FNC 31 Minutes Teleconference Meeting Details
Date 15 March 2017
Time EST 09:00 AM
Eastern Daylight Saving Time 10:00 AM
Richard in the West 07:00 AM
Venue Teleconference and in person at Sydney Fish Market
Meeting Minutes
1 OPENING OF MEETING ...... 4 1.1 Attendance and Apologies ...... 4 1.2 Notification of proxy votes ...... 5 1.3 Notification of observers ...... 5 1.4 FNC Members Code of Conduct ...... 5 1.5 FNC Members Declaration of Interest ...... 5 2.1 Fish Names Committee Membership and Register ...... 6 3 AGENDA AND MINUTES ...... 7 3.1 Adoption of agenda ...... 7 3.2 Adoption of minutes from previous meetings ...... 8 4 ISSUES RELATING TO FRDC AS THE STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION ...... 8 5 STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES ...... 8 6 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO Annex A of THE FISH NAMES STANDARD (AS 5300-2015) ...... 9 6.1 Pre-assessment of new applications ...... 9 6.2 Applications for initial evaluation...... 10 6.2.1 Application 273 to add the species name Venus Clam for Venerupis largillierti 10 6.2.2 Application 274 to add the group name AUSTRALIAN VENUS CLAMS for Venerupis spp (except for Venerupis largillierti) 11 6.2.3 Application 275 to add a new name Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia acerba 11 6.2.4 Application 276 to add a new name Eastern Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia armata 11 6.3 Applications subject to public consultation ...... 12 6.4 Applications subject to final FNC evaluation ...... 13 6.4.1 Application 255 to add the SFN Pipi for Donax deltoides Lamarck, 1818 14 6.4.2 Application 256 to add the SFN Orange Mud Crab for Scylla olivacea (Herbst, 1796) 15 6.4.3 Application 257 to add the SFN Mud Crab for Scylla serrata (Forsskål, 1775) 16 6.4.4 Application 258 To add the SFN Serate Bug for Ibacus pubescens Holthuis, 1960 18 6.4.5 Application259 to add the SFN Western Balmain Bug for Ibacus novemdentatus Gibbes, 1850 19 6.4.6 Application260 to add the SFN Eastern Balmain Bug for Ibacus peronii Leach, 1815 19 6.4.7 Application261 to add the SFN Shortfoot Bug for Ibacus brevipes Bate, 1888 20 6.4.8 Application262 to add the SFN Honey Bug for Ibacus brucei Holthuis, 1977 21 6.4.9 Application263 to add the SFN Smooth Bug for Ibacus chacei Brown & Holthuis, 1998 21 6.4.10 Application264 to add the SFN Mud Bug for Thenus parindicus Burton & Davie, 2007 22
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6.4.11 Application 265 To add the SFN Sand Bug for Thenus australiensis Burton & Davie, 2007 23 6.4.12 Application 273 to add the species name Venus Clam for Venerupis largillierti 24 6.4.13 Application 274 to add the group name AUSTRALIAN VENUS CLAMS for Venerupis spp (except for Venerupis largillierti) 24 6.4.14 Application 252 to Change the SFN to Saucer Scallops for Amusium pleuronectes and Ylistrum balloti 25 6.4.15 Application 253 To add the SFN Ballot's Saucer Scallop for Ylistrum balloti (Bernardi, 1861) 26 6.4.16 Application 254 To add the SFN Northern Saucer Scallop for Amusium pleuronectes (Linnaeus, 1758) 27 6.4.17 Application 266 to add the SFN Mackerel Icefish for Champsocephalus gunnari Lönnberg, 1905 28 6.4.18 Application 267 to add the SFN Bigeye Grenadier for Macrourus holotrachys Günther, 1878 28 6.4.19 Application 228 to add the name Banana Prawn for the species Penaeus merguiensis 29 6.4.20 Application 268 to amend the TIGER PRAWNS group by the removal of Penaeus pulchricaudatus 30 6.4.21 Application 269 to add the SFN Australian Kuruma Prawn for the species Penaeus pulchricaudatus Stebbing, 1914 31 6.4.22 Application 272 to add the SFN GREASYBACK PRAWNS for the species Trachysalambria spp. 32 6.4.23 Application 270 Add the SFN Tiger Abalone for Haliotis laevigata x Haliotis rubra 32 6.4.24 Application 271 to add the SFN Tropical Abalone for Haliotis asinina Linnaeus, 1758 34 6.4.24 Comments on the Fish Names Process received through Public Consultation 35 6.5 Proposed amendment to the Australian Fish Names Standard ...... 35 6.6 Issues raised in relation to fish names ...... 35 6.6.1 Request about Abalone 35 6.6.2 Holothurian Species – Don Tuma 36 7 SCIENTIFIC NAME UPDATES – ...... 37 8 FUTURE FISH NAMES WORK PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES ...... 37 9 FUTURE FNC MEETINGS ...... 37 10 OTHER BUSINESS ...... 38 11 CLOSE OF MEETING ...... 38
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1 OPENING OF MEETING
The chair declared the meeting open at 10:00 AM EDST and called for any apologies
1.1 Attendance and Apologies
Voting Members Independent Chair Gus Dannoun At SFM
Deputy Chair and Expert Member Richard Stevens Phone (Seafood Marketing)
Australian Seafood Industry Simon Boag Apology Appointee
Fisheries Agencies Appointee Jason Gibson At SFM
Expert Member Russell Conway Phone (Recreational Fishing)
Expert Member Norm Grant At SFM (Seafood Imports)
Expert Member Hamish Allen At SFM (Major Supermarkets)
Expert Member Gordon (Gus) Yearsley Phone
Expert Member Don Tuma Phone (Seafood Marketing and Fish and Invertebrates Taxonomy) Expert Member Anthony Mercer At SFM (Seafood Processors) Expert Member Glenn Austin Apology (Hospitality) Department of Agriculture Lisa McKenzie Phone
Observers and Non-Voting Members Karen Gowlett-Holmes At sea between 2 and 27 March Apology
Kerry Strangas Master Fish Merchants Association At SFM
Mark Boulter At SFM
SDO Representative Peter Horvat Phone
SDO Representative Tanya Corcoran At SFM
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Project Manager and Administration FNC Project Manager Alan Snow At SFM
1.2 Notification of proxy votes
Section 10.6 of the FRDC Standards Development Procedure allows for FNC members to appoint a proxy for the meeting to ensure that the relevant stakeholder group is not disadvantaged.
The options for appointing a proxy are:
a) Appoint the chair of the meeting to carry the proxy vote; b) Appoint another person at the meeting to carry the proxy vote; c) Appoint another person with the appropriate skills and knowledge to participate on his/her behalf. The following proxy forms were in the hands of the project manager prior to the meeting:
1) Glen Austin had appointed Norm Grant to carry his proxy 2) Simon Boag had appointed Gus Dannoun to carry his proxy
Resolution 31.1. FNC noted the status of proxy votes received.
1.3 Notification of observers
Observers are invited and welcomed to all FNC meetings. Observers who were present were
Tanya Corcoran FRDC Mark Boulter Consultant Kerry Strangas MFMA
Resolution 31.2. FNC noted the attendance of observers at the meeting
1.4 FNC Members Code of Conduct
Discussion
As per the FRDC Standards Development policies and procedures, all FNC members are expected to have read and agree to abide with the Code of Conduct. Which was distributed as Attachment 02: SRB Members Code Of Conduct
Resolution 31.3. FNC members agreed to abide by the SRB Members Code of Conduct.
1.5 FNC Members Declaration of Interest
Section 11.3 of the FRDC Standards Development Procedure determines that all FNC members are expected to declare any materiel personal interest in the topic being discussed.
An FNC Member who considers that he/she may have a material personal interest in a matter to be discussed by the FNC (“conflicted member”) will:
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1) as soon as practicable after the member becomes aware of his/her interest in the matter give details of the nature and extent of that interest, and the relationship of the interest to the FNC Member, either in a "standing notice" or at a meeting of the FNC and 2) subject to the views of the FNC, may not participate in any discussion of, or decision on, that matter If the conflicted member is the applicant on the application they will, before any discussion takes place on that matter, leave the meeting while that matter is discussed.
FNC members may, through the Chair, ask a conflicted member specific questions about the matter.
In querying a conflicted member, FNC members will act to ensure that the conflicted member is not invited to advocate for the matter being discussed.
In answering questions from FNC members, conflicted members will act so as to ensure they are to not influencing the FNC in making its decision, e.g. by advocating for the matter.
Note
I. This may involve re-calling a conflicted member to the meeting to be queried (with the conflicted member to leave the meeting again after he/she has been questioned). II. Where the meeting is being held via teleconference, leaving the meeting will require the member to leave the teleconference, and dial back as requested.
Resolution 31.4. FNC members noted and agreed to comply with the Declaration of Interests Policy.
2.1 Fish Names Committee Membership and Register
Discussion Section 11 of the Fish Names Committee Procedures specifies the Fish Names Committee (FNC) membership.
Section 10.5 of the FRDC Standards Development Procedures determines that the SRB Register will be tabled at each meeting for noting and amendment by FNC Members.
The SRB Register Fish Names was distributed as Attachment 3 for review by FNC members.
Several members of the FBC are due to expire on 30 June 2017 and will be eligible for reappointment. Position Name Member since Date of Date of Expiry Appointment of current Appointment
Independent Chair Gus Dannoun 26 March 2009 1 July 2014 30 June 2017
Australian seafood Simon Boag 1 July 2014 1 July 2014 30 June 2017 industry Appointee
Recreational Fishing Russell Conway 1 March 2013 1 March 2013 1 March 2016 Appointee
Expert Member Norm Grant 18 January 2008 1 July 2014 30 June 2017 (Seafood Imports)
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Position Name Member since Date of Date of Expiry Appointment of current Appointment
Expert Member Glenn Austin 23 October 2014 23 October 2014 30 June 2017 (Hospitality)
Expert Member Don Tuma 18 March 2008 1 July 2014 30 June 2017 (Seafood Marketing and Fish and Invertebrates Taxonomy)
Expert Member Gordon Yearsley 18 March 2008 1 July 2014 30 June 2017
(Fish Taxonomy)
Deputy Chair Richard Stevens 1 July 2014 1 July 2014 30 June 2017
Expert Member
(Seafood Marketing)
Expert Member Anthony Mercer 1 July 2014 1 July 2014 30 June 2017
(Seafood Processors)
It was noted that Russell Conway had not identified skills in the matrix and need to be updated There was debate about the desirability of having a representative of the seafood retailers to the FNC. Kerry Strangas had indicated his willingness to participate There was also debate about the need to add Karen Gowlett-Holmes as a voting member of the committee as she has been an active non-member and has a lot to contribute. Peter Horvat commented that the balance of skills on the committee needed to be maintained
Resolution 31.5. Tanya Corcoran to review the Standard Development procedures regarding reappointment
Resolution 31.6. The FNC Project Manager will contact each member regarding reappointment
Resolution 31.7. FNC Project Manager to obtain a skills profile from Russell Conway
Resolution 31.8. FNC Project Manager to prepare a submission to the FRDC as to the expansion of the FNC membership to include Karen Gowlett-Holmes and a representative of the MFMA
3 AGENDA AND MINUTES
3.1 Adoption of agenda
The agenda for the meeting was presented for adoption with the following amendments
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6.4.3 Application 257 to add the SFN Giant Mud Crab for Scylla serrata (Forsskål, 1775) was incurrent and should have read 6.4.3 Application 257 to add the SFN Mud Crab for Scylla serrata (Forsskål, 1775)
Resolution 31.9. The agenda as amended was adopted
3.2 Adoption of minutes from previous meetings
The minutes from the FNC 30 Meeting held on 25 August 2016 have been previously circulated, and were circulated as Attachment 04: FNC 30 Final Draft Minutes .The minutes were presented for adoption The Project Manager had previously distributed the Project Managers Report on activities which was distributed as Attachment 05: Project Manager Report The notes from the FNC Workshop were distributed as Attachment 06: Notes from Fish Names Committee Planning Workshop
Resolution 31.10. The FNC confirmed the minutes of the FNC 30 Meeting held on 25 August 2016 as a true record.
4 ISSUES RELATING TO FRDC AS THE STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION
FRDC is accredited as standards setting body responsible for the Australian Fish Names Standard and other potential standards within its scope as an accredited SDO.
1) Tanya Corcoran reported on the last reaccreditation audit conducted by Standards Australia and said that there were no issues identified and FRDC was accredited for a farther three years. 2) Tanya and John Wilson had attended an SDO Round Table where a number of issues were discussed. One issue raised was that Standards Australia were making training available to members of SDO’s as well as Standards Australia committees. 3) Tanya also reported that she was connecting people on to the Fish Names SharePoint site to make document access easier for future meetings. Some people had been connected today.
Resolution 31.11. The FNC noted the report on the FRDC reaccreditation audit
5 STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES
The Fish Names policies and procedures that guide the standards development activities of the FRDC are regularly amended to harmonise with existing FRDC quality procedures and issues arising from Standards Australia audit criteria.
Standards Development Policy that sets the overall policy direction for FRDC in its standards development activities; Standards Development Procedure provides guidance on all standards development activities and applies to all standards development committees (SDC’s); Fish Names Committee Procedures provides guidance to the FNC on additional procedures that relate to the FNC only. These documents were circulated to members as
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Attachment 07: FRDC Standards Development Policy Attachment 08: Standards Development Procedure Attachment 09: Fish Names Committee Procedures
6 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO Annex A of THE FISH NAMES STANDARD (AS 5300-2015)
6.1 Pre-assessment of new applications
Application Applicant Existing SFN Scientific Name Scope of No Application
275 Morgan Hand, CHAMPAGNE Hypothalassia spp Add a new name Chaceon Pty Ltd CRABs Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia acerba
276 Alan Snow on CHAMPAGNE Hypothalassia spp Add a new name behalf of the FNC CRABs Eastern Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia armata
The Fish Names Project Manager was contacted on Friday 2 December by a WA exporter who stated that they had to pull a shipment of Champagne Crabs to China due to an incorrect species scientific name being returned on the Health Certificate which was generated by ExDoc for them.
The exporter stated that the scientific name for the species has not been updated with the new species name which should be Hypothalassia acerba where it is currently identified as Hypothalassia armata.
The AFNS currently only lists the group name CHAMPAGNE CRABS for Hypothalassia spp. The AFNS did not have entries for either Hypothalassia acerba or Hypothalassia armata.
Lisa McKenzie from the Department of Agriculture had confirmed that currently and for some time – what has printed on health certificates for export of Champagne crab is Hypothalassia armata, with no reported issues she was aware of that this has not been accepted by China.
The ExDoc system is being updated so that all names are as per the AFNS which will result in the name for Champagne crabs being changed to “Hypothalassia spp.”
The scientific name for the CHAMPAGNE CRABS will remain unchanged and will continue to be the name that will be used in the marketplace.
Hypothalassia acerba is reportedly the major commercial species so could be named as either Champagne Crab or another distinguishing name – Western Champagne Crab?
The following documents were distributed to the FNC
Attachment 13 App 275 Hypothalassia acerba Briefing Note
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Attachment 14 App 275 Hypothalassia acerba App Attachment 15- App 276 Hypothalassia armata App Provisional approval has been given for these two applications by out of session voting by FNC members.
Lisa McKenzie reported that there is a list of products that are eligible to be exported to China. Sometimes, the lists do not match up with what is listed in ExDoc and what the Chinese authorities require. Shipments can be detained until a letter is sent and then product is released.
Gordon Yearsley commented that our process stands and should not be impacted by whether China accepts a name.
Resolution 31.12. The FNC noted that provisional approval was granted for Application 275 to add a new name Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia acerba
Resolution 31.13. The FNC noted that provisional approval was granted for Application 276 to add a new name Eastern Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia armata
6.2 Applications for initial evaluation
Applications that are the subject of an initial evaluation are assessed by the FNC as to how they meet the criteria. The applications can be amended at this stage by the FNC. A “simple majority” is only needed for an application to proceed to Public Consultation and subsequent Final Evaluation. FNC discussed new applications that had been submitted for initial evaluation.
6.2.1 Application 273 to add the species name Venus Clam for Venerupis largillierti Advice came to light that suggests that Venerupis spp (Venus Clams) are not a native species and therefore need not be reported in the SAFS . Venus clam fishers in Tasmania have been looking at international markets for the product and in doing so has requested advise on export licencing requirements.
In the process Venerupis has been confirmed as non-native species and a question was raised and to whether it needs to be listed in the SAFS report.
Karen Gowlett-Holmes advised that Venerupis largillierti (Ruditapes largillierti is an old name) is a native NZ species that was accidentally introduced into SE Tasmania in the early 1900’s, and has become established and thriving in the area. It is one of 6 currently recognised species of Venerupis in Australian waters (the other 5 are all native), and it is the largest.
At least 5 other native species have been included under Venerupis in the past, but are currently included in other genera. Please note that there ARE other native Venerupis species in Tasmanian waters, and at least one is likely to occur in very similar habitat to, if not with, V. largillierti.
Venerupis species (other than V. largillierti) have occasionally turned up in fish markets in Australia. I have seen them in the Sydney Fish Market, and these were all native species.
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This is one of those cases where the group name was fine in the past because it was an incidental catch that was occasionally marketed, and there was no need at any level to differentiate them. Much of the use of this group in the past was as bait. However, markets change, and there has been a huge increase in the use of and demand for bivalves as food.
The accepted Resolutions were:
Give V. largillierti its own entry in fish names list Restrict the Venerupis group name to just the native species As for the SAFS, a distinction needs to be made between the native Venerupis species as a group, and V. largillierti.
These Resolutions were sent to FNC for out of session voting and the proposals to go to public consultation were accepted.
The following documents were distributed to the FNC
Attachment 10 – FNC Briefing Note Venerupis species Attachment 11 – App 273 Venerupis largillierti Application Attachment 12 – App 274 Venerupis spp except V largillierti
Resolution 31.14. The FNC noted that initial approval had been gives out of session for this Application 273 to add the species name Venus Clam for Venerupis largillierti to proceed to public consultation
6.2.2 Application 274 to add the group name AUSTRALIAN VENUS CLAMS for Venerupis spp (except for Venerupis largillierti)
Resolution 31.15. The FNC noted that initial approval had been gives out of session for this Application 274 to add the group name AUSTRALIAN VENUS CLAMS for Venerupis spp (except for Venerupis largillierti) to proceed to public consultation
6.2.3 Application 275 to add a new name Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia acerba FNC supported Application 275 to add a new name Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia acerba to proceed to public consultation by flying minute on 23 December 2016.
Out of session voting was conducted using the Google Forms sheet at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScviXx6gQD92DZ17qUSGsDTfvzaoNDX4pJpwEqfTOsxDJ h8Pw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Resolution 31.16. FNC approved Application 275 to add a new name Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia acerba to proceed to public consultation.
Resolution 31.17. FNC noted that provisional approval was granted for Application 275 to add a new name Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia acerba
6.2.4 Application 276 to add a new name Eastern Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia armata FNC supported Application 276 to add a new name Eastern Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia armata to proceed to public consultation by flying minute on 23 December 2016.
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Resolution 31.18. FNC approved Application 276 to add a new name Eastern Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia armata to proceed to public consultation.
Resolution 31.19. FNC noted that provisional approval was granted for Application 276 to add a new name Eastern Champagne Crab for Hypothalassia armata
Applications 275 and 276 will be subjected to Public Consultation within the next 6 weeks.
6.3 Applications subject to public consultation
Reference: Fish Names Committee Procedure Section 12.4
At least a 60-day period of public consultation is required for applications that have been successful at the initial evaluation stage.
Applications do not need to be advertised in the media but the SDO must be able to demonstrate that effective public consultation has taken place.
24 applications have been the subject of public consultation. Public consultation commenced on 14 November 2016 and concluded in 26 February 2017
1. Applications to add specific species names to the Australian Fish Names Standard that were normally covered by the group name. These species are subject to stock assessment and reporting through fisheries agencies and need to be added. The marketing name will not change
App 255 to add the species name Pipi for Donax deltoides. App 256 to add the species name Orange Mud Crab for Scylla olivacea App 257 to add the species name Mud Crab for Scylla serrata App 258 to add the species name Serrate Bug for Ibacus pubescens App 259 to add the species name Western Balmain Bug for Ibacus novemdentatus App 260 to add the species name Balmain Bug for Ibacus peronii App 261 to add the species name Shortfoot Bug for Ibacus brevipes App 262 to add the species name Honey Bug for Ibacus brucei App 263 to add the species name Smooth Bug for Ibacus chacei App 264 to add the species name Mud Bug for Thenus parindicus App 265 to add the species name Sand Bug for Thenus australiensis App 273 to add the species name Venus Clam for Venerupis largillierti App 274 to add the group name AUSTRALIAN VENUS CLAMS for Venerupis spp (except for Venerupis largillierti)
2. Applications caused by a change in scientific nomenclature for the SAUCER SCALLOPS species The scientific name for Amusium balloti (Ballot’s Saucer Scallop) has changed to Ylistrum balloti. This is the major commercial species. This has resulted in several proposed amendments to the saucer scallops in the AFNS.
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App 252 to change the SFN to SAUCER SCALLOPS for Amusium pleuronectes and Ylistrum balloti App 253 to add the SFN Ballot's Saucer Scallop for Ylistrum balloti App 254 to add the SFN Saucer Scallop for Amusium pleuronectes 3. Addition of export species of finfish These commercial species have not been previously listed in the AFNS and need to be added.
App 266 to add the SFN Mackerel Icefish for Champsocephalus gunnari App 267 to add the SFN Bigeye Grenadier for Macrourus holotrachys 4. Amendments to Prawn species in line with taxonomic change and to assist the marketing of prawn species App 272 to add the SFN GREASYBACK PRAWNS for Trachysalambria spp. App 228 to add the SFN Banana Prawn for Penaeus merguiensis App 268 to amend the TIGER PRAWNS group by the removal of Penaeus pulchricaudatus which will leave Penaeus esculentus & Penaeus semisulcatus as the group App 269 to add the SFN Australian Kuruma Prawn for Penaeus pulchricaudatus App 228 to add the SFN Banana Prawn for Penaeus merguiensis 5. Addition of previously unnamed species of Abalone These species of abalone are exported and need to be added to the AFNS
App 270 to add the SFN Tiger Abalone for Haliotis laevigata x Haliotis rubra App 271 to add the SFN Tropical Abalone for Haliotis asinina
Key aspects of the public consultation process adopted were:
FNC members to distribute all
Sent to applicants to on forward 3
Sent to my fish names stakeholder list distribution 50 list
Article in SETFIA e Newsletter from Simon Boag 7000
Listed on FRDC Facebook Page with links 7645
39 Responses have been received and can be viewed online. Summary is available at https://frdc1.sharepoint.com/sites/FishNames/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=173c6b 58e6d4846c7b7428f112631272e&authkey=AYSye5Y21Fbb90ixQbAe4qk https://frdc1.sharepoint.com/sites/FishNames/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=17a2dd 5af3e59400c80c2f0040897962c&authkey=Afet3Wcz8fqpE-W70OwL3BY
Resolution 31.20. FNC noted that the requirements for public consultation have been met and agreed that the strategy for conducting public consultation has been effective.
6.4 Applications subject to final FNC evaluation
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Reference: Fish Names Committee Procedure Section 12.5
The purpose of the final FNC evaluation is to determine whether the proposed fish name is approved. The FNC minutes must record:
how each FNC member voted on the proposal all salient points supporting the decision any special circumstances relating to the decision if the application is rejected, the specific reasons why and importantly, which of the fish names protocols the proposed SFN was so seriously in conflict with that it was not approved. Voting on final evaluations was required to be completed on the FNC Members Voting Form which was distributed as Attachment 16– FNC Voting Form.
Consensus is required as specified in the Standards Development Procedure – Demonstrating Consensus
6.4.1 Application 255 to add the SFN Pipi for Donax deltoides Lamarck, 1818 PIPIS are a species of commercial importance and are subject to stock assessment.
All Pipi species have previously been lumped together under the group name PIPIS for Donax spp.
Application 255 seeks to add the Standard Fish Name Pipi for Donax deltoides which is the major commercial species harvested in Australia.
Application 255 to add the SFN Pipi for Donax deltoides Lamarck, 1818
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 26
No 3
No comment on this application 10
Provided further information 5
Comments Cockle The common bait name for this species They are known as Goolwa cockles in SA but pipi should be national name Stipulate the species and origin of location caught Pipe is a well recognised common name for this species in Qld Distributed to FNC as Attachment 17 - App 255 Donax deltoides Application
Voting For 12
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Against 0
Resolution 31.21. FNC supported Application 255 to add the SFN Pipi for Donax deltoides Lamarck, 1818
6.4.2 Application 256 to add the SFN Orange Mud Crab for Scylla olivacea (Herbst, 1796) MUD CRABS (Scylla spp) are a species of commercial importance and are subject to stock assessment.
There are two major commercial species, Orange Mud Crab (Scylla olivacea) and Mud Crab (Scylla serrata) Previously both these species were referred to under the group name MUD CRABS but stock assessment requires that the species be referred to individually.
Application 256 seeks to add the standard fish name Orange Mud Crab for Scylla olivacea
Use of the group name MUD CRABS will not be affected.
Application 256 to add the SFN Orange Mud Crab for Scylla olivacea (Herbst, 1796)
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 31
No 5
No comment on this application 3
Provided further information 4
Comments Mud Crab Brown Mud Crab The stock assessment is different to the marketing and sale of the species. Fisheries scientist, lead author on mud crab chapter of the “Status of Australian Fish Stocks Reports”. against - remain consistent with recognised common name in Western Australia of Brown Mud Crab. Changing the name would be costly with respect to community education, education/extension
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material and accepted commercial seafood common name. Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 18 - App 256 Scylla olivacea Application
Mark Grubert from Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry and Resources has raised some concerns about both Mud Crab applications
There was considerable debate about this application and applocation257. Jason Gibson said that there had been a request from the AFMF to defer a decision on this application to allow for more discussions between the states.
Don Tuma reported that Orange is used in the literature but se states prefer green and brown for the two species.
Don Tuma further reported that there are actually 4 species that should be considered.
Resolution 31.22. FNC deferred a decision on Applications 256 to allow for further consideration by a committee and consideration by the FNC out of session.
The sub-committee to look at the species and names will be Don Tuma Jason Gibson Gus Yearsley Gus Dannoun Karen Giowket-Holmes Richard Stevens Alan Snow to organize
6.4.3 Application 257 to add the SFN Mud Crab for Scylla serrata (Forsskål, 1775) MUD CRABS (Scylla spp) are a species of commercial importance and are subject to stock assessment.
There are two major commercial species, Mud Crab (Scylla serrata) and Orange Mud Crab (Scylla olivacea). Previously both these species were referred to under the group name MUD CRABS but stock assessment requires that the species be referred to individually.
Application 257 seeks to add the standard fish name Mud Crab for Scylla serrata
Use of the group name MUD CRABS will not be affected.
Application 257 To add the SFN Mud Crab for Scylla serrata (Forsskål, 1775)
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
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Yes 31
No 5
No comment on this application 3
Provided further information 4
Comments Marbled Mud Crab Green Mud Crab No Keep as is Fisheries scientist, lead author on mud crab chapter of the “Status of Australian Fish Stocks Reports”. The Northern Territory may at some point introduce separate size limits for S. serrata and S. olivacea. If this occurs, then the two species may be reported and marketed under different names. Under such circumstances, the proposed Standard Fish Name for S. serrata (Mud Crab) is too similar to the current group name for the genus Scylla (Mud Crabs). Western Australia already has separate size limits for both species of Scylla, but is yet to mandate species-specific catch reporting. This could change in future, leading to the same situation as above. Proposed name of “Marbled Mud Crab” for Scylla serrata given prominent marbling pattern on legs (far more so than marbling on legs of S. olivacea). against - remain consistent with recognised common name in Western Australia of Green Mud Crab. Changing the name would be costly with respect to community education, compliance, education/extension material and accepted commercial seafood common name.
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Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 19 - App 257 Scylla serrata Application
Resolution 31.23. FNC deferred a decision on Applications 257 to allow for further consideration by a committee and consideration by the FNC out of session.
6.4.4 Application 258 To add the SFN Serrate Bug for Ibacus pubescens Holthuis, 1960 BALMAIN BUGS is a name commonly used in the marketplace for a range of commercial Ibacus species.
Each of the individual Ibacus species (6 species) are subject to stock assessment and control
Application 258 seeks to add the standard fish name Serrate Bug for Ibacus pubescens
Use of the accepted marketing name BALMAIN BUGS for the group will not be affected.
Application 258 To add the SFN Serate Bug for Ibacus pubescens Holthuis, 1960
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 29
No 5
No comment on this application 5
Provided further information 4
Comments Balmain Bugs Bug Unnecessary complication - stop confusing stock assessment and marketing!!! Retailer confusion just lost them as bugs Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 20 - App 258 Ibacus pubescens Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.24. FNC supported Application 258 To add the SFN Serate Bug for Ibacus pubescens Holthuis, 1960
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6.4.5 Application259 to add the SFN Western Balmain Bug for Ibacus novemdentatus Gibbes, 1850 BALMAIN BUGS is a name commonly used in the marketplace for a range of commercial Ibacus species.
Each of the individual Ibacus species (6 species) are subject to stock assessment and control
Application 259 seeks to add the standard fish name Western Balmain Bug for Ibacus novemdentatus
Use of the accepted marketing name BALMAIN BUGS for the group will not be affected.
Application 259 to add the SFN Western Balmain Bug for Ibacus novemdentatus Gibbes, 1850
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 29
No 4
No comment on this application 6
Provided further information 3
Comments Balmain Bugs Bugs Unnecessary Just leave it as bugs for less market confusion at a retail level Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 21 - App 259 Ibacus novemdentatus Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.25. FNC supported Application 259 to add the SFN Western Balmain Bug for Ibacus novemdentatus Gibbes, 1850
6.4.6 Application260 to add the SFN Eastern Balmain Bug for Ibacus peronii Leach, 1815 BALMAIN BUGS is a name commonly used in the marketplace for a range of commercial Ibacus species.
Each of the individual Ibacus species (6 species) are subject to stock assessment and control
Application 260 seeks to add the standard fish name Balmain Bug for Ibacus peronii . This is the major commercial Balmain Bug species.
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Use of the accepted marketing name BALMAIN BUGS for the group will not be affected.
Application 260 to add the SFN Eastern Balmain Bug for Ibacus peronii Leach, 1815
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 31
No 2
No comment on this application 6
Provided further information 1
Comments Keep the same group name
Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 22 - App 260 Ibacus peronii Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.26. FNC supported Application 260 to add the SFN Eastern Balmain Bug for Ibacus peronii Leach, 1815
6.4.7 Application261 to add the SFN Shortfoot Bug for Ibacus brevipes Bate, 1888 BALMAIN BUGS is a name commonly used in the marketplace for a range of commercial Ibacus species.
Each of the individual Ibacus species (6 species) are subject to stock assessment and control
Application 261 seeks to add the standard fish name Shortfoot Bug for Ibacus brevipes
Use of the accepted marketing name BALMAIN BUGS for the group will not be affected.
Application 261 to add the SFN Shortfoot Bug for Ibacus brevipes Bate, 1888
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 31
No 2
No comment on this application 6
Provided further information 0
Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 23 - App 261 Ibacus brevipes Application
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Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.27. FNC supported Application 261 to add the SFN Shortfoot Bug for Ibacus brevipes Bate, 1888
6.4.8 Application262 to add the SFN Honey Bug for Ibacus brucei Holthuis, 1977 BALMAIN BUGS is a name commonly used in the marketplace for a range of commercial Ibacus species.
Each of the individual Ibacus species (6 species) are subject to stock assessment and control
Application 262 seeks to add the standard fish name Honey Bug for Ibacus brucei
Use of the accepted marketing name BALMAIN BUGS for the group will not be affected.
Application 262 to add the SFN Honey Bug for Ibacus brucei Holthuis, 1977
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 28
No 6
No comment on this application 5
Provided further information 0
Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 24 - App 262 Ibacus brucei Application
Voting For 11
Against 1
Don Tuma commented that Holthuis named the species honouring Alexander “Sandy” Bruce as a notable scientist and well known colleague. “Bruce’s Bug” has historical usage from the date of Holthuis’ authorship.
Resolution 31.28. FNC supported Application 262 to add the SFN Honey Bug for Ibacus brucei Holthuis, 1977
6.4.9 Application263 to add the SFN Smooth Bug for Ibacus chacei Brown & Holthuis, 1998 BALMAIN BUGS is a name commonly used in the marketplace for a range of commercial Ibacus species.
Each of the individual Ibacus species (6 species) are subject to stock assessment and control
Application 263 seeks to add the standard fish name Smooth Bug for Ibacus chacei
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Use of the accepted marketing name BALMAIN BUGS for the group will not be affected.
Application 263 to add the SFN Smooth Bug for Ibacus chacei Brown & Holthuis, 1998
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 28
No 6
No comment on this application 5
Provided further information 0
Comments 0
Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 25 - App 263 Ibacus chacei Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.29. FNC supported Application 263 to add the SFN Smooth Bug for Ibacus chacei Brown & Holthuis, 1998
6.4.10 Application264 to add the SFN Mud Bug for Thenus parindicus Burton & Davie, 2007 MORETON BAY BUGS is a name commonly used in the marketplace for all commercial Thenus species.
The two-individual species Thenus parindicus and Thenus australiensis are subject to stock assessment and reporting.
Application 264 seeks to add the standard fish name Mud Bug for Thenus parindicus
Use of the accepted marketing name MORETON BAY BUGS for the group will not be affected.
Application 264 to add the SFN Mud Bug for Thenus parindicus Burton & Davie, 2007
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 26
No 5
No comment on this application 8
Provided further information 0
Comments 0
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Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 26 - App 264 Thenus parindicus Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.30. FNC supported Application 264 to add the SFN Mud Bug for Thenus parindicus Burton & Davie, 2007
6.4.11 Application 265 To add the SFN Sand Bug for Thenus australiensis Burton & Davie, 2007 MORETON BAY BUGS is a name commonly used in the marketplace for all commercial Thenus species.
The two-individual species Thenus parindicus and Thenus australiensis are subject to stock assessment and reporting.
Application 265 seeks to add the standard fish name Sand Bug for Thenus australiensis
Use of the accepted marketing name MORETON BAY BUGS for the group will not be affected.
Application 265 To add the SFN Sand Bug for Thenus australiensis Burton & Davie, 2007
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 25
No 6
No comment on this application 8
Provided further information 0
Comments Boreton Bay Bug
Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 27 - App 265 Thenus australiensis Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.31. FNC supported Application 265 To add the SFN Sand Bug for Thenus australiensis Burton & Davie, 2007
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6.4.12 Application 273 to add the species name Venus Clam for Venerupis largillierti This is a native NZ species that was accidentally introduced into SE Tasmania in the early 1900’s, and has become established and thriving in the area. It is one of 6 currently recognised species of Venerupis in Australian waters (the other 5 are all native), and it is the largest.
It is harvested commercially and needs to be identified for stock management purposes
The proposed name will allow the species to be identified separately to the native Australian species
The market name of VENUS CLAMS will not be affected and will continue to be the commercial name used.
Application 273 to add the species name Venus Clam for Venerupis largillierti
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 21
No 4
No comment on this application 14
Provided further information 4
Comments Feral venus clam Aotearoa Venus clam Jap Clams Distinguishes from native molluscs I think this is in the right direction name change and identity need to be declared Has been known as Jap Clams in bait industry for a long time Distributed to FNC as Attachment 11 – App 273 Venerupis largillierti Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.32. FNC supported Application 273 to add the species name Venus Clam for Venerupis largillierti
6.4.13 Application 274 to add the group name AUSTRALIAN VENUS CLAMS for Venerupis spp (except for Venerupis largillierti) There are six species of Venus Clams that are currently harvested commercially in Australian waters.
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Venerupis largillierti is the largest but is the introduced species (see App 273)
This application is needed to be able to identify the native Australian species of Venerupis.
The market name of VENUS CLAMS will not be affected and will continue to be the commercial name used.
Application 274 to add the group name AUSTRALIAN VENUS CLAMS for Venerupis spp (except for Venerupis largillierti)
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 24
No 2
No comment on this application 13
Provided further information 1
Comments Australian Venus Clam
Distributed to FNC as Attachment 12 – App 274 Venerupis spp except V largillierti
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.33. FNC supported Application 274 to add the group name AUSTRALIAN VENUS CLAMS for Venerupis spp (except for Venerupis largillierti)
6.4.14 Application 252 to Change the SFN to Saucer Scallops for Amusium pleuronectes and Ylistrum balloti SAUCER SCALLOPS are well known in the marketplace, but the scientific names for the species included in the group name has changed.
Application 252 seeks to include the two major Australian commercial species, Ylistrum balloti (Ballot’s Saucer Scallop) and Amusium pleuronectes in the group.
Use of the name SAUCER SCALLOPS in the marketplace will not be affected.
Application 252 to Change the SFN to Saucer Scallops for Amusium pleuronectes and Ylistrum balloti
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 22
No 3
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No comment on this application 14
Provided further information 1
Comments moon scallops. Given not relevant to Victoria, no comment. Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 28 – App 252-Saucer Scallops Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.34. FNC supported Application 252 to Change the SFN to Saucer Scallops for Amusium pleuronectes and Ylistrum balloti
6.4.15 Application 253 To add the SFN Ballot's Saucer Scallop for Ylistrum balloti (Bernardi, 1861) The major commercial species of Saucer Scallop has always been Amusium balloti (Ballot’s Saucer Scallop) which is now Ylistrum balloti.
Ballot’s Saucer Scallop has not previously been listed in the Australian Fish Names Standard because the group name of SAUCER SCALLOPS has always been used.
Application 253 seeks to add Ballot’s Saucer Scallop solely for stock assessment purposes
Use of the name SAUCER SCALLOPS in the marketplace will not be affected.
Application 253 To add the SFN Ballot's Saucer Scallop for Ylistrum balloti (Bernardi, 1861)
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 26
No 2
No comment on this application 11
Provided further information 2
Comments ballots saucer Species and declared origin Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 29 – App 253 Ylistrum balloti Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
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Resolution 31.35. FNC supported Application 253 To add the SFN Ballot's Saucer Scallop for Ylistrum balloti (Bernardi, 1861)
6.4.16 Application 254 To add the SFN Northern Saucer Scallop for Amusium pleuronectes (Linnaeus, 1758) The major commercial species of Saucer Scallop has always been Ballot’s Saucer Scallop (previous application).
It is very likely that a good proportion of the Saucer Scallops being caught, particularly from WA, is not Ylistrum balloti but is in fact Amusium pleuronectes. They look very similar at first glance and it would be difficult for someone not knowing what to look for to tell them apart. This is the main reason why the group code for SAUCER SCALLOPS is used.
The species is smaller than Ylistrum balloti.
Application 254 seeks to add the name Saucer Scallop to the Australian Fish Names Standard in line with recent taxonomic knowledge.
Usage of the name SAUCER SCALLOPS in the marketplace will not be affected.
Application 254 To add the SFN Northern Saucer Scallop for Amusium pleuronectes (Linnaeus, 1758)
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 22
No 2
No comment on this application 15
Provided further information 2
Comments Moon Scallop
Commonly referred to as Saucer Scallop on East Coast
Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 30 – App 254 Amusium pleuronectes Application
Voting For 10
Against 2
Resolution 31.36. FNC supported Application 254 To add the SFN Northern Saucer Scallop for Amusium pleuronectes (Linnaeus, 1758)
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6.4.17 Application 266 to add the SFN Mackerel Icefish for Champsocephalus gunnari Lönnberg, 1905 Mackerel Icefish is a commercially important species that is subject to quota and stock assessment reporting but is not currently listed in the Australian Fish Names Standard.
Application 266 seeks to rectify this and add the standard fish name Mackerel Icefish for Champsocephalus gunnari
Mackerel icefish are caught in the sub-Antarctic fishery around Heard Island and McDonald Islands, 4000 kms south-west of Perth. The waters surrounding the islands out to 200 nautical miles are part of the Australian Fishing Zone which is managed by AFMA.
Mackerel Icefish is the commonly used commercial name for Champsocephalus gunnari
Application 266 To add the SFN Mackerel Icefish for Champsocephalus gunnari Lönnberg, 1905
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 30
No 2
No comment on this application 7
Provided further information 2
Comments Misleading against other species referred to as mackerel. Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 31 - App 266 Champsocephalus gunnari Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.37. FNC supported Application 266 To add the SFN Mackerel Icefish for Champsocephalus gunnari Lönnberg, 1905
6.4.18 Application 267 to add the SFN Bigeye Grenadier for Macrourus holotrachys Günther, 1878 Macrourus holotrachys is not currently listed in the Australian Fish Names Standard but is potentially a species of commercial importance for both imports and exports so a name needs to be added
Application 267 seeks to add the standard fish name Bigeye Grenadier for Macrourus holotrachys , a member of the whiptail group of species.
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Macrourus holotrachys is reportedly caught in the Southwest Atlantic: so far known only from the Patagonian slope from east of the Rio de la Plata to north of the Falkland Islands and off Shag Rock west of South Georgia. The species is known to be caught in the Australian Antarctic Territory at Macquarie Island and Prydz Bay, Antarctica.
This is a new species to Australia so consideration needs to be given to the appropriate name. Bigeye Grenadier is the commonly used international name for the species.
Application 267 to add the SFN Bigeye Grenadier for Macrourus holotrachys Günther, 1878
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 32
No 1
No comment on this application 6
Provided further information 0
Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 32 - App 267 Macrourus holotrachys Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.38. FNC supported Application 267 to add the SFN Bigeye Grenadier for Macrourus holotrachys Günther, 1878
6.4.19 Application 228 to add the name Banana Prawn for the species Penaeus merguiensis BANANA PRAWNS is the commonly used commercial name covering the two species Penaeus indicus & Penaeus merguiensis
The two species are subject to stock assessment and reporting and need to be listed individually in the Australian Fish Names Standard. Penaeus indicus is already listed under the common name Redleg Banana Prawn
Application 228 seeks to add the standard fish name Banana Prawn for Penaeus merguiensis which is the commonly used name for the species
Use of the group name BANANA PRAWNS will not be affected.
Application 228 to add the name Banana Prawn for the species Penaeus merguiensis
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
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Yes 33
No 2
No comment on this application 4
Provided further information 0
Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 33 - App 228 Banana Prawn Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
Resolution 31.39. FNC supported Application 228 to add the name Banana Prawn for the species Penaeus merguiensis
6.4.20 Application 268 to amend the TIGER PRAWNS group by the removal of Penaeus pulchricaudatus Application 268 seeks to amend the TIGER PRAWNS group by the removal of Penaeus pulchricaudatus which will leave Penaeus esculentus & Penaeus semisulcatus as the group
This is a minor technical amendment which is effectively righting a wrong.
TIGER PRAWNS is the group name which covers three species, Penaeus pulchricaudatus, Penaeus esculentus & Penaeus semisulcatus
Penaeus pulchricaudatus should not have been included in the group as it is not really a commercial species that will be caught with the two major commercial Tiger Prawn species.
Use of the group name TIGER PRAWNS will not be affected.
Application 268 to amend the TIGER PRAWNS group by the removal of Penaeus pulchricaudatus
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 32
No 1
No comment on this application 6
Provided further information 0
Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 34 - App 268 Tiger Prawns Group Application
Voting For 12
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Resolution 31.40. FNC supported Application 268 to amend the TIGER PRAWNS group by the removal of Penaeus pulchricaudatus
6.4.21 Application 269 to add the SFN Australian Kuruma Prawn for the species Penaeus pulchricaudatus Stebbing, 1914 Penaeus pulchricaudatus is not currently listed in the AFNS but should be because it is potentially a species of commercial importance.
Application 269 seeks to add the standard fish name Australian Kuruma Prawn for Penaeus pulchricaudatus
This species, from SE Asia, Australia, the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, has previously been confused with the true Kuruma Shrimp P. japonicus from the South China Sea.
The species needs to be added to the AFNS and Australian Kuruma Prawn appears to be the logical name.
Application 269 to add the SFN Australian Kuruma Prawn for the species Penaeus pulchricaudatus Stebbing, 1914
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 32
No 2
No comment on this application 5
Provided further information 2
Comments Does not address the confusion but probably adds to it for consumers. Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 35 - App 269 Penaeus pulchricaudatus Application
Voting For 12
Against 0
It was reported that this species is now not being farmed in Australia.
Resolution 31.41. FNC supported Application 269 to add the SFN Australian Kuruma Prawn for the species Penaeus pulchricaudatus Stebbing, 1914
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6.4.22 Application 272 to add the SFN GREASYBACK PRAWNS for the species Trachysalambria spp. Application 272 seeks to add the standard fish name GREASYBACK PRAWNS for Trachysalambria spp.
These species of prawns are commonly found in Australia but they are not currently listed in the Australian Fish Names Standard and need to be. They are found in most Australian states but more prevalent in Queensland.
They are a small species of prawn but could potentially be a commercial species.
They are commonly referred to as Greasyback Prawns
Application 272 to add the SFN GREASYBACK PRAWNS for the species Trachysalambria spp.
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 32
No 3
No comment on this application 4
Provided further information 2
Comments Not a very appealing name!! You can do better! Greasyback prawns are widely assigned to, if not exclusively used for prawn species of the genus Metapenaeus. Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 36 - App 272 Trachysalambria spp Application
Voting For 11
Against 1
Resolution 31.42. FNC supported Application 272 to add the SFN GREASYBACK PRAWNS for the species Trachysalambria spp.
6.4.23 Application 270 Add the SFN Tiger Abalone for Haliotis laevigata x Haliotis rubra Application 270 seeks to add the standard fish name Tiger Abalone for Haliotis laevigata x Haliotis rubra
This application concerns a hybrid aquaculture species. It is, however, an exported species and as such needs to be added to the AFNS.
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There is natural hybridization in abalone so hybrids are not uncommon.
Tiger Abalone has been commonly used for the hybrid species for some years and seems appropriate.
Application 270 Add the SFN Tiger Abalone for Haliotis laevigata x Haliotis rubra
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 23
No 3
No comment on this application 13
Provided further information 3
Comments No Like it! I have more than 30 years experience in processing abalone for the canned and frozen market. From my experience, the tiger banding described in the proposed amendment is a common occurrence in Blacklip abalone throughout the NSW wild abalone fishery, the Victorian wild abalone fishery, the South Eastern South Australia wild abalone fishery and the Tasmanian wild abalone fishery. I cannot speak for the central or western South Australian wild abalone fisheries. While some of those areas also have Greenlip abalone and may have produced hybrids, the NSW and the Easter Victorian fisheries do not have populations of Greenlip abalone so it is not possible that they are Blacklip/Greenlip hybrids. The tiger banding is a significant marketing tool for, in particular, the NSW live abalone market to Japan where it is highly favoured. The naming of an aquaculture hybrid species Tiger Abalone could cause severe disruption and confusion in an established market. The existing banded colouration is clearly a naturally occurring phenomenon in wild
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Blacklip abalone and should not be used for describing an unrelated species
Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 37 - App 270 Haliotis laevigata x Haliotis rubra Application
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Resolution 31.43. FNC supported Application 270 to add the SFN Tiger Abalone for Haliotis laevigata x Haliotis rubra.
6.4.24 Application 271 to add the SFN Tropical Abalone for Haliotis asinina Linnaeus, 1758 Application 271 seeks to add the standard fish name Tropical Abalone for Haliotis asinina which is currently not listed in the AFNS but needs to be.
This is potentially a commercially important species. Historically this species has been consistently referred to as "Donkey's Ear Abalone".
Haliotis asinina live on rocky coasts and rocky waters, these places are used as a place to stick. The spread of abalone is very limited. They are relatively small in size.
Application 271 to add the SFN Tropical Abalone for Haliotis asinina Linnaeus, 1758
No responded to stakeholder feedback 39
Yes 25
No 3
No comment on this application 11
Provided further information 2
Comments Original name reflects taxonomic name and reflects lower commercial importance The other common name is Ass' Ear Distributed to FNC as ATTACHMENT 38 - App 271 Haliotis asinina Application
Voting For 12
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Resolution 31.44. FNC supported Application 271 to add the SFN Tropical Abalone for Haliotis asinina Linnaeus, 1758
6.4.24 Comments on the Fish Names Process received through Public Consultation As part of the public consultation, respondents are invited to make any comments that they see fit. Comments received were:
1) Confusing marketing with stock assessment. They can be separate processes at the catching versus retail areas. 2) Clearly declared and separated species is a good move into the future for stock management. Allowing researchers to assess vulnerable and sustainable species. 3) Although the Australian Fish Names Standard AS 5300-2015 was approved by Standards Australia as an official Australian Standard in 2007, there appears to be a lot of resistance to this within the industry. Our own Queensland East Coast Line Fin Fish Fisheries Logbook, provided by the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, still refers to fish names which have been identified as obsolete by the FRDC and when we visit retail and wholesale outlets we still see fish labelled with names which have been described as obsolete by the FRDC. This makes it difficult for us when we are labelling our product, because consumers are still not accurately informed about the Standard Fish Name process. I strongly believe that there needs to be a widespread education campaign informing producers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers about the need to use Standard Fish Names to protect the integrity and sustainability of our industry. Peter Horvat commented that the FRDC had made a number of submissions attempting to have fish names more enforceable. This is still being reviewed.
Resolution 31.45. Jason Gibson will follow up with the AFMF group, particularly in relation to the last comment received.
6.5 Proposed amendment to the Australian Fish Names Standard
Discussion Any issues relating to the Australian Fish Names Standard will be discussed here
6.6 Issues raised in relation to fish names
Discussion Any issues that have been raised with the Project Manager will be listed here
6.6.1 Request about Abalone The following email was received
Hello,
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Is it possible to apply to have Tigerlip abalone obtain its own scientific name separate from Blacklip abalone (Haliotis rubra)?
Kind regards,
Chris Spurrier. 0408108576 www.pacificshoji.com.u
Karen Gowlett-Holmes has responded by email Hi Alan,
As Don will also tell you, the short answer is no.
Scientific names are given to individual species - there is a strict code on how this is done. A species is recognised as a group that can reproduce and the offspring are the same as the parents (ie they breed true). While it is possible to have a name for a distinct subspecies within a species, this is as far as it goes, and many taxonomists are dubious about subspecies. In many cases subspecies end up either being subsumed back into the parent species or are recognised as a distinct species in their own right.
It is not possible to give a hybrid a separate scientific name - a hybrid by definition is a cross between two distinct species, with features of both. Most hybrids are reproductively sterile - those that can reproduce (usually with difficulty) do not breed true.
Tiger abalone are a hybrid between Blacklip (Haliotis rubra) and Greenlip (H. laevigata) - they are not just a form of Blacklip. They are different to the "Brownlip" form of Blacklip that was previous called a subspecies of Blacklip - Haliotis rubra conicopora, which was previously regarded as a separate species, H. conicopora. This has been now been shown with genetic work to be just a form of Blacklip, and the colour can also depend on diet.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes, Karen
Karen Gowlett-Holmes
Don Tuma endorsed the comments raised by Karen Gowlett-Holmes
Resolution 31.46. Fish Names Project Manager to respond to the request along with the comments that Karen Gowlett-Holmes has put forward.
6.6.2 Holothurian Species – Don Tuma There is a need for some re-alignment of our present holothuroid list of ASFN’s and the approval for inclusion of new standard names where none exist.
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Don Tuma commented that there are 26 commercial species that need to be reviewed. Lisa McKenzie also agreed that a review is necessary and will work with 2 major exporters as to the appropriate names.
Timothy Skewes from CSIRO had previously supplied information to the FNC.
FNC agreed that a review should be undertaken and a working group formed to include: Don Tuma Karen Gowlett-Holmes Lisa McKenzie Richard Stevens
Resolution 31.47. Lisa McKenzie to supply a list of species that are being exported and contact the major exporters for further information
Resolution 31.48. Fish Names Project Manager to supply a list of what is currently in the AFNS to the group
7 SCIENTIFIC NAME UPDATES –
No updates were supplied to the meeting
8 FUTURE FISH NAMES WORK PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES
Background FRDC Project 2015-210 “FRDC resource: Australian Fish Names Standard (AS 5300)” was again funded by the FRDC. This is a three-year project commencing on 1 October 2015.
A planning workshop was held in 2016 to address key issues
The Project Manager said that he would be commencing a review of the actions from the workshop in the coming months.
Resolution 31.49. FNC noted the report on the progress and funding of FRDC Project 2015-210 “FRDC resource: Australian Fish Names Standard (AS 5300)
9 FUTURE FNC MEETINGS
FNC is scheduled to have a face to face meeting once per year with one or more teleconferences as required.
Seafood Directions is being held in Sydney from 27-29 September 2017. There was discussion about whether the FNC would have an activity or make a presentation at Seafood Directions. Peter Horvat reported that the theme is “Sea the Future” and there may not be a role for the FNC.
It was suggested that we have a face to face meeting on 26 September 2017 and invite anyone at the conference to attend the FNC meeting.
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The Schedule of past FNC meetings was distributed as Attachment 39: list of past FNC Meetings and Venues.docx
MEETING DATE VENUE
FNC 31 15 March 2016 Teleconference
FNC 32 26 September 2017 Sydney to coincide with Seafood Directions
FNC 33 Early 2018 Teleconference
Resolution 31.50. FNC endorsed the dates for the next meeting and agreed that any interested person be invited to attend.
Resolution 31.51. Fish Names Project Manager to contact Stephanie and ask that any publicity include an invitation to attend the FNC meeting
10 OTHER BUSINESS
11 CLOSE OF MEETING
The chair declared the meeting closed at 12:45 PM EDST and thanked all for their attendance
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