The Aquaculturists round up - November 2012 by Perendale Publishers Ltd

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The Aquaculturists blog is an online offshoot of International Aquafeed magazine. While the bi-monthly magazine covers aquafeed issues in-depth, the Aquaculturists takes a lighter approach. Our columnists have a keen eye for the most interesting, relevant and (let’s face it) bizarre aquaculture stories from across the world. Each weekday we scour the internet for topnotch news and package it for your perusal in one neat daily digest. The Aquaculturists are also massive fans of industry events and shows and can often be found out on the road. Here they share stories (and photos) from their travels and, being unable to keep a secret, share details of upcoming events.

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1/10/12: FAO aquaculture initiative; BC salmon debtae continues; award for Australian's largest salmon farm We're back for another week of aquaculture news.

First up, the FAO has today unveiled its plans for a global partnership to which will use aquaculture to help combat hunger. The aim of the three-year initiative, funded by the EU, is to better understand the role of aquaculture in food security in poor countries. Development agencies, governments and universities work together to help low-income fooddeficit countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to develop sustainable policies to improve the livelihoods of millions of poor people. Read more... The debate on the rights and wrongs of salmon farming took a new twist last week as the British Columbia Supreme Court, Canada upheld the right of an activist to make defamatory remarks about the industry. The court ruled that Don Staniford, of the website Global Alliance Against Industrial Aquaculture, had the right to make defamatory comments about Mainstream Canada, on the grounds of fair comment. Read more... Australia's largest private salmon farm, Huon Aquaculture Group is celebrating after winning the Tasmanian Exporter of the Year Award. The Minister for Economic Development, David O'Byrne, congratulated the family business saying, "We know that sustainable, premium industries like aquaculture are crucial for diversifying our local economy. [...] Congratulations to Huon Aquaculture for this outstanding achievement." Read more...

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The September/October issue of International Aquafeed is online now. Visit it here or click on the picture below. This edition has articles by Eric Henry of Reed Mariculture, USA on the uses of algae in aquafeed (it's not just fishmeal replacement). Talking of fishmeal, there are two articles which focus on this very topic. Dr Andrew Jackson of IFFO gives his view on the role of fishmeal and fish oil in sustainable aquaculture and Alex Obach of Skretting examines the options and challenges of alternative protein sources. With show and event season in full swing, we live up to our international name with preview articles on five top events from around the world. Click read more about Global G.A.P, Figap, AquaSur, Offshore Mariculture and the BioMarine Business Convention.

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2/10/12: Climate change and fish size; fish oil in snack bars and a bizarre video

Climate change may make the bodies of fish smaller, reports the BBC. Scientists predict that fish could shrink by up to 24% if water temperatures continue to rise. Warmer water means lower levels of oxygen which reduce fish body weight. Read more... Ever seen a beauty pageant for goldfish? No? Well watch this. Not really aquaculture but is worth a look anyway. A new use for fish oil. A study published by the Institute of Food Technologists has found that using fish oil as an alternative to canola oil in nutrition bars can provide omega-3 fatty acids without changing the taste. Read more...

3/10/12: smoked salmonella salmonella; Seafood New Zealand; new CFO at GAA

A salmonella outbreak from smoked salmon has made over 200 people ill in the Netherlands, prompting recalls there and in the USA. The outbreak has been traced to Dutch company, Foppen which sells its products around the world. Health authorities in the US are investigating possible links between the Netherlands case and an outbreak of salmonella in the states. Read more... New body hailed the face of the New Zealand fishing industry. Seafood New Zealand is the new national industry organisation which will front the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council. The council will continue as the holding company but Seafood New Zealand will take over its operational roles and have its own chairman and board. Read more... Global Aquaculture Alliances elects Jeff Fort as CFO. As the new chief financial officer, Fort will coordinate financial processes, administrative procedures and policies, and technology development for the international non-profit. "GAA and its Best Aquaculture Practices certification program have been important to me on a personal and business level for many years," Fort said. "I am a large proponent of expanding aquaculture production worldwide, and it must be accomplished using responsible and sustainable methods. Since this is - and has always been - GAA's core position, I am happy to help guide its activities going forward.

4/10/12: Maria Damanaki; BC aquaculture cash and more

This morning we've heard that the Global Aquaculture Alliance has certified its first salmon farms in Australasia. The Best Aquaculture Practices programme has certified two Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Ltd. farms in the Mackenzie Basin area near Twizel, New Zealand. Congratulations to everyone at Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon. More information... The British Columbia aquaculture industry is to receive a cash injection of $1.25 million from the Harper Government. Eleven companies will benefit from the money, which is earmarked for sustainable and innovative aquaculture projects in the province. More information... Maria Damanaki, EU Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries for has been in action this week speaking at the Future Fisheries conference in Brussels on sustainable fisheries. Damanaki told delegates that the EU is behind the rest of the world when it comes to sustainable management of fisheries resources. Read the full speech here.

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There's a bit of a buzz about algae at the moment with numerous companies investigating ways this simple form can be used in aquaculture. This article by Eric Henry of Reed Mariculture, USA is very informative and highlights a whole host applications for this super microalgae.

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08/10/12: Tasmanian salmon farm expansion; AgriMarine CEO; salmon plane

Salmon farm expansion given the go ahead in west coast Tasmania. The three major salmon producers in Tasmania , Tassal, Petuna and Huon Acquaculture plan to almost double the size of their farms in Macquarie Harbour from the current 5.5 square kilometres to 9 square kilometres. Read more... The clean aquaculture technology company, AgriMarine has appointed a new president and CEO. Sean Wilton will succeed Richard Buchanan as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr Wilton is already a director of the company and has been responsible for overseeing the company’s technology sales and licensing initiatives. More information... What a whopper! Check out this huge salmon, which touched down at Anchorage Airport last week. The 129 foot plane's unusual livery was designed in partnership between Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. Read more...

Acquisition in Ecuador takes Nutreco to global top three shrimp feed producer

Nutreco announces today that it has signed an agreement to acquire 75% of the shares in Gisis S.A., the fish feed subsidiary of the Expalsa group. Expalsa is market leader in fish feed production and shrimp and tilapia farming in Ecuador and has strong market positions in Honduras and Peru. The acquisition of Gisis takes Nutreco into the global top three shrimp feed suppliers. The acquisition will be immediately earnings accretive.

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This acquisition fully supports Nutreco's growth strategy to expand its fish feed business in growth geographies and non-salmonid species whilst maintaining its global number one position in salmon feed. Ecuador's shrimp feed market is Latin America's largest and the third largest in the world after China and Thailand, and growing at around 8% annually. Associated aqua feed joint venture in Honduras with leading international tilapia producer Regal Springs from Indonesia provides potential for further growth in Latin America and Southeast Asia. This acquisition strengthens Nutreco's aquaculture feed business Skretting in Latin America, with production, sales and distribution facilities for shrimp and tilapia feed in Ecuador, Honduras, and Peru and a joint venture with Regal Springs in Honduras. Expected revenues in 2012 are EUR 160 million (2011: EUR 135 million). The total consideration for the acquisition of 75% of the shares, including corresponding net debt, is approximately EUR 78 million. Closing of the transaction is subject to gaining regulatory approval from the Ecuadorian competition authority.

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Gisis employs approximately 400 people and has two feed production plants in Guayaquil, Ecuador. It produced around 200,000 tonnes of shrimp and fish feed in 2011 and 70,000 tonnes of other feeds, including 50,000 tonnes of poultry feed. The size of the shrimp feed market in Ecuador in 2011 is estimated at 350,000 tonnes. Ecuador ranks as number three in worldwide shrimp feed production after China and Thailand. Over the past five years the market has grown by approximately 8% per year and double digit growth is expected in 2012. Fish feed production in Ecuador is around 60,000 tonnes.

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Part of the acquisition comprises a joint venture with Regal Springs in Honduras which is currently building a fish feed plant. Regal Springs is a leading tilapia farmer in Indonesia with operations also in Mexico and Honduras and is the world's first fish farming company certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Nutreco and Regal Springs will study further strategic relationships in Mexico and Indonesia upon closing of this transaction. IMD_40x40m_classAD

Excellent strategic acquisition Knut Nesse, CEO Nutreco: "We are very pleased with this excellent strategic acquisition. Ecuador is a major aquaculture country with strong growth. It strengthens our presence in Latin America and provides a platform for further expansion in this strategically important market. The joint venture with Regal Springs provides further opportunity for growth." Acquisition fully supportive to Ambition 2016 The acquisition fits into Nutreco's strategy to capitalise on its leading fish feed positions, such as in salmon feed, and to expand into growth regions important for aquafeeds; notably for shrimp and non-salmonid fish species. The strategic target is to grow its fish feed business for nonsalmonid species from 28% in 2010 to 45% of total fish feed volume by 2016. This acquisition will increase the non-salmonid share of total fish feed volume to close to 40% in 2013. This acquisition in Latin America will increase the ability of Nutreco's fish feed business Skretting to build on its current presence in shrimp and tilapia feed in China, Vietnam and Brazil. The added scale and breadth of operations will create opportunities to further raise quality standards and expand market shares by leveraging R&D, and now with additional focus in Ecuador on R&D for shrimp and tilapia feed. Skretting is already establishing an Aquaculture Research Centre (ARC) in southern China as part of the world-renowned Skretting ARC in Stavanger, Norway. Knowledge gained from over 20 years of R&D in fish feed is a valuable asset that will be shared. Nutreco's 'Ambition 2016 - driving sustainable growth' is to grow and improve profitability by providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions for its customers. This will be realised by focusing on a higher margin portfolio of nutritional solutions such as premixes, feed specialties and fish feed, and by expanding into the growth geographies of Latin America, Russia, China and Southeast Asia, which will see the largest increases in both production and consumption of animal protein food products. More information...

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9/10/12: EU Limassol Declaration; illegal algae; crab parasite A science student in New Zealand has been sentenced for illegally importing and selling algae into the country. Jasmine Maxwell, 20, was caught selling marimo moth balls, a type of fish tank algae, online for $16 each. The algae banned in New Zealand because it is harmful to the country's native marine species. Read more... Life cycle of the blue crab parasite revealed. Scientist at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science are celebrating after a 15-year study to map the life history of Hematodinium has been successful. The single-celled parasite, which affects blue crabs, can also be transmitted to shrimp. Researchers hope the new information will help develop best practices for handling the animals. Read more... EU states adopted the Limassol Declaration, a reaffirmation of the EU Integrated Maritime Policy, on October 8, 2012. The declaration continues the EU emphasis on coordinated development and points to 'Blue Growth' as an opportunity for expansion. Download the full Limassol Declaration. However, the policy is not without its critics; some NGOs have stated that the plans favour economics, rather than the environment. Read more...

New! IAF Article: Enhancing digestion

Thsi article by Waldo G. Nuez Ortin and Jorge Zarate Dominguez of Norel, explores the use of Gustor Aqua and Ecobiol Aqua to enhance digestion in fish and shrimp.

10/10/12: Indian shrimp; tilapia in Ghana; GAA

Tops Friendly Markets has announced that it will be adopting Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification as part of their comprehensive aquaculture procurement policy. Tops Friendly Markets' goal is to work closely with the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) and their suppliers to ensure that all aquaculture products are BAP certified to the farm level by early 2013, where certification standards are available. India hopes Japan will lift shrimp import ban. The country has halted the import of shrimp from India for the past two months due ethoxyquin levels. Read more... The aquaculture industry in Ghana is poised for a boost with the launch at Akosombo of two tilapia feeds by Cargill Ghana Limited. Read more...

New! IAF Article: Fishmeal and sustainable aquaculture by IFFO

There's a lot of talk about fishmeal and its potential replacements in fish diets. While the general trend appears to be towards finding alternative protein sources such as soybeans or algae, many studies overlook the role of fishmeal and fish oil. This article by Andrew Jackson of IFFO addresses these issues and provides suggestions as to how fishmeal and fish oil can be used in a sustainable manner. You can also view the whole magazine online here.

11/10/12: Vertical farming

New York is known for its experimental food scene so it comes as no surprise to learn that products from vertical farms are appearing on menus across the city. Vertical farming involves grows a multitude of aqua life is a column. Seaweed, mussels, and scallops grow at the top of the water with shellfish such as clams and oysters below. besides saving space, vertical farmers claim the practice helps restock marine life. Vertical farming is growing in popularity so look out for products in a restaurant near you soon. Read more...

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12/10/12: Jamaican aquaculture plan; new turbot feed; Nutreco business sale

Nutreco has reached an agreement on the sale of its Hungarian business to Nuscience Group. The company will sell Trouw Nutrition Környe Kft's business to Nuscience Group, the premix and specialty division of the Dutch cooperative Royal Agrifirm Group. Környe operates in the premix, concentrates and young animal feed market for pigs and ruminants in Hungary. Following a strategic review it was determined that Környe did not have the scale to meet Nutreco's ambition to become the leading player in the Hungarian market. It is expected that completion of the transaction will take place by the end of this year upon Agrifirm gaining regulatory approval of the Hungarian competition authority. More information... Following commercial-scale trials at customer sites, Skretting Spain has introduced a turbot diet, Optiturbot, providing good performance with up to 40 percent less fishmeal. This option to reduce fishmeal helps to soften the impact on farmers of rising fishmeal prices. Similar progress for yellowtail was achieved by Skretting Japan, again moderating the effects of fishmeal prices. In both instances says Skretting, reducing reliance on fishmeal contributes to greater sustainability for these aquaculture species, which is a key ambition. Read more... Jamaica's aquaculture industry is set to receive a boost thanks to €30 million EU-funded development plan. The four and a half year ACP Fish II Programme includes plans for land and water use and a blueprint for aquaculture. The aim is to revitalise Jamaica's aquaculture sub-sector which has declined by almost fifty percent in the past five years. Read more...

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15/10/12: SmartAqua expands; make your own aquafeed

SmartAqua Group expands with new international partners. Elvin Bugge of Aquatic Group in Norway has been working on their partnership with SmartAqua since late 2011 and this was cemented at the 2012 Brussels Seafood Expo. "SmartAqua is a company with a great depth of talent and passion for taking aquaculture forward sustainably – both economically and environmentally. We look forward to growing our partnership with them and utilising their expertise and geographic range to complement Aquatic Group's activities in the industry," says Bugge. More information... YEAST

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New! IAF Article: Options and challenges of alternative energy sources

Following on from the International Aquafeed article on the sustainability of fishmeal and fish oils, we now turn our attention to alternative protein sources. Alex Obach, Managing Director, Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre, discuses energy feed options. This article also incorporates the International Aquafeed photo shoot, which is this issue is an absolute stunner.

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Tom joins us today from an events and conference organisation based in London and also has a university degree in English Literature. He will spend the next few weeks getting to know the team here and learning about the many exciting projects that we are involved with before rolling his sleeves up and immersing himself in contributing to the important work that we do. Tom’s arsenal of skills and experiences have already created a buzz here at International Aquafeed and we look forward to his contribution in establishing our position as the most comprehensive tool in connecting the international milling community. He will also be helping with our associated publications; Grain & Feed Milling Technology Magazine, the International Milling Directory and of course our many digital portals including Global Aquaculture News. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Tom and I look forward to working with him towards our future success here at Perendale.

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16/10/12: aquaculture in Asia; giant clams; deep sea salmon farming

Aquaculture can meet Asia's increasing fish demand without compromising stability, says consultation group. A report on the NACA website states that a regional consultation by national officials and international experts on sustainable intensification of aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific has adopted a new framework to sustainable intensify farm raised fish. FAO, the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) and the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) jointly convened the consultation as a regional initiative to support the sustainable intensification of aquaculture in the Asian region. The consultative workshop concluded that intensified aquaculture requires an increasingly robust framework to limit the potential impacts of overcrowding, environmental pollution, unregulated movements, biosecurity, food safety and the need for quality assurance on inputs. Read more...

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Government ministers in French Polynesia are investigating the potential of giant clam culture to help improve the economy of the outer islands. The species has been chosen for development as farming them does not require any major investment and there are already large densities of the species in the country. Read more... Public consultation has started in a deep sea salmon farm in Galway Bay, Ireland. The plans, which have been submitted by Bord Iascaigh Mharaigh, include proposals for a deep sea salmon licence about six kilometres off Inis Oírr, which could create 300 jobs. Interested parties can view the plan online here as well as in print in the local area. Read more...

New! IAF Article: Expert Topic: Shrimp

Shrimp is farmed all over the world and is one of the most popular seafoods. To reflect this, our Expert Topic on shrimp has articles from Vietnam, Belgium and Australia. Click on the image to view the articles online or download a pdf of the whole magazine here. You can also visit the International Aquafeed archives for more shrimp articles.

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17/10/12: effect of antibiotics on the seabed; new staff at Nofima; Marine Harvest appeal defamation case

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden are studying the potential effects of accumulating antibiotics in the seabed. More than 10,000 tonnes of antibiotics are consumed in Europe each year, and 30-60 percent pass through animals and humans completely unchanged. The different substances then reach the ocean via hospitals, municipal sewage, fish farms and run-off from agriculture and landfills. Read more... New division director at Nofima. Magnar Pedersen will head up the Director of the Division Fisheries, Industry and Market at Norwegian research institute. Pedersen will take up his new position on January 1, 2013. Read more... Marine Harvest is to file an appeal against a decision by the Supreme Court in British Columbia concerning defamatory remarks. Earlier this year, the court ruled that libelous comments made by anti-salmon farming activist Don Staniford against Marine Harvest were allowed under a fair comment defence. Read more...

Event: 2012 New Zealand Aquaculture Conference

The 2012 New Zealand Aquaculture Conference will take place from November 1-2, 2012 in Nelson, New Zealand. Aquaculture offers tremendous potential for New Zealand to sustainably produce world-class seafood, create regional jobs, and inject much needed export earnings into local communities and the economy. The 2012 New Zealand Aquaculture Conference will explore the challenges and opportunities facing our specialist sector as we focus on unlocking long-term economic growth while upholding our commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. The industry’s biggest off-water event brings together people from all corners of the sector including, farmers, processors, exporters, lawyers, council and government officials, marketing, finance, research, packaging, transport and education. The 2012 programme features an impressive cast of international and local presenters examining: • Environmental and economic sustainability • Value added products & marketing • The social licence to farm public water space (winning hearts and minds in support of aquaculture) • Regional Coastal policies (incl views on marine farming charges) • Smarter routes to innovation More information...

18/10/12: Scotland special

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Scotland looks towards the long term when it comes to sustainable aquaculture. Results from the public consultation on proposals for the introduction of an Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill have been published. The Scottish Government consulted on how to achieve a sustainable future for aquaculture and freshwater fisheries and ensure the effective management of interactions between the two sectors. The consultation will inform the development of a new Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill, which is planned for introduction in autumn 2012. Read more...

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The BBC reports that the Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill will impose tougher regulation on the industry. Plans will include greater scrutiny by Sepa inspectors and fines of up to £10,000. Read more... A new world class salmon farm at Lochailort is set for completion in 2013. The Marine Harvest site will house a smolt hatchery which will be one of the biggest facilities in the world. Read more...

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19/10/12: banned salmon sites in NZ; wrasse to rid salmon of lice; Kenyan fish consumption Hello,

Best salmon sites in New Zealand are banned, says King Salmon New Zealand. The company asked Marlborough District Council why cool, deep, fast-flowing water sites (which are great for raising salmon) were prohibited for aquacultural use. The discussion was part of a council review of existing aquaculture plans. Read more... Sea lice are nasty for salmon and costly for salmon farmers so any new way of of tackling the problem is of interest to the industry. Staff at Memorial University’s Ocean Sciences Centre, Canada are researching the potential of wrasses (known as connors or cunners in Canada) as a cleaner fish for the salmon. The fish are already used in commercial production cycles in Norway and Scotland for pest management. However, more research needs to be conducted as little is know about wrasse cleaning ability from salmon or its adaptivity to captive culture conditions. Read more... Kenyans are not eating enough fish to sustain the fish farming industry. Normally we report on the gulf between fish demand and supply but in Kenya the story is reversed. The government has been pushing aquaculture development for some time, investing Sh5.7 billion over three years. But this persuaded Kenyans to serve up fish at home; the average fish consumption in the country is just 3.7 kg per person a year. Read more... 13

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22/10/12: Samoa aquaculture grant; tilapia in Canadain high school; FDA approved drugs Hello,

The Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, Samoa is set to receive $70,000 from the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors to establish an aquaculture center in Samoa. The center will potentially grow both freshwater and saltwater species of plants and animals, including abalone, fish and vegetables. Read more... 'What are 300 tilapia doing in a Toronto high school?', asks the Globe and Mail. I know it's only Monday but this has got be a contender for headline of the week. Students at Bendale Business and Technical Institute, are raising the fish as part of a 'green industries' project. The project is part of a move to 'reclaim' the school grounds after a shooting near the school in 2008. Heart-warming stuff. Read more... In an open letter, the FDA has reminded aquaculture professionals that not all drugs marketed for fish food are approved. Even if a marketed product has the same established name (active ingredient) as an FDAapproved drug, that doesn’t mean it’s also FDA-approved. The letter also sets out which drugs are approved. Read more...

New! IAF Article: BioMarine Business Convention

The BioMarine Business Convention kicks off tomorrow so I thought I'd share this interview with chairman Pierre Erwes. Pierre gives us the lowdown on what promises to be a great event. The article also features the convention's main sponsors. To read the article or click here.

23/10/12: sea lice in salmon; Cermaq profits; functional aquafeeds

Last week, Canadian supermarket chain Sobeys voluntarily removed 84 whole-farmed salmon from its stores after anti-fish farming activist, Alexandra Morton, posted a photo of a lice-infested fish on Facebook. Sobeys has confirmed that some of the fish had sea lice but has not revealed how many. The Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association has responded with a press release on its website which outlines the facts about sea lice. Read more... Cermaq has reported a satisfactory third quarter result despite a challenging salmon market. Cermaq reported an EBIT pre fair value and biomass write-down for third quarter 2012 of NOK 232 million (NOK 348 million). Solid results in EWOS, particularly due to high volume and capacity utilisation in Norway, compensated for low salmon prices and biological challenges in Mainstream. Third quarter 2012 EBIT pre fair value and biomass write-down was NOK 232 million compared to NOK 348 million for third quarter 2011.Following write-downs in Canada due to the IHN virus outbreak and in Norway from the PD outbreak, EBIT pre fair value for the quarter was NOK 180 million. Read more... I've been hearing quite a bit about functional aquafeeds recently so this article, published by Engormix, is a really good overview of what functional aquafeeds are and what they do. Read more... New! IAF Article: Editor's Letter Editor Simon Davies introduces the magazine and tells readers what he's been up to recently (hint, lots of air miles). Enjoy. Read the text here.

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24/10/12: Thai shrimp boom; new SFP director; Baltic climate change India's loss is Thailand's gain when it comes to shrimp exports. Japan has controversially blocked imports of the crustacean from India due to high levels and has turned to Thailand to fill the shrimp-shaped void. According to a report in the Nation, Thia shrimp exports to Japan have risen by 23 percent. Read more... Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has appointed its first Aquaculture Director, Anton Immink. The appointment represents a new phase in the expansion of SFP’s aquaculture work and reflects a focus on zonal management initiatives in Asia. Anton Immink was previously Senior Consultant at Stirling Aquaculture, University of Stirling, and has worked in Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as for the UK Department for International Development and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Congratulations to Anton, we wish you every success. Climate change will have a negative effect on Baltic Sea marine environments, say researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. A project modeled the impact of rising temperatures in the region and found that oxygen would drop and salt levels would rise, with potentially fatal impacts on sea life. What effect do you think this will have on aquaculture? Let us know by commenting below.

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New! IAF column: Dom Bureau

I am delighted to introduce International Aquafeed's newest columnist Dom Bureau. Part of our editorial panel, Dom has a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Guelph, Canada.

Today he teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses on animal nutrition and agriculture at the University of Guelph. Between 2007 and 2009, he coordinated the “Paris Semester”, a study abroad program for undergraduate students at the University of Guelph. He serves on a number of international committees, including the US National Research Council Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Fish and Shrimp which will publish its findings in 2011. Read Dom's first column here.

25/10/12: zebrafish; Scotland bags aquaculture funding; fish using tools

A diver in Australia has captured the first photos of a wild fish using a tool. The shots show a blackspot tuskfish - Choerodon schoenleinii - holding a clam in its mouth and hitting it against a rock to get at the bivalve inside. See the images here. Have any of you aquaculturists seen fish behaving is a similar way? Let us know. We think of fish as food first and foremost but aquatic species have many applications, including healthcare. The first issue of International Aquafeed in 2013 will contain an feature on diets for zebrafish, which are routinely bred for health purposes. With this in mind, this article on the LSU AgCenter Aquaculture Research Station, USA caught my attention. Researcher Terry Tiersch has two National Institutes of Health grants of over $1.5 million to investigate the potential application of fish in human healthcare. Tiersch's work involves freezing of sperm from zebrafish, swordtails and platyfish to look at preserving the genetic resources. Zebrafish are a useful biomedical model because they have the same basic genetics as humans, but are cheaper and easier to work with than mice or monkeys. Read more... Scotland’s aquaculture industry is set to benefit from the new European Maritime Fisheries Fund. The fund will help the sector adapt to new circumstances, expand and create new jobs and promote fisheries conservation. Read more...

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26/10/12: Marine Harvest Q3 earnings; Fukushima fish; BioMarine Business Convention

The Marine Harvest Group achieved before tax and interest earnings of NOK 73 million in the third quarter of 2012, compared to NOK 457 million in the corresponding quarter of 2011. The results were impacted by weak market prices and a lower benefit from sales contracts compared to previous quarters. Cash flow from operations was NOK 237 million in the quarter compared to NOK 269 million in the same period in 2011. "The results for the third quarter were negatively impacted by low market prices and limited benefit from the sales contract portfolio compared to previous quarters. I am pleased by the organization's ability to deliver on costs, particularly in Norway. We are struggling in Chile and Canada due to the exceptional low market prices in the Americas. We are continuing to benefit from the cash flow measures implemented last year, and our balance sheet is therefore very strong," says Alf-Helge Aarskog, CEO. The company also reported a harvest volume increase of 12 percent to 93,229 tons from 83.076 tons in the third quarter of 2011. More information... More than 18 months after the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan, fish in the area still contain traces of radioactivity. A new study has found that fish near the plant are still being exposed to new sources of cesium, possibly from the seafloor or from contaminated groundwater that's flowing into the ocean. Fortunately, most fish sampled had levels of cesium below safe limits for consumption, though some contained surprisingly large amounts. Read more... Several of the International Aquafeed team were at the BioMarine Business Convention in London this week. They had an exciting and fruitful time and were proud to launch the the BioMarine Resources Directory. Look out for a full report soon.

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The offshore aquaculture industry has requested that United Nations’ FAO conduct an assessment of the access and operational frameworks for open ocean mariculture in the High Seas, and make recommendations as to how to better encourage work towards mariculture in waters beyond any one nation’s EEZs. A Statement to this effect was drafted at The Offshore Mariculture Conference, held in Izmir, Turkey, over three days from 17-19 October 2012 and the Turkish government offered to formally convey the request to FAO. The Statement adopted at the conclusion of the Conference drew from a number of preceding declarations – including the 2010 Global Conference on Aquaculture, the Phuket Consensus of 2010, and the Colombo Declaration of 2011, all of which have emphasized the critical role for aquaculture in feeding the world, stimulating economic development, providing employment and reducing existing negative impacts on the marine environment. Most recently, the Bremerhaven Declaration of 2012 spoke specifically of the need for increased research, development, investment and policy frameworks for open ocean aquaculture. “There is growing interest from the private sector in exploring the potential for aquaculture in waters that are increasingly deeper, and further offshore” said Conference Chairman, Neil Anthony Sims, of Kampachi Farms, LLC. “Given that many nations – such as those in the Mediterranean – still only exert national authority as far as 12 miles offshore, then there is a looming question about what happens in the “Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” (ABNJ). We need to start to address this in anticipation of, and in order to encourage these developments”.

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The Conference heard Keynote presentations from Alessandro Lovatelli, FAO Aquaculture Officer; Paul Holthus of World Ocean Council; and Harald Rosenthal who had Chaired the Bremerhaven Conference. Each spoke of the opportunity and the imperative for aquaculture’s rights and responsibilities to be better defined in ABNJ. Mr Holthus described how many international conventions and agreements regarding ABNJ are either already established, or are under discussion, without any real consideration of the potential for aquaculture, and with minimal consultation with industry. The Conference was officially opened by Dr Durali Kocak, the DirectorGeneral of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Turkish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, who described how the Turkish government had prioritized aquaculture development. The industry in Turkey is expanding at a phenomenal rate, as it indeed must, to meet the growing demand, but care is being taken to ensure that such growth is within the sea’s ecological limits, he said. Other presentations explored a range of planning and management tools that are being set up around the world – the Philippines, Australia, the Basque country of Spain, and host country Turkey – to better integrate aquaculture into coastal planning initiatives. New species development, provision of seed (fish fingerlings or bivalve spat) and feed developments for offshore mariculture were also reviewed. Michael Ebeling, of the Wegner Institute in Germany, and Dr Amir Neori of the Israeli Oceanographic institute (together with Gamze Turan of Ege University) spoke on the potential to co-locate aquaculture and offshore energy projects such as wind farms, and the prospects and need for macroalgae culture in offshore locations. Economic analysis of the co-location plans suggests that mussels may prove profitable, but fin-fish and macroalgae culture require further engineering to achieve efficient scale and valued products. On the second day of the Conference, a number of presentations highlighted engineering improvements to offshore net pen systems, including dramatic video footage of sharks trying in vain to break through Dyneema’s Pred-X (by Margot van Wunnick and Felipe Ramirez of DSM-Dyneema), and AKVA’s Econet / Kikkonet (Douglas Johnson of AKVA, with input on new mesh sizes from Massimo Branzanti of Maccaferri), along with data demonstrating the antifouling properties of brass alloy meshes (Dr Murat Yigit of Canakkale University, in conjunction with International Copper Association). The day also included reviews of new developments in single-point mooring systems for self-submerging surface pens (Mohamed Shainee of Norway’s NTNU) and for shrimp culture in Aquapods (Steve Page of Ocean Farms Technologies), tension leg cages (Darko Lisac of RefaMed) and testing of more robust surface pens and unanchored ‘drifter cages’ (Sims, of Kampachi Farms). New advances in net pens and service vessels for exposed Norwegian salmon farm sites were presented by Finn Willumsen of AquaCulture Engineering AS, and Mats Heide of SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture, respectively. Individual farm sites in Norway are now up to 12,000 T production capacity, using 160 m diameter net pens, and serviced with boats over 80 m in length. On the last afternoon of sessions, Hayri Deniz of the Turkish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock gave an overview of the government’s role in supporting industry expansion, including regulations intended to foster farm growth further offshore, as part of integrated coastal management plans. Turkey now has the 3rd fastest growth rate in aquaculture globally, he stated. This was then followed by two company presentations detailing the rapid expansion in seabass and sea bream production in Turkey. Oznur Yildiz of Kilic Sea Products described her company’s present rate of growth at over 40 percent per year. Ozlem Guzel of Camli Feed Products and Pinar Aquaculture outlined the vertically integrated approach of her company, and the broader Turkish industry.

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On the final day, conference attendees were give a first-hand look at the booming Turkish aquaculture industry, as they were hosted on a tour of fish processing facilities; a boat trip out to exposed farm sites for seabass, seabream and tuna; and a walk-through of marine fish hatchery facilities in the Izmir area. Attendees at the Conference included both experienced and aspiring investors and entrepreneurs; fish farm owners, managers and operators; makers and distributors of net pens and mesh materials; feedstuff suppliers and feed manufacturers; and researchers into new species, new farm technologies, genetics, and fish health. Over 25 nationalities were represented at the Conference, including attendees from Chile, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, UK, USA, Australia, Israel and the Lebanon. The Conference Gala Dinner on the superyacht Lamia – hosted by the Turkish government – offered a superb sampling of Turkish seafood - mostly cultured, of course! – and Turkish olives, cheeses, wines and music. Many new friendships were forged on the aft deck of the SY Lamia that night.

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A balance has to be found between the needs of bach and boat owners and of marine farmers, says Aquaculture New Zealand chief executive Gary Hooper. Hooper's comments come ahead of the annual New Zealand Aquaculture Conference later this week. Read more... Plans to establish a new aquaculture research lease on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia to investigate sustainable seafood production, have gone on public exhibition. Dr Allan Executive Director Fisheries NSW, Dr Geoff Allan said the project to extend the successful marine hatchery work at Port Stephens Fisheries Institute to an offshore research lease is classified as a State Significant Infrastructure proposal. The plans will be exhibited by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure until November 29, 2012. Read more... The performance of the technology company The Linde Group has remained steady in the nine months ended 30 September 2012, with Group revenue and Group operating profit both increasing once again. "We are still on track, even though the economic situation has worsened in the past few months," said Professor Dr Wolfgang Reitzle, Chief Executive Officer of Linde AG. "Lincare has already had a positive impact. The acquisition of this business has made our position even more robust." In the first nine months of 2012, Group revenue rose by 8.4 percent to EUR 11.063 bn, compared with EUR 10.209 bn for the first nine months of 2011. After adjusting for exchange rate effects, the increase in revenue was 3.8 percent. More information...

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Event: Aquaculture 2013 - programme announced

We have just had a sneaky peek at the programme for Aquaculture 2013 in Nashville, USA, February 21-25, 2013. Shrimp will play a huge role with a host of sessions including nutrition, production and disease and health. As well as species sessions there will also be contributed sessions dedicated to current trends and management. I'm already looking forward learning more about urban aquaculture and harmful algal blooms. I am also pretty excited about some of the more unusual topics such as zebrafish, frogs and eels. You can view the programme online and download the brochure here. Also, look out for our interview with event organisers in the November/ December 2012 issue of International Aquafeed magazine.

Staff, farm sites safe following British Columbia tsunami warning

With storm Sandy dominating weather reports across the world this week, news of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake near Haida-Gwaii on Saturday has been sidelined. Preplanning, rapid communication and proactive measures protected farmers and fish this weekend as BC’s salmon farmers responded quickly to a tsunami warning for Vancouver Island’s west coast. Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake near Haida-Gwaii on Saturday, salmon farmers voluntarily rolled out emergency preparedness protocols and moved staff from approximately 20 salmon farm sites located in the waters off the coast of British Columbia to predetermined safe locations. All staff members are safe and no damage has been reported on any farm sites. “Ensuring that our staff and farms are safe is of critical importance to our farmers,” said Mary Ellen Walling, Executive Director, BC Salmon Farmers Association. “The proactive measures taken this weekend are an example of the high level of care we take to farm responsibly in the ocean.” Removing staff from farms following this notification is part of our farmers’ emergency response protocol, which includes planned evacuation routes and procedures, tsunami kits and post-event farm checks. BC’S salmon farms are engineered to a very high standard to ensure they can withstand significant weather events. Following this weekend’s events, members of the BC Salmon Farmers Association will provide feedback on the notification process and review their own responses as part of their focus to continuously improve procedures. The BCSFA represents salmon farm companies and those who supply services and supplies to the industry. Salmon-farming provides for 6,000 direct and indirect jobs while contributing $800-million to the provincial economy each year. More information...

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30/10/12: Fish and duck farming; fish protein intake in Nigeria; Australian aquaculture proposals

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Plans are in the pipeline for the NSW Government, Australia to establish commercial aquaculture industry in Jervis Bay, on the NSW South Coast, boosting an already growing industry, Executive Director Fisheries NSW, Dr Geoff Allan has said. Dr Allan said a meeting with South Coast stakeholders, including government agencies, Shoalhaven City Councillors and staff and the University of Wollongong was held with Fisheries NSW last week to outline the proposal to gain approval for three aquaculture leases in Jervis Bay to culture Blue Mussels and other shellfish. The project would generate local seafood sales and employment opportunities. Read more... At the Aquaculturists, we are always interested in unusual aquaponics stories, so it was no surprise that this story from India caught our attention. Paddy farmers in the Allepey district, Kerala, have been advised to ditch rice in favour of fish and ducks. Scientists from CPCRI (Central Plantation crop research institute) believe and integrated model will double profits. Seven farmers took up the challenge. Read the results here. Fish provides 35 percent of protein intake in Nigeria, says senior lecturer at the Department of Fisheries of Lagos State University. Speaking at Fishparty, a public enlightenment programme organised by Fisheries and Environment Services in Lagos recently, Dr. Prince Ndimele, said that fish is the cheapest source of animal protein consumed in Nigeria. In West African coastal countries, where fish plays a central role in the economy, the proportion of dietary protein that comes from fish is extremely high; 35 per cent in Nigeria, 47 per cent in Senegal, 62 per cent in Gambia and 63 per cent in Sierra Leone and Ghana. Read more...

Alltech announces strategic five-year research programmes with top Chinese universities

Alltech, one of the leading animal health companies in the world, in conjunction with the top Chinese universities and academic research institutes has officially launched Alltech - Chinese University/Institute Research Alliances platform this October during a press conference held in Beijing and through series of onsite signing ceremonies at the Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agri-Products - Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang University, South China Agricultural University, Northwest A&F University and Jiangnan University. As part of a 2011 survey conducted by Alltech, in cooperation with other parties, it was shown that China is now the largest feed market in the world. Alltech is putting unprecedented resources into China, including transferring one of its senior vice presidents and the son of the founder, Dr. Mark Lyons, to China in January 2012. Another senior vice president, Aidan Connolly, has visited China ten times this year in order to support Alltech’s operations there. “Issues such as mycotoxins, feed and food safety and the environmental impact of our industry are strongly present in China. Also, in times of the highest ever raw material prices in history, Chinese animal producers still need to be profitable by reducing feed costs and increasing animal performance. One of the biggest questions for China is how the country can improve the feed conversion rate and at the same time decrease the dependence on crop imports,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, adding that “Alltech’s investment of more than $2.5 million to the Chinese Research Alliances in the next five years clearly indicates our commitment to find sustainable solutions to these challenges together with some of the world’s best universities."

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31/10/12: Fisheries Innovation Fund; three star BAP status

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced the third round of grants available from its Fisheries Innovation Fund. The fund fosters the design and implementation of new and inventive ideas to ensure sustainable fisheries in the US. Find out how fisheries managers, fishermen, nonprofit organisations, and other stakeholders can apply for additional resources to put innovative fishing practices into action. More information... Northern Harvest Sea Farms has been certified as a 'three-star' salmon operation by the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) programme. The farm is the first salmon farm to gain 'three-star' status in North America. "Northern Harvest is moving ahead as a leader in salmon certification," Best Aquaculture Practices Vice President of Development Peter Redmond said. "From plant to farms and now feed, the company is working hard to operate in a responsible way. We look forward to more and more facilities -- both in North America and elsewhere -- following their path." More information...

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