TheFishSite Newsletter - 23rd July 2007
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We have 2 new features this week: Indonesia Fishery Products Shrimp Report 2007 By USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service - This article provides highlights of the shrimp farming industry data from the USDA FAS Fishery Products Shrimp Report 2007 for Indonesia. A link to the full report is also provided. Detection of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus By USGS. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV) is considered to be one of the most important viral pathogens of finfish and is listed as reportable by many nations and international organizations (Office International des Epizooties 2006). 
 Viet Nam
Food and farming sector needs modernisation VIET NAM - Vietnam needs to modernise its agriculture and fish production systems if it is to be competitive and become more self-reliant within an increasingly global trading market. It has the potential to be a key player, but it will have to restructure its farming sector, educate its work force and learn to add-value to its products for it to succeed. Veteran builds model fish farm business VIET NAM - Returning from the battle for Hue in 1975 to his hometown of Khanh Hoa, soldier Tran Anh Kiet started a fish breeding business that has now expanded into the Central Highlands to provide hundreds of jobs for locals. Mass mortality in Bac Lieu Sea VIET NAM - Reports from the arca-breeding co-operatives in the Bac Lieu Sea say that aquatic life is suffereing and marine species have been dying in large numbers.  United States
Hawaii-based buyout will broaden marine activities HAWAII - Marine Aqua has purchased Hawaii-based Unlimited Aquaculture LLC(UA). Crawfish virus widespread US - More than half of 135 Louisiana crawfish ponds tested for white spot syndrome virus so far have shown up positive, according to an LSU AgCenter aquaculture expert. Ocean Stewards Rally Behind Offshore Aquaculture Bill HAWAII - A diverse group of Ocean Stewards Institute members, representing the full breadth and depth of the emerging open ocean aquaculture industry, convened at the National Marine Aquaculture Summit in Washington, DC recently. New VP for UV disinfection specialist US - Kentucky-based Aquionics has appointed Greg Stanley as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. World Wildlife Fund President Describes Fisheries Crisis BLUE HILL — Carter Roberts has news for you, and it definitely isn’t good. How to Detect and Confirm Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus in Fish US - A new fact sheet by scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey's Western Fisheries Research Center describes the best methods for resource managers and others to detect and confirm a new and virulent strain of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) virus in fish, including popular game fish and bait fish. Oysters destined for double-duty US - Oysters are prized for their taste and contribute to a vibrant aquaculture industry on the Cape. Now, in a new experiment, the town of Orleans is banking on these aquatic filter feeders to improve the water quality of coastal embayments.   Australia
Oil rigs could become coral farms Australia - Decommissioned oil rigs off Australia's coastline could become hubs for marine-based businesses such as coral harvesting for aquariums, a fish expert says. Future park plan AUSTRALIA - A proposed Ulladulla Future Park will integrate scientific research, tourism and recreation at the town's decommissioned waste water treatment plant site. Concept plans for the project will go before Shoalhaven City Council this week. Come the raw prawn on Aussie aquaculture AUSTRALIA - A significant increase in the number of fishers using prawns sold for human consumption as bait/berley is creating a disease pathway for the introduction of exotic diseases into Australia’s marine and aquaculture resources. New course in growing algae AUSTRALIA - Academics at the University of Tasmania's aquaculture school are teaching Australia's first course in the unusual skill of growing algae.  United Kingdom
Seeking projects on animal welfare and rural enterprise UK - The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust is inviting applications for its travel fellowships for 2008. Out of the 11 awards offered, two focus on animal welfare and ‘Making a living in the countryside’. Breach reports now own line UK - Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation (SSPO) is now reporting breaches of containment on its website.  Chile
Chile Admits Sea Lice 'outbreak' CHILE - The Chilean Government has acknowledged for the first time that sea lice – parasitic crustaceans that affect both wild and farmed fish – are causing serious problems for the country’s lucrative farmed salmon industry.  Nigeria
World Bank Doles Out $32 Million for Fish Farming NIGERIA - In an effort to boost economic growth and increase access to quality business, the Federal Government of Nigeria has received $32 million from the World Bank, for the production and facilitation of fish farming.   China
Rising domestic consumption pulls in shrimp CHINA - China is changing from a net shrimp exporter to a net importer; more than 80 per cent of Vannamei farmed in China is now consumed domestically. Chinese firm pumps US$10 million into Mekong Delta CHINA - Chinese food processor TongWei on July 19 signed a 49-year lease on 7 ha of land in the Tan Huong industrial zone in Tien Giang province for the production of fish fodder.  Canada
No easy answers in salmon-farming debate CANADA - Two words that jump out from the recent Pacific Salmon Forum update are "scientific consensus." The independent advisory forum wants to build one on the topic of farmed fish versus wild fish, but it seems unlikely that's ever going to happen.  Belgium
EU Farmers Slam WTO Proposals BRUSSELS - Europe's biggest farmers group slammed World Trade Organisation (WTO) proposals on Wednesday for how to save global trade talks. The proposals, they say would cut import tariffs too much and seemed designed to help US farmers.  New Zealand
NZ an emerging niche player in global Aquaculture market NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand has begun to successfully carve out a very valuable and promising niche in global aquaculture markets, according to a recently released industry note from the world’s leading food and agribusiness bank, Rabobank. Marine farmers air their frustrations NEW ZEALAND - Marlborough's marine farmers have aired their frustrations to National Party leader John Key over lack of ability to grow the marine farming industry.   Philippines
Training to boost aqua-marine industry held in Capiz Roxas City - The season-long training to help boost the province's aqua marine production was recently concluded. WWF urges business to take lead in fight vs climate change PHILIPPINES - The catastrophic consequences of climate change are knocking on the Philippines' door. With increased temperatures, more frequent and stronger typhoons and rising seas expected to be brought about by widespread and increased emission of greenhouse gases, there is a real possibility that coastlines and fishponds will be lost. Training to boost aqua-marine industry held PHILIPPINES - Provincial Agriculture chief Sylvia dela Cruz disclosed that the first phase of the collaborative fisheries development project of the provincial government of Capiz, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) and the Capiz State University (CapSU) has already ended.  Japan
Tuna Collapse Making Waves Overfishing, competition from fish farms, water pollution, and government subsidies to fishermen have brought bluefin tuna stocks to near collapse.  Norway
More cod breeding expected NORWAY - This year Norwegian fish farmers are producing 12,000 tons of cod, but predictions estimate that within ten years this volume will have increased to 100,000 tons.  Ghana
Government keen on meeting national fish production target CHANA - Government has initiated programmes to meet national target on fish production, said Mr Khalid Syalih, Brong-Ahafo Regional Director of Fisheries.   Uganda
Fish exporters set conditions for EPAs UGANDA - With barely five months to go before the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) come into force, it is still unclear whether agreements in the negotiations will be reached. That's all for this week! Ed. |
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