibility of a wider Irish Sea portal, the ISPP is focussing solely on the BG mussel sector.

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The primary aim of the ISPP is to pilot the feasibility and principles of a larger Irish Sea Portal for use by all within fisheries and aquaculture. Using the BG mussel sector as the select pilot industry partners in the project means we can tailor the portal to their 10

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needs and explore targeted case studies, such as juvenile shellfish settlement. Using case studies means we can take information that is not readily available and make it widely accessible to growers in both Irish and Welsh waters. Through the ISPP, BU and BIM will bring together the Irish and Welsh shellfish sectors, aiming to generate growth with a study focussing on juvenile shellfish settlement, the key basis for the bottom grown mussel sector. The project has several workpackages and deliverables to achieve these objectives. These include engaging with industry stakeholders and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), development of a computer larval tracking model, an assessment of shellfish sustainability and case studies in seed collector systems and seed resilience.

Case Study: Castlemaine Harbour The final aspect described above is one of the most exciting aspects of the project and on both sides of the Irish Sea BU and BIM have developed case studies specific to the BG mussel sector. In Ireland, we have run trials using rope grown seed as an alternative to wild sourced seed for BG culture. The use of rope grown seed has been demonstrated

in continental Europe as a reliable, cost effective source for bottom culture and given the variable and unpredictable nature of wild seed, especially in recent years, this may prove to be an important feedstock for the industry. Our case study is focussed on two bays in the southwest: Bantry Bay, Co Cork where seed was collected, and Castlemaine harbour, Co Kerry where the seed was transferred to bottom culture. Similar trials are underway in Wales. BIM leased a traditional mussel longline in Bantry and from the existing 110m of headrope, deployed 1500m of three different rope types to investigate the best type for collecting seed. During the six month deployment, we saw extensive seed settlement on all rope types, growing to an average of 23mm before harvest in early October 2017. The harvest from the full line yielded nearly 12 tonnes of seed. The

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successful relay of this seed to intertidal and subtidal plots in Castlemaine has shown the technical feasibility of relaying rope grown seed to BG culture in Ireland. However, subsequent monitoring of the sites has revealed mixed results including loss from extreme weather, predation and the apparent clumping of seed around existing mature mussels within the project area. This raises questions about the size of relayed seed, timing, substrate suitability and predator control which BIM hopes to address with additional trials in 2018.

markets and government agencies on both sides of the Irish Sea as well as project-specific case study data. We have engaged with members of the bottom grown industry on what information does and does not matter to them through both questionnaires and face-to-face meetings to ensure the web portal is targeted to the end users. The web portal is due to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;go liveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in August 2018.

aim of the portal is to provide a no-nonsense, straightforward tool for the bottom mussel industry to get the information that is relevant to them. Using the opinions of Portal Development industry representatives In addition to the case from across the study area studies, the development we have distilled the most of a web portal is a key important information for aspect of the ISPP. The to use, whether KNOX half Ad_Layout 1 12/06/2015 growers 09:08 Page 1

at sea, at home or in the office. The portal will focus on information such as weather, tides, biotoxin data, safety and historic seed distributions in a straightforward, userfriendly interface. The portal will draw information from a wide range of sources including the Marine Institute, SFPA, BIM, seafood

*The Irish Sea Portal Pilot project is funded under the European Union Inter-region development fund, the EU maritime and fisheries fund (EMFF) and is a crossborder partnership between Bangor University and Bord Iascaigh Mhara. http://www.bim.ie/our-work/ projects/bim,collaborative,in,the,irish,sea,portal,pilot/

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lobally the trends are excellent for aquaculture - the fastestgrowing protein sector which is already overtaking the beef industry, and within a few years will overtake wild fisheries to become the world’s third largest protein producer behind poultry and pork. This growth is driven by a number of factors including advances in innovation and technology and increasing consumer demand for Omega-3rich, low fat digestible protein. The efficient use of feed is a key advantage of aquaculture relative to other farmed proteins, allowing farmed fish to be priced competitively versus other animal proteins, even though this industry is still at a relatively early stage of development.

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Within this context, the Irish aquaculture industry performed strongly during 2017, increasing in value to €208 million - up 24% on the previous year, with Irish organic salmon increasing 14

40%, while seabed mussels increased in value by 53%. Looking forward, the national aquaculture development plan sets the challenge of doubling production to 80,000 tonnes by 2023. This will require focus and partnership between state agencies and industry. Among the many changing factors, I suggest there are four key dynamics that will shape the aquaculture industry over the coming years: • Practical business planning • Managing through Brexit • The social story • Staying on top of technology developments Business planning: It is essential to understand your business model and have a vision of how it might look in two to five years time. The old saying is that if you don’t know where you’re going any road will get you there! To this end, BIM offers new tools on future planning (Vision) and a business model tool to address your market offering, business and partnerships models to get to market, commercial viability covering costs prices and scalability. BIM also has an expert and independent business mentor panel which is freely available to industry to start the planning process. It is also worth noting that investors are increasingly interested in seafood/aquaculture

businesses and that having a valuation on your business can assist new investment. Brexit challenge: While the transition phase to the end of 2020 ensures that there will be changes to current arrangements until then, it is essential that Irish aquaculture businesses develop contingency plans to deal with potential trade tariffs and disruptions in logistics to markets. While the UK will remain an important adjacent export market, the imposition of tariffs will mean a loss of competiveness against UK producers so it makes sense to reduce reliance and establish alternative market options. Any soft or hard borders will likely extend time to market and reduce shelf life on chilled products being routed through the UK to continental markets, so alternative distribution routes need to be advanced. Technology transfer: working in partnership with industry BIM works to stay on top of global technologies and transfer best practices through pilot developments and technical assistance through schemes such as the Knowledge Gateways programme. New production techniques and managing fish health are essential to increasing production, quality and reducing costs. Further development of early warning detection processes for biotoxins is an industry priority.

Social story: Irish aquaculture sustainably produces some of the world’s best seafood – organic salmon, oysters and mussels from pristine waters. Sometimes however, aquaculture gets embroiled in environmental issues and misunderstandings. Irish aquaculture has a great story to tell and we need to get it out there to the public. Irish aquaculture is supremely green and is one of the most efficient and most sustainable forms of protein production on the planet. It is also seriously good for consumers, offering excellent taste and nutrition. Taste of the Atlantic – a Seafood Journey, brought to you by BIM in partnership with Bord Fáilte, offers consumers and tourists a delightful opportunity to experience Irish seafood as well as seeing how it is produced in some of our most breath taking land and seascapes. Planned new education programmes will create an understanding and appreciation amongst our youth of the benefits of aquaculture offering them both career opportunities and delicious, healthy, smartly produced seafood. With these dynamics in place over the medium term, Irish aquaculture operations can grow solidly and profitably, playing its part in feeding a rising global population a healthier diet, while using less of the planet’s scarce resources.

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Avoiding the rocks in fair winds – how the momentum to develop aquaculture can be captured at home Richie Flynn, Executive IFA Aquaculture

s 2018 opened, the sails on European aquaculture began to billow with the combined forces of a number of significant developments. The momentum to develop aquaculture moved up several gears as a combination of Brexit; a very positive international independent scientific report; a review of the Common Fisheries Policy; and a highly constructive European Parliament initiative and the work of the Aquaculture Advisory Council combined to push policy makers and industry alike to take advantage of the opportunity to develop sustainable aquaculture. Meanwhile in Ireland, despite the relative flatlining of production output and problems with mussel prices, the publication of the Report of the Independent Licensing Review Group* in 2017 had stirred politicians and officialdom into finally recognising that, with a lot of work, we could start pushing the rock up the hill again to get a workable licensing regime. Effectively, the IALRG report is the blueprint for a new type of industry in Ireland. If the recommendations are followed, we could have a workable, efficient licensing regime which is acceptable to industry, the public and the so-called “system”.

IFA’s Aquaculture team on their way to meet the Minister on licensing. L-R: Gerry O’Donoghue; Richie Flynn; Kian Louet-Feisser; IFA President, Joe Healy; Michael Mulloy; Jan Feenstra; and IFA Director General, Damian McDonald.

Obfuscation Minister Creed, who commissioned the report, also recognised this opportunity. Although, one suspects, he is faced with the same obfuscation and resistance to change within his own Department, there was a significant breakthrough when, at the IFA Annual General Meeting in January 2018, he announced that to clear the backlog of applications for renewals and reviews and new licences, 300 licences would be issued in 2018 and a further 300 in 2019. This left a lot of questions and it subsequently turned out that the 600 licences referred to were exclusively shellfish. While this is to be welcomed, the question of

marine salmon licences has got to be addressed as a matter of urgency. And there are a host of other questions to be answered as well, many of which were raised at a special Oireachtas Joint Agriculture Food and Marine hearing with the Department in March which is very well worth reading . The Committee heard the Department saying that the industry’s main issue is with the long backlog of renewal applications across all sectors, in both SAC and non-SAC areas. While this has been the biggest factor holding back our industry from development for over a decade, IFA has continuously raised it with ministers, civil servants, the EU Commission and the Joint Committee itself. However, our priority

is to have a working licence system that is fit for purpose, delivers an efficient decision-making process, is clearly timelined and cost effective and is acceptable to all stakeholders. That objective is the industry’s key to sustainability. The clearing of the backlog is vitally important but should be seen only as a means to clear the way to deliver a functioning and acceptable licencing process within the context of an active sustainable development agenda. • The ECJ case continues to be referred to at every opportunity by the Minister and his Department. The case occurred 11 years ago and can be summarised as follows –

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• The case arose due to successive government’s neglect of the provisions of the Habitats Directives • The industry is not to blame for the outcome of the case which identified massive gaps in successive governments’ implementation of the Directive • It took years of negotiation between domestic departments and the EU Commission to produce a roadmap which was then “rolled out” at a very slow pace • The industry continues to lose momentum, investment and markets due to the lack of priority given to the needs of the sector in processing the backlog of licences • We now have a solid political commitment to clearing the backlog which must be continuously tracked by the Joint Oireachtas Committee. At the hearing and at various meetings with industry and in the Dáíl, the Minister and his staff refer regularly to a low amount of applications for finfish. This needs to be clarified: All existing finfish licences have an application in for their renewal, in many cases the industry is awaiting further communication from the Department. What is required for renewals now (which was not clear when the applications were made) is that most will now need to include a licence review / changes. When it costs an applicant in excess of €100,000 to submit a finfish application but these do not progress (from the evidence to date) for up to 10 years, it is not surprising that the sector has not submitted a high number of new applications. Every application submitted has brought up new

requirements relative to the previous application because the guidelines are too broad and the process is so slow, and the Department and its engineers demand that the applicant addresses minutiae which are barely relevant to the operation of the farm.

Uncertainty

As Aquaculture and Seafood Ireland 2018 went to press there continues to be uncertainty within the industry as to whether the Department will implement its policy of Maximum Allowable Biomass on finfish sites – which is the most appropriate and scientifically robust method of assessing environmental impact used throughout the rest of the world. By early 2018, and despite having the legislative tools already in place within the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, there have been no pro-active changes to the regulatory framework to ensure that new and latest best practices are adopted. This is symptomatic of the lack of advocacy for the industry. It is totally inadequate to say that “the applicant can apply for an amendment to the licence, if this is substantive then the usual consultative process will apply”. If an application for a change takes 5 years with the Department and a further 1-3 years with the Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) then this is an unacceptable answer; what is worse this approach illustrates little or no interest or appetite to help the industry progress and demonstrates the increasing friction between industry and the regulators over the past number of years. It is also a contributing factor to the supposed lack of industry reputation with the public

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(which we would strongly dispute, particularly at local level). The Department has not enabled the industry to improve by facilitating best practice and is, in fact, blocking the industry doing so. This is equally a problem for the shellfish and finfish industry – the oyster sector’s issues with disease over the past few years having shown the need for a responsive and common sense approach which apparently is not recognised by the Department or the Minister. Within the IALRG report there is a recommendation to increase the period of a licence to 20 years. The Department has argued that this would cause delays because of foreshore evaluations. The most important point to make here is that the renewal date is technically irrelevant if the system of licence enforcement, regulation, monitoring and application for renewal are working properly. In such a system, it is only when breaches of a licence or, in extreme cases, that a licence would not receive an automatic renewal (similar to a driving licence).

Licence Extension

The Department also raised the issue that the extension to 20 years would impose an unsustainable imposition of rates on farm sites. However, IFA has pointed out that farmers already pay annual licence fees to the State through the Department of Agriculture. The Department has been aware that a new foreshore Act to replace the 1933 Act (it’s been 8 years in the making). It is not clear whether or not the issue of rates was raised with the IALRG during the writing of the report which may have influenced this particular recommendation. Within the new foreshore act, it must be possible to agree rates for

aquaculture, which is already defined as “agriculture” for valuation purposes under the Valuation Act 2001. There are members of the public with legitimate concerns about the licensing process. Essentially, the system causes problems of perception with information and transparency, and we as industry get the blame. Hence, we must learn from the likes of local authorities in planning and the EPA in their licences and the Department must ensure the earliest possible finalisation of Recommendation 8.5 of the Independent Aquaculture Licensing Review Group on the establishment of a web–based Aquaculture Application and Monitoring System. This must include a complete and user-friendly application and monitoring system and a single portal to all relevant administrative, engineering and scientific material Finally, In recognition of the government’s commitment to fully address the backlog of licence applications and renewals by the end of 2019 (300 in 2018 and 300 in 2019) it is imperative that the bottleneck in the system is not simply passed up the line to ALAB. It is essential that this body has sufficient technical and administrative resources to deal with appeals in a speedy and efficient manner. DAFM and ALAB must agree a Service Level Agreement and make available the funding required to allow ALAB to process any appeal it receives – whether for finfish, shellfish or algae – within the four month period allowed under 56.(2)(a) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997. *http://www.fishingnet.ie/ independentaquaculturelicensingreview2017/ 17

‘Irish Seafood exports remain buoyant’ – Bord Bia Karen Devereux

he value of seafood exports increased by 9% in 2017, to reach a value of €614 million with average unit prices reducing slightly by 4% to €2,589/ton across all species. These figures reflect a 15% increase in export volumes during the period. The main EU markets, namely France, Spain, UK, Italy and Germany continue to dominate seafood exports, accounting for approximately 61% of total exports by value. In 2017 France remained the largest export market accounting for 27% of total export values and growing by over 15% in value despite fairly static growth in export volumes. Unit price increases in excess of 14% drove the value of exports to this market during 2017. Spain, Ireland’s second largest export market, experienced a slight decline in export values by almost 3%, driven by declining volumes of 7% during this period. Similarly, export values to Italy and the UK both decreased by around 7%, respectively, in value terms. Trade to Germany decreased by 2% in value, against a backdrop of declining volumes into this market of almost 38%. These figures demonstrate the substantial increases in unit prices of seafood exported to Germany, increasing by almost 58% during 2017, and reflects the strength of demand for high quality Irish seafood in this particular market.

Customers in a Japanese ÆON retail store are attracted to Irish mackerel and herring during Bord Bia’s Irish Promotion in March 2018

Other markets in Europe accounted for a 13% share of total seafood export values. Notable performers during 2017 were the Polish market with exports increasing by 242%, and the Dutch market which grew in value by 56%.

International Markets

The share of seafood exports to international markets is currently at approximately 26% of total export value - roughly €160 million in value terms. Ireland’s four main African markets – Nigeria, Cameroon, Egypt and Ghana accounted for almost 10% of total exports. Exports to Nigeria were almost 5% lower in value compared to 2016 despite an increase in volumes

of around 69%. Trading conditions in the Nigerian market continue to be difficult, with a decline in value driven by a significant drop in the average prices secured in this market despite volume gains. Seafood exports to Egypt fell by 56% whilst exports to Ghana and Cameroon recorded very positive performances, in value and volume terms. Exports to the four main Asian markets - China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan - together increased by an estimated 13% in value terms in 2017 compared to 2016. Overall, these four Asian markets accounted for 11% of total seafood export values in 2017. Taking into account the wider South East Asian markets to include Taiwan,

Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, this region accounted for over 12% of total export values in 2017. This compares to a share of just 7% of seafood export values in 2013, demonstrating the increased focus by the Irish sector and Bord Bia in its market development and promotional efforts in this region over the last five years. Karen Devereux, Seafood Sector Manager at Bord Bia (the Irish Food Board), says Asia will continue to be an important focus for the industry. “Bord Bia’s recent investment in a market prioritisation study has provided the Irish seafood industry with an analysis of a range of seafood markets in Asia,

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Europe and North America across various categories, including pelagic, salmon and shellfish. These studies provide an in-depth analysis of the size, trends and imports into these markets and an assessment of the relative attractiveness of these markets for Irish seafood exporters. In 2018, Bord Bia will undertake a ‘deep dive’ into five of these markets in Asia, specifically looking at opportunities for individual segments such as pelagic in China and Vietnam; live shellfish in South Korea and Vietnam; and frozen shellfish in Japan.”

Asian Market Focus

China remains a key developing market, with exports growing 11% in value and 16% in volume in 2017. This is a key export market for Irish brown crab and oysters, valued at €4.5 million and €3 million, respectively. Brown crab exports grew by 20% in value terms in 2017. Similarly, the market is performing strongly for the Irish oyster sector with exports to China increasing by 106% to reach almost €3m in sales. The Irish pelagic sector is also focusing some attention on the Chinese market in an effort to diversify its customer base with exports increasing to China by 10% and reaching a value of €10m in 2017. Through Bord Bia’s Shanghai office, a range of research, marketing and promotional activities are undertaken by Bord Bia to support the Irish seafood sector in this market. Multiple on-line, foodservice and in-store retail promotions are coordinated annually by Bord Bia to generate awareness about Irish seafood with trade and

end consumers in China. Bord Bia coordinates an Ireland Pavilion at the China Fisheries Show which takes place in November each year and is the second largest trade exhibition in the world. In 2017 Bord Bia had a record 15 Irish seafood exporters on its Pavilion and expects to grow this number at the show this coming November. A new initiative planned by Bord Bia for 2018 is the establishment of an Irish Oyster Group. This will bring together the main Irish oyster exporters to China, and Bord Bia will assist them to develop premium positioning in the Chinese market. Bord Bia will invest significant resources into a 2-year programme to help this sector achieve better returns from the Chinese market. Some of the key initiatives that will be coordinated by Bord Bia on behalf of the group will include a) the development of a group logo that will sit alongside the individual brands on all point of sale and marketing materials, helping to distinguish this product as Irish origin; b) the development of innovative packaging to help lift the premium positioning of Irish oysters in China; c) recommending cost effective technology to help secure the supply chain and alleviate the counterfeiting of Irish oysters in China and d) the appointment of two master importers in 3 distinct regions in China which will be provided with a Bord Bia promotional plan to grow the business of Irish oysters through these specific customers. This will be assisted by group promotional efforts online, at retail and food service

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Promoting Irish live oysters, brown crab and langoustines at Bord Bia’s China Shellfish Promotion in 2017

points. The programme will have a minimum of 4 Irish oyster exporters on board and is due to commence in May of this year.

Irish Pelagic Exporters target Japan

Japan is also a key target market in 2018. In March, Bord Bia, in partnership with Aeon, promoted a range of four Irish mackerel, horse mackerel and herring products through an extensive promotion in 100 Aeon retail outlets across Japan. The three-day campaign raised awareness about the quality and sustainability credentials of seafood from Ireland. To support the tasting programme, Bord Bia developed a range of point-of-sale material to help Japanese consumers identify and recognise the origin of the products instore and understand its unique attributes. This retail promotion is a key element in Bord Bia’s trade development programme, focused on identifying new market opportunities for the Irish seafood sector. The mackerel and herring on promotion are sourced

and packed in Ireland and further processed and packed in Japan and are fully accredited by the MSC’s fisheries certification programme, guaranteeing the sustainability credentials of these products to the Japanese consumer. Irish pelagic exporters to Japan are also verified by Bord Bia’s Origin Green programme, the first national sustainability programme of its kind anywhere in the world. Working at both producer and manufacturing level, Origin Green clearly sets out Ireland’s ambition to become a world leader in the delivery of sustainable, high-quality food and drink products. Independently verified at every stage, this voluntary programme sees Irish food companies develop a sustainability plan that defines clear targets in areas of sustainability, such as raw material sourcing, energy, waste, water and social sustainability.

Japan International Seafood and Technology Expo In 2017, nine of Ireland’s leading seafood exporters

exhibited for the first time at the Japan International Seafood and Technology Expo in Tokyo. Bord Bia intends to have a presence at this trade event again in 2018 demonstrating its ongoing commitment to this market. In addition, it is working to identify resources that can be based on the ground in Japan to work on behalf of the Irish seafood sector in identifying new sales opportunities and working closely with other customers in the market to raise the profile of Irish seafood in this market. Commenting on the growing importance of international markets for the Irish seafood sector Karen Devereux, Bord Bia’s Seafood Sector Manager said: “Ireland is a trading nation and the seafood industry is an important part of our export strategy. In 2017 we exported over €600m worth of seafood to more than 70 markets around the world, with Japan an increasingly important destination. Our exports to Japan reached €15 million in 2017, growing by 55% compared to 2016, with mackerel the key species exported, growing in export value by 85% between 2016 and 2017. Japan is now our fourth largest market for the Irish pelagic sector. In recognition of the potential for growth in the market, Bord Bia intends to increase our physical presence here to support pelagic and other seafood categories in 2018.”

North American Markets

Karen notes that the US and Canada are also growing markets, dominated mainly by sales of fresh and 20

Ireland’s Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Mr Eoghan Murphy T.D. launching Bord Bia’s Irish pelagic fish promotion in ÆON stores in Japan in March 2018

smoked salmon and, more recently, processed shellfish. In 2017, the combined total value of seafood exports to the region was an estimated €7m (split roughly, US €3.3m and Canada €3.7m). Bord Bia is working on a range of initiatives to increase the penetration of Irish seafood in this market, including coordinating an Irish Pavilion at the Boston Seafood Show for the last three years. “This show gives the Irish sector an ideal platform to launch new products and meet with existing and potential US customers,” she adds. In March 2018, Bord Bia had eight seafood companies exhibiting on the Ireland stand at this show. Bord Bia also supports export development into the US market through its annual Fellowship Programme, which provides seafood clients with access to a dedicated sales and marketing resource for an 18-month period. “A range of seafood processors have benefitted from this programme over the last six years. This has provided these clients with the necessary resources to help research and develop sales leads and business in this market.”

Salmon exports to North America command a premium, as they are organic and positioned at the top end of food service and retail channels. In the last two to three years, developments have been made by a number of shellfish processors, with listings now secured for products such as processed mussels, live and frozen crab, frozen prawns and razor clams. Says Karen Devereux: “One of the main issues impacting on sales development into the US market presently is that there is currently a ban on the exportation of live oysters from Europe to the US. There would appear to be good opportunities for the Irish oyster sector to secure some premium business in the US market and the sector is currently liaising with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority on this matter to see how this may be progressed. A second issue is that the US currently does not have an organic standard in place for seafood. So, it is difficult for the Irish salmon sector and their trade customers to overtly promote Irish salmon as ‘organic’. The sector is hopeful this will

change in the medium term, affording them further development opportunities in this market.” Bord Bia is also facilitating further buyer/ supplier contact for the Irish sector in conjunction with its Marketplace International event which will be held in Dublin on April 12th. During this event, Bord Bia will be inviting some of the leading US seafood buyers from the retail and food service sectors into Ireland for a series of one-to-one meetings with Irish seafood companies. During the course of this event, a dedicated seafood itinerary will be organised for US buyers, with visits to seafood processing sites and fish farms to allow potential customers to see first hand the quality environment in which seafood is produced in Ireland and with the ambition of further developing exports. Bord Bia, through its New York office, also works on a one-to-one basis with seafood clients assisting them with identifying potential importers and brokers, coordinating sector specific category research to identify market gaps and opportuntiies for supply, coordinating market itineraries and undertaking store audits on behalf of the Irish seafood sector.

Salmon Success

Salmon exports had a particularly strong year, with all salmon producers in Ireland now verified under the Origin Green programme. As global demand for organic salmon continues to rise, Karen Devereux says the Irish salmon industry is focusing

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on organic production as a means of differentiating itself from other global salmon producers. “Organic production enables the sector to position itself as a niche, high quality producer at the top end of the European and US markets securing a premium price for an excellent product,” she notes. Irish organic salmon was the first seafood product to achieve the official French Agriculture Biologique (AB Bio) status and is recognised as the market leader throughout Europe. “Organic salmon from Ireland is among the most environmentally friendly and healthiest salmon farmed in the world. Our low intensity farming techniques lead to superior quality and

in consequence higher demand. Organic salmon from Ireland has become a preferred reference for major international buyers because of our quality, environmental, food safety and certification criteria which are tracked and verified.” In 2017, the Irish seafood industry experienced an increase in export volumes resulting in export growth of 9 %, representing a rise of €614 million in value terms. A significant contributor to this growth was the increased demand for Irish organic salmon. Salmon exports increased significantly by 70% from €71 million in 2016 to €121 million in 2017. The French market continues to dominate Irish salmon exports,

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accounting for 49% of the total value of Irish seafood exports. Further growth was recorded in 2017 with sales increasing to this market by 54%. The German market also posted strong growth in 2017 increasing by 25% in value and 33% in volume. The Swiss market also recorded a very strong performance resulting in a doubling of sales in 2017. Exports of fresh salmon grew very strongly to Poland in 2017 increasing by €21m, growing from 210 tonnes to 2,411 tonnes and putting it into Ireland’s second largest export market for salmon accounting for an 18% share of export sales. This salmon is targeted at the processing sector in Poland, producing smoked salmon for re-export into European

markets. A very robust performance was also recorded in Irish exports of fresh salmon to Holland which quadrupled to reach almost €7m. Salmon prices have been firm due to stable global production. Demand for Irish salmon was again higher than supply in 2017. This is also being driven by strong growth for organic foods in core markets, especially in France where sales of organic food in general increased by over 20% between 2016 and 2017, continuing a doubledigit growth trend over several years. Demand is expected to outstrip supply for 2018, especially for Irish organic salmon where production is forecast to remain stable or even slightly decrease.

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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland: protecting public health by monitoring and treating fishery products David Lyons, Food Safety Authority of Ireland

uman fishery productborne parasitic diseases primarily caused by certain flatworms (cestodes), flukes (trematodes) and roundworms (nematodes) occur infrequently in aquaculture products from Ireland. These diseases are either caused by an infection following ingestion of viable parasites, or as an allergic (hypersensitivity) reaction against parasite antigens which occurs for nematodes of the family Anisakidae. The infrequency of infection, particularly in most EU countries, means that the diseases caused by these parasites (opisthorchiasis, intestinal trematodiasis, anisakiasis or diphyllobothriasis) are not, perhaps, as well known as certain meatborne parasitic diseases such as trichinellosis and cysticercosis. However, in less developed countries they can represent as significant public health burden. Fishery product-borne parasitic infections have generally been limited to populations living in low- and middle-income countries. However, it has also been noted that the geographical limits and populations at risk are expanding because of growing international markets, improved 22

Histology section showing numerous larvae of the nematode parasite Anisakis sp. embedded in the muscle tissue of wild Atlantic salmon

transportation systems, globalisation of the food supply and demographic changes.

World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that the number of people currently infected with fish-borne trematodes exceeds 18 million, but worldwide the number of people at risk, including those in developed countries, is more than half a billion. The recognition of the public health significance of these diseases is increasing because of: intensification

of aquaculture; environmental damage; a lack of appropriate tools for control; links with poor sewage treatment and poverty; and cultural traditions of eating raw or minimally processed fishery products. Two farming practices have been identified by the European Food Safety Authority as presenting an increased risk to farmed fish of infection with anisakids. The first relates to the feeding of unprocessed marine fish waste which, depending on its origin, is likely to be infected with larval anisakids. Within Europe this type of feeding is

not commonly practiced but may be used in cod and tuna farming. Anisakis can be readily transferred between fish hosts and some studies have found cultured trout in fresh water infected with Anisakis larvae that were apparently acquired through the feeding of marine fish waste. The second practice that increases the risk of infection in farmed fish is the capture of juvenile wild fish for subsequent on-growing in captivity. This occurs in both cod and tuna culture in Europe. In Norway cod for on-growing are captured as 3-5g juveniles and 1-2kg adults.

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The former are unlikely to be infected with anisakids but the latter, depending on when they are caught, are very likely to be infected with Anisakis and/or Pseudoterranova. Notwithstanding this, available information indicates that where Atlantic salmon is reared in floating cages or onshore tanks, and fed on an artificial diet, the risk of infection with larval anisakids is negligible. However monitoring data is not available for all other farmed fish therefore it is not possible to identify which fish species do not present a health hazard with respect to the presence of parasites. There is a risk of infection, although unquantifiable, if fish are captured from the wild for on-growing or are fed unprocessed trash fish.

Low Risk

Farmed fish are generally regarded as having a low risk of infection with larval anisakids. In this respect the most studied of the European farmed species is the Atlantic salmon with major surveys completed in a number of EU and non-EU countries. Over the course of these studies, several thousands of fish were examined but no anisakids were detected in the flesh. For example, in one study of 720 farmed salmon from 12 marine sites in Scotland covering most salmon farming areas of the country, including areas such as the Shetland Islands, it was noted that even though anisakids are abundant in wild fish, no infected fish from aquaculture sites were detected. It has been suggested

The parasitic round worm Anisakis sp.

that anisakids have not been detected in farmed fish because of the nature of the farming methods. In many cases farmed fish are reared in floating cages raised off the sea bed or in tanks on-shore, and are fed an artificial pelleted diet. This approach presents relatively little opportunity for the ingestion of infective anisakid larvae. The use of artificial diets also reduces the risk of opportunist feeding on wild prey. In the case of freshwater species, for example trout reared in freshwater tanks, ponds or raceways, these very rarely suffer parasitic infections that present a risk to humans. In cases where water used for culture is drawn from lakes and reservoirs without filtration there may be a risk of infection with Diphyllobothrium since copepods containing infective stages may enter the system and be preyed upon by trout.

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Effective Treatments

Freezing or heat treatments remain the most effective processes guaranteeing the killing of parasitic larvae, under well-defined conditions. For example, in relation to wild-caught fish going for human consumption, the control of parasitic worms is covered by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 (Chapter III.D Section VIII of Annex III). This part of the legislation requires that fishery products be consumed raw or almost raw; fishery products that are to undergo a cold smoking process; and marinated and/or salted fishery products, be frozen at a temperature of not more than -20°C in all parts of the product for not less than 24 hours. The freezing treatment must be applied to the raw product or the finished product. However, the

legislation also allows for competent authorities in EU Member States to exempt food business operators from the freezing requirement where there are epidemiological data available indicating that the fishing grounds of origin do not present a health hazard with regard to the presence of parasites. Treatments which provide an equivalent level of protection as freezing (-20ºC for not less than 24 hours) for the killing of Anisakis larvae include freezing at -35ºC for at least 15 hours or at -15°C for at least 96 hours, at the core of the fishery products and heat treatment at >60ºC for at least 1 minute. Many traditional marinating and cold smoking methods are not sufficient to kill Anisakis larvae. For further information on fish parasites see www. fsai.ie/faq/fish_parasites. html 23

BREXIT Update: Irish fishing industry representatives warned not to pick a fight during negotiations with those whose interests coincide with theirs Lorcán Ó Cinnéide, National Secretary, Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association

he disastrous Brexit train, set in motion by the UK referendum on June 23, 2016 is finally trundling towards its critical junction of October 2018 when agreement will have been reached either for a transition period to the end of 2020 or, in the event of no agreement, that the UK crashes out of the EU on March 30, 2019. The process has stalled in many stations largely by the refusal of the UK to appreciate that things are not as simple as some thought – or, in the case of some even now, are still saying. Prospects were made worse by the UK’s decision in January 2017 to leave the Single Market and the Customs Union – neither of which was required by the referendum vote. How all this will work out is still anyone’s guess, but it is really a question for everyone – the UK included – to avoid serious damage. For Ireland, the consequences will be worse than for anywhere else in the EU, and for Irish fisheries and agriculture most of all. It is astounding that such uncertainty remains at this late stage.

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Back row, l-r: John Kirwan, IFPO; John Lynch, IS&EFPO; Lorcán Ó Cinnéide, IFPEA; Seán O’Donoghue, KFO; John D. O’Sullivan, IS&WFPO; Patrick Murphy, IS&WFPO; Alex Crowley, NIFF; Karl McHugh, IFPEA. Front row, l-r: Frances O’Donnell, IFPO; Hugo Boyle, IS&EFPO; Táiniste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Simon Coveney T.D.; An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D.; Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Michael Creed T.D.; Trudy Hyde, NIFA.

to ‘reclaim’ their waters, to give higher quotas to their industry in their 200 mile zone – and less to others, including Irish fishermen, who have shared these waters for years. The Irish catching and processing sector wants to retain full access to these waters and retain our share of the catches in them. It is not the Common Fisheries Policy which decimated Hull and Grimsby, it was the outcome of the Icelandic Cod wars in the mid- seventies. Ireland clearly wants to maintain the free trade arrangements in fisheries products which are so crucial for our industry, mindful of the high level of trade with Britain itself and that a great deal of our seafood exports to continental Europe and the wider world are shipped

via Northern Ireland and Britain. While the fisheries aspects of the draft transition arrangements which have been agreed – maintaining the status quo until 2020 – there is no certainty that the overall transition deal will be agreed at all – meaning that the UK could ‘crash out’ next March with no security as to access, quota or trade arrangements. This would be very serious, particularly in relation to Mackerel and Nephrops fishing, processing and exporting, our two most significant fisheries. The EU published a Note to Stakeholders on April 9 2018 advising just what the detailed implications of a notransition outcome would be, and it does not make for pretty reading.

Making a working assumption for the present that a transition deal will be agreed somehow, the big question is: what happens after 2020 and thereafter? Will trucks of fresh fish travelling from Castletownbere to Madrid be subject to customs checks and more bureaucracy if transiting Britain? Will trucks of frozen mackerel fillets from Killybegs be subject to the same passing through Northern Ireland, and again in Britain, and indeed again in France on their way to the continent? Will Irish pelagic vessels be able to target mackerel west of the Shetland Islands or Irish prawn trawlers be allowed to fish in the Smalls as they do now? Will there be tariffs on exports to the UK? These are the

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re-negotiating our share of EU fish quotas or even to leave the EU altogether. Ireland’s national interest is overwhelmingly to remain in the EU and as such, it would be a very unfortunate time to pick fights with the very people whose interests coincide with ours in fisheries in the Brexit negotiations. The moves both by the Irish government and the industry to work with EU and other countries with similar interests represent the only logical direction to take – right now. It is not a time to let our real - and justified – frustrations on other issues distract from this and they should be parked until after Brexit. A great deal of detailed work is ongoing at every level to deal with these

real questions critical to Irish, French, Dutch, Belgian, Spanish, Danish fishermen and processors. It is vital that Ireland Inc – industry, government and representative organisations – uses the opportunities and mechanisms built up through EU membership to work closely together to sort out these issues, while of course doing detailed work on our respective national positions and lobbying hard and effectively at EU level. Our national position is that we must preserve the existing arrangements in all these issues.

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Some interests in Ireland mistakenly believe that Brexit is an opportunity for Irish fishing and call for

issues. The Irish industry has had to elbow its way to the table to ensure that seafood interests are given due representation at a national level. The Irish government has had to do the same in influencing the Barnier negotiating team which is conducting the talks on behalf of the EU – and us. Most of the representative organisations have been making selective and effective alliances at European level, most notably through the European Fishing Alliance, but also through other structures. There is regular co-ordination with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, with Minister Creed to ensure that the Irish seafood position is advanced. The Marine Institute and BIM

have been doing detailed analysis in support of DAFM. The Irish industry representatives – for once, all speaking with a united position – recently had an extremely positive meeting with Taoiseach Varadkar, Tánsiste Coveney and Minister Creed at which all the critical issues were discussed in detail, and it is clear from those discussions that fisheries is a priority for government in the negotiations. And so we go forward with strong government support – hoping that a transition deal will be agreed, and with our eyes on the ball as to the longterm – what happens after the UK finally exits in 2020. The proof of the pudding, as usual, will be in the eating.

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Risk Analysis and how its application in food safety management systems T

he potential for the development of Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seafood sector is widely acknowledged. With global demand rising, it has been identified as one of the main drivers of export growth for the agri-food sector within Food Wise 2025. Consumer trust in the quality, provenance and safety of our seafood produce is essential to the realisation of the collective ambitions for the sector. Food safety regulations underpin that trust and they place the obligation of putting safe food on the market with food business operators. While Ireland has a good track record for food safety, greater attention is required to the areas of risk assessment and hazard analysis at the heart of a regulatory framework that is aimed at the reduction, elimination and avoidance of risks to human health. The actions of a single food business operator can impose significant financial and reputational damage on the sector.

initially. Risk analysis consists of three components: risk assessment, risk management and risk communication.

â&#x20AC;˘ Risk Assessment

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HACCP Principles The conduction of a risk assessment is similar but not the same as the conduction of a hazard analysis. Hazard analysis is carried out on the application of the HACCP principals, where known hazards are identified and steps are introduced to prevent, eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable level. Hazards can be classified as being physical, chemical or biological. Establishing critical limits at critical control points separates

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acceptable and nonacceptable hazards. Risk analysis in the food industry is a much wider information gathering exercise than a hazard analysis and are largely based on the review of available scientific data. The result of the risk assessment will therefore be different from the result obtained from a hazard analysis. The link between hazard analysis and risk assessment is the conduction of the analysis to identify the hazard

should identify information on the nature and severity of risks associated with the hazard. Data for the conduction of a risk assessment is generally obtained from a variety of sources, such as the producer, scientific literature, general technical information, independent scientists, regulatory agencies and international agencies.

â&#x20AC;˘ Risk Management involves the introduction of measures that are proportional to the risk, and based on the outcome of the risk assessment. It is possible that different risk management strategies may produce the same level of

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protection with regard to the management of risks. A degree of uncertainty can prevail in the identification of risks during the risk assessment phase. The practicability of implementing any mitigating measures should be considered.

• Risk Communication is essential at all phases of risk assessment and risk management. The processes used to evaluate risks should be fully documented at all stages and be made available to key decision makers including control agencies and customers, if requested. Risk analysis processes

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should be reviewed periodically and especially after a change in the

current situation, such as new information coming to light. Such information

should be incorporated into the assessment process with the management measures being adapted accordingly. The SFPA is committed to working in partnership with the seafood sector to ensure the production of quality seafood that is safe for human consumption. Food business operators who adopt a meaningful approach to food safety provide protection for consumers and compliance with legal requirements as well as the provision of high quality seafood products. If you require further information, please contact Paul Duane at the SFPA’s Food & Fisheries Support Unit on 023 885 93 00.

SAFE SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is the independent statutory body, legally charged with the State’s sea-fisheries law enforcement functions. The Authority enforces the EU Common Fisheries Policy and seafisheries law generally and food safety law relating to fish and fishery products.

The SFPA is strongly committed to playing its part in ensuring a strong future for the Irish fishing industry, working in consultation with all stakeholders. Ireland has a safe, innovative fishing industry that is recognised and respected worldwide, while its fish products are acknowledged globally as healthy and nutritious foods. Robust confidence in an effective regulatory service plays a key role in maintaining that reputation and in ensuring fair and sustainable usage of a shared marine resource for which many compete. Good regulation is required to protect it and ensure fish for future generations as well as ensuring consumers worldwide can enjoy Irish seafood safely.

Telephone: +353 (0)23 8859300 Confidential Line: 1890 767676 www.sfpa.ie

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Larger team offering an expanded line at Triskell Seafood Niamh Doyle

t has been a year of growth for Triskell Seafood with lots of changes inhouse and lots more improvements to come. In 2017 we got ourselves back online with a fresh new-look website at www. triskellseafood.com which includes a full listing of our growing product range. “The response to the site has been amazing,” says Managing Director MarieAude Danguy. “We’re very pleased to have received so much positive feedback. But most importantly, our suppliers and clients can now see the full range of what we buy and sell, and for most people that was a real eye-opener.”.

Extended Product Line

Since last year Triskell Seafood have worked hard to significantly increase the range of clothing being offered, with a wider selection of gloves and jackets now included as well as onshore carry-alls, lifejackets and boots. Of course, we continue to stock a full selection of fleeces and oil skin products from the likes of Guy Cotten, Helly Hansen, Northways and Le Chameau. As well as that we’ve been thinking Irish! We are delighted to report that we have successfully developed and tested a range of top quality oyster hooks which we get manufactured here in the West of Ireland. To date we’ve been selling them exclusively to growers in Ireland and the UK but 28

The team at Triskell Seafood: Marie-Aude Danguy; Niamh Doyle; Lorena McNicholas; Katarina Tothova; Emmanuel René. Steve Rogers Photography

are pleased to confirm we now also export to Europe and the US. The extended productline has meant that we will need to remodel our warehouse in Collooney to increase capacity and to provide more office space for the growing workforce. Marie-Aude is focussed on “providing the most cost-effective service and being even more efficient in terms of our responsiveness to customer needs.” The core values of Triskell Seafood remain as ever: reliability in service and a focus on building strong relationships with customers and suppliers, many of whom are both customer and supplier at the same time.

Going Greener

To meet these goals Triskell Seafood has employed

Emmanuel René to work full-time on sales and commercial projects. As his name suggests Emmanuel is from France and has spent many summers on the family oyster farm. That background in aquaculture is proving a real boon when he goes out on site to meet the growers and to demonstrate our new lines. On the seafood front, we have seen sustained strong demand from our overseas customers who appreciate the quality of the product coming from Ireland. We are confident that sales into Europe, and France in particular, will see growth again this year. This year we are determined to go greener and to help you go greener too! Together with BIM, Triskell Seafood will be rolling out a plan later this year to facilitate oyster

growers to recycle their old and used oyster bags. We know that a number of producers are faced with ever-growing piles of old bags taking up valuable space on-site. Bringing these to a dump or recycling centre takes up precious time and money. To address this, we propose to organise one central location where we can store the used bags from all over the country, ready to be collected and transported back to the manufacturer who will recycle the bags into clean, green, gardening and building products. We’ll contact you later in the year with more details of this exciting scheme. In the meantime you can keep up to date with what we’re up to at www.triskellseafood.com or www.facebook.com/ triskellseafood/

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Marine Institute research supporting aquaculture in 2018 and beyond Dr Jeffrey Fisher, Director, Marine Environment and Food Safety Services at the Marine Institute. push to expand ocean forecasting capacities for the country and provide greater certainty for aquaculture operators.

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he Marine Institute provides advice and service in the aquaculturerelated areas of shellfish safety, fish and shellfish health diagnostics, marine environmental chemistry, sea-lice monitoring, and aquaculture application reviews for Natura site interactions and impacts. Relatedly, we pursue externally funded research to enhance knowledge in aquaculture-related fields, with aims to expand both the depth of our external collaborations and the topical areas relevant to aquaculture. As we move forward into 2018 and beyond, we will be intensifying our efforts related to forecasting ocean and climate change, cognizant of the constraints and opportunities to aquaculture such oceanic changes may create. Below, I highlight a number of new projects in play at the Marine Institute that are reflective of our strategic 30

The Atlantic INTERREG COMPASS project involves the development of a coherent network of monitoring buoys across our regional seas to allow for improved ocean and water quality forecasting. We are also working with NUI Galway’s Variability in Ocean Acidification and Biogeochemistry (VOcAB) project team, to determine the seasonal variability in the carbonate system in Bantry Bay and Carraroe test sites. As the carbonate system is fundamental to shell formation, this project has direct implications to understanding and adapting to ocean acidification from climate change that could affect the future viability of shellfish aquaculture in Ireland. The newly initiated MONITOOL project aims to field test passive samplers for environmental

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contaminants to support monitoring required under the Water Framework and Shellfish Waters directives. The ASMARA project, which aims to support industry in developing strategies to minimise the potential for elevated arsenic concentrations measured in some seaweed products, will be concluding in 2018. This year will also see Cullen Fellow, Andrew Power, completing sampling around the west coast for organic and metal contaminants in seabird eggs, with the aim of testing the feasibility of using seabird eggs as an indicator of contaminants in Irish Marine waters. Throughout 2018, we will also continue monitoring contaminants in seafood. A new area of concern for the programme this year will be ethoxyquin. The EU Commission prohibits this synthetic antioxidant in organic production, and it is the responsibility of Member States to see that operators comply with the organic rules of production. In the arena of fish and shellfish disease research,

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we completed the DAFMFIRM funded project REPOSUS, which evaluated the pathogenicity of Vibrio aestuarianus to Pacific oysters, and continue to progress the VIVALDI project, ‘preventing and mitigating farmed bivalve diseases’, where trials were completed in six bays around the coast to investigate the importance of management factors to C. gigas mortality. A Cullen Fellowship initiated on cardiomyopathy syndrome in farmed Atlantic salmon, and a Marine Institute funded PhD project on Amoebic Gill Disease in Atlantic salmon was also completed in 2017.

Invasive Species

Of note, we confirmed four outbreaks of crayfish plague in 2017, following reports of abnormal mortality in white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) in the River Suir, the River Deel, and the Lorrha River in County Tipperary. The genetic diversity of the isolates detected suggests there have been at least three separate introductions of the pathogenic mould into the country. Grantaid funding has now been secured through the National Parks and Wildlife Services to pursue a two-year National Crayfish Plague Surveillance Programme, furthering the development of environmental DNA techniques to identify the distribution of the watermould, and the potential presence of non-native

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Laboratory equipment

crayfish species. In a somewhat related theme, significant European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) funding has also been secured to evaluate the incidence of other marine invasive species around Irish coasts, some of which can adversely affect aquaculture and fishery operations. This work will also involve the further development of environmental DNA methods for invasive surveillance. The velvet crab, Necora puber were also sampled as part of a project evaluating the disease status of velvet crab stocks with a focus on the prevalence of Paramarteilia sp. Further sampling will continue in 2018 with screening and characterisation work focusing primarily on Paramarteilia sp. Haematodinium sp. and Microsporidian sp. The findings from both of these crustacean disease cases highlight the need for vigilance in monitoring of pathogens of concern, such that spread can be controlled.

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Shellfish safety

In the area of shellfish safety, 2017 saw the completion of the NoroRisk Project, a risk assessment framework for norovirus in Irish oysters, and the laboratory work for a Cullen Fellowship on norovirus sample material stability. Also in the area of shellfish viruses, the FoVira project commenced investigations and method developments for Norovirus, Sapovirus, Hepatitis A & E virus in shellfish. We recently secured funding from BIM for a two-year research project to further develop best practices for norovirus monitoring of Irish Oysters for export. The ongoing MARBioFEED project, initiated in 2016, focuses on the isolation of marine biotoxins using enhanced biorefining methods and the bulk culturing of phytoplankton for the production of toxins, with the intent of commercial application and development. Topically related, Sligo IT Cullen Fellow, Stephen McGirr, conducted a second

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sampling survey aboard the RV Celtic Voyager for the toxic phytoplankton Azadinium (AZA). AZA has a significant impact on shellfish production in Ireland as both farmed and wild shellfish can become toxic to consumers when they are contaminated with AZA. Two new projects funded under the Interreg Atlantic Area call: Alertox Net looks at new and emerging toxins of human health concern; and PRIMROSE will continue developments in shellfish biotoxin and microbiological contamination forecasting. PRIMROSE demonstrates the Institute’s emphasis on improving oceanic forecasting service that is useful to stakeholders such as aquaculture operators.

and decision frameworks to support EU Member States towards establishing a coherent and efficient regulatory mechanism. A draft consultation document on new and flexible approaches to licensing is being produced that proposes new approaches and useful ‘tools’ to establishing an efficient and effective regulatory framework. INvertebrateIT is a new innovative project funded under the European Union EASME’s EMFF in the field of ‘transfer of innovative solutions to sea basin economies’. This aims to help aquaculture operators mitigate their current dependence on costly, volatile, and often unsustainable fish feeds, to diversify their business

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and to contribute to a better management of valuable organic waste and/ or new algal substrates for invertebrate production. This proposed integrated scheme builds on available technology in insect production and strategic policy for the aquaculture and waste sectors. The Marine Institute, together with AquaTT, are the Irish partners in this innovative cutting edge project and have a role in both developing a roadmap for future work and in setting up brokerage events to facilitate technology transfer.

As first reported in 2016, the Marine Institute is the Irish partner in the Tools for Assessment and Planning of Aquaculture Sustainability project. The four-year study aims to establish new strategies and models for sustainable growth in the aquaculture industry, and hopes to create cost-efficient management tools and practices for the European aquaculture sector to investigate the limitations to fish farming. The Marine Institute is leading the work package looking into new management approaches

SeaFest shore to be a success this summer! F

lyboarding, seafood, sailing and talks by renowned wildlife cameraman Doug Allan are among the activities and entertainment announced by SeaFest 2018 organisers. A weekend of seafaring fun for those of all ages is planned for Ireland’s largest and most spectacular maritime festival taking place in Galway from June 29 to July 1. Now in its fourth year, SeaFest has quickly become one of the most popular summer festivals in Ireland, attracting more than 100,000 visitors in 2017. The national festival aims to create awareness of our maritime heritage and celebrates the amazing ways that our seas and oceans enrich our lives.

Non-stop Activities

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the Marine Institute said, “SeaFest 2017 exceeded expectations in terms of attendance and also for raising public awareness of Ireland’s marine resources. This year’s festival will build on the entertaining and educational experiences offered at the 2017 event to present a packed

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programme of free familyfriendly activities and Galway Harbour will be literally awash with non-stop activities and entertainment for all ages.” Talks by award-winning wildlife cameraman, Doug Allan, will be one of the highlights at this year’s festival. Doug Allan is most famous for his work alongside Sir David Attenborough on groundbreaking documentaries such as BBC’s Blue Planet and Frozen Planet. Making a welcome return is PowerFly’s World Champion Flyboarders who will showcase their awe-inspiring skills up to 15 metres in the air right in the heart of Galway Harbour. The popular kayaking and sailing sessions will also return, with 600 free kayaking sessions available over the weekend, doubling the number of places on offer in 2017. Free try-sailing sessions will also be on offer, thanks to Irish Sailing. Bord Iascaigh Mhara

(BIM) and Bord Bia will be encouraging visitors to get up-close to live fish and shellfish species and enjoy dynamic exhibits and virtual reality displays explaining how Irish seafood is sustainably caught and farmed. For seafood lovers, some of Ireland’s best known chefs and fishmongers will prepare culinary delights using sustainably-sourced produce, highlighting why Galway was selected as the European Region of Gastronomy 2018.

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An additional attraction to the BIM and Bord Bia Seafood Experience this year will be Joan Mulloy, a professional sailor and daughter of mussel producer Michael Mulloy of Blackshell Mussels, who is attempting to sail single handed in the famous Vendee Globe race. With the support of BIM, she will be promoting Ireland’s connection with the sea

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and the seafood producers on BIM’s Taste the Atlantic – a Seafood Journey trail on the Wild Atlantic Way. Tours of the Commissioners of Irish Lights vessel the Granuaile, the Marine Institute’s research vessel RV Celtic Explorer, and an Irish naval vessel will take place over the weekend. The popular Defence Forces display will return, as well as the RNLI and Irish Coast Guard. Interactive exhibits and displays, demonstrations, inspiring talks and plenty of workshops and activities for kids are all part of the festival programme. The support from a wide range of local, regional and national agencies is key to the success of this national maritime festival. SeaFest 2018 has received support from

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Bord Bia, Commissioners of Irish Lights, Department of Defence and Defence Forces, Galway City Council, Galway County Council, Galway Harbour Company, Irish Coast Guard, Irish Sailing, Mayo County Council, Marine Institute and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). SeaFest is a key part of the Government’s Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland, Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth (HOOW) and its goal of increasing participation and engagement with the sea. SeaFest is coordinated by the Marine Institute, on behalf of the Marine Coordination Group. For more information, follow SeaFest on Facebook and Twitter and visit https:// seafest.ie

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From Antigen to Antibody – PHARMAQ FishTeq unveils the latest advancement in fish vaccination technology P

harmaq FishTeq, the latest addition to the PHARMAQ family of companies, is in the vanguard in the development of modular fish vaccination machine technology. The newest machine, which is already on its third iteration following the implementation of suggested improvements by customers, is being supplied throughout Scandinavia, the UK and the Mediterranean. The NFT 20, is a semi-automatic device which can be controlled by a single operator and moved from site to site to provide fast, effective and efficient vaccination on sites not big enough to justify one large fixed unit.

Precision

PHARMAQ’s vaccination database, which is the result of eight years of experience and data collection, shows that a high level of precision at the injection site can be

Fish passing through the NFT 20 are individually photographed; the site and depth of injection can be adjusted to suit

consistently achieved when vaccination is conducted with good machines. The NFT 20 is equipped with ‘machine vision’. Every fish going through the machine is photographed and the site and depth of injection is adjusted to suit. The system also logs the

vaccination data (vaccine consumption, quantity and sorting) which, if required, can be sent by email to an external database.

Grading Each fish passing through the NFT 20, be it salmon,

sea bass or trout, is measured to an accuracy of 1 mm. The machine can handle fish ranging from 100 to 250 mm in length (20-150 grams). In addition the fish can, following vaccination, be graded into three different sizes. It is also possible to set a minimum size for vaccination below which fish will pass through unvaccinated. These features may be selected on a touch screen panel.

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The NFT 20, can be integrated with existing pre- and post- vaccination

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infrastructure or, if desired, PHARMAQ FishTeq can, on request, assist and advise on the design and commission of a complete anesthesia and vaccination system. It is also easy to configure up to three NFT 20 machines in series to raise the rate of vaccination up to 25,500 fish per hour. PHARMAQ FishTeq can assist here too.

Simple Operation Novel Features

Each NFT 20, can be managed by a single experienced operator to whom PHARMAQ FishTeq will provide the necessary training. The NFT 20 machine can be modified to vaccinate with two different vaccines in one injection with doses of 100µl and/or 50µl going through standard 0.7x15mm needles as part of PHARMAQ’s Twinjection system. During operation, vaccine units are stored in a temperature-controlled cabinet, a feature designed to help maintain consistency of vaccination.

All vaccination data is logged automatically and can be emailed to an external database

In addition, each vaccine dosing unit is delivered through independent pumping units which monitor dose supply. Mobility is another key feature of the NFT 20 machine. Placement in a container means the machine can be moved between sites. Their deployment on seawater farms has necessitated unfettered access to all areas and components of

the machine by freshwater. The same of course applies to disinfectants making the NFT 20, which is constructed from acid proof steel, a highly bio-secure piece of fish farming equipment. Once disinfected the machine simply needs to be supplied with water, compressed air and electricity and is ready to go! From the development of vaccines through to

their safe and effective administration – PHARMAQ has completed the loop from Antigen to Antibody! For further information please contact: Jørn Ståle Pettersen +47 90071726 (jorn-stale. pettersen@zoetis.com) Jan-Oppen Berntsen +47 90722369 (jan-oppen. berntsen@zoetis.com) or visit PHARMAQ at stand No 99 at Aquaculture UK in Aviemore May 23-24.

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Steinsvik release latest version of FeedStation

Integrated FeedStation also blurs the boundaries between camera, feeding, sensor and inventory systems, with essential information never more than a keystroke away. The software “talks” with your other systems thereby removing the need for manual registrations and showing you key information without having to open multiple software systems.

teinsvik have been supplying centralised feeding systems to the aquaculture industry for the last 25 years. And with 1000 systems already in use in landand sea-based sites Steinsik is recognised as the market leader in this sector. All across Ireland you can find older versions of Steinsvik systems, such as Are 126, GMT Feeder, Multifeeder and the first generation FeedStation. Years of experience gives Steinsvik a unique insight into the day-to-day operations of fish farmers around the world. This combination of knowledge and experience is now condensed into their their system called Next Generation FeedStation (NGF). All of the existing systems are fully upgradable to the newest version.

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FeedStation also allows you to control the cameras and feed directly from the camera image. Information from FeedStation is shown as an overlay on the video feed, and can be controlled without switching between windows on your computer, thus ensuring overview and control.

Fish

The most important feature of a feeding system allows the farmer to focus on the fish; seeing and understanding how the fish are performing are the key factors to optimizing fish performance. The FeedStation enables fish farmers to do this by highlighting the most important parameters and keeping all necessary information at their fingertips.

User-friendly Next Generation FeedStation provides a user-friendly interface with a modern and clean design. All operations can be undertaken using a PC, phone or a tablet. FeedStation will automatically scale to the selected device, providing the necessary overview and ensuring that the right choices are made every time.

Multiple Users Multi-user functionality means that two or more people can be logged in at the same time. Operations such as lice registrations and inventory adjustments can be done without disturbing the person feeding. 36

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Steinsvik’s FeedStation is designed for remote feeding. Out of the box, you get an overview of all sites in your assigned region and the possibility to control them all from one interface. Automatic warnings across sites ensures that you won’t miss a beat whether you are on or off site.

Proactive

Automatic notifications from all the system components on multiple sites and a full overview of the fish’s environment provide a unique insight, enabling the farmer to make the right choices to optimise fish performance day after day and generation after generation.

Support

Sometimes you may need help, and when you do, Steinsvik is there for you. We offer 24 hours support, 7 days a week. Skilled operators are ready to help you when you are stuck and most cases are solved within minutes. https://steinsvik.no/en/products/e/seaculture/feeding-systems

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JFC Marine Superior Performance Mussel Floats Colin Concannon, JFC Marine Sales Manager

ith over 30 years’ experience in the plastic moulding industry, JFC specialise in providing quality rotationally moulded plastic products. We offer a complete range of Mussel Floats, Navigation Buoys, Navigation Beacons, monitoring and control systems to suit all marine applications. JFC is delighted to introduce the MF330 our new blow moulded manufactured mussel float. This superior performance mussel float is designed and manufactured for the most demanding conditions. Ideal for inshore and offshore locations, they

are proven in the most exposed conditions of the Atlantic Ocean, and can significantly improve the profitability of mussel farming enterprises. The MF330 float has been specifically designed to withstand the pressures of high waves and sits steadily on the water, even when loaded with a full crop of mussels. The patented stability fin design ensures that our floats have a low profile in the water, causing limited vertical motion and reduced stress on the mussels. Consequently, this “reduced stress” on the mussels means they can concentrate on growing as opposed to expending

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their energy on trying to remain attached to the rope during turbulent conditions.

Improved Performance

The design of the MF330 ensures that the mussel holding lines do not brush “up and down” so preventing the crop from falling back into the sea. The end result is that mussels produced using JFC mussel floats, grow larger and have a higher meat quality, and are much less susceptible to losses. All of these factors culminate in significantly increased yields over a shorter time period for the mussel farmer.

JFC mussel floats have the potential to substantially boost the profitability of the ropemussels industry whilst simultaneously reducing the number of mussel floats required per site. JFC Marine supply a range of products to the Aquaculture sector including Abalone Trays, Shrimp Graders and Storage Tanks. For further information please contact JFC Manufacturing Co Ltd, Weir Road, Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland T: +353 93 24066 E: info@jfcgroup.ie W: www.jfcmarine.com 37

MOREFISH… and how to get them... W

hile there are a multiplicity of factors contributing to the decline of Irish aquaculture production1, some of the key challenges facing the sector include (i) increased production & operational costs, (ii) the cost of meeting ever-increasing environmental compliance & regulatory requirements, (iii) under-investment within the sector. It was against this backdrop of sharp decline in the freshwater sector that the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM) elected to back a programme of research to identify the necessary scientific and technological supports to assist the sector meet and exceed growth targets. Out of this, the MOREFISH programme was developed. MOREFISH comprised a multidisciplinary team of engineering and scientific expertise from the National University of Ireland, Galway and Athlone Institutes of Technology, industry stakeholders, policy-makers and commercial operators to respond directly to critical technical and policy gaps identified by stakeholders and the 2014 DAFM research call. The aim of the programme was to develop and test innovative technologies and novel production processes to significantly improve production output, operational efficiencies and management at inland aquaculture sites in Ireland. Achieving these goals is 38

Typical pond layout at one of the sites surveyed by MOREFISH (pic. A. Tahar)

also necessary to reconcile the contrasting demands of the growing national aquaculture industry with meeting the goals of the Water Framework Directive2. MOREFISH ran from January 2015 to August 2017; the key outputs and developments are discussed below.

Key MOREFISH Outputs

Benchmarking freshwater aquaculture sector The MOREFISH team completed extensive independent onsite farm monitoring at a level that had not been completed previously, representing

85.1% of the trout industry production and 36.6% of the freshwater industry output. The team also engaged with a novel pilot scale configuration (i.e. pill ponds) which is due to ramp up to large scale production volume in 2018, with a view to establishing a new high value export sector for the freshwater industry in Ireland. Research and development of methods suitable to assess the sustainability of the sector were investigated. These methods included the use of life cycle assessment to incorporate biodiversity impacts and a sustainability indicator ‘toolkit’ to enable

farms to effectively monitor the impact of interventions and process changes on the operation of the site. From the benchmarking of the sector, recommendations were provided to the industry stakeholders in terms of energy potential savings and farm operation. In terms of academic output, the MOREFISH platform provided specialist training and expertise to high calibre early-phase researchers that will act as a conduit for transferring beyond-state-of-the-art knowledge on processes and innovation to industry, which will help with intensive sustainability

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One of the novel aeration units trialled at one of the farms (pic. A. Tahar)

of Irish aquaculture. The team was also successful in acting as a scientific and technological hub for networking stakeholders in freshwater aquaculture.

Technology Development

One of the areas of the MOREFISH platform was the development and optimization of technology to address challenges encountered in the freshwater aquaculture sector (i.e. aeration/oxygenation and disinfection). Extensive aeration and oxygenation studies, utilising microbubble technologies were conducted and benchmarked against industry benchmark technologies (e.g. paddle aeration systems and diffused aeration systems). A novel pulsed ultraviolet light (PUV) disinfection technology, was also developed and analysed for its efficacy in removing pathogens identified as the main causes of disease and mortalities within the freshwater aquaculture sector.

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Engagement and Dissemination

A core ethos of MOREFISH was extensive engagement with industry. This was carried out through the organization of 3 industry meetings that gathered together all freshwater aquaculture stakeholders in Ireland for the first time. The MOREFISH project received support from industry, representative bodies and other public bodies for the continuation of this forum, with the next meeting expected to be held in early 2018. Key dissemination

outputs from MOREFISH included presentations given at both national and international peer reviewed conferences, strong online and social media presence (via www. morefish.ie), participation in different international aquaculture training events on recirculating aquaculture systems and life cycle assessment and the presence of international experts at MOREFISH events. The team also collaborated (and continue to collaborate) with a variety of European

partners through these workshops and projects emanating from MOREFISH. Local authorities were also represented at the MOREFISH industry meetings culminating in ongoing proactive engagement with the City and County Management Association (CCMA). Feedback during these workshops resulted in the team carrying out an extensive review of trade effluent licences. This review aimed to identify and advance the understanding of the challenges facing both industry and regulatory authorities in the interpretation of the WFD and its potential impact on the future of the industry.

Key Recommendations The main recommendations from the MOREFISH programme include: (i) There needs to be ongoing support for the development and application of new technologies to assist the Irish freshwater aquaculture industry meet the targets set out under Food Wise 2025.

A new design of surface aerator being trialled (R. Cooney)

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to aquaculture, energy reduction interventions, LCA studies, facilitate water re-use and intensive continual monitoring of on site performance.

MOREFISH1 & EcoAqua2 Team: The novel pill-pond farm layout (R. Cooney)

(ii) Increased engagement by Irish industry and stakeholders with leading EU academic research institutions is necessary to help fulfil the potential of the sector. Collaboration with industry stakeholders is key to demonstrating and validating technologies and processes at higher technology readiness levels. (iii) To facilitate and prepare commercial stakeholders for future diversification into alternative practices including recirculation aquaculture system (RAS) based on international-best practice. (iv) Ongoing engagement with local authorities to explore avenues to proactively address the challenges faced by all parties in implementation of the Water Framework Directive. The development of a risk-based approach in applying the WFD could be supported by environmental models (such as in www.catchments.ie) for predictive assessment and decision-making. (v) The tools developed by the MOREFISH programme (e.g. sustainability 40

indicators, LCA) can be used to help optimise the sustainable growth of the sector while also demonstrating its potential as a low carbon food production industry. (vi) Such tools could also underpin third party certification (e.g. Aquaculture Stewardship Council or Global Salmon Initiative) and increase consumer confidence in Irish aquaculture. (vii) The development of online and real-time monitoring systems for measuring water quality and analysing microbial and algal communities in freshwater aquaculture can lead to improved management of sites and enhanced ecosystem management. (viii) Establish a demonstrator hub facility for pilot phase trialling of best available technologies in the form of the Danish ‘Model trout farm’ concept to define a strategic roadmap for the industry growth and development, to meet targets set out under Food Wise 2025. A key success of the MOREFISH programme has been the formation of

an independent platform which can act as a scientific repository for the industry, and provide a forum for the industry to establish proactive engagement among all stakeholders, thereby supporting the sustainable development of the industry.

EcoAqua

In late 2017, the MOREFISH team commenced a further 2-year project “EcoAqua”. EcoAqua has received €348,781 in funding under the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF), administered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara, through the Knowledge Gateway Scheme, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The output of this project will include new process, operational and technological interventions, whilst also contributing to the knowledge base within the national aquaculture sector. It has built on capacity for, and developed new partnerships focused on, research and innovation in environment and health. The project aims to test and optimise innovative technologies and processes developed through the MOREFISH project. Key areas of research under EcoAqua include: water treatment technologies and their application

NUI Galway - College of Engineering & Informatics; Ryan Institute: Dr Eoghan Clifford (Project Coordinator)1,2, the late Dr Richard FitzGerald1, Mr Alan Kennedy (Project Manager)1,2, Mr Ronan Cooney1,2 and Mr Conor Behan1,2 AIT – Bioscience Research Institute Professor Neil Rowan (PI, Bioscience Research Institute Director)1,2, Dr Andrew Fogarty1, Dr Alexandre Tahar1,2, Dr Siobhan Kavanagh1 and Ms Sarah Naughton1,2. Alan Kennedy Project Manager MOREFISH ENG-1030 College of Engineering and Informatics NUI Galway Galway Email: michaelalan. kennedy@nuigalway.ie http://www.morefish.ie While European aquaculture has experienced stagnation over the past 20 years, the Irish sector has seen continued decline & shrinkage over the same period with total Irish aquaculture output declining from about 63,000 tonnes in 2002 to 40,000 tonnes in 2015. Over the period 2005 to 2015 both the trout and salmon smolt freshwater production has experienced considerable fluctuation, with the trout industry seeing a decline from a high of approx. 900 tonnes annual production in 2009 to a level of 705 tonnes annual output in 2015.

This is also set against a background of meeting ambitious targets set by Food Wise 2025 that seeks to grown food exports by €19bn by 2025.

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Focus on Seafood: Northern Ireland Dr Lynn Gilmore, Seafish Northern Ireland Seafish Northern Ireland work across the seafood supply chain with everyone from fishermen to aquaculture producers and fishmongers to seafood restauranteurs. Our mission is to support a profitable, sustainable and socially responsible future for the seafood industry. One of our ongoing initiatives is to develop a series of case studies on key seafood businesses in Northern Ireland, and to date, twenty have been developed. This is one of a series of ideas aimed at creating a suite of tools designed to allow industry to promote their businesses and the quality of seafood produced in Northern Ireland. A local seafood cookery booklet and a suite of films featuring the Northern Irish industry (available on the Seafish YouTube Channel) are other examples. This article features three local seafood businesses at the heart of the Northern Irish seafood industry.

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he Keenan family name has been synonymous with in the fish business in Northern Ireland for three generations. T Keenan and Son (Fish Merchants) Limited was established in 1942 and now trades under the name Keenan Seafood Limited led by Gerry Keenan, whose father and grandfather established the original business. The Belfast- based company, which employs 25 people and operates from a modern purpose-built facility at Kennedy Way, specialises in supplying a full range of fresh and frozen seafood to many leading hotels, restaurants, contract catering outlets and public sector units across Northern Ireland. Keenan Seafood deploys a fleet of nine refrigerated vehicles to make daily deliveries to their wide customer base ensuring their products arrive in perfect condition. Fish is sourced each morning from the local Northern Ireland ports as well as from Scotland and the West of Ireland. Only the finest-quality seafood is selected and transported to the company’s premises for further processing and

order assembly. A full range of exotic seafood lines is also imported each week from Turkey and the Far East to satisfy the increasingly adventurous palates of customers. Keenan Seafood sells around 250 lines of fresh and frozen fish and has its own team of expert fish filleters who prepare the fish each day to meet customer specifications. Alongside this, the company has its own fish smoking operation to produce on a daily basis, their famous natural, additive-free, brands of smoked cod, haddock and coley. The business buys around 10 tons of fish every week to meet the demand from its 500 customers in Northern

Ireland across the retail and catering sectors. As well as supplying hotels, restaurants and foodservice outlets the company has a strong presence in the fish and chip shop sector and the independent retail trades with its range of fresh prepacked fish and convenience ‘fish in sauce’ ranges for the busy consumer market. The business has been reinvented in the last five years, with a major capital investment in the factory facility. A comprehensive Quality Management System is in place covering all legislative and technical requirements, evidenced by the SALSA and STS Public Sector accreditations which the company has achieved. Much of the company’s

recent growth has been on the back of its successful product development programme which has seen the company achieve success at the Great Taste Awards with its Maple Cured Whiskey Smoked Salmon and Natural Smoked Hake products. Product development forms a key part of the strategic plan for the growth of the company over the next few years. Developing and training staff is also a key objective within Keenan Seafood. “We have a very energetic, dedicated committed team who are central to driving the business forward” says Gerry Keenan. The recent achievement of Investors in People status by the company reflects this commitment. For more information on Keenan Seafood Ltd: Keenan Seafood Limited Blackstaff Road, Kennedy Way, Belfast BT11 9DT T: +44 (0) 28 9061 8088 F: +44 (0) 28 9043 1096 E: info@keenanseafood.com W: www.keenanseafood.com

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t the end of Ballymagee Street, Bangor, Co. Down lies the Central Fish Hall built in 1890. If this sounds only vaguely familiar it is because in 2015 the street is called High Street and the Central Fish Hall has been McKeown’s Fishmonger and Poulterer since 1891. This is Bangor’s oldest family business and it was founded and run by a McKeown. Now it is Sean who is in charge, but it was his father before him, and his grandfather before that. When McKeown’s was founded, there were three other fishmongers shops in Bangor. Scott’s in Main Street, Thompson’s in Market Street and Herron’s in Abbey Street, but today only McKeown’s remains. Sean McKeown, the current owner, still remembers going to the wholesale fish

market in Belfast with his father until the 1970s and is proud of his family business which still serves the local community and businesses with top quality seafood. One of the interesting things still connecting McKeown’s to the past is the fact that they were not just fishmongers, they were also poulterers. In the old days getting your chicken from the butcher was simply not possible. Poultry and eggs belonged at the fishmonger’s counter. This is how fish and poultry were traditionally sold throughout the British Isles. Variety, quality and freshness are the key ingredients to the success of McKeown’s with fish sourced from mainland markets at Peterhead and locally from Portavogie, Kilkeel and Ardglass. In recent years they have

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had to go further afield to the North Sea, Sri Lanka and even Singapore and Indonesia to obtain the best quality seafood and to expand the variety they stock for their increasingly adventurous and discerning customers. McKeowns stock a wide range of traditional fish including haddock, cod, plaice, lemon sole, brill, trout, salmon, Dover sole, bream as well as more exotic species such as red snapper and perch. McKeown’s specialise in their own smoked salmon for which they are renowned throughout North Down and beyond. They also produce delicious pale smoked haddock and cod. Sean McKeown still loves the business of fishmongering and continues to strive to provide his customers with the best and freshest seafood available. He is proud and slightly bemused that the celebrity chef Rick Stein endorsed McKeown’s fishmongers shop in his book ‘The Seafood Lovers’ Guide’.

For more information about McKeown’s: McKeown’s Fishmonger and Poulterer 14 High Street, Bangor BT20 5AY T: +44 (0) 28 9127 1141 M: +44 (0) 7793 641 422 W: www.mckeownsfishmongers.co.uk Twitter: @Mckeownsfish 43

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ounded over a decade ago, Northern Ireland Women in Fisheries (NIWIF) are a group of women hailing from Northern Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fishing communities who are passionate about the seafood industry. Many work in the industry and are the wives, daughters and mothers of fishermen, seafood processors and marine engineers. The group meet once a month and over several years NIWIF have developed a programme of seafood cookery demonstrations. They have travelled across Northern Ireland to tell community and church groups about their lives and experiences of the seafood industry and to teach people about preparing, sourcing and cooking the best of local, seasonal seafood. As well as educating consumers on how easy it is to prepare and cook seafood and the myriad of health benefits to be gained from including it in the diet, NIWIF also provide guidance on sourcing good quality, responsiblysourced seafood. Initially a small scale, self-funded programme of presentations, support from Seafish through their consumer campaign, Fish is the Dish, allowed NIWIF to develop and expand their programme of seafood cookery demonstrations. Seafish support has also

allowed NIWIF to provide attendees with Fish is the Dish recipe leaflets to help them start cooking more seafood at home and ensure it is included in weekly meal plans. NIWIF have also supported Seafish in Northern Ireland by providing their recipes for use in a Northern Ireland Fish is the Dish recipe booklet which has been distributed widely across the Province. To date, NIWIF have given presentations to over 2000 people across Northern Ireland and demand for their unique style of seafood cookery demonstration shows no sign of abating with lots more events in the pipeline. For more information about the Northern Ireland Women in Fisheries (NIWIF): Lou Henning, NIWIF Secretary T: +44 (0)28 4176 2335 E: lou_henning@hotmail.com

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EU-funded project investigates the commercialisation of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) in the Atlantic Area Jessica Ratcliff, Irish Seaweed Research Group, Ryan Institute, NUI Galway Anna Soler Vila, Irish Seaweed Consultancy Ltd.

ntegrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) is a concept developed in the early 1990’s, as a variation on the concept of polyculture. IMTA differs from polyculture by specifying that co-cultivated species must be from different trophic levels. This means that energy supplied to the highest trophic level - often a carnivorous finfish - spills over to species lower down the food chain. For example, fish (salmon) are fed a formulated feed, particulate waste in the form of uneaten feed and faeces is taken up by filter and/or deposit feeders (mussels), and dissolved waste produced by animal species is used by algae to improve growth and composition. It is essentially a simplified and artificially constructed ecosystem which very carefully manages inputs in order to be more efficient; in other words this is a farm with its own built in fertilization system. While very intuitive and appealing in theory, and with the potential for economic (greater total productivity), environmental (reduction of nutrient pollution) and social (job provision and better utilization of space in the

coastal zone) advantages, the implementation of IMTA is complex in practice. This is especially true under a monoculture paradigm, which focuses on production of a single, high-value species, while IMTA tends to maximise the productivity of the system as a whole.

Maximising Productivity

In many parts of Asia IMTA occurs by default; the huge scale of aquaculture has resulted in pressure for space within the coastal zone, resulting in many cultivated species all tightly packed together. The interactions between those species are being studied with the idea of taking advantage of their natural interactions to improve both growth and water quality. In Europe and the Americas, this is also starting to happen – individual farms are in close proximity to one another, and although not managed as a single unit, practices at one may affect the other. What we are now trying to do is better understand the systems – this means more research into the transfer of energy and pathogens between species, how to maximise productivity, and

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Cultivation Alaria esculenta (Photo: Ben Quéuineur)

the regulatory framework that governs it all. There are already examples where IMTA has proved beneficial. The abalone industry in

South Africa benefited economically from incorporating macroalgae into their farms, with wider benefits to the environment (Nobre et al.

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Partners meeting in Olhão, Portugal, April 2018

2010). In Denmark stricter regulatory hurdles meant finfish production capacity could only be increased if the nutrient inputs were lessened – i.e. more fish with less waste. It was recognised that cultivating seaweeds and/or mussels alongside the fish was the “best available technique” to balance the system (Holdt & Edwards 2014). In both cases, as in many others, IMTA seems to need an external driver to get it started. In Europe, drivers might similarly be emissions, (e.g. the Water Framework Directive), or space related. In the future, we anticipate that IMTA might be applied in remediation of highvolume, low-concentration effluent as produced in land-based flow-through systems; in management of ‘unintentional IMTA’ where co-cultivation occurs as a result of farm proximity at sea, rather than planned integration; and, perhaps, in more technologically advanced recirculating systems (RAS) as a biofilter that is also a crop.

Efficiency priority. Running from 2017 to 2020 it consists of eight partner organisations from Spain, Portugal, France, UK and Ireland. The Irish partners are the Irish Seaweed Consultancy and NUI Galway, with BIM and the Bantry Marine Research Station as Associated Partners. Aiming to foster cooperation for industrial transition towards IMTA, the project will provide tools to

Measuring and checking the quality of kelp (Laminaria digitata) grown alongside Atlantic salmon.

increase competitiveness and contribute to removing barriers for growth within the eco-aquaculture sector, while improving the quality and public image of aquatic products. During the project workshops, training events and networking events will focus on transferring knowledge within and between the wider partnership. Educational and training materials,

References:

Holdt SL, Edwards MD (2014) Cost-effective IMTA: a comparison of the production efficiencies of mussels and seaweed. J Appl Phycol 26, 933-945.

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Following on from IDREEM (EU FP7), INTEGRATE is a new project investigating the next steps in research and commercialisation of IMTA to work towards these goals. It is funded under the Interreg Atlantic Area programme – Resource 46

scientific papers and networks through websites and social media platforms will be created alongside production of policy briefing documents that will support development of the regulatory framework. In Ireland, the first workshop took place in Galway on April 13 (Picture 1). The workshop, on IMTA Technical best practices, put together 18 aquaculture experts from different sectors to discuss priority areas and bottle necks for IMTA development in Ireland. Three more workshops will follow, on Social and Regulatory (Autumn 2018), Environmental (Spring 2019) and Economic (Autumn 2019) aspects. You can follow the project on www.integrate-imta. eu, also in Linkedin Group: Integrate Imta, and if you have an account in Twitter: @Integrate_Imta

Ready to check the biomass of the huge pseudo-kelp (Saccorhiza polyschides) that was grown next to Atlantic salmon

Nobre AM, RobertsonAndersson D, Neori A, Sankar K (2010) Ecological-economic assessment of aquaculture options: Comparison between abalone monoculture and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture of abalone and seaweeds. Aquaculture 306, 116-126.

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WEFTA 2017 - Dublin WEFTA 2017, the 47th annual conference of the West European Fish Technologists Association took place at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in October with the theme ‘Innovative Technologies for Healthy and Sustainable Seafood Production’. “The WEFTA conference has become the leading platform where seafood R&D experts discuss hot topics and major breakthroughs,” John Fagan, Senior Food Technologist with BIM and chair of this year’s event told delegates. “With a combination of keynote lectures, oral and poster sessions and opportunities for active discussion and networking with SME’s from the seafood sector this conference allows experts working in diverse fields to learn of the key R&D trends and breakthroughs which will impact production techniques and markets in coming years”.

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According to Fagan BIM is fine tuning an exciting line-up of of keynote speakers who will demonstrate how R&D can be used to underpin our knowledge of new technologies that can be translated into profitable nextgeneration solutions for the seafood sector. Already confirmed are global experts from Nofima (Norway), Matis (Iceland), Ifremer (France), Teagasc (Ireland) and SKAGINN 3x (Iceland). “SKAGINN 3x have completed high-profile turnkey sub-chilling technology projects with major Icelandic whitefish and Norwegian salmon processors. Their highly efficient freezing systems are already being installed by major French and Icelandic pelagic processors”,

John Fagan explains. “Subchilling involves pulling the core temperature of the fish to approximately minus 1.5 degrees Celsius with the fish effectively becoming the refrigerant and negating the need for ice. Super chilling has been a hot-topic at WEFTA for several years with Irish and Nordic projects trying to examine whether it actually gives verifiable results in terms of product quality, shelf life and sensory”. John Fagan says there is a renewed focus internationally, especially in the Nordic countries, on how new equipment and processes affect the raw material and this insight is being used to develop new technologies which ensure the raw material is maintained in the best Bord Iascaigh Mhara works closely with the Irish seafood sector to add further value to processing, aquaculture and fisheries companies and individuals with a key role of ensuring its clients have access to the best-in-class innovative technologies and knowledge-base internationally. The scientific content at WEFTA is of direct relevance to the Irish seafood sector and the Irish research base and presents opportunities to learn from the leaders in seafood R&D and to integrate knowledge and new technologies on fishing vessels,aquaculture facilities and on the factory floor. “My day to day role with BIM involves scanning the horizon for new innovative technologies across all the major species groups and making sure our clients understand the most relevant packaging, processing and new product technologies,” says Fagan. The BIM team also links with major international

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Cait Murray-Green, ceo, CuanTec Ltd; Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D.; Jim O’Toole, ceo, BIM; Kieran Calnan, chairman, BIM; Jón Birgir Gunnarsson, chairman, Skaginn 3X AS

production equipment and packaging technologies suppliers and manufacturers and maintains close links with commercially relevant international seafood R&D groups involved with industry-led projects aimed at maximum use and profitability from raw materials. “I work closely with national and international equipment and technology suppliers and commercially-relevant R&D providers to understand both market-ready and nearmarket technologies which can improve production and differentiate Irish seafood products,” he says.

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Having worked previously with Teagasc John Fagan has introduced some of the technologies used in beef, poultry, dairy etc to the Irish seafood sector via in-factory trials and by maintaining an international network of commercially-aware R&D groups. “BIM is already working with Teagasc to explore technologies for development use of currently under-utilised shell material and appraisal of opportunities for extraction of chitosan from Irish brown crab by-product for potential ingredients, health

and wellness and technofunctional markets,” he says. He believes that international seafood companies are “becoming smarter and employing experts” who understand new technologies and can quickly convert new ideas into new products, processes and market opportunities. Pointing to byproduct utilisation is a major issue globally Fagan looks forward to a key note presentation at WEFTA 2017 by Scottish company CuanTec Ltd on new opportunities to utilise previously discarded shell material from Nephrops for the development of smart packaging concepts with extended shelf life properties. “WEFTA 2017 will fasttrack our knowledge of relevant new innovative technologies. It allows experts working in diverse fields to understand key R&D trends and breakthroughs which underpin knowledge of how to produce the best seafood and ingredients and to gain first-hand knowledge of technological breakthroughs which will impact production techniques and markets in coming years”, Fagan contends. This article first appeared in Inshore Ireland 13.4, Winter 2017)

SUB-CHILLING™ set to revolutionise fisheries and aquaculture Sub-chilling set to revolutionise fisheries and aquaculture A more effective method of chilling fish developed by Skaginn3X of Iceland which will have a major impact on the fisheries and aquaculture industries worldwide by reducing carbon foot print and extending product shelflife attracted plenty of interest at WEFTA 2017 Jón Birgir Gunnarsson head of sales and marketing with Skaginn 3X told the conference that its RoteX technology ensured that all fish receive the exact same treatment in a systme which allows complete control of the timing and temperature treatment all the way through the system to packaging. “Skaginn3X did not invent super-chilling, it has been in use in the fishing industry for many years. We have refined and improved the

concept however which we call sub-chilling which is a method to achieve superchilling. We have also put a lot of work into is how to making sub-chilling practical to use and more widely available on a commercial scale”, he told the conference. Gunnarsson says that much research has already been carried out on super-chilling, primarily in Norway, and mostly on salmon. “Norwegian research on salmon was mostly conducted in a lab where the environment was controlled, but showed positive results in connection with product quality and storage life. Sub-chilling™ involves cooling down the fish, farmed or caught, as quickly possible so that

their core temperature is close to -1.5 degrees Celcius within an hour, depending on species. “All through the entire process we control salinity, temperature and the speed of the water. It’s very important to point out however that we are not freezing the product. This is crucial because freezing damages the tissue resulting in gaping.” Based on Skaginn3X’s proven RoteX technology the sub-chilling process

SUB-chilling™ tank designed for the aquaculture sector

Fresh salmon, boxed and ready for transport – no ice required

comprises an auger tank with patented side injection which circulates cold water from a heat exchanger. The RoteX tank also ensures that each fish receives exactly same treatment, with complete control of the timing and temperature treatment of the fish all the way through the system. Although the temperature of the fish is below freezing point of water, the fish remains fresh and unfrozen in a subzero state. With this new method, the fish itself becomes the cooling refrigerant and eliminates the need of using ice to store and chill the product. According to Gunnarsson a key advantage of subchilling is that it can extend product shelf-life by between five and seven days. “Sub-chilling™ means that the overall quality of the product increases and independent research shows that both the processing yield and cooking yield is better compared to traditional cold handling. Sub-chilled fillets also have less gaping and are more resistant to pin boning”, he says.

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box can carry more fish. It also prolongs the shelf life so that fish can now be transported in more environmentally friendly ways such as on cargo ships, and it also lowers energy coss compared with traditional methods”.

Sub-chiling™ is a proven solution both for whitefish and aquaculture products. The system can be installed both as an onboard or onshore system, depending on where the slaughtering process takes place. “Sub-chilling™ eliminates the need for ice during transportation so that each

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This article first appeared in Inshore Ireland 13.4, Winter 2017)

SUB-CHILLING™ The future is here! • No ice required for transportation • 5–7 days extended shelf life

Super-chilling?

Research overseen by Matís, with farmed salmon tracked from slaughter confirmed that superchilled salmon holds its water content better throughout the production and storage processes; it has a better culinary yield when poached. The qualities and the firmness of the fish remain for longer, maintaining quality more effectively through production. Microbiological analysis has also confirmed that the fish stays fresher for longer than conventionally chilled fish, also confirming that superchilling can extend the shelf life of the finished product by as much as a week.

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Improved Handling

With ice no longer a part of cooling, storage and transport, handling becomes less arduous and there are new opportunities for packaging. Until now it has not been thought advisable to transport whole salmon iced in tubs, as the ice can damage the fish. But the best quality can be achieved using superchilling.

Extended Shelf Life

Longer shelf life means that fish can be transported by sea rather than by air. This represents a saving in transport costs, as well as a substantial reduction in the carbon footprint. Until now, salmon has been transported mainly in single-use packaging, but superchilling means that tubs can be used instead.

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Reduced carbon footprint in production and transport. Up to 20% of the overall weight in salmon transport is ice. Superchilling makes ice redundant and reduces the strain on much of the transport chain, by air, road or by sea. The extended product shelf life brings in possibilities to ship larger volumes in containers to replace the amount of fresh whitefish exported from Iceland by air. In general terms, we can estimate that in the region of 200,000 tonnes of ice are shipped with this salmon. Approximately 240,000 tonnes of salmon every year are freighted by air to Asia, which means that an estimated 48,000 tonnes of this weight is ice – so a saving equivalent to 1000 Jumbo jet flights could be made.

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Carlingford Lough Shellfish Cooperative Society Ltd MillGrange Greenore Co. Louth T: (042) 9383894 M: (086) 1053033 C: PJ Donnelly Cloughmore Shellfish Ltd (Cunningham, Brian) 16A, The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down, BT34 4LR T: 7900113336 T: (028) 41769208 E: cloughmoreshellfishltd@gmail. com C: Brian Cunningham Flynn, Liam 11 Chancellors Road Bessbrook, Newry, Co. Down, N.I. C: Liam Flynn

William Casey Group Cromane Cross Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 7709147 C: Willie Casey

Morgan, Ciaran Ardaghy Omeath Co. Louth C: Ciaran Morgan

Gerald O’ Reilly Group Cromane Lower Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769256 M: (087) 6937028 C: Gerald O’Reilly

Caragh Clams Ltd. Stookisland Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 6608569 E: kerryosullivans@eircom.com C: Paul O’Sullivan

Griffin- Reilly Group Cromane Lower Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769235 M: (086) 6094346 C: John Joe O’Reilly

Liam & Geno O’Connor Tullig Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 6107590 C: Geno O’Connor

O’Connor, Liam North Commons Liberties, Carlingford, Co. Louth C: Liam O’Connor Crescent Seafoods Ltd. Mytilus Ballagha Blabe Curracloe Co. Wexford M: (087) 2933616 E: crescentseafoodsltd@gmail.com C: Simon Dingemanse

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Lough Garmin Harbour Mussels Ltd 84, Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin T: 353(0) 16602404 F: 353(0) 16765212 T: (0031) 113571310 E: frank@barbe.nl C: Frank de Kok Lett & Co. Ltd. Mytilus Ballagha Blube, Curracloe Co. Wexford M: (087) 2933616 E: crescentseafoodsltd@gmail.com C: Simon Dingemanse Riverbank Mussels /Fjord Fresh Mussels /WD Shellfish Ltd Clonard Business Park Whitemill Ind Estate, Wexford Co. Wexford T: (053) 9121280 M: (087) 2722413 E: mlcrowley1@eircom.net C: Mick Crowley N&A Scallan Mussel Suppliers 29 William Street Wexford Town Co. Wexford T: (053) 9122080(T&F) M: (087) 9229152 Sean M: (087) 6253759 E: nascallanmussels@eircom.net C: Martin Scallan Wexford Mussels Ltd. Rockfield Ivy Lane, Coolcotts Co. Wexford T: (053) 24351 M: (087) 2219077 W: wexmuss@eircom.net C: Sean Ryan

Clam Caragh Clams Ltd Stookisland, Cromane Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769975 T: (066) 9769390 M: (087) 6608569 (PO’S) E: kerryosullivans@eircom.net C: Paul O’Sullivan

Freshwater Trout Araglen Trout Farm Araglen, Kilworth Co. Cork T: (058) 50049 M: (087) 8562073 E: johnhaydon@eircom.net C: John Haydon Raford Fish Farm Raford Kiltulla, Athenry, Co. Galway T: (091) 848137 C: Francis Burke

Goatsbridge Trout Farm Ltd. Jerpoint, Thomastown Co. Kilkenny T: (056) 7724140 M: (086) 2544906 E: mag@goatsbridgetrout.ie C: Gerard Kirwan IDAS Ltd. Woodenbridge Arklow, Co. Wicklow T: (0402) 36535 M: (087) 6526229 E: damienokeefe@gmail.com C: Damien O’Keefe

Gigas Oyster Dolphin Seafarms Ltd. 41 Gleniha Ennis, Co. Clare T: (065) 6820616 M: (086) 6021704 C: Eamonn Chesser Garvey Brendan Claremount Clarecastle, Ennis, Co. Clare M: (065) 6891920 T: (086) 3840806 E: shannonoysters@gmail.com C: Brendan Garvey Sea Lyons c/o Sea Lyons Seafood Pier Rodd, Carrigaholt Co. Clare T: (065) 9058321 T: (065) 9058322 M: (087) 6149539 E: info@sealyons.ie C: James Lyons Jasconius Ltd. New Quay, Burrin Co. Clare T: (065) 7078189 M: (087) 9772069 E: iarfhlaithconnellan@gmail.com C: Iarlaith Connellan Pouldoody Aquaculture Ltd Sheshia Bell Harbour, Co. Clare T: (065) 7078146 M: (087) 9787033 E: feargal.langley@gmail.com C: Feargal Langley Lyons Gearoid (Sales) c/o Sea Lyons Seafood Pier Road, Carrigaholt, Co. Clare T: (065) 9058222 E: info@sealyons.ie C: Gearoid Lyons McKeown Martin Rehy east Cross Co. Clare C: Martin Mc Keown McMahon Michael Ballynote East Kilrush, Co. Clare T: (065) 9052571 M: (087) 2605796 C: Michael McMahon

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Moyasta Oysters Ltd Moyasta Kilrush, Co. Clare T: (065) 9051965 F: (065) 6764406 M: (087) 6613097 E: galvinthomas@hotmail.com C: Thomas Galvin

Kinsale Oysterhaven Seafood Ltd. Ballynaclaset Creek Oysterhaven Co. Cork T: 003354 6476298 T: 003354 6859785 / F 4887 E: m.crine@gillardeau.fr C: Maryse Crine

O’Mahony Alan Moveen West Kilkee, Co. Clare C: Alan O’Mahony

PKC Ballynaclaset Creek Oysterhaven Co. Cork T: 0033 546859785 M: (086) 1580338 T: 0033 546859785 / F 4887 E: m.crine@gillardeau.fr C: Maryse Crine

Sheehy Hugh Breaffa Kilkee, Co. Clare T: (065) 9058245 M: (086) 8579472 E: mhsheehy09@gmail.com C: Hugh Sheehy Sea Lyons Seafood Ltd. Pier Road, Carrigaholt, Co. Clare M: (087) 6149537 C: James Lyons Thomas Bluinne Station House Kilrush, Co. Clare T: (065) 9052275 M: (087) 7604230 C: Tom Bluinne Adrigole Oysters Adrigole Beara, Co. Cork C: Dan O’Shea Baile Mhic Oda (Youghal) 3 Harbour Row, Ring Road, Cobh Co. Cork T: 068 2881791 E: noel.keane35@eircom.net E: Dams_14@msn.com C: Damien Perdriel, Keane, Noel Skibbereen Shellfish Ltd. 3 Harbour Row, Ring Road, Cobh Co. Cork T: (021) 4813565 T: (068) 2881791 E: noel.keane35@eircom.net W: Dam_14msn.com C: Damien Perdriel Bere Island Coop Lowneys Bere Island, Co. Cork M: (086) 1064363 M: (086) 8182457 E: thelaughingoysterseaweed@ gmail.com C: David Andrews, John Walsh Frank Dwyer Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co. Cork M: (086) 8390678 C: Frank Dwyer Jamie Dwyer Ballinaclashet Oysterhaven Co. Cork T: (021) 4770664 M: (087) 2557429 W: havenshellfish@eircom.net C: Jamie Dwyer

Mestre, Jean Paul 2 Fairy Hill Monkstown Co. Cork M: (021) 4841837 T: (087) 2456074 C: Jean Paul Mestre Fota Oyster Farm Ltd Rossleague Cobh Co. Cork P24FX79 M: (087) 4476786 T: (021) 4813983 E: lucilem@kerber.fr E: info@triskellseafood.com C: Remi Louis Utterly Oysters Ltd Rossleague Cobh Co. Cork T: (021) 4813983 M: (086) 2656509 T: (021) 4813120 E: killiant@iol.ie C: Killian Tighe Sliogeisc na Rossan Teoranta Drimlaughdruid, Lettermacaward, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal T: (0749) 522777 M: (086) 6022288 M: (086) 6044478 E: info@ipo.ie C: Edward O’Gallachoir (jnr) PKB Unit 1, Alexander Place, Tonyhabboc, Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal T: 0033 546859785 M: (086) 1580338 T: 0033 546859785 / F 4887 E: m.crine@gillardeau.fr C: Maryse Crine Askoysters Ltd. Leenan, Kiel Clonmany Co. Donegal M: (086) 1966203 M: (086) 0733501 E: askoysters@gmail.com C: Anthony Kearney Barr Michael Foyle Water View Ballymacarthur, Greencastle, Co. Donegal C: Michael Barr

Seabreeze Oyster Farm Ltd. Tullyearl Donegal Town Co. Donegal T: (07497) 22791 F: (07497) 22770 M: (087) 6536781 E: valanddes@eircom.net C: Des Moore

Donegal Oysters Ltd. Rossylongan Donegal Town Co. Donegal T: (07497) 40366 M: (087) 2845420 T: donegaloysters@eircom.net E: oceandeepoysters@gmail.com C: Damien Reid

McDermott, Danny Balleighan East Greencastle Co. Donegal T: (07493) 81242 M: (086) 8053693 M: (086) 8053693 E: shonadanny@hotmail.com C: Danny McDermott

Boyle John Ballymanus, Kincasslagh Co. Donegal C: John Boyle

Natura Mussels Ltd. Darney Bruckless, Co. Donegal M: (087) 4041537 E: anthony.neveu@ groupeboutrais.com C: Anthony Neveu

Ballylawn Shellfish Ltd Ballylawn Redcastle Co. Donegal M: (086) 2902462 T: (07493) 82805 F: (07493) 82806 C: Danny McDermott

Trabay Ltd 180 Station Road, Bruckless, Co. Donegal (087) 6013798 W: tb.natura@live.fr C: Anthony Neveu

McGlinchy Alan Kiltown Killygordon Co. Donegal T: (074) 49378 M: (086) 8163553 E: mcglinchey.alan@gmail.com C: Alan Mc Glinchy

Celtic Kerber Unit 9E, Northwest Business Park Collooney, Co. Sligo M: (087) 4476786 E: lucilem@kerber.fr E: info@triskellseafood.com C: Remi Louis Crocknagee Oysters Ltd Roxtown Clonmany Co. Donegal T: (07493) 76159 P/F T: (074) 9376303 M: (086) 8609114 E: crocknageeoysters@gmail.com C: Derek Diver Blake Conor Pier Road Rathmullan Co. Donegal T: (07491) 58368 M: (087) 6186334 E: connorxblake@gmail.com C: Conor Blake CSVShellfish Main Street Ardara, Co. Donegal M: (087) 6691648 E: csvshellfish@hotmail.com C: Steve Robins Ballylawn Shellfish Ltd Ballylawn Redcastle Co. Donegal T: (07493) 82805 M: (086) 2902462 C: Danny McDermott Doherty Charlie Roshine South Dungloe Co. Donegal T: (07495) 21815 C: Charlie Doherty Doherty Philip Slievebawn Malin Head Co. Donegal T: (07493) 70164 M: (086) 8727268 C: Philip Doherty Donegal Oceandeep Oysters Ltd. Rossylongan Donegal Town Co. Donegal T: (07497) 23042 T: (07497 23331 M: (087) 6388843 E: oceandeepoyster@gmail.com C: Conor Reid

Duffy Anthony Carrick Carrigart, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9155531 M: (087) 4185413 M: (087) 6252618 C: John Duffy Gallagher James Maghery Dungloe, Co. Donegal M: (087) 7541308 E: gallagherdavid23@yahoo.com C: David Gallagher Heraghty Patrick & Shiels Michael Ballyar Kerrymeel P.O., Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (07491) 59629 M: (087) 2944071 M: (086) 8781081 C: Michael Shields Doherty James Termon Maghery, Dungloe, Co. Donegal T: (07495) 22820 M: (087) 9483266 C: John Doherty James Ball Middletown Malin Head, Co. Donegal M: (086) 8678476 E: JamesBall52@yahoo.com C: James Ball LDC Shellfish Seacrest, Derry Rd Moville Co. Donegal M: (086) 2889079 E: seacrestseafoods@gmail.com C: Liam McGuinness Coffey William A Sheskin Bree Malin Head, Co. Donegal M: (086) 8625984 E: malinheadoystersltd@ gmail.com E: kathleencoffey54@gmail.com C: Billy Coffee

William Brittan Tullyearl Donegal Town Co. Donegal M: (087) 2206696 E: racooshellfish@gmail.com C: William Brittan McCahill Eamonn Terhillion Termon, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (07491) 39943 M: (086) 8460933 E: mccahille@gmail.com C: Eamon McCahill

McHugh Charles & Gavigan Vincent Leconell Ard na Ratha, Loughras Beg, Co. Donegal T: (07495) 41574 M: (087) 9857461 E: charlie_mchugh@hotmail.com C: Charles McHugh McLoughlin Michael Keenaglug Carndonagh Co. Donegal T: (07493) 74317 M: (087) 2150460 M: (087) 6035549 E: keenaglug@gmail.com C: Eunan McLoughlin Murray Denis & McSweeney James G. Roshine Acres Burtonport Co. Donegal T: (07495) 42962 C: Denis Murray North Shore Oysters (Jim Walsh) Ballyliffen Clonmany Co. Donegal T: (074) 9376433 M: (086) 6057819 E: walshjim2412@gmail.com C: Jim Walsh McKinney John Harbour view Greencastle Co. Donegal T: (07493) 81134 M: (086) 3331906 C: John McKinney Ostrea-An Maghery Dungloe, Co. Donegal T: (07495) 22268 T: (07495) 21183 M: (086) 8404945 E: monaghanjp@eircom.net C: John P. Monaghan

Sliogeisc Gaoth Beara Teoranta Ballykilduff Portnoo, Co. Donegal T: (07495) 45281 M: (087) 9488044 C: Paddy Boyle Sliogiasc Inisheane Magherty Dungloe Co. Donegal T: (07495) 21457 M: (086) 8375430 C: Conal Hunter Corbett Seamus Corner House Gweedore Co. Donegal (075) 31453 (087) 2029909 C: Corbett Seamus Boet Mor Seafoods Ltd. Claddaghduff Clifden Co. Galway T: (095) 44698 M: (087) 2631641 E: kermor@eircom.net C: Jean Le Dorven Huitre du Conemara Galway Collon, Drogheda Co. Louth M: (087) 9186997 E: davidk@huitredu connemara.com C: David Keane Coyne Anthony Derrylough Renvyle Co. Galway T: (095) 43501 M: (087) 2700672 E: anthonyc@hotmail.co.uk C: Anthony Coyne Krause Daniel & Rainer Dungora Nuns Orchard, Kinvara Co. Galway T: (091) 637104 T: (091) 637232 T: (091) 638813 C: Rainer Krause De Burca Oysters Prospect Hill Maree, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: (091) 794590 C: Michael John Burke

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Doorus Point Shellfish Moy Road, Kinvara Co. Galway T: (091) 638233 M: (085) 8248847 E: dpskinvara@gmail.com C: Thomas Connolly

Quay Oyster Company Ballinacourty Clarinbridge, Co. Galway T: (091) 794724 C: John Kelly

Galway Oysters Ltd. Ballinderreen, Kilcolgan Co. Galway M: (087) 6444882 E: garyhartyeire@gmail.com C: Gary Harty

Cromane Seafoods Ltd. Cromane Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9761563 M: (087) 2271221 M: (087) 2921205 C: Danny Sullivan

Keanes Seafood Ltd Prospect Maree, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: (091) 794255 M: (087) 2623712 E: diarmuidjameskeane1@ eircom.net C: Diarmuid Keane

Emmet Casey Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 7465707 M: (087) 9241211 E: realtnamarashellfish@ hotmail.com E: michaelsugrue@hotmail.com C: Emmet Casey, Michael Sugrue

Maree Oysters Ltd. Maree, Clarinbridge Co. Galway T: (091) 790525 M: (087) 6184182 C: Jimmy Killilea

Owen.And Paul Teahan Shellfish Ltd. Stookisland, Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 2041403 E: owenpteahan@yahoo.ie C: Paul Teahan

Mattie Larkin Killeenaran, Kilcolgan Co. Galway M: (087) 2831980 E: mattie.larkin@gmail.com C: Mattie Larkin

Daniel McCarthy Cromane Lower Killorglin, Co. Kerry C: Daniel MacCarthy

Michael John Harty Tawin, Oranmore Co. Galway M: (087) 6888442 C: Gary Harty

Douglas Strand Shellfish Ltd. Douglas Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9761457 M: (087) 2662728 E: costellosgarage@gmail.com C: Pat Costelloe

Michael Kelly Shellfish Ltd. Tyrone Kilcolgan Co. Galway T: (091) 796120 E: info@kellyoysters.com C: Diarmuid Kelly

Frank McCarthy Lonart, Cromane Upper, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769375 M: (087) 6432563 E: skippershaven@eircom.net C: Frank McCarthy

Mannin Bay Oysters Ltd. Derrygimla Ballyconneely Co. Galway T: (095) 23640 M: (087) 0969730 C: Josie King

Pathie O’Sullivan Cromane Lower Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 2198157 E: patricktosullivan@live.co.uk C: Patrick T. O’Sullivan

O’Malley Michael Cleggan, Co. Galway T: (095) 44702 M: (087) 2852460 E: o’malleysf@gmail.com C: Michael O’Malley Omey Oyster Company Ltd. Claddaghduff, Clifden Co. Galway T: (095) 44022 C: Richard West Fergal Langley Sheshia Bell Harbour, Co. Clare T: (091) 637500 M: (087) 9787033 E: feargal.langley@gmail.com C: Feargal Langley

Cromane Point Cromane Lower Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769256 M: (087) 6937028 C: Gerald O’Reilly Cromane Oysters Ltd. StookIsland Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 9696883 E: ironon@gir.ie E: Tonyosullivan@oisri.com C: Tony O’Sullivan Griffin- Reilly Group Cromane Lower Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769235 M: (086) 6094346 C: John Joe Reilly

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Hayes Aquaculture Tochar, Cromane Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769516 M: (087) 9366742 E: tocharhayes@eircom.net C: Thomas Hayes Jeremiah Costello Lonhort, Killorglin Co. Kerry M: (087) 7696731 C: Pat Costelloe L&G O’Connor Tullig Beg, Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 2935960 E: pauline039connor@yahoo.ie C: Liam O’Connor Martin Riordan Tullig Cross, Killorglin Co. Kerry C: Martin Riordan Moroney Michael Glosha, Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769256 M: (087) 6040092 C: Luke Burke Scannell Michael Douglas, Killorglin Co. Kerry T: (066) 9761614 M: (087) 7632435 E: michaelscannell@eircom.net C: Michael Scannell Caragh Clams Ltd Stookisland, Cromane Killorglin, Co. Kerry (087) 6608567 E: kerryosullivan@eircom.com C: Paul O’Sullivan Arthur McCarthy Cromane Lower, Killorglin Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769243 F: (066) 9769293 M: (087) 2119955 E: AMCT87A@hotmail.com C: Arthur McCarthy Teahan Partnership Cromane Lower Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 2654681 T: (066) 9769357 T: (066) 9769504 E: teahanpartners@gmail.com C: Michael Teahan BC Shellfish Ltd. Unit 8, Carhan Lower, Reenrushen, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry T: 0033 546859785 F: 0033 546854887 E: m.crine@gillardeau.fr C: Maryse Crine Jean-Yves Letanneur Ankail, Tahilla Sneem, Co. Kerry T: (064) 45270 M: (086) 3603634 E: jyletanneur@outlook.com C: Jean-Yves Letanneur

Daniel O’Mahony Ardcost, Portmagee Co. Kerry M: (087) 2342171 E: ardcostoystersltd@gmail.com C: Daniel O’Mahony Tighe Peter 1 Glenmore Grove Ballinorig Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry T: (066) 7129613 M: (087) 7870034 E: petermtighe@eircom.net C: Peter Tighe Shannon Shellfish Ltd. 103 Ballymacool Wood Letterkenny, Co. Donegal M: (087) 0699437 E: irelandshellfish@gmail.com C: Alan O’Sullivan Carlingford Oyster Company Ltd. Mullatee, Carlingford Co. Louth T: (042) 9373800 T: (042) 9373367 M: (087) 6244879 E: kian@carlingfordoyster company.ie C: Kian Louet- Feisser Cooley Oysters Ltd. Muchgrange Greenore Co. Louth T: (042) 9373988 T: (042) 9373350 M: (087) 6486162 E: fergfish@hotmail.com C: Donal Ferguson Keenan Oysters Ltd. The Harbour, Carlingford Lough Co. Louth T: (04293) 73306 M: (086) 3691222 E: tomkeenan49@yahoo.co.uk C: Tom Keenan Carrowholly Shellfish Ltd. Carrowhooly, Westport Co. Mayo T: (098) 26376 M: (087) 2557938 E: carrowhollyshellfish@eircom.net C: George Golden Comhlacht Forbartha Toin Re Gaoith Tonragee West Achill, Co. Mayo T: (098) 36171 M: (087) 2039604 C: Neil Kilbane Shannon Estuary Oysters Ltd. Kilmeena, Wesport Co. Mayo M: (087) 6245181 E: kgautier40@gmail.com W: connemaraseafoods.com C: Karl Gautier, Andy Mulloy Padraic Gannon Roslaher, Westport Co. Mayo T: (098) 41142 M: (087) 2497570 E: padraic@croaghpatrick seafoods.ie C: Padraic Gannon

Dooriel Fisheries Dooriel, Ballycroy, Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 49244 M: (087) 2807959 E: shanejginty@gmail.com C: Shane Ginty Gavin Patrick Clynish Island Kilmenna, Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 26724 M: (087) 2339253 E: inisbee@eircom.net C: Patrick Gavin Henry Tom Belfarsad, Achill Sound Co. Mayo T: (098) 20852 M: (086) 3771648 E: orianadt@msn.com C: Tom Henry Achill Oysters Ltd. Quin Road Ind. Estate Ennis, Co. Clare T: (098) 37017 M: (086) 8094091 E: info@achilloysters.com C: Hugh O’Malley Kilbane Michael/Gerard Dooagh, Achill Island Co. Mayo T: (098) 43969 M: (086) 2200165 C: Michael Kilbane Matt Burke (Eisc Riaga Teo, HighPort Ltd, Lincroft Ltd) ceased Fahy, Westport Co. Mayo T: (098) 41343 M: (087) 2489101 E: maitiasburke@gmail.com C: Matt Burke McGrath Tony Pulothomas, Ballina Co. Mayo T: (097) 845366 M: (087) 2220622 E: mcgrathfish1@eircom.net C: Tony Mc Grath McManamon John Sandyhill, Carrowbeg, Tiernaur, Newport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 36020/36275 M: (087) 8411069 C: John Mc Manamon McNulty Gerard Martin Knockloughra, Newport Co. Mayo M: (087) 2920281 E: GerardPMcNulty@eircom.net C: Gerard McNulty Munnelly John Ross, Killala Co. Mayo T: (096) 32056 M: (087) 2858358 C: John Munnelly PKM Killala, Co. Mayo T: 0033 546859785 E: m.crine@gillardeau.fr

Rosmoney Shellfish Ltd. Rosmoney, Westport Co. Mayo T: (098) 25843 E: rsl@eircom.net C: Stephen Fitzgerald Sciana Mara Teoranta Bothar na Scoile, Duacha, Achill, Co. Mayo T: (098) 43317 M: (087) 2495433 E: jjmcnamara30@gmail.com C: John J. Mc Namara Murrisk Shellfish Ltd. Murrisknaboll, Murrisk, Westport, Co. Mayo M: (087) 9882522 T: (098) 64854 E: murriskshellfish@eircom.net C: Sean O’Grady Sofi Shellfish Ltd (Donhar Teo) & Mary Fahy Knockmanus, Newport Co. Mayo T: (098) 36978 T: (087) 3286283 M: (087) 1868657 E: anthony.neveu@ groupeboutrais.com C: Anthony Neveu Sweeney Frank Saile, Achill, Co. Mayo T: (098) 45333 C: Frank Sweeney Aisling O’Leary Treanbeg, Newport Co. Mayo M: (087) 9873030 E: fergal@treanbeg.com C: Fergal Guilfoyle Charlie O’Malley Apt 15, The Kiln, James Street, Westport, Co. Mayo M: (087) 2682036 C: Charlie O’Malley John Thornton & Des Moore c/o John Thornton, Cllona Westport, Co. Mayo M: (087) 9136721 C: John Thornton, Des Moore Haran Sean Raughley, Cloughboley Co. Sligo T: (07191) 63622 C: Sean Haran Armada Shellfish Co. Ltd. Old Farm Buildings Lissadell, Co. Sligo T: (07191) 63153 F: (07191) 73034 M: (087) 2360364 E: leydonp@gmail.com C: Paul Leydon Atlantic Clams Ltd Old Farm Buildings Lissadell, Co. Sligo T: (07191) 42990 M: (087) 6739051 (Charlie) M: (087) 4182185 (Frank) E: charlesk@gofree.indigo.ie E: wildatlanticshellfish@gmail.com C: Charles Kelly

Coney Island Shellfish The Lodge, Strandhill, Co. Sligo T: (07191) 68443 M: (087) 7489384 E: noelcartersligo@gmail.com C: Noel Carter

Moran Pat The Mount Cheekpoint Co. Waterford T: (051) 382293 F: (051) 382672 C: Pat Moran

Barron Thomas & David Cullinane Mullinahorna, Ring, Dungarvan Co. Waterford T: 058 46283 M: (087) 3113748 C: Michael Burke Jr.

Paul Bennet Commons Road Dunmore East Co. Waterford T: (051) 383173 M: (087) 7859140 C: Paul Bennett

Bia Mara Deise Teoranta 7 Bishopscourt Lawn Bishopstown, Co. Cork T: (021) 4543563 M: (086) 8909329 E: sdeburca@indigo.ie E: cliona@eircom.net E: cliona@tinet.ie C: Sean Burke

PKA Ltd. Ring, Dungarvan Co. Waterford T: 0033 546859785 M: (087) 6998565 E: m.crine@gillardeau.fr C: Maryse Crine Seamus O’Hayes Ballinagaul An Rinn, Dungarbhan Co. Waterford C: Seamus O’Hayes

CK Oysters Knoickeen Power Ring, Dungarvan Co. Waterford T: (058) 46448 C: Criostoir Kinneally

Walsh Philip Ballyvoreen Rosstuss, Woodstown Co. Waterford T: (051) 382036 M: (087) 4120291 E: philipwalshoysterfarmer@ gmail.com C: Philip Walsh

Deise Premium Oysters Ltd. Ballyhack, Arthurstown, New Ross, Co. Wexford T: (051) 389349 M: (087) 2712150 E: dpa.limited@hotmail.com C: William Dwyer

Waterford Oysters Ltd. New Line Abbeyside, Dungarvan Co. Waterford T: (058) 42320 M: (086) 3546062 C: Pat Cullen

Dungarvan Shellfish Ltd. Hillcrest Gortnadiha, Ring Co. Waterford T: (058) 46120 T: (058) 46508 M: (087) 3298714 E: dsf-oysters@hotmail.com C: Ray Harty

Woodstown Bay Shellfish Ltd. The Harbour Dunmore East Co. Waterford T: (051) 385405 M: (087) 9028342 M: (087) 2565549 E: naomi@wbsglobal.com C: Paul Barlow

Green Oysters Ltd. Gilrain Gortnadiha, Ring Co. Waterford T: (058) 46120 F: (058) 46508 M: (087) 3298714 E: dsf-oysters@hotmail.com C: Ray Harty

Fitzpatrick Eugene Tallaught, Saltmills Co. Wexford T: (051) 562587 P/F M: (087) 6660829 C: Eugene Fitzpatrick

Harty Jimmy Ballinacurry Ring, Dungarvan Co. Waterford T: (058) 46215 E: tadhg@nemeton.ie C: James Harty O’Maoileain Tadhg & O’Conduin Sean Cnocan an Phaoraigh Uachtarach An Rinn, Dungarbhan Co. Phortlairge M: (087) 8132235 T: (058) 46599 F: (058) 46208 E: tadgg@gmail.com C: Tadhg O’Maoileoin

Noel Roche Lacken, Duncormick Co. Wexford T: (051) 8563438 M: (086) 8265367 C: Noel Roche Hook Head Shellfish Ltd. Ramstown, Fethard-on-Sea New Ross Co. Wexford T: (051) 397492 M: (087) 6480109 John M: (087) 6314913 E: hookheadshellfish@ hotmail.com C: Jodie Hickey

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Special Bannow Bay Shellfish Ltd. Dannecastle Carrig-on-Barrow Co. Wexford T: (051) 561291 T: 0033 607436241 M: (086) 0622542 E: anthony.neveu@ groupeboutrais.com C: Anthony Neveu Atlantic Shellfish Ltd. Rossmore Carrigtohill Co. Cork T: (021) 4883248 T: 0044 1736810867 E: tristan@oysters.co.uk C: Tristan Hugh-Jones Jasconius Ltd. New Quay Burrin, Co. Clare T: (065) 7078189 M: (087) 9772069 E: iarfhlaithconnellan@gmail.com C: Iarlaith Connellan

Hatchery Edulis Cartron Point Shellfish Ltd. New Quay Burrin Co. Clare T: (065) 7078189 M: (087) 9772069 E: iarfhlaithconnellan@gmail.com C: Iarlaith Connellan

Hatchery Gigas Boet Mor Seafoods Ltd. Claddaghduff Clifden Co. Galway T: (095) 44698 M: (087) 2631641 E: kermor@gmail.com C: Jean Le Dorven Tralee Bay Hatchery Ltd. The Ponds, Kilshannig, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry T: (066) 7136811 M: (087) 2599237 E: dnsoshea@yahoo.co.uk C: Denis O’Shea Lissadell Shellfish Co. Ltd. Lissadell Sligo Town Co. Sligo T: (07191) 63563 F: (07191) 41313 M: (086) 8313123 E: jkokelly@eircom.net C: Kevin O’Kelly Atlantic Shellfish Ltd. Rossmore Carrigtohill Co. Cork T: (021) 4883248 T: 0044 1736810867 E: tristan@oysters.co.uk C: Tristan Hugh-Jones

Native Oyster

Perch

Michael Kelly Shellfish Ltd. Tyrone, Kilcolgan Co. Galway T: (091) 796120 E: info@kellyoysters.com C: Diarmuid Kelly

Dolphin Seafarms Ltd. 41 Gleniha, Ennis Co. Clare T: (065) 6820616 M: (086) 6021704 C: Eamon Chesser

Lough Swilly Oyster Fishermen. St Johnston, Lifford Co. Donegal T: (07491) 48286 M: (086)3186845 C: Alec Carlan Lough Foyle Oyster Co-op Whiskey Rock Ltd Co. Derry E: info@loughsagency.com C: Liam Farren, (Ciaran McGonigle Loughs Agency) Malin Head Fishermen’s Cooperative Society Ltd. Malin Head Inishowen, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 70240 M: (086) 2694320 C: Charles O’ Donnell Clarinbridge Oyster Co-operative Society Ltd. Cave, Clarenbridge Co. Galway T: (091) 796771 M: (087) 2581104 C: Michael Egan Comharchumann Sliogeisc Chonamara Teo Tir Ni, Lettermore Co. Galway T: (095) 33489 M: (087) 0699437 E: irelandshellfish@gmail.com C: Alan O’Sullivan Tralee Oyster Fishermen’s Society Ltd. The Pier, Fenit Tralee, Co. Kerry T: (066) 7136811 M: (087) 2599237 E: dnsoshea@yahoo.co.uk C: Denis O’Shea Clew Bay Oyster Cooperative The Boathouse, The Quay, Newport, Co. Mayo. M: (087) 9882522 W: murriskshellfish@eircom.net C: Sean O’ Grady

Rope Mussel Whooley Colin Ballylinch, Baltimore Co. Cork T: 028) 20447 M: (086) 2483863 E: info@rwb.ie C: Colin Whooley Beara Seafoods Ltd Ardgroom, Beara Co. Cork T: (027) 74286 M: (086) 3845377 M: (086) 3845377 E: westpoint7@eircom.net C: Gerard Lynch Turk Head Enterprises Ltd. Collatrum Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 38173 M: (086) 2606473 C: Stephen Casey Dunmanus Bay Mussels Gortalassa Bantry Co. Cork T: (027) 50977 M: (086) 2782434 M: (086) 2782434 M: (087) 6179358 E: brianmurnaneplant@eircom.net C: Paul Connolly Adrigole Mussels Ltd. Bawn, Adrigole, Beara Co. Cork T: (027) 60030( parents) M: (086) 8196625 C: Daniel O’Shea Rodeen Fish Farm Ltd. Droum South Castletownbere Co. Cork (087) 9456047 E: ryangdm@gmail.com C: Ryan Murphy

North Mayo Oyster Development Cooperative Society Ltd Tallagh, Belmullet Co. Mayo M: (087) 6926919 E: otoole.eddie@yahoo.com C: Eddie O’Toole

Pallas Fish Farm Ltd. 110 Rathfarnham wood Rathfarnham Dublin 14 T: (01) 4946783 M: (086) 3770599 Donal O’Reilly M: (087) 9484020 John O’Reilly E: john.oreilly4076@hotmail.com C: Donal O’Reilly

Keywater Fisheries Ltd Caradeen, Maple Drive, Boyle Co. Roscommon F52 A094 T: (071) 9662692 M: (087) 9957613 E: paulgkearney@eircom.net C: Mr Paul Kearney

O’Shea John Cleandra Ardgroom Co. Cork T: (027) 74473 M: (086) 8328288 C: John O’Shea

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Mannin Seafoods Ltd. Church Cross, Skibbereen Co. Cork T: (028) 38290 F: (028) 38016 M: (085) 1141574 C: Michael O’Neill Murphy Patrick Lissygriffin, Goleen Co. Cork T: (028) 87719 M: (086) 8569301 M: (086) 2360001 C: Patrick Murphy Murphy Daniel Glenvale Lodge Mardyke, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 22001 M: (086) 8887799 C: Daniel Murphy Leonard Patrick J. & Leonard Peter 7 Donegal West Reengaroga, Baltimore, Co. Cork T: (028) 38293 M: (086) 8818266 C: Patrick Leonard Southward Ltd. Church Road, Bantry Co. Cork T: (027) 52689 M: (087) 2424738 M: (086)6073569 E: bcosullivan@eircom.net E: bcosullivan@yahoo.com C: Catherine O’Sullivan Kush Seafarms Ltd. O’Shea’s House, New Road, Kenmare, Co. Kerry T: (064) 6641714 M: (087) 2751610 E: info@kush.ie C: Jose Perez Lydon Pat Lettergesh West, Renvyle Co. Galway T: (095) 43429 M: (086) 3776350 C: Pat Lydon Greenline Shellfish Ltd. Sherkin Island, Skibbereen Co. Cork M: (086) 8304231 T: (028) 20287 E: minnaloushe7@gmail.com C: Richard Collins Seal Harbour Enterprises Ltd. Seal Harbour Glengarriff, Bantry, Co. Cork T: (027) 63085 F: (027) 63878 M: (087)2599002 E: tgreen3@eircom.net C: Tim Green Nunan Mussels Ltd. Coorigcoomade Ballylickey, Bantry Co. Cork T: (027) 51484 M: (086) 0619841 E: hollandjm@eircom.net C: John M. Holland

Denis Hourican Hillside House Glengarriff, Co. Cork T: (027) 71238 (658) M: (086) 3353618 C: Denis. Hourican Dunmanus Bay Mussels Coomhola Bantry Co. Cork T: (027) 54153 M: (086) 2782434 E: brianmurnaneplant@eircom.net C: Paul Connolly Crowley Michael Ardralla, Church Cross, Skibbereen Co. Cork T: (028) 38830 M: (086) 2681278 C: Michael Crowley Duggan Raymond Kilkilleen Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 38281 M: (086) 8798942 C: Raymond Duggan Courtney Richard Gurteenalomane Skibbereen Co. Cork T: (028) 21382 M: (086) 2306961 C: Richard Courtney G&B Barge Ltd. Ballinakilla Bere Island Co. Cork T: (027) 75018 M: (086) 8350820 E: b-jsullivan@hotmail.com C: Brendan Sullivan Collins & Minihane Ltd. Hollyhill, Aughadown, Skibbereen Co. Cork T: (028) 38429 H T: (01) 8900919 M: (087) 2134623 E: sean.collins@abmeurope.com C: Sean Collins Fastnet Mussels Ltd. Gearhies Bantry Co. Cork T: (027) 61276 M: (086) 2440573 E: noel@murphysirish.ie E: john@murphysirish.ie E: brianmurnaneplant@eircom.net C: John Murphy Hanley Paddy Pouleen Ardgroom, Beara, Co. Cork T: (027) 74232 M: (087) 9149052 C: Paddy Hanley

Ardgroom Shellfish Ltd. Inward Ardgroom, Beara, Co. Cork T: (027) 74369 F: (027) 74220 M: (087) 2408366 E: ardgroomshellfishltd7@ eircom.net C: John Gerard Sullivan AMC Fishfarms Ltd. c/o Casey’s Cabin Baltimore Co. Cork T: (028) 20197 F: (028) 20427 M: (085) 8016626 E: info@caseysofbaltimore.com C: Michael Casey Cormorant Mussel Ltd 25 The Meadows Classis Lake, Ovens, Co. Cork T: (021) 4872703 M: (087) 2784819 E: cormorantm@eircom.net C: William Murphy Fundy Shellfish Ltd. Dunbeacon Durrus Co Cork T: (027) 61254 M: (086) 1661947 C: John Hutchinson Bantry Harbour Mussels Ltd. Gurteen Bantry, Co. Cork T: (027) 51199 M: (085) 1729177 E: finianos@eircom.net C: Finian O’Sullivan

Krause Rainer Dungora Nuns Orchard, Kinvara Co. Galway T: (091) 637104 T: (091) 637232 T: (091) 638813 C: Rainer Krause

Black Pearl Shellfish Ltd Lettergesh East Renvyle, Co. Galway T: (095) 43525 M: (087) 2074738 C: Kieran Kane

O’Malley Michael Cleggan Co. Galway T: (095) 44702 M: (087) 2852460 E: o’malleysf@gmail.com C: Michael O Malley

On-Line Mussels Lettergesh West Renvyle Co. Galway T: (095) 43418 M: (086) 3776350 M: (087) 9173800 C: Ciaran Coyne & Pat Lydon

Cronin Paddy V. Lissyclearig Ullen Kenmare Co. Kerry T: (064) 6641540 M: (087) 0692077 C: Paddy V. Cronin

Laffey Liam & Michael Lettergesh East Renvyle Co. Galway T: (095) 42208 M: (086) 8222447 C: Mike and Liam Laffey

Lyons Kieran Eyeries, Beara Co Cork T: (027) 74296 M: (086) 3637784 E: kieranlyons510@gmail.com C: Kieran Lyons

Killary Fjord Shellfish Ltd. Bunowen Leenane Co. Galway M: (087) 6227542 E: kfsltd@eircom.net C: Simon C.Kennedy

Daly Carl Drombohilly, Tousist Co. Kerry T: (064)66 84289 C: Carl Daly

Lydon Kevin & Lydon Michael Cluggam Maam, Co. Galway T: (094) 9548918 M: (087) 6783725 E: kevlydon@eircom.net C: Kevin Lydon

Iasc Sliogach Uisce Leathan Teo. Cashel Kindrum P.O., Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9159259 M: (086) 8041451 E: martincollcashel@eircom.net C: Martin Coll

John Coyne Glassilaun Renvyle, Co. Galway C: John Coyne

Mulroy Bay Mussels Ltd. Drim, Cranford Co. Donegal T: (07491) 53478 F: (07491) 53260 M: (087) 2935852 E: mulroybaymussels@ireland.com C: Hugh Wilhare

Purple Spade Ltd. Lettergesh West Renvyle Co. Galway T: (095) 43814 M: (086) 6078508 E: cathnee74@gmail.com C: Catherine Nee

Casheen Bay Seafood Na Fabhrai Maoile Barna Co. Galway C: Coleman McDonagh

Bruckless Bouchot Mussels PO. Box 109 Dunkineely Co. Donegal M: (087) 6013798 E: tb.natura@live.fr C: Anthony Neven

McIlwaine Shellfish Ltd. Woodquarter, Cranford, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (07491) 53268 F: (07491) 53806 M: (087) 2390285 E: hectormcilwaine@eircom.net C: Hector Mc Ilwaine

Michael Lydon Cleggaun, Maam Co. Galway E: kevlydon@eircom.net C: Michael Lydon

Kelly Paul 18 Henry Street Kenmare Co. Kerry T: (064) 6684513 F: (064) 6642590 M: (085) 1644329 E: info@pfk.ie E: pfkelly@indigo.ie C: Paul Kelly Muskerry Seafoods(Kerry) Ltd. Kilquane Hedford, Killarney, Co. Kerry T: (064) 7750476 M: (087) 4140837 E: muskerryseafood@gmail.com C: Finbar & Eileen Daly

O’Malley Jim Long Street, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo M: (087) 6854886 C: Jim O’Malley Killary Fish Farming Co-operative Soc. Ltd. Kilsallagh Westport Co. Mayo M: (087) 2376700 C: John Kilcoyne

Ross Shellfish Ltd. 1 Reenkilla Lauragh Co. Kerry T: (064) 6683171 M: (087) 2508803 E: book@seafari.ie C: Ray Ross

Eddie Nee Jr. Feenone Carrowniskey P.O., Westport Co. Mayo T: (098) 68662 M: (087) 7410859 T: (095) 42394 C: Eddie Nee (Jr.)

Shamrock Shellfish Ltd. Limestone Hse., Killowen Kenmare Co. Kerry T: (064) 6642200 M: (087) 2592209 E: shamrockshellfish@eircom.net C: Sean Mc Carthy

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Sneem Fishermen’s Cooperative Society Ltd. Tahilla, Sneem Co. Kerry T: (064) 6645270 M: (086) 3623634 E: jyletanneur@outlook.com C: Jean-Yves Letanneur Jean-Yves Letanneur Ankail, Tahilla Sneem Co. Kerry T: (064) 6645270 M: (086) 3623634 E: jyletanneur@outlook.com C: Jean-Yves Letanneur Blackshell Farm Ltd. Unit 15, Westport Industrial Park, Newport Road, Westport Co. Mayo T: (098) 50879 M: (087) 6875164 Paul Reynolds E: blackshell@eircom.net C: Michael Mulloy O’Malley Bartley Loughta, Louisburgh Co Mayo T: (098) 66281 M: (087) 9242126 C: Bartley O’Malley Comhlucht Iascaireacht Fanad Teo. Cashel PO, Kindrum, Letterkenny Co. Donegal T: (07491) 59805 F: (07491) 59071 E: Catherine.McManus@ marineharvest.com C: Catherine McManus

Curraun Blue Ltd. Doughill Mulranny, Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 36174 M: (087) 2858758 E: tkdoherty@eircom.net C: Tom Doherty Jr Mannin Bay Salmon Co. Ltd. Drinagh, Errislannan, Clifden Co. Galway T: (095) 21262 F: (095) 21773 M: (087) 6165860 E: mansal@eircom.net C: Gerry O’Donoghue Bradan Beo Teo Leitirmeallan, Connemara Co. Galway H91 X4T1 M: (087) 6328941 E: Bobby@bradanbeo.ie C: Bobby Kerr Comhlucht Iascaireacht Fanad Teo. Cashel PO, Kindrum, Letterkenny Co. Donegal T: (07491) 59805 F: (07491) 59071 E: Catherine.McManus@ marineharvest.com C: Catherine McManus

Valentia Harbour Fisheries Society Ltd. Knightstown Valentia Island Co. Kerry T: (066) 9476263 M: (087) 2390015 C: Peader Houlihan

Derrylea Holdings Ltd. 2 Railway Avenue Clifden Co. Galway T: (091) 574004 M: (087) 2405045 E: derryleaholdings@yahoo.ie C: Paul Sommerville

Roaringwater Bay Seaweed Co-op Society Ltd. Cunnamore Point Skibbereen Co. Cork T: (028) 38173 M: (086) 2606473 C: Stephen Casey

Seastream Ltd. Mulranny Westport Co. Mayo M: (087) 2858758 E: tkdoherty@eircom.net C: Thomas Doherty

Seaweed Bere Island Coop Lowneys, Bere Island Co. Cork M: (086)1064363 E: thelaughingoysterseaweed@ gmail.com C: David Andrws Niall O’Boyle Knockbreaga, Newport Co. Mayo T: (098) 41616 M: (087) 2255440 C: Niall O’Boyle

Whiddy Island Scallops Ltd 72 Reenrour East, Bantry Co. Cork M: (086) 1936247 E: aolearyjoker@hotmail.com C: Danny O’Leary

Dingle Bay Seaweed Oakmount, Castletownbere Co. Cork M: (086) 2607991 M: (087) 2389998 E: dinglebayseaweed@gmail.com C: Mike Murphy

Salmon

Scallop

Comhlucht Iascaireacht Fanad Teo. Cashel PO, Kindrum, Letterkenny Co. Donegal T: (07491) 59805 T: (07491) 59071 E: Catherine.McManus@ marineharvest.com C: Catherine McManus

North West Shellfish Ltd. Upper Carrick Carrigart, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (07491) 55195 M: (086) 8092246 E: northwestshellfish@eircom.net C: Jerry Gallagher

Seastream Ltd. Gortdrum Hatchery Monard Co Tipperary T: (098) 36174 M: (087) 2858758 E: tkdoherty@eircom.net C: Tom Doherty Jr

Comhlucht Iascaireacht Fanad Teo. Cashel PO, Kindrum, Letterkenny Co. Donegal T: (07491) 59805 T: (07491) 59071 E: Catherine.McManus@ marineharvest.com C: Catherine McManus Ocean Farm Ltd Donegal Road, Killybegs Co. Donegal F94YF61 T: (07497) 31004 F: (07497) 31509 E: paul@gallagherbros.ie C: Paul McCrudden

Smolt/Parr/Ova

Comharchumann Sliogeisc Chonamara Teo Tir Ni Lettermore Co. Galway T: (095) 33489 M: (087) 0699437 E: irelandshellfish@gmail.com C: Alan O’Sullivan

Douglas Valley Hatchery Ltd. Kilclough, Kilworth Co. Cork T: (025) 27337 M: (086) 3162397 F: (025) 27635 E: mjwdvh@gmail.com C: Michael Walsh

Sneem Fishermen’s Cooperative Society Ltd. Tahilla, Sneem Co. Kerry T: (064) 6645270 M: (086) 3623634 E: jyletanneur@outlook.com C: Jean-Yves Letanneur

Bifand Errislannan, Clifden Co. Galway T: (095) 21262 F: (095) 21773 M: (087) 6165860 E: mansal@eircom.net C: Gerry O’Donoghue

Santa Cruise Salmon Ltd. Carrigahorig Nenagh Co. Tipperary T: (09097) 47122 M: (087) 6890301 E: petergibbs.santacruise@ gmail.com C: Peter Gibbs Derrylea Holdings Ltd. 2 Railway Avenue Clifden Co. Galway T: (091) 574004 M: (087) 2405045 E: derryleaholdings@yahoo.ie C: Paul Sommerville Millbrook Salmon Hatcheries Ltd Trentagh Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (07491) 37474 M: (086) 8269750 E: millbrooksalmon@gmail.com C: John O’Boyle Cong Salmon Hatchery Cong Co. Galway T: (094) 9546049 P&F M: (087) 9100534 E: matt.varley@fisheriesireland.ie C: Matt Varley Marine Institute Salmon Mangment Division Furnace Newport Co. Mayo T: (098) 41112 F: (098) 41705 E: Deirdre.cotter@marine.ie C: Deirdre Cotter Comhlucht Iascaireacht Fanad Teo. Cashel PO Letterkenny Co. Donegal T: (07491) 92105 T: (07491) 59805 T: (07491) 59071 E: Catherine.McManus@ marineharvest.com C: Catherine McManus

Every effort is made to ensure accuracy. We would appreciate if you would email any corrections or additions to: roger.cole@bim.ie

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Fish Processors T: Telephone

M: Mobile

F: Fax

E: Email

W: Web

C: Contact

Albatross Seafoods Ltd Carricknamohill, Killybegs, Co. Donegal E: albatrossseafoods@eircom.net T: +353 74 9731674 W: albatrossseafoods.ie C: John Boyle

Castletownbere Fishermen’s Co-op Society Ltd. Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co. Cork E: donal@ctbfishcoop.eu T: +353 27 70045 C: John Nolan

Araglen Valley Trout Farm Araglen, Kilworth, Co. Cork E: araglenvalleytrout@eircom.net T: +353 58 50049 C: John Hayden

Cavistons Food Emporium/Seatang Ltd. 59 Glasthule Road, Glasthule, Co. Dublin E: info@cavistons.com T: +353 2809120 W: cavistons.com C: Peter Caviston

Atlantis Seafoods Wexford Ltd Unit F1 Strandfield Business Park, Rosslare Road, Co. Wexford E: sales@atlantis.ie T: +353 53 9123309 W: atlantis.ie C: John Kenny/Mark O’Connor Ballybay Perch Ltd. Corkeeran, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan E: Ballybayperch@hotmail.com T: +353 42 9756907 W: Ballybayperch.com Ballycarbery Fine Foods Unit 4, Caherciveen Business Park, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry E: info@ballycarberyfinefoods.com T: +353 66 9473974 W: ballycarberyfinefoods.com C: Darina Healy/Linda Macauley

Clarke Fish Exports Ltd. O’Rahilly and Connolly Streets, Ballina, Co. Mayo E: info@clarkes.ie T: +353 96 21022 W: clarkes.ie C: Kevin Clarke Clogherhead Fishermans Co-op Port Oriel, Clogherhead, Co. Louth E: paulboyd@cloghercoop.com T: +353 41 9881403 C: Paul Boyd Coastguard Seafoods Ltd. Harbour Road, Annagassan, Co. Louth T: +353 42 9372527 C: Terry Butterly

Dunmore East Fishermens Co-op Ltd. Dunmore East, Co. Waterford E: defcoop@eircom.net T: +353 51 383377 C: Maurice Glody

Galway & Aran Fishermen’s Co-op. The Pier, Rossaveal, Co. Galway E: gafishcoop@eircom.net T: +353 91 572161 C: Sean Griffin

Dunn’s Seafare Ltd. Jamestown Business Park, Finglas, Dublin 11 E: sales@dunns.ie T: +353 1 8643100 C: Ken Ecock

Galway Bay Seafoods New Docks, Galway City, Galway E: sales@galwaybayseafoods.com T: +353 91 563011 W: galwaybayseafoods.com C: Noel Holland

Eany Fish Products Ltd. Inver, Co. Donegal T: +353 74 9736318 W: info@eanyfishproducts.com C: William Ward East Coast Inshore Fishing Co. Ltd. Unit 28 Millenium Business Park, Cappagh Road, Dublin 11 E: brianeastcoast@hotmail.com T: +353 8649233 C: Brian O’Callaghan Eiranova Fisheries Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co. Cork E: eira@eircom.net T: +353 27 70250 C: Brendan Minehane Fastnet Catch Harbour Drive, Baltimore, Co. Cork T: +353 87 0966342 C: John Kearney Fish Ahoy Arthurstown, New Ross, Co. Wexford E: fishahoy@eircom.net T: +353 51 389369 C: Michael Walsh

Beaumont Fish Sales 29 Millenium Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 11. E: sales@beaumontfishsales.com T: +353 1 8649977 W: beaumontfishsales.com C: Paddy Donegan

Connemara Smokehouse Ltd. Bunowen Pier, Aillebrack, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway E: graham@smokehouse.ie T: +353 95 23739 W: smokehouse.ie C: Graham Roberts

Fishman’s Market Unit 16B, 16 Hebron Business Park, Co. Kilkenny E: hoyne2jc@eircom.net T: +353 56 7793929 C: John Hoyne

Beshoffs of Howth 17-18 West Pier Howth, Co. Dublin E: info@beshoffs.ie T: +353 1 8397555 W: beshoffs.ie C: Alan Beshoff

Daly’s Seafood’s Ltd. Kimego, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry E: dalyseafoods@iolfree.ie T: +353 66 9472082 W: dalysseafood.com C: Michael Daly

Flemings Seafood Old Coastguard Station, Ros a Mhil, Co. Galway E: flemingseafood@gmail.com T: +353 91 572088 W: flemingseafood.com C: Gay Fleming

Byrne Seafoods Beaugh, Malin, Co. Donegal E: byrneseafoods@hotmail.com T: +353 74 9370638 C: John Byrne

Dorans on the Pier 7-8 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin E: sean.doran@dorans.ie T: +353 1 8392419 W: dorans.ie C: Sean Doran

Four Leaf Clover 67 Henry Street, Co. Galway E: marykilcar@hotmail.com T: +353 91 860000 C: Ali Jalivandi

Glenmar Shellfish Ltd. Main Street, Union Hall, Skibbereen, Co. Cork E: info@glenmarshellfish.com T: +353 28 33818 W: irishprawns.com C: Diarmuid O’Donovan

Good Fish Processing Ltd. Carrigaline Industrial Park, Crosshaven Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork E: d.good@goodfish.ie T: +353 21 4373917 W: goodfish.ie C: Denis Good

Connemara Fisheries Ltd. Cornamona, Connemara, Co. Galway E: connemarafisheries@eircom.net T: +353 94 9548193 W: connemarafisheries.com C: Pat Somerville

Duncannon Fish Co. Ltd. New Ross, Co. Wexford E: kaironan@eircom.net T: +353 51 421364 C: Kai Ronan

Garrihy Seafoods Ltd. Doolin, Co. Clare T: +353 65 7074075 C: Joe Garrihy

Goatsbridge Trout Farm Goatsbridge, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny E: goatsbridgetroutfarm@ eircom.net T: +353 86 8188340 W: goatsbridgetrout.ie C: Mag Kirwan

Ballycotton Seafoods Ltd. Garryvoe, Co. Cork E: adrian@ballycottonseafood.ie T: +353 21 4646522 W: ballycottonseafood.ie C: Adrian Walsh

Burren Smokehouse Ltd. Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare E: sales@burrensmokehouse.ie T: +353 65 7074432 W: burrensmokehouse.ie C: Peter/Birgitta Curtin

Gannet Fishmongers Limited 5-6 Royal Rock, Ballybane, Galway E: gannet.fish@gmail.com T: +353 91 440168 C: Stephane Griesbach

Fish Sales Killybegs Ltd. Stragar, Killybegs, Co. Donegal E: conal@fishsaleskillybegs.ie T: +353 74 97 31297 C: Conal Molloy

Foyle Fishermen’s Co-op Society The Pier, Greencastle, Moville, Co. Donegal E: info@foylefishermensco-op.com T: +353 74 9381170 W: foylefishermensco-op.com C: John O’Kane

Green Isle Foods Ltd. Monread Road, Naas, Co. Kildare T: +353 45 876511 Greencastle Fish Shop Greencastle, Co. Donegal T: +353 74 9381065 C: Harry McCormick H J Nolan (Dublin) Ltd. Rathdown Road, Dublin 7 E: info@nolanseafoods.com T: +353 1 8680066 W: nolanseafoods.com C: George Nolan / Jim Ryan Hederman Smoked Salmon (Belvelly Smokehouse) Belvelly, Cobh, Co. Cork E: mail@frankhederman.com T: +353 21 4811089 W: frankhederman.com C: Frank Hederman Iasc Ui Mathuna Ballyhea, An Daingean, Co. Kerry E: omathuna@iol.ie T: +353 66 9151136 C: Paddy O’Mahony

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Ireland West Seafarer The Pier, Killala, Ballina, Co. Mayo E: iws@eircom.net T: +353 96 32717 C: Niall Byrne

M.J. Flanagan Unit 603, Northern Extension Industrial Park, Co. Waterford E: flanfish@indigo.ie T: +353 51 874926 C: John Whittle

Irish Seaspray Ltd. Tir An Fhia, Leitir Moir, Co. Galway E: info@irishseaspray.com T: +353 91 551222 W: irishseaspray.com C: Sean Gavin

Marine Harvest Ireland Rinmore, Fanad, Co. Donegal E: pat.connors@marineharvest.com T: +353 74 91 59071 W: marineharvest.com C: Pat Connors

Joe Garvin Fish Sales 3 Nephin View, Ardagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo T: +35396 71564 C: Joe Garvin

McKenna Fish Sales Unit 30 Millenium Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 11 E: info@mckennafish.com T: +353 1 8649040 C: Alan McKenna

Keem Bay Fish Products Ltd. Pollagh Keel, Achill Island, Co. Mayo E: keembay@gofree.indigo.ie T: +353 98 43265 C: Gerry Hassett

Meylers Fish Merchants Common Quay St, The Bullring, Wexford T: +353 53 9122339 C: James Meyler

Keohane Seafoods Ltd. Unit 25 Kinsale Road Industrial Estate, Kinsale Road, Co. Cork E: centralfishmarket@eircom.net T: +353 21 4322059 C: Coleman Keohane Kerry Fish (Irl) Ltd. Renard Point, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry E: order@kerryfish.com TT: +353 66 9472177 W: kerryfish.com C: Liam Quinlan Kilkerrin Salmon/ISPG Ltd. Cill Chiarain, Connemara, Co. Galway E: liamroche@eircom.net T: +353 87 2830641 C: Liam Roche Kingfisher Fresh Ltd. Kerlogue Industrial Estate, Rosslare Road, Co. Wexford E: kingfisherfresh@eircom.net T: +353 53 9144704 C: Michelle O’Neill Kirwan Fish Merchants Strand Street, Clogherhead, Co. Louth E: philipkirk2010@gmail.com T: +353 41 9830622 C: Patrick Kirwan Kish Fish Co. Ltd. Bow Street, Dublin 7 E: sales@kishfish.ie T: +353 1 8543900 W: kishfish.ie C: Tadgh O’Meara Lett Seafoods Kerlogue Industrial Estate, Rosslare Road, Co. Wexford E: info@lettfrozenfoods.com T: +353 53 9140446 W: lettfrozenfoods.com C: Richard & Christian Lett

Millstream Ltd. Kiltrea, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford E: bryr@eircom.net T: +353 53 9234282 C: Bryan Rothwell Morgans Oceanfresh Ltd. Ardaghy, Omeath, Co. Louth E: info@morganoceanfresh.ie T: +353 42 9375128 W: morganfinefish.com C: David Martin Murrin Fisheries Ltd. Roshine Road, Killybegs, Co. Donegal T: +353 74 9731362 C: James Murrin Nicholas Lynch Ltd. 13 Ashbourne Manufacturing Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath E: nicksfish@gmail.com T: +353 1 8353666 C: Nicholas Lynch Nicky’s Plaice Ltd. Store F West Pier, Howth, Dublin E: nickysplaice@eircom.net T: +353 1 8326415 W: nickysplaice.com C: Martin McLoughlin Normandy Ireland Ltd. The Pier, Schull, Co. Cork E: ndy@normandyireland.com T: +353 28 28599 C: Xavier Legrix

Oceanpath Ltd. Claremont Industrial Estate, West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin E: sales@oceanpath.ie T: +353 1 8398900 W: oceanpath.ie C: Ken Ecock Rene Cusack Ltd. Raheen Industrial Estate, Limerick E: paulcusack@renecusack.ie T: +353 61 317566 W: renecus.com C: Paul Cusack Renvyle Fisheries Connemara Ltd. Tullyillion, Renvyle, Connemara, Co. Galway E: fisheries@diamonds-of-renvyle. com T: +353 95 43486 C: Liam Diamond Rockabill Shellfish Ltd. Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, Dublin E: rsf@indigo.ie T: +353 1 8417874 C: Bill Price / Alan Price Saltees Fish Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford E: michael@salteesfish.ie T: +353 53 9129870 W: salteesfish.ie C: Michael O’Flaherty Scibeen Foods Ltd. Abington, Murroe, Co. Limerick T: +353 61 386005 C: Michael O’Callaghan Seafood Cuisine Ltd. Fastnet Industrial Estate, Marsh Road, Skibbereen, Co. Cork E: seafoodcuisine@gmail.com T: +353 28 21869 C: Padraigh O’Donovan Sealyons Seafood Ltd. Castle Pier, Carrigaholt, Co. Clare E: info@sealyons.ie T: +353 65 9058222 C: Gearoid Lyons Select Seafoods Ltd. Butterly Business Park, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5 E: selectseafoods@eircom.net T: +353 1 8486839 C: Brendan Boylan

Spillane Seafoods Lockabane, Killarney, Co. Kerry E: seafood@eircom.net T: +353 64 31320 C: Paudie Spillane Star Seafoods Ltd. Dauro, Kenmare, Co. Kerry E: starseafoods@eircom.net T: +353 64 41427 C: Danny McCarthy Starcrest Seafoods Ltd. The Mullins, Old Laghey Road, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal E: starcrestseafoods@eircom.net T: +353 74 9721092 C: Alister McClay The Fisherman Unit 1, Ballybane Industrial Estate, Co. Galway T: +353 91 760127 C: Patrick O’Malley Thomas Mulloy Ltd. 3 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin E: info@mulloys.ie T: +353 6611222 W: mulloys.ie C: Thomas Mulloy Ummera Smoked Products Ltd. Ummera House, Inchybridge, Timoleague, Co. Cork E: info@ummera.com T: +353 23 46644 C: Anthony Creswell Union Hall Smoked Fish Ltd. Union Hall, Co. Cork E: nolanelmar@hotmail.com T: +353 28 33125 C: Sean Nolan William Carr & Sons Ltd. Curraglass, Mallow, Co. Cork E: billyc@wmcarr.com T: +353 58 56216 C: Billy Carr Wrights of Howth 14 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin E: mark@wrightsofhowth.com T: +353 1 8323937 W: wrightsofhowth.com C: Mark Wright

O’Cathain Iasc Teo The Quay, Dingle, Co. Kerry E: 2cathainiasc@eircom.net T: +353 66 9151322 W: iascteo.com C: Ricky Keane

Shellfish De La Mer Ltd. Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co. Cork E: info@shellfishireland.com T: +353 27 70461 W: shellfishireland.com C: Richard Murphy

Wrights of Marino 21 Marino Mart, Marino, Dublin 3 E: info@wrightsofmarino.com T: +353 1 8333636 W: wrightsofmarino.com C: John Wright

Ocean Marine Ltd. 25A Monkstown Farm, Monkstown, Co. Dublin E: info@oceanmarine.ie T: +353 1 2802842 C: Darren Rogerson

Spa Seafoods The Spa, Tralee, Co. Kerry E: spa_seafoods@iolfree.ie T: +353 66 7136901 W: spaseafoods.com C: Brendan Walsh

Yawl Bay Seafoods Foxhole Industrial Estate, Youghal, Co. Cork E: yawlbay@indigo.ie T: +353 24 92290 C: David Browne

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

Suppliers to the Aquaculture Industry T: Telephone

M: Mobile

F: Fax

CONSULTANTS Aquafact International Ltd. 12 Kilkerrin Park, Liosbaun, Tuam Road, Galway C: Brendan Costelloe T: (091) 756812 / 756813 F: (091) 7556888 E: info@aquafact.ie

E: Email

W: Web

C: Contact

Hensey Glan-Uisce Teo Coismeigmore, Furbo, Galway C: Mary Hensey T: (091) 592174 M: 087 2860845 E: info@glan-uisce.ie

GENERAL

Aqua Consultant Ballinahallia, Moycullen, Galway C: Mr. Diarmuid Mulcahy M: 087 2266472 E: diarmuid51@gmail.com

Air Products Ireland Ltd Unit 950 Western Industrial Est., Kileen Road, Dublin 12 T: 01 4659650

AquaTT Ltd Unit 3, Olympic House, Pleasants Street, Dublin 8 C: David Murphy T: (01) 6449008 F: (01) 6449009 E: info@aquatt.ie

Akva Group 36F Shore Road, Inverness IVI INF, Scotland C: Douglas Johnson T: 0044 146322 1444 F: 0044 146322 3535 E: djohnson@akvagroup.com

Atlantic Fare Kilkieran, Connemara, Galway C: Valerie Cooke T: (095) 33300 F: (095) 33453 M: 087 6502645 E: sales@ispg.ie

Alnamaritec Ltd Workspace Quay Road, Blyth Northumberland NE24 IPX, UK T: 0044 1670 338475 E: gavin@alnamaritec.com

IDF Monitoring Unit 3, Killaoe Industrial Est., Killaloe Co. Clare C: Dr John Wallace T: 061-375180 E: info@marineinformatics.com Jennings & Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnovan Finisklin Industrial Estate, Sligo C: Colm Jennings T: (071) 9161416 F: (071) 9161080 W: jodireland.com Watermark Aqua-Environmental Ballywaltrim, Killarney Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow C: Dr. Neil Bass T: 286200 M: 087 2481581 E: neilbass@iol.ie

Alltech Ireland Summerhill Road, Sarney, Dunboyne, Co Meath T: 8252244 Aquabeam BTB Innovation 357 Dysart Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7NB, UK C: David R Holt T: 0044 1476 576280 F: 0044 1476 561557 E: mail@bgbinnovation.com Sarl Besnard P&F La Masseliere, 72200 Bazouges/Loir, France T: 00(0) 2 43 940982 E: a.besnard@besnard-ste.fr

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Bonnar Engineering Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny, Donegal C: Pat Bonnar T: (074) 9122256 F: (074) 9124877 E: info@bonnarengltd.ie

Aqua-Fact International Services Ltd. 12 Kilkerrin Park, Liosbaun, Tuam Road, Galway C: John Costelloe T: (091) 756812 / 756813 F: (091) 756888 E: info@aquafact.ie

C H Marine Marsh Road, Skibbereen, Cork C: Nicholas Bendon T: (028) 23190 E: sales@chmarine.com W: www.chmarine.com

Cochon 11 Rue Belles Ezines-BP2, 17680 Le Gua, France C: Christophe Pierre T: 00 33 546228214 / 2983 F: 00 33 546228719 Delta Valves and Plastics West Link Business Park, Kilnap, Old Mallow Road, Cork C: Peter Harrington T: (021) 4 399377/021-4399388 F: (021) 439 9388 E: deltavalves@eircom.net Depur Systems Ltd Moneycarragh Fishfarm, 62 Dromara Road, Dundrum, Co. Down, Northern Ireland C: John Smyth T: 048 43751860 E: info@depursystems.com Dryden Aqua Ltd Butlerfield Ind. Est, Bonnyrigg, EH I 9 3JQ, Midlothian, Scotland UK C: Howard Dryden T: 00 44 1875822222 F: 00 44 1875822229 E: aqua@drydenaqua.com DSM Industriholmen 59, 2650, Hvidovre, Denmark T: 0045 43208981 Dundrum Bay Oyster Fishery 24 Main Street, Dundrum, Newcastle, Down, Northern Ireland UK C: Robert Graham T: (048) 43751810 F: (048) 43751610 Eddie Carr and Co. Ltd Colga. Calry, Sligo, Rep. of Ireland C: Eddie Carr T: (071) 9147180 M: 087 2544217 F: (071) 9147182 E: sales@eddiecarr.com France Naissain Polder des Champs, 85230 Bouin, France T: 00 33 299 8989 89r E: vj.pascal@oranfe.fr Fishtechnic Fredelslomh Gmbh 37186 Moringen, Germany T: 0049 5555 99300 E: fishtenik@t-online.de

Fusion Marine Marine Resource Centre, Barcaldine, Oban, Argyll PA37 15E, Scotland UK T: 0044 1631 720730 F: 0044 1631 720731 E: enquiries@fusionmarine.com Gael Force Marine Ltd. 136 Anderson Street, Inverness, IV3 8OH, Scotland UK T: 0044 1463 229400 E: sales@gaelforce.net Gem Plastics Regaskin, Co. Cavan C: James King T: 049 43 31077 F: 049 43 61157 E: sales@gemplastics.ie JFC Manufacturing Co Ltd Weir Road, Tuam, Co Galway T: (093) 24066 E: info@jfcmarine.com W: jfcmarine.com JF Moulds / Eco Tanks Portnason, Ballyshannon, Donegal C: John Fenton T: (071) 9851025 E: jfmoulds@eircom.net J T Electric Kambsdalur, Faroe Islands T: 00298 47 4444 F: 00258 47 4445 E: info@jt.fo J & W Stuart (Ire) Ltd Castletownbere, Co. Cork C: Michael Murphy T: 027 71663 F: 027 70973 M: 086 2667991 Kingspan/Aerobord Ltd. Askeaton, Limerick C: John Blessing T: (061) 604600 F: (061) 604601 E: john.blessing@kingspan.com Ksteel Garrafrauns, Dunmore, Tuam, Co Galway T: (093) 38677 E: ksteel@live.ie Liftup Akua AS N-5640 Eikelandsosen, Norway C: Jorgin Gunnarsson T: 0047 56582711 E: mail@liftup.no

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

Marketech The Pier, Ballycotton, Cork C: Peter McKeown T: (021) 4646134 M: (086) 8100113 F: (021) 4646756 E: peter@marketech.ie Marinove SAS Le Terrain Neuf 9570 L’Epine France T: 0033 228 129520 E: commercial@marinove.fr W: www.marinove.fr MSD Animal Health Red Oak North, South County Business Park, Dublin 18 T: 01 237 0220 Mulot SAS ZA des Brassons 17390 La Tremblade, France C: Patrice Godeau T: 0033 6 13 223232 Maintenance and aftersales service Skyport Engineering T: 098 56414 E: jhenry@skyport.ie Organic Trust Ltd. Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 T: 01 853 0271 Ocea Aquaculture Ltd Torrangorm Industrial Est Unit 1A, PA34 4PA Scotland T: 0044 7511 114500 T: 0047 5538 5000 W: ocea.no Satmar Gatteville-Phare, France C: Stephane Duval T: 00 33 (0) 233448036 F: 00 33 (0) 233231255 E: stephane.satmar@orange.fr Sterner AquaTech 1 Longman Drive, Inverness, Scotland UK C: Mark Farquhar T: 00441463 250275 F: 0044 1463 250275 E: info@sterner.co.uk Sotra Anchor & Chain Videnes, 5363 Aagotnes, Norway T: 0047 56326852 E: nicolai@sotra.net Storvik As Kilmory Industrial Estate, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA 31RR, Scotland C: Lorraine Campbell T: 0044 1 546603989 / 0044 188077070 Techworks Marine The Pottery Enterprise Zone Potttery Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin T: 01 2365900

Triskell Seafood Ltd. Unit 9E, North West Business Park Collooneey Co Sligo Ireland T: +353 (0) 71 9115886 F: +353 (0) 71 9168064 M: +353 (0) 87 2451558 +353 (0) 89 4631003 E: info@triskellseafood.com W: www.triskellseafood.com Tropical Marine Centre TCM Bristol Cribbs Causeway Centre Bristol BS10777 T: 0044 117 958 1150 E: commercial@ tropicalmarinecentre.co.uk Tyson’s (Ship Riggers) Ltd Unit 4, Omega B usiness Park, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, UK T: 0044 1472 347065 Vaki Akralind, No. 4, 201 Kopauogur, Iceland C: David Jarron T: 00 354 5953000 E: david@vaki.is

BioMar Ltd North Shore Road, Grangemouth FK38UL, Scotland T: 0044 1324665585 Le Gouessant Aquaculture Zi Les Noes 22 400 St Aaron Lamballe France C: Francois Ferrand T: 0033 (0)2 96307474 F: 0033 (0)2 96307432 E: contact.aqua@legouessant.fr W: aqua.legouessant.fr Coppens International bv 15 Swindon Road, Redlands Highworth, Wiltshire SN6 7SL C: Matthew French T: 0044 778 6083485 E: info@coppens.eu Skrettring Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6DF, T: 0044 1606 561090 E: info.aqua@skretting.com W: skretting.com

Veolia Water Ireland Ltd Kilkenny Industrial & Business Park, Purcellsinch, Dublin Road, Kilkenny T: (056) 7763950 E: salesenquiries@veolia.ie

Wire Ropes Ltd. North Quay, Wicklow C: Mr Clyde Wynne T: (0404) 67375 F: (0404) 67053

United Fish Industries Killybegs, Donegal C: John Healy T: (074) 97 41800 F: (074) 97 41847

EXHIBITIONS

FINFISH STOCK

Aquaculture UK 2018 5M Publishing, 8 Smythywood Drive, Sheffield, SC51QN, UK, T: 0044 1142 46 4799 E: you2us@5mpublishing.com

Landcatch Natural Selection A Hendrix Genetics Company Ormsary, Loghgilpheard, Argyll, Scotland Pa31 8PE, UK T: 0044 1880 770720 E: enquiries@hendrix-genetics.com

Aquanor 2017 Nor Fishing Foundation N 7030Trondheim, Norway T: 0047 90841124 E: mailbox@nor-fishing.no

FINFISH FEED Aller Aqua (Ireland) Ltd. Allervej 130, DK 6070, Christianfeld, Denmark T: 00 45 7022 1910 W: aller-aqua.com

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

Marine Harvest Kindrum, Fanad, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal C: Jan Fennstra T: (074) 9192820 E: irishsales@marineharvest.com Stofnfiskur SF Iceland Stadarberg 2-4, P O Box 24, 222 Hafnarfjordur, Iceland C: Jonas Jonasson T: (354) 564 63 00 F: (354) 564 63 01 E: fiskur@stofnfiskur.is

INSURANCE MCM Insurance Brokers Wellworth Buildings, Bridge Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo T: 096 72977 Suderland Marine Aquaculture Risk (Management) Ltd The Quayside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13DU, England, UK C: Robert Ferguson T: 0044 191 232 5221 F: 0044 191 261 0540 E: robert.ferguson@ sunderlandmarine.com

MAPS LaTene Maps Station House, Shankill, Co. Dublin C: John Coleman T: (01) 2823688 E: enquires@latenemaps.com W: latenemaps.com

NETS Aqualine AS Post Boks 2200 7412 Trondheim, Norway C: Hans Olav Ruo T: 0047 73809932 E: hans.olaf.ruo.@aqualine.no Cavanagh Nets Ltd. Drumaweir House, Greencastle, Donegal C: Mr. Lawrence Cavanagh T: (074) 9381178 F: (074) 9381014 Coastal Cages Ballymoon, Kilcar, Donegal C: Martin Carr T: (074) 9738406 F: (074) 9738406 Morenet Teo Tiernee Industrial Estate, Lettermore, Co Galway T: (091) 551144 Swan Net Gundry Ltd Roshine, Killybegs, Co. Donegal C: Martin Howley T: (074) 97 31180 W and J Knox Ltd. Kilbirnie, KA25 7DY, Scotland UK C: Ms. Julie McDonald T: 00 44 1505 682511 F: 00 44 1505 682980 E: nets@wj-knox.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHY

SMOLT

Aquaphoto Picture Library Claggan, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo C: Shay Fennelly M: +353 (0)83 4658374 E: shayfennelly@eircom.net

Ballinderry River Enhancement Association Orritor, Cookstown, BT80 9ND, Tyrone, Northern Ireland UK C: Alan Keys T: (048) 86751201

SECURITY SYSTEMS Barry Electronics Ltd. St. Catherines Road, Killybegs, Donegal C: Donal Haughey T: (074) 97 31215 E: chris@bel.ie

SHELLFISH STOCK Guernsey Sea Farms Parc Lane, Vale, GY3 SEQ, Guernsey, Channel Islands C: Mark Dravers T: 00 44 1481 247480 F: 00 44 1481 248994 E: oyster@guernseyseafarms.com Marinove SAS Le Terrain Neuf 9570 L’Epine France T: 0033 228 129520 E: commercial@marinove.fr W: www.marinove.fr Morecambe Bay Oysters Old Gravel Works, South Walney Island, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3YQ C: Kelsey Thompson T: 0044 1229 474158 F: 0044 1229 474500 E: info@morecambayoysters.co.uk Redbank Oyster Hatchery. Ltd. New Quay, Burrin, Clare C: Mr. Jarlaith Connellan T: (065) 70 78189 F: (065) 70 78055 Satmar Gatteville-Phare, France C: Stephane Duval T: 00 33(0) 2 33448036 E: stephane.satmar@orange.fr Tralee Bay Hatchery The Ponds, Kilshanning, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry C: Darragh Moriarity T: 353 66713909 M: 00353863966566 E: info@traleebayhatchery.com

Carrigadrohid Smolts Ltd. Carridadrohid Hatchery, Macroom, Cork T: (026) 48132 M: 087 9080521 F: (026) 48054 E: declanquigley@eircom.net Connemara Fishfarms Doorus, Corr na Mona, Galway C: Paul Sommerville T: (094) 95 48193 F: (094) 95 48194 Douglas Valley Hatchery Ltd. Kilclough, Kilworth, Cork C: Michael Walsh T: (025) 27337 F: (025) 27635 Eir Nor Teoranta (Laschinger Aqua Group) Ballyhea, Dingle, Kerry C: Gerald Hofmaier, T: (066) 9151139 T: (066) 9150008/9 F: (066) 9151133 ESB Hatchery (Ballyshannon) Knather Road, Ballyshannon, Donegal C: John Gallagher T: (071) 9851712 F: (071) 9852318

Seven Springs Trout Hatchery Ballyhampton Road North, Larne, Antrim, Northern Ireland UK C: David Baird T: (048) 28260977 Sperrin Mountain Spring Hatchery 109 Fergarron Road, Cookstown BT80 9QL, Tyrone, Northern Ireland UK C: Wilfred Mitchell T: (048) 81659700

TRAINING, PUBLICATIONS and WEB

Fish Farmer Magazine 496 Ferry Raod, Edinburgh EH52DL, Scotland C: William Dowds T: 00 44 1315511000 W: fishfarmer-magazine.com

Sparsholt College Hampshire, Winchester, S021 2NF, England UK T: 00 44 1962776411 F: 00 44 1962776587 WWW.UNDERCURRENTNEWS.COM E: info@undercurrentnews.com

Aquaculture Development Centre University College Cork, Lee Maltings, Prospect Row, Cork C: Gavin Burnell T: +353 (0)21 4904590 M: +353 (0)86 8206464 F: +353 (0)21 4904593 E: g.burnell@ucc.ie W: http://adc.ucc.ie Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland Athenry, Co. Galway C: Roger Cole T: 353 (0) 2859111 E: roger.cole@bim.ie W: aquacultureand seafoodireland.com

Marine Times Cranny Road Inver Co. Donegal C: Mark McCarthy T: (074) 97 36899 F: (074) 97 32635 E: marinetimes@eircom.net W: marinetimes.ie

VETERINARY Aquatic Veterinary Group BioResearch Ireland, National Diagnostics Centre, University College Galway, Galway C: Ms. Margaret Ruttledge/ C: Ms. Evelyn Collins T: (091) 524098 F: (091) 586570 Kaycee Veterinary Products 14 Enterprise Park Lewes Road Lindfield West Sussex RH162LH, UK T: 0044 1444482888 E: sales@kaycee.co.uk W: kaycee.co.uk MSD Animal Health Red Oak North, South County Business Park, Dublin 18 T: 01 237 0220

Marine Institute Salmon Management Division Furnace, Newport, Mayo C: Deirdre Cotter T: (098) 42300

Fish Farming International Nexus Place, 25 Farringdon Street, London EC4A 4AD, UK C: Ratchel Mutter T: 00 44 2070295714

Pharmaq Unit 15 Sandleheath Ind. Est. Fordingbridge Hampshire SP61PA, UK T: 01 237 0220 E: orders@pharmaq.no W: pharmaq.com

Millbrook Hatcheries Drumcavney, Trenta, Letterkenny, Donegal C: John O’Boyle T: (074) 9737474

Institute of Aquaculture University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland UK T: 00 44 1786 467874 F: 00 44 1786 472133 E: aquaculture@stir.ac.uk

Vet-Aqua International Unit 7B Oranmore Business Park, Oranmore, Galway C: Hamish Rodger T: (091) 792997 E: vetaquainter@gmail.com

Northern Salmon Company Glenarm Hatchery, Glenarm, Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK C: John Russel T: (048) 2841691

Inshore Ireland Athenry, Co Galway H65FR59 C: Gery Flynn E: flynn@inshore-ireland.com W: inshore-ireland.com

Santa Cruise Salmon Ltd. Carrigahorig, Nenagh, Tipperary C: Peter Gibbs T: (090) 9747122

Irish Skipper Annagry, Letterkenny, Donegal C: Hugh Bonner T: (074) 9548935 F: (074) 9548940 E: hugh@maramedia.ie

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

Irish Seafood Exporters T: Telphone

F: Fax

SHELLFISH Atlanfish Limited Malin Road Carndonagh Donegal Ireland C: Gareth Gallagher Managing Director T: +353 74 937 4285 +44 777 486 4900 F: +353 74 937 4685 E: gareth@atlanfish.com W: atlanfish.com Bantry Bay Seafoods Gortalassa Bantry Co. Cork Ireland T: +353 27 50 977 F: +353 27 50 943 E: info@bantrybayseafoods.com W: bantrybayseafoods.com Bell’s Isle Seafoods Tullyearl Co. Donegal Ireland C: Des Moore Managing Director T: +353 74 97 22 791 F: +353 74 97 23 858 M: +353 8 76 53 67 81 Breizon Limited Dalriada Mina Inverin Rossaveal Co. Galway Ireland C: Loic Guenael Managing Director T: +353 91 572 157 F: +353 91 572 246 E: natasha@breizon.com Clogherhead Fishermen’s Co-Op Clogherhead Co. Louth Ireland C: Paul Boyd General Manager T: +353 41 988 1403 F: +353 41 988 1405 E: paulboyd@cloghercoop.com Connemara Seafoods Seafood House Kilmeena Westport Co. Mayo Ireland C: Ann-Marie Mulloy Business Development Manager T: +353 98 41000 +353 98 41328 +353 98 41772 F: +353 98 41666 E: ammulloy@connemara seafoods.com W: connemaraseafoods.com

M: Mobile

E: Email

Emerald Mussels Limited Carrowholly Westport, Mayo Ireland C: George Golden Managing Director T: +353 98 26376 F: +353 98 26431 E: carrowhollyshellfish.net Errigal Bay Seafood Parkview House, Beech Hill Office Campus, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 D04X7Z Ireland C: Margaret Daly T: +353 1 908 8100 E: margaret.daly@errigalbay.com Fastnet Mussels Gearhies Bantry Co. Cork Ireland C: John Murphy Managing Director T: +353 27 61276 M: +353 86 244 0573 F: +353 27 61264 E: john.murphy@fastnetmussels. com W: fastnetmussels.com Galway and Aran Co-Op The Pier Rossaveal Co. Galway Ireland C: Sean Griffin General Manager T: +353 91 572 161 F: +353 91 572 134 E: s.griffin@galwayandaran.ie Glenmar Shellfish Limited Main Street Union Hall Co. Cork Ireland C: Mel Bendon Managing Director T: +353 28 33818 F: +353 28 33099 E: info@glenmarshellfish.com W: glenmarshellfish.com Hannigan Fish Trading Limited Fintra Road Killybegs Co. Donegal Ireland C: Jimmy White General Manager T: +353 74 973 2134 F: +353 74 975 3622 E: hftrading@eircom.net W: liveirishshelfish.com

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

W: Web

C: Contact

Kush Shelfish O’Sheas Buildings Kenmare Co. Kerry Ireland C: John Harrington Managing Director T: +353 64 664 1714 F: +353 64 664 1751 E: info@kush.ie W: kush.ie

Wrights of Howth 14 West Pier, Howth Co. Dublin Ireland C: Mark Wright Managing Director T: +353 1 832 3937 F: +353 1 832 0201 E: mark@wrightsofhowth.com W: wrightsofhowth.com

Michael Kelly (Shelfish) Limited Tyrone Kilcolgan Co. Galway Ireland C: Diarmuid Kelly General Manager T: +353 91 796 120 F: +353 91 796 720 E: kellyoysters@eircom.net W: kellyoysters.com

SALMON

Rockabill Shellfish Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan Co. Dublin Ireland C: Alan Price Sales & Marketing Consultant T: +353 1 841 7874 F: +353 1 841 7876 E: aprice@rockabill.ie admin@rockabill.ie W: rockabill.ie Shellfish De La Mer Dinish Island Castletownbere Co. Cork, Ireland C: Damian Connolly Export Manager T: +353 27 70461 F: +353 27 70333 M: +353 87 950 6599 E: damian@shellfishireland.com W: shelfishireland.com Sofrimar Limited Kilmore Quay Co. Wexford Ireland C: Yohann Pierard Sales & Marketing Manager T: +353 53 912 9660 F: +353 53 912 9699 E: yohann@sofrimar.ie W: sofrimar.ie Triskell Seafood Ltd. Unit 9E, North West Business Park Collooneey Co Sligo Ireland T: +353 (0) 71 9115886 F: +353 (0) 71 9168064 M: +353 (0) 87 2451558 +353 (0) 89 4631003 E: info@triskellseafood.com W: www.triskellseafood.com C: Marie Aude Danguy

Burren Smokehouse Limited Kincora Road Lisdoonvarna Co. Clare, Ireland C: Birgitta Curtin Managing Director T: +353 65 707 4432 F: +353 65 707 4303 E: birgitta@burrensmokehouse.ie W: burrensmokehouse.ie Connemara Fisheries Limited Cornamona Connemara Co. Galway Ireland C: Kathleen Nee Sales & Marketing Manager T: +353 94 954 8193 F: +353 94 954 8194 E: connemarafisheries@eircom.net W: connemarafisheries.com Irish Seafood Producers Group Limited Kilkieran, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland C: Valerie Cooke Export Sales Manager T: +353 95 33300 F: +353 95 33454 E: Valerie@ispg.ie W: atlanticfare.com Irish Seaspray Tir An Fhia Lettermore, Co. Galway, Ireland C: Sean Gavin Managing Director T: +353 91 551 222 F: +353 91 551 234 E: sgavin@irishseaspray.com W: irishseaspray.com Kenmare Select 84 Rue du Cherche Midi Paris 75006, France C: Cyprien Benoit Director, Business Development T: +33 61 637 1534 F: +353 1 4222 0206 E: cyprien.benoit@kenmare-select. com W: kenmare-select.com

Kinvara Smoked Salmon Limited Kinvara, Co. Galway, Ireland C: Declan Droney Managing Director T: +353 91 637 489 F: +353 91 638 193 E: Declan@kinvarasmokedsalmon. com W: kinvarasmokedsalmon.com Marine Harvest Ireland Rinmore Fanad, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland C: Pat Connors Sales Director T: +353 74 919 2820 F: +353 74 919 2825 E: pat.connors@marineharvest. com W: marineharvest.com donegalsilver.ie theorganicsalmoncompany.ie Oceanpath/Dunns of Dublin West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland C: Ken Ecock Managing Director T: +353 1 839 8900 F: +353 1 839 8930 E: ken@oceanpath.ie W: dunns.ie William Carr & Sons Limited Curraglass Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland C: Billy Carr Managing Director T: +353 58 56216 F: +353 58 56434 E: billy.carr@carrshellfish.com W: wmcarr.com Wrights of Howth 14 West Pier Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland C: Mark Wright Managing Director T: +353 1 832 3937 F: +353 1 832 0201 E: mark@wrightsofhowth.com W: wrightsofhowth.com BORD BIA - Irish Food Board Clanwilliam Court Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, Ireland C: Director Markets Michael Murphy C: International Markets Manager - Breiffine Kennedy T: +353 1 668 5155 F: +353 1 6687521 E: info@bordbia.ie W: bordbia.ie

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Algaran Teoranta Cashlings Kilcar, Co. Donegal Ireland C: Rosaria Piseri T: +353 74 9738961 F: +353 74 9738823 E: rosaria@algaran.com W: seaweedproducts.ie

Carraig Fhada Seaweed Ltd Cabra, Rathlee, Easkey Co. Sligo Ireland C: Betty Melvin T: +353 96 49042 F: +353 96 49042 E: carraigseaweed@eircom.net

Arramara Teoranta Kilkieran Connemara Co. Galway Ireland C: Dónall Mac Giolla Bhríde T: +353 95 33404 F: +353 95 33494 E: info2@arramara.ie W: arramara.ie

Cartron Point Shellfish New Quay, Burrin Co. Clare Ireland C: Freddie O’Mahony T: +353 27 62990 E: freddieomahony@eircom.net

BioAtlantis Limited Tom Crean Centre, Kerry Technology Park Tralee, Co. Kerry Ireland C: John T. O’Sullivan T: +353 66 7118477 F: +353 66 7119802 E: info@bioatlantis.com W: bioatlantis.com Blath na Mara Eoghnacht, Inis Mor, Aran Islands Co. Galway Ireland C: Máirtín O’Conceanainn T: +353 99 61411 E: blathnamara@eircom.net W: blathnamara.com Bord Iascaigh Mhara (Irish Sea Fisheries Board) New Docks Co. Galway Ireland C: Máirtín Walsh T: +353 91 539364 F: +354 91 568569 E: walshm@bim.ie W: bim.ie Brandon Products Limited Mounthawk Buisness Centre, Mounthawk Tralee Co. Kerry Ireland C: Paul Mullins T: +353 66 7181160 F: +353 66 7181161 E: brandon@brandonproducts.com W: brandonproducts.com

Celtic Seaweed Baths Products Ltd. Maritime Centre Strandhill, Co. Sligo Ireland C: Mark Walton T: +353 71 9168956 F: +353 71 9168012 E: mark.walton@voya.ie W: voya.ie Centre for Renewable Energy Dundalk Institute of Technology Dublin Road, Dundalk Co. Louth Ireland C: Paul Macartain T: +353 42 9370474 E: credit@dkit.ie W: credit.ie Cleggan Seaweed Company Dock Road Cleggan, Co. Galway Ireland C: John King T: +353 95 44649 E: fisherking9@gmail.com Cybercolloids Limited Site 13, Unit 4A, Carrigaline Industrial Estate Carrigaline Co. Cork Ireland C: Ross Campbell T: +353 21 4375773 E: info@cybercolloids.net W: cybercolloids.net

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Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Marine Planning/Foreshore) Newtown Road Wexford Co. Wexford Ireland C: Bernard Nolan T: +353 53 9117367 E: bernard.nolan@environ.ie W: environ.ie Dingle Bay Seaweed Ltd Oakmount Castletownbere Co. Cork, Ireland C: Mike Murphy T: +353 86 2607991 C: Liz O’Leary T: +353 87 9192397 Erris Seaweed & Shellfish No. 6, Inver, Barr na Tra, Ballina, Co. Mayo Ireland C: Gerard Heneghan T: +353 97 84976 Feamainn Fiain Teoranta Kylebroughlan, Moycullen Co. Galway Ireland C: Michael Beatty T: +353 87 1376476 E: mtbeatt@gmail.com Feamainn Organach Chonamara Teoranta Ros a’ Mhil Co. Galway Ireland C: Noel Lee T: + 353 87 2830809 E: noel@kelpireland.com W: kelpireland.com Galway Bay Marine Limited Mountain Road Moycullen Co. Galway, Ireland C: Philip Casburn T: +353 91 556239 F: +353 91 556239 E: philip@sea-nymph-ireland.com W: sea-nymph-ireland.com Healthyyou 7 Lyndon Crescent, Donnybrook, Douglas Co. Cork Ireland C: Dermot Twomey T: +353 21 4892726 E: dermot@seaweedsalads.ie W: seaweedsalads.ie

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Indigo Rock Marine Research Station Gearhies Bantry, Co. Cork Ireland C: Julie Maguire T: +353 27 61276 F: +353 27 61264 E: julie.maguire@dommrc.com W: indigorock.org Institute of Technology, Sligo Ash Lane Sligo Co. Sligo Ireland C: John Bartlett T: +353 71 9155314 W: bartlett.john@itsligo.ie Irish Seaweed Conultancy Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra Galway Co. Galway Ireland C: Anna Soler T: +353 87 7208191 E: anna.soler@irishseaweed.com W: irishseaweedconsultancy.com Irish Seaweed Processors Limited Rossmore Quay, Woodford Portumna Co. Galway Ireland C: Tony Barrett T: +353 909 749071 F: +353 909 749255 E: tbarrett@irishalgae.com W: irishalgae.com Irish Seaweed Research Group Ryan Institute, National University of Ireland Galway University Road Co. Galway Ireland T: +353 91 492377 W: irishseaweed.com K & M Aquatic Plant Enterprises Thornville Killinick Co. Wexford Ireland C: Mary Meyler T: + 353 53 9175995 F: + 353 53 9175995 E: info@oceanleaves.ie W: oceanleaves.ie

Lo-tide Fine Foods Limited Moyna, Kilmeena, Westport Co. Mayo Ireland C: Seamus Moran T: +353 98 42616 F: +353 98 42616 E: info@lo-tide.com W: lo-tide.com Marigot Limited Strand Farm, Currabinny Carrigaline Co. Cork Ireland C: Michael Ryan T: +353 21 4378377 F: +353 21 4378466 E: celticsm@indigo.ie W: celticseaminerals.com Marine Institute Rinville Oranmore Co. Galway Ireland C: Francis O’Beirne T: +353 91 387250 E: francis.obeirn@marine.ie W: marine.ie Ocean Harvest Technology Limited Mausrevagh, Kilcoona, Headford Co. Galway Ireland C: Stefan Kraan T: +353 93 51807 E: stefan@oceanharvest.ie W: oceanharvest.com Oilean Glas Teoranta Ballymoon Industrial Estate Kilcar Co. Donegal Ireland C: Declan Gallagher T: +353 74 9738860 F: +353 74 9738854 E: declan@ogt.ie W: ogt.ie Quality Sea Vegetables Cloughglass Burtonport Co. Donegal Ireland C: Manus MacGonagle T: +353 74 9542159 F: +353 74 9542159 E: qualityseaveg@eircom.net W: qualityseaveg.ie

Rí na Mara Teoranta Seannagurrain Spiddal Co. Galway Ireland C: Seamas MacCathmhaoil T: +353 91 553047 F: +353 91 553047 E: info@rinamara.com W: rinamara.com Roaring Water Sea Vegetable Company East End, Ash Tree Cottage, Dunbeacon, Durrus Co. Cork Ireland C: Paul Cobb T: +353 86 7870657 W: roaringwatervegetables.ie Seahorse Atlantic Oakmount Castletownebere Co. Cork Ireland C: Sarah Jane O’Sullivan T: +353 27 71663 E: info@seahorseatlantic.ie W: seahorseatlantic.ie

Sherkin Island Marine Station Sherkin Island Co. Cork Ireland C: Matt Murphy T: +353 28 20187 F: +353 28 20407 E: sherkinmarine@eircom.net W: sherkinmarine.ie Waterford Sea Vegetables Ballinagaul, Ring Dungarvan Co. Waterford Ireland C: Nicholas Paul T: +353 58 46168 E: info@glasraimara.ie Wild Irish Sea Vegetables Caherush Quilty Co. Clare Ireland C: Gerard Talty T: +353 87 0922555 E: info@wildirishseaveg.com W: wildirishseaveg.com

Seamus O’Grady Fahamore Castlegregory Co. Kerry Ireland C: Seamus O’Grady T: +353 87 6737701 E: jimmycian@gmail.com Seavite Bodycare Limited 26 Maunsells Road Taylors Hill Co. Galway Ireland C: Kaye Mulrooney T: +353 91 521351 F: +353 91 527701 E: contact@seavite.ie W: seavite.ie Seaweed Limited Kylebroughlan, Moycullen Co. Galway Ireland C: Graham Casburn T: +353 91 773370 F: +353 91 773371 E: info@carabay.ie

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Fish Farms in Northern Ireland T: Telphone

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Freshwater Glenariffe Trout Farm 5 Glen Road Glenariff Co. Antrim BT 44 ORF E: hughdelargy@gmail.com T: 028 21772155 C: Hugh Delargy Glenoak Fisheries 1 Nutts Corner Road Crumlin Co. Antrim N. Ireland E: RMairs@rjmarchitects.com T: 02894452975 C: Raymond Mairs Northern Salmon Company Castle Demesne, Glenarm Co. Antrim BT440BD E: john@glenarmorganic salmon.com T: 02828841691 C: John Russell Otterburn Farm 31 Caddy Road, Randalstown Co. Antrim BT41 3 DL E: lee.beverland@btconnect.com T: 028 9447 2002 C: Lee Beverland Seven Springs Hatchery Ballyhampton Road Larne Co. Antrim N. Ireland E: bhj.troutex@gmail.com T: 028 28260977 C: Brian Johnston Silverstream Fisheries Ltd Old Corby Mill, Limnavallaghan Road Clough, Martinstown Co. Antrim N. Ireland E: silverstream@btinternet.com T: 028 21758655 C: Ian McGrath Straid Trout Fisheries 21 Castletown Road, Ballynure Ballyclare Co. Antrim BT39 9PU Marcus Malley Movanagher Fish Farm DCAL 152 Vow Road, Kilrea Ballymoney Co. Antrim N. Ireland T: 048 29540533

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Moneycarragh Fish Farm 60 Dromara Road Dundrum Co. Down E: moneycarraghfishfarm@ yahoo.co.uk C: John Smyth

Rectory Lodge Fishery 10 Rectory Road, Cookstown Co. Tyrone N. Ireland E: mauricelyttle@googlemail.com C: Maurice Lyttle

Charlie Morgan 26 Wrack Road, Ballymartin Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4NT C: Charllie Morgan

Tommy Marshall 314 Coalisland Road Dungannon Co. Tyrone BT71 6ET N. Ireland T: 02887740649 C: Tommy Marshall

EMEC Ltd 126 Marble Arch Road, Killesher Florencecourt Co. Fermanagh E: info@ernemelvin.com T: 048 66349974 C: Paul Kearney BREA Orritor Hatchery, Orritor Road Cookstown Co. Tyrone BT80 9ND C: Alan Keys Judestream Fish Farm Scotchtown Lane, Balindery Bridge Coagh Co. Tyrone C: Tommy Devlin Blue Valley Fish Farm 14 Upper Kildress Rd Cookstown Co. Tyrone BT80 9RS E: mmca14@yahoo.co.uk T: 02887740649 C: Mark McAlister Pluckmill Fish Farm 37, Cadian Road, Egllish Dungannon Co. Tyrone C: Cathal Quinn Rocks Lodge Trout Farm 24 Bunderg Rd, Lisnatunny, Newtownstewart Co. Tyrone E: brianhj@btinternet.com T: 028 2826 0977 C: Brian Johnston Sperrin Mountain Spring Hatchery 22 Loughfea Road, Cookstown Co. Tyrone E: wilfred.mitchell@fsb.org.uk T: +44 (0)7920085460 C: Wilfred Mitchell Orritor Fish Farm 266 Orritor Road, Cookstown Co. Tyrone BT80 9 NE E: alan.mckeown@amk4trout.com T: 028 86751201 C: Alan McKewon

Ballyarton Hatchery Lower Ballyarton Road Co Derry E: iangamble@btinternet.com C: Ian Gamble

Oysters Paddys Point Oysters Ltd 20 Blackstaff Road Clough Co. Down BT30 8SW N. Ireland E: baie-isigny@wanadoo.fr C: Damien Perdriel Killough Oysters Ltd 20 Blackstaff Road Clough Co. Down BT30 8SW N. Ireland E: pbonnargent@gmail.com T: +44 (0) 7834120795 C: Patrice Bonnargent Killowen Shellfish Ltd 31 Stewarts Road Annalong Co.Down BT34 4UE E: killowenshellfish@ googlemail.com T: +44 (0) 7742931211 C: Darren Cunningham DOMA(NI) 24 Main Street Dundrum Co. Down BT31 0LX N. Ireland E: pb.pascal@orange.fr T: 0033299894816 C: Michael Charrit Henning Bros Ltd The Harbour Kilkeel Co.Down BT34 4AX N. Ireland E: info@henningfish.co.uk T: 02841762335 C: Harold Henning

Shinglebay Shellfish 70-72 Browns Bay Road Islandmagee Co. Antrim BT40 3RX E: rmci.login@gmail.com T: +353 (0) 85 831 3508 C Fabrice Richez Greencastle Oysters 27A Fair Road Greencastle Co.Down BT34 4LS E: greencastleoystersltd@ gmail.com T: 0330546859785 C: Jean-Marie Alfonso Foylemore Oysters Coney Road Culmore Co. Derry BT48 8JP E: foylemore_oysters@ hotmail.com T: +44 (0) 7795600327 C: Willie Lynch Cuan SeaFisheries Ltd Flat 25 89 Frances Street N/Townards Co Down BT23 6SQ E: michel.mousset@ lanternmagic.com T: +44 (0)7899756650 C: Michel Mousset Stephen O’Hare 40 Leestone Road Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4NW E: o39Harestephen@yahoo.co.uk C: Stephen O’Hare Millbay Oysters The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX E: john@rooneyfish.com T: 048 4176 3071 C: John Rooney

Other Species John Greene 103 Leestone Road, Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4 NW E: connorgreene@hotmail.co.uk C: +44 (0)7740987577 Islander Kelp Church Bay Rathlin Island Ballycastle Co. Antrim BT54 6RT E: info@islanderkelp.com C: Kate Burns

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Northern Ireland Seafood Companies T: Telphone

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Anglo North Irish Fish Producers Organisation The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX T: +44 (0) 28 41762855 F: +44 (0) 28 4176 4904 E: info@anifpo.com W: anifpo.com Cloughmore Shellfish 3 The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX Northern Ireland T: 44 (0) 28 4176 9208 C & N Chambers The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down Northern Ireland BT34 4AX T: +44 (0) 28 417 65100 F: +44 (0) 28 417 64245 E: info@cnc-fish.co.uk W: cnc-fish.co.uk/ C: Mr. Charles Chambers M: 07074465100 C: Mr. Norman Chambers M: 07074663212 C& O Milligan Downpatrick Road Ardglass Downpatrick Co. Down BT30 7SF Northern Ireland T: +44 (028) 4484 1098 C: Comgall Milligan Denholm Fish Selling Ltd. Coastguard Cottages Harbour Road Portavogie Co. Down BT22 1EA Northern Ireland T: +44 (028) 4277 1429 E: pvg@denholm-fishselling.co.uk W: denholm-fishselling.co.uk C: Sam Mawhinney Donegal Prime Fish Skeoge Industrial Estate Beraghmore Road Co. Londonderry BT48 8SE Northern Ireland T: +44 (028) 7135 0059 E: donegalprimefish@hotmail.com C: Dorothy Ryan East Coast Seafoods Old Boiler House Killard Drive Downpatrick Co. Down BT30 7PW Northern Ireland T: 44 (028) 44 841196 E: info@eastcoastseafoods.co.uk

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Ewing’s Seafoods 6 Kendal Street Belfast BT13 2JR Northern Ireland T: 44 (028) 9032 5534 W: ewingseafoods.com/belfast C: Walter Ewing Glenarm Organic Salmon 8 Castle Demesne Glenarm Co. Antrim BT44 0AD Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 288 41691 E: info@glenarmorganicsalmon. com W: glenarmorganicsalmon.com Henning Bros. Fishing Co. Ltd. The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 4176 2335 F: +44 (0) 28 4176 2335 M: +44 (0) 78 0881 2188 / 079 2186 5833 W: henningfish.co.uk E: info@henningfish.co.uk Keenan Seafood Limited Blackstaff Road Kennedy Way Belfast BT11 9DT C: Gerry Keenan T: +44 (028) 9061 8088 F: +44 (028) 9043 1096 E: info@keenanseafood.com Kennedy’s Direct Catch Down Business Park 46 Belfast Road Downpatrick County Down BT30 9UP C: Kenny Kennedy T: +44 (028) 4461 7277 W: kennedysdirectcatch.com Kilhorne Bay Seafoods Limited Moneydarragh Road Annalong County Down BT34 4TZ Northern Ireland T: +44 (028) 43 768261 F: +44 (028) 43 768900 W: kilhorne.com Kilkeel Kippering Company The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX Northern Ireland T: 44 (028) 4176 3164 C: Cecil McCullough E: cecil@kilkeelkippering.plus.com

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Kilkeel Seafoods Ltd The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down N Ireland BT34 4AX T: +44 (028) 41762649 E: admin@kilkeel-seafoods.com W: http://kilkeel-seafoods.com McKeown’s Fish & Poultry Shop 14 High Street Bangor Co. Down BT20 5AY Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 9127 1141 M: +44 (0)7793641422 W: mckeownsfishmongers.co.uk McMullan Shellfish The Lobster Ponds 5 Glenariffe Road Glenariffe Co. Antrim BT44 0QY Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 2177 1032 C: Alex McMullan Mortons Fishmongers 22 Bayview Road Ballycastle Co. Antrim BT54 6BT Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 2076 2348 C: Patrick McLernon Mourne Seafood Bar Fishmongers 34-36 Bank Street Belfast BT1 1HL Northern Ireland T: +44 (028) 90 24 8544 Still Waters Fishing Unit 1 Princess Anne Road Portavogie Co. Down BT22 1DT Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 4277 1316 E: alan@stillwatersfishing.co.uk W: stillwatersfishing.co.uk

Rooney Fish The Harbour Kilkeel County Down BT34 4AX Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 4176 3071 F: +44 (0) 28 4176 2188 E: sales@rooneyfish.com W: rooneyfish.com C: John Rooney S & P Milligan 20 Downpatrick Road Ardglass Downpatrick Co. Down BT30 7SF T: +44 (0) 28 44 841595 C: Seamus Milligan Sea Source The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 4176 2855 F: +44 (0) 28 4176 4904 W: sea-source.com/ Something Fishy N.I. Ltd. 1 The Tides Portavogie Co. Down Northern Ireland T: + 44 (0) 7769 152244 C: Alan Coffey T.H. Nicholson The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX T: +44 (0) 28 417 64919 E: info@thnicholson.co.uk

Rathlin Island Lobster & Crab Cleggan Cottage Rathlin Island Co. Antrim BT54 6RT Northern Ireland T: 44 (0) 28 2076 3948 C: Liam & Benji McFaul

Aquaculture & Seafood Agencies T: Telphone

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Aquaculture Initiative EEIG 12B Innovation House, Down Business Centre, 46 Belfast Road, Downpatrick, Co. Down BT3094P, Northern Ireland T: 048 44619660 E: info@aquacultureinitiative.eu W: aquacultureinitiative.eu Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board Kilminchy Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, T: 05786 67857 E: info@alab.ie W: alab.ie

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NI Department of Environment & Rural Affairs Downshire Civic Centre, Adrglass Road, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland T: 048 44618059 W: daera-ni.gov.uk Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Agriculture House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. T: 1890 200 510 +353 238859500 E: info@agriculture.gov.ie W: agriculture.gov.ie

Aquaculture and Fisheries Development Centre University College Cork, Cooperage Building, North Mall, Cork T: 021 4904541 W: ucc.ie/en/afdc

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Coastal Zone Management Division Sea Fisheries Administration Seafood Policy & Development West Cork Technology Park, Clonakilty, Co Cork T: 1890 25 27 41

AquaTT Ltd. Unit 3, Olympic House, Pleasants Street, Dublin 8, Ireland T: 353 1 6449008 C: David Murphy E: david@aquatt.ie W: aquatt.ie

Enterprise Ireland The Plaza, Eastpoint Business Park, Dublin 3 T: 01 727200 W: ambition.enterprise-ireland.com

Bantry Marine Research Station Gearhies Bantry P75 AX07 Co. Cork, Ireland T: 353 27 29181 E: info@bmrs.ie

European Maritime Affairs & Fisheries Directorate General European Commission Rue de La Loi Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels W: ec.europa.eu

Bord Bía Clanwilliam Court Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, Ireland T: 01 668 5155 F: 01 668 7521 E: info@bordbia.ie W: bordbia.ie BIM Ireland’s Seafood Developemnt Agency Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. T: 01 214 4100 F: 01 284 1123 W: bim.ie

European Aquaculture Society Slijkensesteenweg 4, 8400 Oostende, Belgium C: Alistair Lane T: 0032-59 323859 F: 0032-59321005 E: eas@aquaculture.cc W: aquaeas.eu Food Safety Authority Abbey Court Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1 T: 01 8171300 W: fsa.ie

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Inland Fisheries Ireland (HQ) Swords Business Campus, Swords, Co Dublin T:: +353 1 8842 600 F: +353 1 8360 060 E: info@fisheriesireland.ie

Nutra Mara Teagasc, Food Research Centre Ashtown, Dublin 15 T: 01 8059955 W: teagasc.ie

Irish Salmon Growers Association - (part of IFA Aquaculture) Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Naas Road, Dublin 12. T: 01 4508755 F: 01 4551043, E: richieflynn@ifa.ie C: Richie Flynn W: ifa.ie

Salmon Research Agency of Ireland (Marine Institute) Furnace, Newport, Co. Mayo. T: 098 41107 W: marine.ie

Irish Shellfish Association (part of IFA Aquaculture) Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Naas Road, Dublin 12. T: 01 4508755 F: 01 4551043, E: richie@ifa.ie C: Richie Flynn

Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority Park Road, Clogheen, Clonakilty, Co Cork T: 023 885 93 00 E: info@sfpa.ie Seascapes A weekly programme covering maritime matters broadcast on RTE Radio 1 on Friday at 22.30, presented by Fergal Keane. W: rte.ie/radio/seascapes

Irish Seaweed Industry Association Ryan Institute, Orbsen Building, University College Galway. T: 091 493548 F: 091 495515 E: caroline.murphy@nuigalway.ie www.seaweed.ie Loughs Agency 22 Victoria Road, L’Derry, Northern Ireland T: 028-71342100 T: 048-71342100 (RofI) E: general@loughs.agency.org Marine Institute & Marine Data Centre Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 387200 W: marine.ie

This Island Nation Maritime radio programme reporting on marine culture, history, tradition and development is broadcast by 10 local community stations around Ireland and Podcast nationally and internationally Soundcloud and Mixcloud. E: thisislandnation@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/ THISISLANDNATION C: Tom MacSweeney Údaras na Gaeltachta Na Forbacha, Furbo, Gaillimh T: 091 503100 F: 091 592037 W: udaras.ie E: eolas@udaras.ie

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