DOCSLIB.ORG

Annual Report

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Annual Report 2017 ANNUAL REPORT WWESTERNaterlines REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTER • California • Colora a • Arizona do • Idaho Alask • Mon tana • Neva da • N ew Mex ming ico • Oregon • Utah • Washington • Wyo We are pleased to present this issue of Waterlines, our 2017 newsletter and report of accomplishments to USDA/NIFA. IN THIS ISSUE 2 WRAC Extension Impacts 4 National Aquaculture Extension Conference 6 WRAC Project Funding Schedule 7 Spotlights on the West 8 WRAC Project Highlights 14 In the Press & At the Podium 1 WRAC Extension Impacts SERVING THE WESTERN REGION Critical Role of WRAC Extension— The Western Regional Aquaculture Center (WRAC) serves Connecting Industry and Research the aquaculture industry through its research and outreach Extension efforts help strengthen the applicability and relevance of research efforts by focusing resources on areas of high priority. The results to the industry and document the impacts of WRAC-funded projects 12-state region is large and diverse with many marine on commercial aquaculture throughout the western region. All WRAC-funded and freshwater aquaculture species. The main commercial projects must include an extension component. Target audiences, outreach species produced in the region are rainbow trout, white goals, activities, outputs, and outcomes must be clearly identified, as well as sturgeon, tilapia, catfish, Pacific oysters, and several other a funded investigator responsible for outreach. Extension efforts include finfish and shellfish species as well. publications, web-based materials, presentations, videos, and workshops. WRAC strives to involve all 12 states in project work. Currently, the research topics address a number of industry WRAC-FUNDED PROJECTS priority issues such as developing new aquaculture species, Based on priority areas, WRAC funds 2 to 3 projects each funding cycle. growing aquaculture, innovations in diet nutrition, aqua- • 2013–2016: Determination and practical application of egg. culture opportunities through genetics, and production of quality measures toward reliable culture of high-value marine finfish species high quality water for shellfish culture. • 2013–2016: If you feed them, will they grow? A dietary approach to The Board of Directors, with members from industry, improving the growth of juvenile cutthroat trout. research, and extension, oversees the program. Priorities for • 2016–2018: Triploids, tetraploids, and successful metamorphosis in Purple new and continuing research and outreach are based on hinge rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantean). recommendations made by an Industry Advisory Council, • 2013–2016: Efficient, rapid assay for predicting the growth rate of representing all industry sectors and geographic zones, to- aquaculture species based on metabolic rate of the fertilized egg. gether with a Technical Committee consisting of research- • 2015–2018: The economic impact of regulations on shellfish and trout ers and extension specialists who meet annually to review aquaculture growth in the western United States. ongoing and proposed projects. • 2015–2019: Determining causes, costs, and benefits of triploidization to improve sturgeon caviar production. • 2015–2019: Adapting aquaculture to changing water chemistry in the Pacific Northwest. 2 WRAC IMPACTS WRAC EXTENSION Finfish BY THE NUMBERS 2012–2016 • Developed low phosphorous feeds, which has allowed Published Research the Idaho trout industry to maintain production while 46 Papers & Journal Articles meeting stringent effluent limits. • Played a major role in the development of the approximately $35 million retail per year farmed 22 Online/In the Media sturgeon caviar industry in California and Idaho. • Developed fish diets that reduce dependence on WRAC Extension Publications fishmeal from wild fish. 3 • Developed diagnostic tools and vaccines for fish diseases of major economic importance. Evaluating Ingredients for Aquafeeds: AlternativeEvaluating Proteins Ingredients for Trout Feeds for Aquafeeds: Alternative Proteins for Trout Feeds Early Rearing of Cutthroat Trout Shellfish Low-Phosphorus WESTERN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTER Feeds Development Technical Report WESTERN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTER Gary Fornshell, University of Idaho Impact Statement Wendy M. Sealey, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), WESTERN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTER Bozeman Fish TechnologyGary Fornshell, Center University of Idaho WendyCarolyn M. Sealey, Ross, UnitedWashington States State Fish Universityand Wildlife Service (USFWS), Western Regional Aquaculture Center Christopher A. Myrick, Colorado StateBozeman University Fish Technology Center Compiled by T. Gibson Gaylord, USFWS, Bozeman FishCarolyn Technology Ross, Washington Center State University • Developed high-yield oyster lines for the $110 million per Frederic T. Barrows, United StatesChristopher Department A. of Myrick, Agriculture, Colorado State University Gary Fornshell, University of Idaho Extension T. Gibson Gaylord,Agricultural USFWS, Research Bozeman Service Fish Technology Center Christopher Myrick, Colorado State University Frederic T. Barrows, United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 1 United States Department of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture year farmed shellfish industry. 1 1 1 • Developed by WRAC Extension Specialists, three sanita- tion simulation and analytic models (Aquarius, Pearl 26 Web/Video Workshops/Podcasts & Mermaid) for the shellfish industry and state regulators to increase safety of harvested oysters for the consumer. Presentations at Professional First applied in California, model development led to a 119 and Industry Conferences $1/2-million/per year revenue increase for growers since 2005. Models are now being applied in other Pacific, Gulf and Atlantic states of the U.S. for potential application. 11 Master’s Theses • Supported industry growth that leads to jobs in rural communities (in Washington, shellfish farming is the first Regional Research and Outreach and second largest employer in Pacific & Mason counties, 48 Preproposals Submitted to WRAC respectively with an annual payroll of $27 million). n >50 Students Supported Photo, front cover: Mark Drawbridge;Illustrations: shorenated, omunkulus28, anton_novik, and MSmmitt777/iStock/Thinkstock, Cathy Schwartz 3 2017 National Aquaculture Extension Conference —Excerpted and adapted from National Aquaculture Extension Conference (NAEC) committee reports submitted after the conference. The 2017 National Aquaculture Extension Coference (NAEC) was held agencies, academic institutions, and private companies. The afternoon in Boise, Idaho, in June. The USDA National Institute of Food and culminated with nine poster presentations. (Information contained on Agriculture’s five Regional Aquaculture Centers and the NOAA National WRAC’s Extension poster is on pages 2–3.) Sea Grant Program co-sponsored the conference. Held approximately Day two was devoted to a four-stop tour of Idaho Aquatics, Fish every five years since 1992, this unique conference has provided a forum Breeders of Idaho, University of Idaho Hagerman Fish Culture for professional development and growth for participants with all levels Experiment Station, and Evaqua Farms (Magic Springs). Despite of experience and years of service in aquaculture extension education. temperatures topping out at 97°F, the tour was a favorite activity. Seventy participants came from across the United States and there The meals that day—locally sourced sturgeon and trout, served for were even some international attendees. Forrest Wynne (Kentucky State lunch and for dinner—were big hits. University) and Gary Fornshell (University of Idaho) served as co-chairs. On day three, participants were back indoors, hearing about The organizing committee consisted of Jimmy Avery, Samuel Chan, and discussing commercial aquaculture health program standards, David Cline, Anita Kelly, Gene Kim, Ron Kinnunen, Andy Lazur, aquaponics, fish losses, and toxicity, pertaining to freshwater and Shivaun Leonard, Max Mayeaux, Matt Parker, Caird Rexroad, Mike Great Lakes aquaculture. The afternoon talks centered around marine Rust, and Rossana Sallenave. aquaculture, with topics as diverse as Connecticut’s seaweed industry, The presentations (41 talks and 9 posters) and the conference Alaskan mariculture diversification, oyster aquaculture in Georgia, and proceedings are available on the WRAC’s website: http://depts.washington. sugar kelp in the northeast. The day wrapped up with a lively panel edu/wracuw/front%20page/Extension_conf/Extension_conf2.html. Videos discussion on advocacy in in extension and public outreach. Panel of the presentations are on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ participants included Caird Rexroad, ARS; Sam Chan, Sea Grant; UCevU6JxOsIM6j0jFaBl3cyg/videos. Mike Rust, NOAA; Gene Kim, USDA-NIFA; Larry Dorman, The morning session on the first day comprised interesting, thought- UAPB Extension; and Fred Conte, UC Davis Extension. provoking talks on a wide range of topics, including marine aquaculture At the conclusion of the conference, the committee collected 52 outreach and education at the Aquarium of the Pacific; history, evaluation surveys (a 79% response rate). From more than 120 collaborations, and challenges of the Idaho
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Aquaculture and Marketing of the Florida Bay Scallop in Crystal River, Florida
    Aquaculture and marketing of the Florida Bay Scallop in Crystal River, Florida Item Type monograph Authors Blake, Norman J.; Adams, Charles; Degner, Robert; Sweat, Don; Moss, Susan D.; Sturmer, Leslie Publisher Florida Sea Grant College Program Download date 10/10/2021 07:29:03 Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/1834/20351 FLORIDA SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM FLSGP-T-00-002 C2 R/LRcAc20 Aquaculture and Marketing of the Florida Bay Scallop in Crystal River, Florida by Norman J. Blake, Charles Adams, Robert Degner, and Don Sweat with special reports on Marketing Analysis by Susan D. Moss, Robert Degner, and Charles Adams and Economic Analysis by Charles Adams and Leslie Sturmer TP-106 October 2000 l_ UNIVERSITY OF ~.·JFLORID·A Sm~ "..:',..!.!!!.;/ ~ EXTENSION Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences This technical paper was supported by the National Sea Grant College Program of the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanicand Atmosheric Administration under NOAA Grant # NA 76RG-0120. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of any of these organizations. Aquaculture and Marketing ofthe ~lorida Bay Scallop in Crystal River, Florida By Norman 1. Blake, Department ofMarine Sciences, University ofSouth Florida, St. Petersburg Charles Adams, Food & Resource Economics, University ofFlorida, Gainesville Robert Degner, Florida Agricultural Market Research Center, University ofFlorida, Gainesville Don Sweat Florida Sea Grant Marine Agent University of Florida St. Petersburg Submitted to·Florida Sea Grant Final
    [Show full text]
  • Overcoming Barriers in the Scallop Aquaculture Industry a First Nations Perspective Spring 2013
    Fall 08 0 OVERCOMING BARRIERS IN THE SCALLOP AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY A FIRST NATIONS PERSPECTIVE SPRING 2013 Photo Credit: Jeff Svanhill JEFF SVANHILL ISIS, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia Published in partnership with the Nanwakolas Council ISIS | Overcoming Barriers in the Scallop Aquaculture Industry | Jeff Svanhill | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 INTRODUCTION 5 Layout of this Report 5 1.0 WHY SCALLOPS? 6 2.0 COLLABORATION 8 2.1 Collaboration 8 2.1.1 Why Collaborate? 8 2.1.2 Notes on Collaboration 9 3.0 FUNDING OPTIONS 10 3.1 Funding and Financing options 10 3.1.1 Funding 10 3.1.2 Financing 11 4.0 SCALLOP SEED SUPPLY OPTIONS 12 4.1 Scallop Seed Procurement Overview 12 4.1.1 Domestic Procurement 12 4.1.2 International Procurement 13 4.2 Local Supply Options 14 4.2.1 Island Scallops 14 4.2.2 Wenlian Aquaculture Company 15 4.3 Future Supply Options 15 4.3.1 Coastal Shellfish Corporation 15 ISIS | Overcoming Barriers in the Scallop Aquaculture Industry | Jeff Svanhill | 2 LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1 – MAJOR SHELLFISH SPECIES HARVESTED IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (2011) 6 FIGURE 2 – CHANGE IN ATMOSPHERIC CO2, SEAWATER PCO2 AND SEAWATER PH OVER TIME IN THE NORTH PACIFIC 7 FIGURE 3 – FUNDING FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 10 FIGURE 4 – FUNDING FOR BUSINESS PLANNING 10 FIGURE 9 – VANCITY FINANCING PROGRAMS 11 FIGURE 10 – LOCATION OF SCALLOP AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY IN CHINA 13 ISIS | Overcoming Barriers in the Scallop Aquaculture Industry | Jeff Svanhill | 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This report was prepared by Jeff Svanhill at the ISIS Research Centre, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia.
    [Show full text]
  • Reproduction and Larval Development of the New Zealand Scallop, Pecten Novaezelandiae
    Reproduction and larval development of the New Zealand scallop, Pecten novaezelandiae. Neil E. de Jong A thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science (MSc) 2013 School of Applied Science Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... I TABLE OF FIGURES ....................................................................................... IV TABLE OF TABLES ......................................................................................... VI ATTESTATION OF AUTHORSHIP ................................................................. VII ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ................................................................................. VIII ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................... X 1 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW .............. 1 1.1 Scallop Biology and Ecology ........................................................................................ 2 1.1.1 Diet ............................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Fisheries and Aquaculture ............................................................................................ 5 1.2.1 Scallop Enhancement .................................................................................................. 8 1.2.2 Hatcheries .................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Marine Cage Culture and the Environment: Effects on Water Quality and Primary Production
    Vol. 6: 151–174, 2015 AQUACULTURE ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS Published online February 4 doi: 10.3354/aei00122 Aquacult Environ Interact OPENPEN ACCESSCCESS REVIEW Marine cage culture and the environment: effects on water quality and primary production Carol Price1,*, Kenneth D. Black2, Barry T. Hargrave3, James A. Morris Jr.1 1Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Ocean Service, NOAA, 101 Pivers Island Rd., Beaufort, North Carolina 28516, USA 2SAMS, Scottish Marine Institute, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QA, UK 3561 Balmy Beach Road, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N4, Canada ABSTRACT: Increasing human population and reliance on aquaculture for seafood will lead to expansion of the industry in the open ocean. To guide environmentally sustainable expansion, coastal stakeholders require tools to evaluate the risks that marine aquaculture poses and to craft science-based policies and practices which safeguard marine ecosystems. We summarized cur- rent knowledge regarding dissolved nutrient loading from marine fish farms around the world, direct impacts on water quality and secondary impacts on primary production, including forma- tion of harmful algal blooms. We found that modern operating conditions have minimized impacts of individual fish farms on marine water quality. Effects on dissolved oxygen and turbidity are largely eliminated through better management. Nutrient enrichment of the near-field water col- umn is not detectable beyond 100 m of a farm when formulated feeds are used, and feed waste is minimized. We highlight the role of siting fish farms in deep waters with sufficient current to dis- perse nutrients and prevent water quality impacts. We extensively discuss the potential for advances in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) to assimilate waste nutrients.
    [Show full text]
  • Aquaculture Notes
    AKU-L-87-002 C2 aquaculture notes WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON SCALLOP AQUACULTURE Curt Kerns Aquaculture Specialist Marine Advisory Program University of Alaska Juneau, AK 99801 University of Alaska AlaskaSea Grant College Program January 1987 Aquaculture Note ¹10 Alaska Sea Grant College Program 590 University Avenue, Suite 102 Fairbanks, AK 99709-1046 WHERE TO GET NORE INFORMATION ON SCALLOP AQUACULTURE Curt Kerns Aquaculture Specialist, Marine Advisory Program University of Alaska Juneau, AK 99801 University of Alaska Alaska Sea Grant January 1987 Aquaculture Note f10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This publication is the result of work sponsored by the Alaska Sea Grant College Program, which is cooperatively sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Sea Grant and Extra-Mural Programs, under grant number NA86AA-D-SG041, project numbers A/71-01 and A/75-01; and by the University of Alaska with funds appropriated by the state. 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS ntroduction...............................................l Regulations................................................l Fish Transport Permit.............. ~ ~. ~ .,............ ~ 1 Paralytic Shellfish Poison... ~ ......... ~ ~.............1 Research Assistance...... ~ ........... ~ .....................l Interlibrary loan.....................................l Computer Searches' ........ ~ ....................... ~ ...l Organizations... ~ ............ ~ ........................2 P eriodicals................................................3 General References.........................................4
    [Show full text]
  • Understanding the Interaction of Extractive and Fed Aquaculture
    14InteractionM.V. Rawson of Extractiveet al. and Fed Aquaculture Understanding the 14 Interaction of Extractive and Fed Aquaculture Using Ecosystem Modelling Mac V. Rawson, Jr, 1 Changsheng Chen,2 Rubao Ji,2 Mingyuan Zhu,3 Daoru Wang,4 Lu Wang,5 Charles Yarish,6 James B. Sullivan,2 Thierry Chopin7 and Raquel Carmona6 1Director, Georgia Sea Grant College Program, The University of Georgia, 220 Marine Sciences Building, Athens, GA 30602–3636, USA; 2Department of Marine Sciences, The University of Georgia, 220 Marine Sciences Building, Athens, GA 30602–3636, USA; 3The First Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, PO Box 98, Qingdao 266003, People’s Republic of China; 4Hainan Marine Development, Planning and Design Institute, 10th Yiyuan Building No. 69, Haifu Rd, Haikou, Hainan 570203, People’s Republic of China; 5Marine and Fishery Department of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, People’s Republic of China; 6University of Connecticut, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 1 University Place, Stamford, CT 06901–2315, USA; 7University of New Brunswick, Centre for Coastal Studies and Aquaculture, and Centre for Environmental and Molecular Algal Research, PO Box 5050, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 475, Canada Abstract One of the most difficult tasks resource managers face is understanding the carrying capacity of coastal waters for aquaculture. Aquaculture, like many other human activi- ties, can threaten coastal waters. Understanding eutrophication and the interaction of two different types of aquaculture is very important to the safe and effective management of coastal aquaculture. The first type of aquaculture, producing shrimp CAB International 2002. Responsible Marine Aquaculture (eds R.R. Stickney and J.P.
    [Show full text]
  • NACE 17 Program Book
    PROGRAM and ABSTRACTS Northeast Aquaculture Conference & Exposition and the 37th Milford Aquaculture Seminar January 11-13, 2017 Omni Hotel Providence Providence, Rhode Island The 2017NACE/MAS$Aquaculture$Conference$General$Program NACE-MAS at a Glance Wednesday,$January$11 Recirculating$Aquaculture$Systems$Workshop$(Kent$Room) 8:00$AM$\$5:00$PM Field$Trips$(meet$in$the$hotel$lobby) 4:00$PM Registration$opens$in$the$Hotel$Lobby 7:00$PM Opening$Reception$in$the$Narragansett$Ballroom$(trade$show$opens) Thursday,$January$12 7:00$AM Registration$in$Hotel$Lobby Plenary$Session$in$the$Narragansett$Ballroom 8:30$AM Rapid$fire$industry$updates$of$issues$facing$the$northeastern$states 10:00$AM Break$&$Trade$Show$opens$in$the$Narraganset$Ballroom Bristol/Kent Newport/Washington Providence$II/III Providence$I/IV South$County$(classroom) Farmer(to(Farmer:(What( Shellfish(Genetics(and( Social(Aspects(of( Works(and(Doesn’t(When( 10:30$AM Public(Health General(Aquaculture Breeding(Forum Aquaculture it(Comes(to(Biofouling( Control 12:00$PM Lunch$in$the$Narragansett$Ballroom Bristol/Kent Newport/Washington Providence$II/III Providence$I/IV South$County Is(the(Algae(Really( Greener(on(the(Other( Aquaculture(and(the( Aquaculture( Data:(what(is(available( Side?(West(Coast(Growers( 1:30$PM Finfish(farming Environment(I Management and(what(is(needed Perspectives(on(Raising( Shellfish(on(the(“Other”( Coast 3:00$PM Break$in$the$Narragansett$Ballroom Bristol/Kent Newport/Washington Providence$II/III Providence$I/IV South$County Aquaculture(Education:(Is( Aquaculture(and(the(
    [Show full text]
  • Aquaculture Strategy for Jersey
    Aquafish Solutions Limited Aquaculture and Fisheries Research, Consultancy & Training DEVELOPMENT OF AN AQUACULTURE STRATEGY FOR JERSEY VERSION 1.0 For: Fisheries and Marine Resources, Environment Division, Planning and Environment Department Aquafish Solutions Ltd. Jersey Aquaculture Strategy _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ DEVELOPMENT OF AN AQUACULTURE STRATEGY FOR JERSEY FOR: FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT DIVISION, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT, STATES OF JERSEY VERSION: 1.0-FD-B AUTHORS: MARTIN SYVRET 1 AND ANDREW FITZGERALD 2 1. Aquafish Solutions Limited, 62 Harrington Lane, Exeter, Devon EX4 8NS E-mail: [email protected] 2. 77 St. Maurice Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1NU E-mail: [email protected] DECEMBER 2010 AUTHORS NOTE This study has been undertaken on behalf of and is funded by the States of Jersey. This Strategy is intended as a guidance document to assist with the development of an agreed Strategy for all marine stakeholders and users in the Island of Jersey. The views and suggestions expressed in this report are those of the Authors and are not therefore necessarily representative of Fisheries and Marine Resources. All references to and descriptions of Strategy Options are included in order to stimulate dialogue between the marine stakeholders and users during further development work. The Strategy Options should not therefore be viewed, either explicitly or by implication, as a policy statement in this
    [Show full text]
  • Strategies for Successful Scallops Spat Collection on Artificial
    water Article Strategies for Successful Scallops Spat Collection on Artificial Collectors in the Taranto Gulf (Mediterranean Sea) Loredana Papa †, Ermelinda Prato *,† , Francesca Biandolino, Isabella Parlapiano and Giovanni Fanelli National Research Council, Water Research Institute (CNR-IRSA), Via Roma 3, 74123 Taranto, Italy; [email protected] (L.P.); [email protected] (F.B.); [email protected] (I.P.); [email protected] (G.F.) * Correspondence: [email protected] † These authors have equally contributed to this work. Abstract: The high variability in natural recruitment of Pectinidae is a common feature of many marine invertebrates with a pelagic larval stage, but may negatively affect aquaculture activities. Detailed information on settlement patterns and spat availability is required to reduce costs and labor. In this regard, we attempted to establish the precise immersion time and the deployment dates for spat collectors in the Taranto Gulf (Mediterranean Sea, Italy). The first experiment was carried out from June to October 2013, deploying collectors every 15 days and retrieving them after 4, 6, 8, and 10 weeks. Results from the first experiment allowed us to select 8 weeks as the best immersion time for spat collection. The second experiment was carried out from June 2013 to July 2014 when we deployed spat collectors every 15 days and recovered them after 8 weeks to detect the favorable Mimachlamys periods to place the collectors in water to obtain the highest scallop spat harvest rate. varia was the most abundant pectinid (greater than 90%), whose recruits were collected during most of the year studied, followed by Flexopecten glaber with the highest rates in July (87%) and Pecten Citation: Papa, L.; Prato, E.; Biandolino, F.; Parlapiano, I.; Fanelli, jacobaeus, which never exceeded 17% of collected spat.
    [Show full text]
  • Effects and Mitigations of Ocean Acidification on Wild and Aquaculture Scallop and Prawn Fisheries in Queensland, Australia
    Fisheries Research 161 (2015) 42–56 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Fisheries Research j ournal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/fishres Review Effects and mitigations of ocean acidification on wild and aquaculture scallop and prawn fisheries in Queensland, Australia a,b,∗ c,d a,e f Russell G. Richards , Andrew T. Davidson , Jan-Olaf Meynecke , Kerrod Beattie , g h i Vanessa Hernaman , Tim Lynam , Ingrid E. van Putten a Griffith Centre for Coastal Management, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia b Griffith Climate Change Response Program, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland 4222, Australia c Australian Antarctic Division, 203 Channel Hwy, Kingston, Tasmania 7050, Australia d Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre, Private Bag 80, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, Australia e Australian Rivers Institute – Coast and Estuaries, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia f Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia g Queensland Climate Change Centre of Excellence, Queensland, Australia h Reflecting Society, Townsville, Queensland, Australia i CSIRO Wealth from Oceans National Research Flagship, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, GPO Box 1538, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, Australia a r a t i c l e i n f o b s t r a c t Article history: Ocean acidification (OA) is caused by increasing levels of atmospheric CO2 dissolving into the world’s Received 20 December 2013 oceans. These changes are predicted to have detrimental effects on commercial and aquaculture fisheries. Received in revised form 26 June 2014 Here we examine the implications of OA on the prawn and scallop fisheries in Queensland, Australia, Accepted 27 June 2014 and compare the adaptive capacity of wild and aquaculture fisheries to address and mitigate its effects.
    [Show full text]
  • Economic Opportunities for Aboriginal Aquaculture in Canada
    Economic Opportunities for Aboriginal Aquaculture in Canada Prepared for: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 31, 2015 (revised) Economic Opportunities for Aboriginal Aquaculture in Canada March 31, 2015 Table of Contents Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ 4 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 7 1.1. Purpose and Scope.......................................................................................................... 7 1.2. Background .................................................................................................................... 7 2. Current Economic Opportunities in Aquaculture .................................................................... 9 2.1. Global Demand for Aquaculture .................................................................................... 9 2.2. Challenges and Opportunities for Aquaculture in Canada ........................................... 10 2.3. Characteristics of Aquaculture Production in Canada: Models and Techniques ........ 11 2.4. Established Species ...................................................................................................... 13 2.5. New/Alternative Species .............................................................................................. 15 2.6. Overview of Aquaculture Production Costs by Farm Model ......................................
    [Show full text]
  • Grow-Out Culture of the Bay Scallop Dale Leavitt, Roger Williams University, RI Amandine Surier and Rick Karney, Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group, Inc., MA
    NRAC Publication No. 216-2010 University of Maryland, 2113 Animal Science Building College Park, Maryland 20742-2317 Telephone: 301-405-6085, FAX: 301-314-9412 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.nrac.umd.edu Grow-out Culture of the Bay Scallop Dale Leavitt, Roger Williams University, RI Amandine Surier and Rick Karney, Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group, Inc., MA The rapid growth rate, high market value, and scallop aquaculture yielded 300,000 metric tons of prod- declining wild stocks of the bay scallop Argopecten irra- uct in 1998, grown on 7,000 hectares of embayment. The dians easily explain private growers’ rising interest to Chinese bay scallop has since been readily available in culture the species to market size (Figure 1). U.S. markets at a much lower price than the wild domes- tic product (Figure 2). In the U.S., the first and only suc- cessful bay scallop culture enterprise is run by Taylor Seafood of Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The limited success of scallop aquaculture in the US has been attributed to high labor costs and winter mor- talities associated with the “grow-out” phase of the cul- ture cycle. Once the bay scallop has achieved a juvenile Figure 1. The highly-priced bay scallop, Argopecten irradians. Attempts at private aquaculture enterprises resulted in few success stories until 1983, when twenty-six scal- Figure 2. The Chinese cultured bay scallop is available in U.S. lops survived a shipment to China and were spawned markets. successfully. From this humble beginning, Chinese bay size of 5 to 10 mm within the nursery system, it needs to scallop growth may be countered by the need for be reared in the field to a size that is sufficient for mar- increased labor to control fouling.
    [Show full text]