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The information contained in this report is very important to modern aquaculture and the Island Bounty SA objective:
Research Project: TROPICAL AQUACULTURE: DEVELOP FEEDS FOR OPTIMUM NUTRITION OF CULTURED SHRIMP AND FINFISH
Location: Tropical Aquaculture Research| 2005 Annual Report
End Date: Jan 25, 2010
Better Feed Means Better Food
Aquaculture feed needs to be consistent with what we are trying to sell the the people; the end consumer. It is a fact: “we are what we eat.”
Shrimp and other products made in aquaculture raceways will become what we mold them to be. If the live product is fed too much corn meal we see a higher level of Omega 6 fatty acids.
Lower the corn meal in the feed and implement higher quality meal consistent with Omega 3 fatty acid and we see higher levels of the “good cholesterol.”
Feeding with fish meal saturated with the right antioxidants promotes not only good health and growth in shrimp , but a healthier product to the end consumer. This has been proven through research.
The Island Bounty approach is to take the best feed program that exists in the aquaculture industry (we have it already), then increase certain nutriments and test the animals at harvest.
Traditionally, many aquaculture farmers feed their stock what they can buy locally and at a good price. The farmers are only really concerned with increased weight and not quality of the nutriments you will receive while eating their product.
It is our firm conviction that we can achieve both in a happy medium. Good fast growth and a quality, healthy, consumable product. A product which contains better levels of nutriments than industry standards.
This will take continued research and quantifiable testing measures. We do believe, after comparing studies, the data can be obtained to assist us in our nutritional marketing, maintaining good health in our product, and passing on the benefits of healthy, clean, aquaculture practices on to our consumers, while aiding the world food crisis.
Aquaculture Research Details:
Start Date: Jan 26, 2005
End Date: Jan 25, 2010
Objective:
Problem to be Addressed: A critical need and unique opportunity to address the feasibility of locally produced feeds for the aquaculture industry.
Develop a cooperative effort towards the goal of establishing long-term sustainability of the aquaculture industry. Objective 1: Define the nutrient requirements of aquaculture species in the state, especially the Pacific threadfin, longfin amberjack, and Pacific white shrimp. Objective 2: Identify and test regionally available plant and animal by-products for their nutritional composition and bioavailability in aquaculture feeds, and produce nutritionally complete diets for evaluation. Objective 3: Test the effectiveness of the produced feeds on commercial scale through collaborations with University and commercial partners.
Research Project: Tropical Aquaculture: Develop Feeds for Optimum Nutrition of Cultured Shrimp and Finfish Project Number: 5320-31000-007-00
Project Type: Appropriated
Southeast US Aquaculture Programs and Resources: Contacts by State
Alabama
Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University
Auburn University Aquaculture - Working in Uganda - with permission to blog image from the Auburn University Flickr Photostream
Outline of research programs on marine fisheries management and aquaculture, particularly in Alabama’s coastal region.
203 Swingle Hall l | Auburn University | Auburn, Alabama 36849
Phone: (334) 844-4786 | Fax:(334) 844-9208
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Florida
Mote Marine Laboratory Shrimp Research Program, Sarasota
This project has been initiated to develop sustainable shrimp farming techniques in low salinity inland waters.
Shrimp Aquaculture Staff
Program Manager – Ryan Gandy
email: rgandy@mote.org
Mississippi
Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University
A partnership between the Risk Management Agency (RMA) of the United States Department of Agriculture and Mississippi State University (MSU) is conducting a large-scale study known as the National Risk Management Feasibility Program for Aquaculture (NRMFPA).
http://www.agecon.msstate.edu/aquaculture/index.php
Project Manager: Corey Miller 662-325-0848
South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
The mission of the SCDNR fish hatchery program is to propagate those species of fish in sizes required to accomplish fishery management objectives as recommended by the biological staff and approved by administrative personnel.
The SC DNR has many offices located around the state. The main office info is listed for those interested in any of the programs they have to offer.
http://hatcheries.dnr.sc.gov
Street Address: 1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202
Director of SC Environmental Programs: 803-734-3766
Texas
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Shrimp Research Program
| Acronym | TAES | |
| Address | 4301 Waldron Rd. C.C. Corpus Christi TX Texas 78418 United States |
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| Tel | (361) 937-2268 | |
| Fax | (361) 937-6470 | |
| Activities | Education & research associated with characterization of aquaculture effluent waters and the development of cost effective treatment/prevention methods. Intensive nursery and grow-out system for pena | |
Island Bounty Aquaculture System
Within the Island Bounty Aquaculture System, the fish, shrimp or seafood product are confined in a pond so that their health and feed can be closely …Read More about Aquaculture Technology
The Rules for Aquaculture that have been the research subject of scientists, are fast becoming fuel for boardroom debate as an ever increasing plea for “sustainable clean food” is heard around the world.
Aquaculture is the next big issue at the dinner table.
Shopping for Clean, Safe, Seafood
Supermarkets are introducing new standards for the farmed fish and shrimp that make up roughly half of U.S. seafood consumption, riding a wave of consumer demand for environmentally friendly products.
“Whole Foods Stores, last month, announced the first comprehensive set of aquaculture guidelines by a major retailer. Wal-Mart has established standards for farmed shrimp and certified its factories with the Aquaculture Certification Council.
Wegmans worked with Environmental Defense Fund on its farmed-shrimp policy to ban antibiotics, avoid damaging sensitive habitats, treat waste water and reduce the use of wild fish to feed shrimp.”
“There are actually a lot of farmers right now who are trying to do the right thing,” said Jill Schwartz, a spokeswoman for the World Wildlife Fund, which has advised Whole Foods on its standards. “Things are moving in the right direction.” – Ylan Q. Mui | Washington Post
Demand for seafood has grown as U.S. consumers increasingly accept it as an alternative to red meat and poultry.
- The American Heart Association recommends eating fish twice a week for the omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for the heart.
- Americans on average ate 16.5 pounds of seafood in 2006, up from 15.6 pounds in 2000, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service.
- Supermarkets increasingly rely on the $70 billion worldwide aquaculture industry to help meet that demand as the supply of wild-caught fish remains limited.
Although the non-profit Marine Stewardship Council provides certification for suppliers of wild-caught seafood, there is no widely accepted standard for sustainable farming practices.
Several groups are joining Island Bounty, SA in establishing safe aquaculture guidelines.
The World Wildlife Fund launched its “aquaculture dialogues” several years ago and plans to announce standards for tilapia by the end of the year, followed by catfish, several mollusks, shrimp and salmon next year.
The Global Aquaculture Alliance has established standards for shrimp and some catfish and is expected to unveil a plan for tilapia soon. And in Europe, the Global Partnership for Good Agriculture Practice certifies salmon and trout and is working on shrimp and tilapia, among others.
Whole Foods said it decided to develop its own comprehensive plan two years ago, and it began consulting with environmental groups and scientists and visiting its suppliers’ farms. The company said it may modify its guidelines as consensus is reached among advocacy organizations. The new policies would apply to all seafood except mollusks.
They include prohibitions on preservatives, antibiotics, hormones and other chemicals that can be harmful to humans but are typically used to stave off sickness and encourage growth in fish.
Island Bounty Foods Corp. 