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FAO Aquaculture e-Bulletin
February 2013
Welcome to this February 2013 edition of the FAO Aquaculture e-bulletin, covering our most
recent news, publications, technical workshops and projects for the period October 2012 to
February 2013. We hope that this information can be also useful to you in your own
aquaculture work.
This newsletter presents just a selection of what we do and we encourage you to visit our
Web site www.fao.org/fishery/aquaculture<http://www.fao.org/fishery/aquaculture&g… to
find out more or to contact by e-mail the officers of the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture
Department’s Aquaculture Service (FIRA) responsible for the various activities.
[cid:image002.jpg@01CE0F5B.7C49B950] Highlights
* Last month the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department launched a new Web site
containing all FAO Aquaculture information
products<http://www.fao.org/fishery/aquaculture/information-products/en&… from 2006
to date. Over 200 publications related to aquaculture - including CD-ROMs, web-based
products and newsletters - have been produced and distributed worldwide since 2006, in
both hard and electronic versions. This site is designed to make all these products easily
available and searchable to all users.
(Information: V. Crespi [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Valerio.Crespi@fao.org> )
* By January 2013 the FAO Aquaculture Service is circulating the new Code of Conduct
for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF) aquaculture questionnaire in electronic form to all
member countries in the 6 United Nations languages. The questionnaire does not only inform
about the compliance with CCRF aquaculture provisions but it can also be used as a country
self-assessment tool and as a platform for communicating to FAO specific needs to
implement such provisions. FAO is encouraging all member countries to fill in and return
the questionnaire before March 15. Results will be extremely useful in advancing global
sustainable aquaculture.
(Information: D. Soto [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Doris.Soto@fao.org> )
[cid:image002.jpg@01CE0F5B.7C49B950] Recent publications
* Piccolotti, F.; Lovatelli, A. 2012. Assemblage et installation de cages hexagonales
en bois pour l’élevage de poissons. Un manuel
technique<http://www.fao.org/docrep/017/i3091f/i3091f.pdf>df>. FAO Document technique
sur les pêches et l’aquaculture. No. 576. Rome, FAO. 78 pp.
(Information: A. Lovatelli [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Alessandro.Lovatelli@fao.org> )
* FAO Aquaculture Newsletter – FAN
50<http://www.fao.org/fishery/publications/fan/en>en>, December 2012 (soon available
online). The 50th issue of FAN features interesting articles on nutrition, genetic
resources, tuna farming, gender mainstreaming in fisheries and aquaculture, sustainable
aquaculture legislation and strengthening FAO/FI and OIE cooperation. It also highlights
aquaculture and aquaculture related workshops in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central Asia and
the Pacific Islands. Updates of projects in Israel, Suriname, Viet Nam and Western Balkan
countries are also provided. FAN 50 also pays tribute to three great aquaculture
colleagues (Dr Ziad Shehadeh, Dr André Coche and Dr Mudnakudu Nandeesha) and their
significant contributions to aquaculture development.
(Information: M. Reantaso [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Melba.Reantaso@fao.org> )
* Bondad-Reantaso, M.G., Arthur, J.R. & Subasinghe, R.P., eds. 2012. Improving
biosecurity through prudent and responsible use of veterinary medicines in aquatic food
production<http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/ba0056e/ba0056e.pdf>df>. FAO Fisheries and
Aquaculture Technical Paper. No. 547. Rome, FAO. 207 pp.
(Information: M. Reantaso [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Melba.Reantaso@fao.org> )
* FAO. 2012. Report of FAO/SPC Regional Scoping Workshop: Development of a Pacific
Aquaculture Regional Cooperative
Programme<http://www.fao.org/docrep/017/i3060e/i3060e.pdf>df>. Nadi, Fiji. 11–14
October 2011. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Report No. 1023. Rome. 50 pp.
(Information: M. Reantaso [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Melba.Reantaso@fao.org> )
* Salmanov, Z., Qasimov, A., Fersoy, H. & van Anrooy, R. 2013. Fisheries and
aquaculture in the Republic of Azerbaijan: a
review<http://www.fao.org/docrep/017/i3113e/i3113e.pdf>df>. FAO Fisheries and
Aquaculture Circular No. 1030/4. 2013; Ankara, FAO. 42 pp.
(Information: H. Fersoy [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Haydar.Fersoy@fao.org> )
[cid:image002.jpg@01CE0F5B.7C49B950] Web-based products
National Aquaculture Sector Overview
(NASO)<http://www.fao.org/fishery/naso/search/en>
NASO updated:
* Bahrain<http://www.fao.org/fishery/countrysector/naso_bahrain/en>
* Cyprus<http://www.fao.org/fishery/countrysector/naso_cyprus/en>
* Oman<http://www.fao.org/fishery/countrysector/naso_oman/en>
* France<http://www.fao.org/fishery/countrysector/naso_france/fr> (French
version)
National Aquaculture Legislation Overview
(NALO)<http://www.fao.org/fishery/nalo/search/en>
Two new translations:
* Germany<http://www.fao.org/fishery/legalframework/nalo_germany/zh> (Chinese
version)
* Ireland<http://www.fao.org/fishery/legalframework/nalo_ireland/zh> (Chinese
version)
Cultured Aquatic Species Fact
sheets<http://www.fao.org/fishery/culturedspecies/search/en>
Two new Fact Sheets:
* Arapaima<http://www.fao.org/fishery/culturedspecies/Arapaima_gigas/en>
(Arapaima gigas)
* Sea trout<http://www.fao.org/fishery/culturedspecies/Salmo_trutta/en> (Salmo
trutta)
[cid:image002.jpg@01CE0F5B.7C49B950] Projects
* GCP/NAM/014/SPA – The project entitled “Support to the South South Cooperation
Technical Assistance Programme between Namibia and Viet Nam” aims at providing technical
assistance in support to the aquaculture sector development in Namibia, through the
deployment of aquaculture experts from Vietnam. Six projects proposals are being
implemented: (i) growth performance of three spotted tilapia fed with local and imported
feed; (ii) acclimatization of largemouth bass (Microlepterussalmoides); (iii)
establishment of a fish museum at KIFI institute for native fish fauna; (iii)
acclimatization of African river prawn (Macrobrachiumvollenhovenii); (iv) selective
breeding for increased body weight of an indigenous tilapia species
(Oreochromisandersonii); (v) preparation of aquaculture extension material; and (vi)
breeding programme for increasing body weight of North African catfish
(Clariasgariepinus).
(Information: M.R. Hasan [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Mohammad.Hasan@fao.org> , V. Crespi [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Valerio.Crespi@fao.org> )
* UTF/SAU/048/SAU – The implementation of the project entitled “Strengthening and
supporting further development of aquaculture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” was
effectively launched at the start of 2013. The main objective of the project is to assist
the sustainable and responsible development of marine aquaculture in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia with improved performance capacity of the Department of Aquaculture (DoA) and the
Fish Farming Centre (FFC) located in Jeddah to support and facilitate marine aquaculture
development. The overall and expected outputs from the proposed activities are as follows:
1) the DoA and the FFC capacitated in providing technical and managerial assistance in the
development of marine cage culture; 2) the development and further expansion of marine
hatchery and onshore fish production further supported; 3) human resources capabilities
within the DoA and the FFC in support of better advisory services to the government and
the private sector upgraded; and 4) general staff capacity building in support for
responsible aquaculture development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The primary
beneficiaries of the project will be the fish farming communities.
(Information: A. Lovatelli [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Alessandro.Lovatelli@fao.org> )
* TCP/RER/3402 (D) - Assistance to Western Balkan Countries for Improving Compliance to
International Standards on Aquatic Animal Health (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia). The overall development goal
is to contribute to global food security through sustainable aquaculture supported by
improved aquatic animal health management capacity that reduces the risks and potential
negative impacts of aquatic disease incursions. Major outputs include: 5 national
competent authorities’ have adequate tools to implement effective biosecurity governance
and aquatic animal health protection programmes; participating country representatives
trained on various aspects of biosecurity and aquatic animal health management (e.g.
diagnostics, surveillance, risk assessment); regional legislative review of aquatic animal
health legislation completed for 5 countries; regional disease surveillance network
established and disease survey completed for 3 key pathogens/diseases; knowledge and human
capacity on various aspects of aquatic animal health enhanced and exchange of information
and experience between fish health workers, policy-makers and other stakeholders enhanced;
and a database for documenting results of project’s outputs established allowing
stakeholders access and lessons learning. Implementation will commence January 2013 until
September 2014.
(Information: M. Reantaso [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Melba.Reantaso@fao.org> )
[cid:image002.jpg@01CE0F5B.7C49B950] Aquaculture and aquaculture-related events
(2012-2013)
* Inception workshop of the newly initiated project titled “Building Trade Capacity of
Small-scale shrimp and prawn farmers in Bangladesh: Investing in the bottom of the Pyramid
Approach” was held in the Asia-Pacific Hotel in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 13-14 January 2013. The
project is funded by Standard Trade Development Facility (STDF) and aim to support the
shrimp and prawn aquaculture sector to produce quality products and better market access
through application of cluster farming concept. The meeting was attended by
representatives of all project partners; Department of Fisheries (DoF), WorldFish,
Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF), and FAO. The meeting revised the project
document and discussed the work plan for 2013.
(Information: R. Subasinghe [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Rohana.Subasinghe@fao.org> )
* The “FAO-Government of Kenya Capacity-Building Workshop on Conducting Aquaculture as
a Business” was held during 17th-21st December, 2012 in Kisumu, Kenya. The workshop was
jointly organized by the Government of Kenya and FAO under the EU-funded project
“Implementation of a Regional Strategy for East and South Africa & Indian Ocean”
(GCP/RAF/466/EC), a.k.a. SMARTFISH. The participants of the workshop include fish farmers,
feed producers, fish traders, and government extension personnel. Through thematic
discussions, case studies, field visit and group exercises on using a user-friendly tool
to assess the economic profitability and financial feasibility of aquaculture business,
the workshop enhanced participants’ understanding of and capacity in conducting
aquaculture as a business.
(Information: J. Cai [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Junning.Cai@fao.org> , N. Hishamunda [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Nathanael.Hishamunda@fao.org> )
* Under the auspices of the GCP/KYR/003/FIN project - Support to Fishery and
Aquaculture Management in the Kyrgyz Republic and the technical assistance of Aquaculture
Service (FIRA), FAO HQ, Rome, a National training on Fish Feed Development was organized
from 18-20 December 2012, Issyk-Kul, the Kyrgyz Republic. The training programme was
designed to build skills among the fish farmers and line institutions (Department of
Fisheries, the Institute of Biology and Pedology of the National Science Academy of the
Kyrgyz Republic, and the Centre of Innovation Technology in Agriculture of Agricultural
University of the Kyrgyz Republic) in developing farm-made aquafeeds based on locally
available feed ingredients, and to provide the participants the opportunity to learn how
to formulate and prepare farm-made aquafeeds, improve feed management, and increase the
productivity of their culture systems.
(Information: M.R. Hasan [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Mohammad.Hasan@fao.org> , S. Siriwardena
[cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950] <mailto:Sunil.Siriwardena@fao.org> )
* Expert Workshop on the Development of an Evaluation Framework for Aquaculture
Certification was held in the FAO HQ in Rome, Italy, 11-13 December 2012. The expert
workshop was attended by 27 experts from member countries, aquaculture certification
scheme, retailers, academia, feed industries, international non-profit organizations,
development agencies and intergovernmental organization. The workshop discussed and
reviewed a draft evaluation framework to assess conformity of public and private
certification schemes with the FAO Aquaculture Certification Guidelines.
(Information: R. Subasinghe [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Rohana.Subasinghe@fao.org> )
* Consultation Workshop on Review and Formulation of the Bangladesh National
Aquaculture Development Strategy and Action Plan. With technical assistance of Aquaculture
Service (FIRA), FAO HQ, Rome, FAO Bangladesh prepared a draft strategy and action plan,
which served as the working paper for the stakeholders’ consultation workshop held in
Dhaka, Bangladesh on 10 December 2012. The strategy and plan was informed by the country
investment plan, national fishery policy, the plans for the fisheries and livestock
sectors, and the results of the TCPF project on seed and feed. The workshop was joined by
32 participants from government agencies, R&D institutions, private industry including
farmers, civil society organizations, World Fish Centre and FAO.
(Information: M.R. Hasan [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Mohammad.Hasan@fao.org> , B.N. Naher [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:BegumNurun.Naher@fao.org> )
* The fourth Aquaculture Network for Africa (ANAF) annual meeting was held in the
Central Inn Hotel in Entebbe, Uganda, 04-06 December 2013. The meeting was attended by
representatives of nine ANAF member countries, two international consultants and
representatives from NEPAD and ACP FISH II programmes. The meeting discussed the work plan
for 2013 and defined further steps for ANAF to become an Inter Governmental Organization
(IGO).
(Information: V. Crespi [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Valerio.Crespi@fao.org> )
* A Technical Workshop for a Regional Spatial Planning Development Programme for Marine
Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture was held in Cairo, the Arab Republic of Egypt from 25–27
November 2012, was hosted by the FAO Regional Office for the Near East. Twelve delegates
participated representing six RECOFI Member countries (the Kingdom of Bahrain, the
Republic of Iraq, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
and the United Arab Emirates) and FAO (secretariat staff/resource experts from Rome, the
Subregional Office for North Africa and consultants). This workshop was a follow-on
activity to the Regional Technical Workshop on Spatial Planning for Marine Capture
Fisheries and Aquaculture which took place in Doha, the State of Qatar (24–28 October
2010). The purpose of this workshop was to complete a field programme outline in as much
detail as possible, including preliminary budget estimates for the development of the
capacity to use spatial tools in fisheries and aquaculture planning and management.
(Information: J. Aguilar-Manjarrez [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Jose.AguilarManjarrez@fao.org> , F. Carocci
[cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950] <mailto:Fabio.Carocci@fao.org> )
* RAA-FAO training course on aquaculture zoning and carrying capacity, Nicaragua
November 2012. Within the framework of the project GCP/RLA/190/BRA and as part of Network
of Aquaculture of the Americas (RAA) biennial work programme for 2011–2012, the RAA and
FAO conducted the second training course on “Aquaculture zoning and carrying capacity” at
the Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) in Managua in Nicaragua (12–16 November 2012) which
targeted 20 government aquaculture technical personnel from five countries in Central
America (including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua). The
workshop gave emphasis on zoning and site selection for aquaculture following an ecosystem
approach to aquaculture (EAA) and was designed for all the countries of Central America
where aquaculture is starting to grow. The workshop focused on the process to national
aquaculture zoning within an EAA and the process to site selection with considerations of
carrying capacity.
(Information: J. Aguilar-Manjarrez [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Jose.AguilarManjarrez@fao.org> , D. Soto
[cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950] <mailto:Doris.Soto@fao.org> )
* Under the NEPAD-FAO Fish Programme (NFFP), the FAO Expert Workshop on Assessment and
Monitoring of Aquaculture Sector Performance was held during 05-07 November, 2012 in
Gaeta, Italy. The workshop provided a platform for international experts from different
disciplines to share information, techniques and experiences in assessment and monitoring
of the economic, social and environmental performance of aquaculture development in
different regions. A user-friendly tool on World Aquaculture Performance Indicators (WAPI)
initiated by FIRA was presented in the workshop for comments, suggestions and
collaborations. The knowledge, insights and synergy generated in the workshop would
facilitate assessment and monitoring of the aquaculture sector performance, especially in
regions (such as Africa) where aquaculture development is less advanced.
(Information: J. Cai [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Junning.Cai@fao.org> , N. Hishamunda [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Nathanael.Hishamunda@fao.org> )
* From 29 to 31 October 2012, the FAO and the NPCA organised a workshop in Accra,
Ghana, on the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) and to Aquaculture (EAA) in Africa in
collaboration with other partners. The workshop was funded by the NFFP, the EAF-Nansen
Project, the Sweden-Netherlands Multidonor fund and the SmartFish Programme. A total of 55
persons from 26 countries, Regional Organisations and projects, NGOs, the NPCA and FAO
participated in the workshop. The overall objective of the Workshop was to create a common
platform of understanding of EAF/EAA concepts in Africa and discuss and plan next steps on
how to improve the integration of the principles of EAF and EAA into the management and
development of African fisheries/aquaculture systems. Within the workshop the aquaculture
working group (16 participants from 15 countries) agreed that the EAA offers the countries
an opportunity to address in an integrated manner the socio-economic, environmental and
governance issues at all scales. Participants expressed special interest in the
potential of EAA to facilitate the implementation of national aquaculture strategies and
plans at local level and requested further training and pilots implementation projects.
(Information: M. Tandstad [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:merete.tandstad@fao.org> and on the specific aquaculture outcomes D. Soto
[cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950] <mailto:Doris.Soto@fao.org> )
* Consultation to finalize and approve a draft questionnaire on Aquatic genetic
Resources (AqGR) - A key milestone in the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and
Agriculture’s (CGRFA) Multi-year Programme of Work (2013-2021) (MYPOW), is the first
report on the State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Aquaculture
(SoWAqGR). This report will be released at the Commission’s 16th Session in 2017. The
Commission noted that preparation of a country-driven first report on the SoWAqGR will
provide countries with opportunities to assess the status of their aquatic genetic
resources and to enhance the contributions of aquatic genetic resources to food security
and rural development, it will assist countries in determining their needs and priorities
for the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic genetic resources, and it will
contribute to raising awareness among policy-makers CGRFA -13/11/11. paragraph 20. In
order to facilitate this process, Members are in the process of nominating national focal
points; we have approximately 33 national focal points so far nominated. FI has produced a
draft questionnaire that countries will complete and submit to FAO in order to produce the
first SoWAqGR. The purpose of this first consultation is to convene a group of
approximately 15 people composed of technical experts, regional fishery body
representatives and national focal points to review, amend where necessary and finalize
the questionnaire. The finalized questionnaire will be submitted to the next Session of
the CGRFA in April 2013.
(Information: D. Bartley [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Devin.Bartley@fao.org> , M. Halwart [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Matthias.Halwart@fao.org> )
* Consultation to establish Terms of Reference for a Advisory Group on Aquatic Genetic
Resources - A decision of the last Session of COFI was to establish an FAO Advisory
Working Group on Genetic Resources and Technologies, that would advise FAO on matters
concerning aquatic genetic resources and technologies, to enhance international
cooperation on aquatic genetic resource management... (para. 39(j)). The purpose of this
second consultation is to convene the same group of experts from the first consultation to
develop draft Terms of Reference, composition, operating procedures and plan of work for
this Advisory Working Group. Draft Terms of Reference will be submitted to the next
Session of the CGRFA for information and to the 7th Session of the COFI Sub-Committee on
Aquaculture in October 2013 for approval. Following approval by the Sub-Committee, the
TORs would be submitted to the 31st Session of COFI for decision.
(Information: D. Bartley [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Devin.Bartley@fao.org> , M. Halwart [cid:image003.gif@01CE0F5B.7C49B950]
<mailto:Matthias.Halwart@fao.org> )
[cid:image002.jpg@01CE0F5B.7C49B950] Job opportunity at FAO
FIRA is in the process of recruiting an Aquaculture Officer (Economics) at P-3 level. For
detailed information, see the attached Professional Vacancy Announcement and the FAO
Employment
Webpage<http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/professional/en/…n/>.
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Cordialement,
Emilie Devic
Instit. Of Aquaculture
Univ. of Stirling, Royaume-Uni
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