The document discusses issues related to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Tasmania and the recommendations from the Safefish Review to address them. It notes that the economic costs of the last HAB event were estimated at $8.6 million directly and up to $23.27 million overall. The Review made recommendations to reform biotoxin management programs and ensure adequate resourcing of monitoring and response. The Tasmanian government has committed $594,000 for implementation of the recommendations, and industry sectors will provide additional funding, to support the programs over the next year.
The document discusses issues facing the South Australian oyster industry including Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) and South Australian Oyster Mortality Syndrome (SAMS). It summarizes efforts to develop an industry emergency response plan to POMS including appointing industry liaison officers, heightened reporting requirements, and decontamination protocols. It also discusses risk mitigation strategies like diversifying into angasi oysters and exploring a SA oyster hatchery. For SAMS, factors potentially significant and unlikely to be important were identified at a workshop. Research priorities identified include investigating the oysters' environment, food sources, and carrying capacity as well as their health, growth, and genetics.
Building a Scientific Bridge between Europe and New ZealandSara Barrento
Food industry is a fast and growing business that demands a constant knowledge and innovation. In this
business sector consumers represent an ever increasing role; knowledge is a global achievement and as a
consequence consumers’ expectations and demands are high. In the European Union increased emphasis is
being placed on food safety, but also, there is a new concern towards a responsible consumption based on a
sustainable and green food production. Considering these challenges, Food Frenz invited EU scientists to
visit New Zealand, in order to promote research linkages between EU and New Zealand. New Zealand is a
well known country for its food exportations, particularly of seafood, dairy, meat, wine, fruit and vegetables
with a well established cooperation between research and industry. Therefore, it offers an important
innovative expertise, complementary to that within the EU.
This document provides an overview of capacity building programs for the mining industry in the Philippines regarding environmental management and monitoring. It discusses the key government agencies and regulations involved, including the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and laws such as the Philippine Environmental Impact System and Philippine Mining Act. The environmental impact assessment (EIA) process is summarized, which involves evaluating project impacts, developing mitigation measures, and obtaining an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC). It also outlines the requirements for companies to prepare an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) and undergo monitoring by a Multi-Partite Monitoring Team to ensure compliance with the ECC and EPEP.
This document lists the sponsors of the Shellfish Futures 2013 annual industry conference. It names several major sponsors including Shellfish Culture Limited, Cameron of Tasmania Pty Ltd, and Bruny Island Cruises (Pennicott Wilderness Journeys). It also lists many industry sponsors such as Shellfish Data Management (Bolduan Bay Oysters), TTP plastics by design, Seafood Training Tasmania, and National Australia Bank (NAB) Agribusiness. Conference attendees will receive a 15% discount on a Bruny Island Cruise by presenting their conference name tag when booking.
Mirror, mirror on the wall (PHPem Unconf 2015)James Titcumb
Better Reflection is an awesome new library that uses magical time-warp techniques* to improve on PHP's built-in reflection, in this talk we'll briefly explore how you can use it to maximise your reflection-fu.
* actual magic or time-warp not guaranteed
This document provides an introduction to Harvard referencing style, including how to properly cite sources within assignments and include a reference list. It emphasizes citing sources using the author-date method and providing references in alphabetical order by author's last name. Examples are given for how to reference books, journal articles, websites, and other media. Key points are to identify and credit the author, get referencing correct as a habit, and record all necessary details when taking notes to include in references. Assistance resources for referencing are also listed.
This document discusses dashboards as an alternative to spreadsheets for displaying data. It notes that spreadsheets can become overwhelming with large amounts of data. Dashboards provide a visual presentation of key metrics and allow users to see data from multiple sources in a single view.
The document discusses issues facing the South Australian oyster industry including Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) and South Australian Oyster Mortality Syndrome (SAMS). It summarizes efforts to develop an industry emergency response plan to POMS including appointing industry liaison officers, heightened reporting requirements, and decontamination protocols. It also discusses risk mitigation strategies like diversifying into angasi oysters and exploring a SA oyster hatchery. For SAMS, factors potentially significant and unlikely to be important were identified at a workshop. Research priorities identified include investigating the oysters' environment, food sources, and carrying capacity as well as their health, growth, and genetics.
Building a Scientific Bridge between Europe and New ZealandSara Barrento
Food industry is a fast and growing business that demands a constant knowledge and innovation. In this
business sector consumers represent an ever increasing role; knowledge is a global achievement and as a
consequence consumers’ expectations and demands are high. In the European Union increased emphasis is
being placed on food safety, but also, there is a new concern towards a responsible consumption based on a
sustainable and green food production. Considering these challenges, Food Frenz invited EU scientists to
visit New Zealand, in order to promote research linkages between EU and New Zealand. New Zealand is a
well known country for its food exportations, particularly of seafood, dairy, meat, wine, fruit and vegetables
with a well established cooperation between research and industry. Therefore, it offers an important
innovative expertise, complementary to that within the EU.
This document provides an overview of capacity building programs for the mining industry in the Philippines regarding environmental management and monitoring. It discusses the key government agencies and regulations involved, including the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and laws such as the Philippine Environmental Impact System and Philippine Mining Act. The environmental impact assessment (EIA) process is summarized, which involves evaluating project impacts, developing mitigation measures, and obtaining an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC). It also outlines the requirements for companies to prepare an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) and undergo monitoring by a Multi-Partite Monitoring Team to ensure compliance with the ECC and EPEP.
This document lists the sponsors of the Shellfish Futures 2013 annual industry conference. It names several major sponsors including Shellfish Culture Limited, Cameron of Tasmania Pty Ltd, and Bruny Island Cruises (Pennicott Wilderness Journeys). It also lists many industry sponsors such as Shellfish Data Management (Bolduan Bay Oysters), TTP plastics by design, Seafood Training Tasmania, and National Australia Bank (NAB) Agribusiness. Conference attendees will receive a 15% discount on a Bruny Island Cruise by presenting their conference name tag when booking.
Mirror, mirror on the wall (PHPem Unconf 2015)James Titcumb
Better Reflection is an awesome new library that uses magical time-warp techniques* to improve on PHP's built-in reflection, in this talk we'll briefly explore how you can use it to maximise your reflection-fu.
* actual magic or time-warp not guaranteed
This document provides an introduction to Harvard referencing style, including how to properly cite sources within assignments and include a reference list. It emphasizes citing sources using the author-date method and providing references in alphabetical order by author's last name. Examples are given for how to reference books, journal articles, websites, and other media. Key points are to identify and credit the author, get referencing correct as a habit, and record all necessary details when taking notes to include in references. Assistance resources for referencing are also listed.
This document discusses dashboards as an alternative to spreadsheets for displaying data. It notes that spreadsheets can become overwhelming with large amounts of data. Dashboards provide a visual presentation of key metrics and allow users to see data from multiple sources in a single view.
This document analyzes the design principles used on several websites. Amazon.com displays unity through even alignment of products listed at the bottom of the page. Pinterest.com uses asymmetrical balance between columns. Pittstate.edu emphasizes featured stories through different sized graphics.
El documento presenta la misión y visión del Sistema Universitario Uniminuto. Su misión es agrupar instituciones que comparten un modelo universitario innovador centrado en el Evangelio, la espiritualidad y la obra de Minuto de Dios. Su visión es ser reconocido como un sistema universitario líder en el desarrollo del país con programas académicos de alta calidad.
The document summarizes the spread and impact of ostreid herpesvirus 1 microvariant (OHV-1 μVar), also known as Pacific oyster mortality syndrome (POMS), on oyster farms in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan between 2008-2012. It notes that the virus caused high mortality rates when it first emerged in Europe in 2008 and continued to spread and cause outbreaks in subsequent years. Similar outbreak patterns were observed in New Zealand and Australia between 2010-2011. Limited information is available about impacts in Japan. The virus appears able to persist at low levels in environments before triggering new outbreaks under suitable water temperature conditions.
A short Yr 10 history unit that uses a range of media to analyse different points of view of a controversial issue: in this case, the future (or not) of tourism on Palm Island in North Queensland.
I haven't included my ideas for implementing it, but I would love feedback from experienced teachers, especially if you decide to use (some) of this.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document lists 4 mobile games in the Angry Birds franchise: Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio, and Angry Birds Space. It appears to be an enumeration of the main games released in the Angry Birds series up to that point in time.
Water is essential for sustaining life and human health. It plays a key role in many bodily processes like breathing, digestion, and waste removal. The average person should drink around 8 glasses of water per day to maintain the 70% water composition of the human body. Proper toilet use and hygiene involves standing close to avoid spills, cleaning up any messes, flushing, and washing hands. Cleaning up after and before eating is important for health and courtesy towards others.
The LNG Fuels Summit is an annual conference that saw over 150 attendees from the small-mid scale LNG industry meet in 2015 to discuss the value chain of marine, road transportation, and industrial LNG applications. The 2016 summit will return on June 14-16 to drive collaboration between end users and the LNG supply chain. Key topics will include evaluating the benefits of converting to LNG use in ships, trucks, and off-grid industrial operations. The 2015 summit included end users from major LNG companies like Shell and Gazprom as well as logistics and engineering firms. Testimonials praised it as the best small-scale LNG conference.
The document summarizes the spread and impact of ostreid herpesvirus 1 microvariant (OHV-1 μVar), also known as Pacific oyster mortality syndrome (POMS), on oyster farms in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan between 2008-2012. It notes that the virus caused high mortality rates when it first emerged in Europe in 2008 and continued to spread and cause outbreaks in subsequent years. Similar outbreak patterns were observed in New Zealand and Australia between 2010-2011. Limited information is available about impacts in Japan. The virus appears able to persist at low levels in environments before triggering new outbreaks under suitable water temperature conditions.
The document outlines six key web design principles:
1. Unity - The theme, colors, fonts, and proportions are consistent across all pages.
2. Variety - The layout incorporates different elements like large titles, text blocks, and images to appeal to users visually.
3. Balance - The design is symmetrical horizontally and vertically.
4. Scale and Proportion - Elements decrease in size proportionally based on importance.
5. Rhythm - The layout guides the eye across the page in a consistent flow.
6. Simplicity - The page only includes necessary information and gets straight to the point.
If you want thing to change in your life, you gonna have to change the things you do in your life. register for a EARN AS YOU LEARN infomation call. http://4STEPSTOSUCCESS.BIZ
This document provides an overview of chemical reactions and special topics covered in Unit 4. It begins by describing how to write chemical equations, including identifying reactants and products, and balancing equations. It then discusses the four main types of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, and double replacement. The document also covers topics like energy changes in reactions, explaining that energy is either absorbed or released. It provides examples of exothermic and endothermic reactions. Finally, it discusses solutions and solubility, radioactive decay processes, and half-life.
Prezentacja Artura Smolickiego na #e-biznes festiwal 2014 w Toruniu o tym, jakie wyzwania stawia przed marketerem content marketing i jak sobie z nimi radzić.
Linki uzupełniające do narzędzi wspomnianych w prezentacji:
PowToon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VQVuOKyyLc
Thinglink: https://www.thinglink.com/
Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/theadtwins/create-a-promotional-video-featuring-twins
The weather forecast predicts cloudy skies with rain today, sunny skies and a high of 35°C tomorrow, and sunny morning turning cloudy in the afternoon on the following day.
Geoportal of Wallonia : discover geographic data in WalloniaVincent Bombaerts
The Geoportal of Wallonia is your main gateway to spatial information in Wallonia. Come in and discover what it has to offer.
Presentation made at the Open Belgium 2015 Conference, Namur, 23th of February 2015 by Vincent Bombaerts , Public Service of Wallonia (SPW)
Catalysing Ocean Finance: Transforming Markets to Restore and Protect the G...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses the value of the global ocean economy at over $1 trillion annually and 500 million jobs, but that poor management is putting these goods and services at risk and costing societies hundreds of billions of dollars per year. It analyzes proven strategic planning methodologies and policy instruments that could help reverse issues like overfishing, coastal hypoxia, invasive species, and generate hundreds of billions in additional investment if scaled up globally. Modest public investments of around $5 billion could catalyze transforming markets to sustain the ocean's economic contributions indefinitely.
Aquaculture is currently the fastest growing food sector, producing almost 50% of the world's food fish. It is highly diverse, with many species, systems, environments, and operations. Developing countries produce the most, with Asia accounting for over 90%. Global aquaculture faces challenges to maintain environmental sustainability, ensure safety and quality, and combat diseases while managing health. Future trends include increased intensification, species diversification, influence of markets and trade, and better governance and management. Aquaculture provides opportunities but must address sustainability to meet growing demand for aquatic foods.
Fish farming is a controversial issue regarding its sustainability and impact on the environment. WWF focuses on conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable use of natural resources. As a leading environmental NGO, WWF engages in the debate around fish farming. They frame fish farming negatively, arguing it pollutes the environment and harms fish welfare. WWF partners with other environmental groups to raise awareness and advocate for more sustainable practices. Their goal is to convince consumers, fisheries, and governments to only support sustainable fish farming methods to conserve fish stocks and protect the environment.
This document analyzes the design principles used on several websites. Amazon.com displays unity through even alignment of products listed at the bottom of the page. Pinterest.com uses asymmetrical balance between columns. Pittstate.edu emphasizes featured stories through different sized graphics.
El documento presenta la misión y visión del Sistema Universitario Uniminuto. Su misión es agrupar instituciones que comparten un modelo universitario innovador centrado en el Evangelio, la espiritualidad y la obra de Minuto de Dios. Su visión es ser reconocido como un sistema universitario líder en el desarrollo del país con programas académicos de alta calidad.
The document summarizes the spread and impact of ostreid herpesvirus 1 microvariant (OHV-1 μVar), also known as Pacific oyster mortality syndrome (POMS), on oyster farms in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan between 2008-2012. It notes that the virus caused high mortality rates when it first emerged in Europe in 2008 and continued to spread and cause outbreaks in subsequent years. Similar outbreak patterns were observed in New Zealand and Australia between 2010-2011. Limited information is available about impacts in Japan. The virus appears able to persist at low levels in environments before triggering new outbreaks under suitable water temperature conditions.
A short Yr 10 history unit that uses a range of media to analyse different points of view of a controversial issue: in this case, the future (or not) of tourism on Palm Island in North Queensland.
I haven't included my ideas for implementing it, but I would love feedback from experienced teachers, especially if you decide to use (some) of this.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document lists 4 mobile games in the Angry Birds franchise: Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio, and Angry Birds Space. It appears to be an enumeration of the main games released in the Angry Birds series up to that point in time.
Water is essential for sustaining life and human health. It plays a key role in many bodily processes like breathing, digestion, and waste removal. The average person should drink around 8 glasses of water per day to maintain the 70% water composition of the human body. Proper toilet use and hygiene involves standing close to avoid spills, cleaning up any messes, flushing, and washing hands. Cleaning up after and before eating is important for health and courtesy towards others.
The LNG Fuels Summit is an annual conference that saw over 150 attendees from the small-mid scale LNG industry meet in 2015 to discuss the value chain of marine, road transportation, and industrial LNG applications. The 2016 summit will return on June 14-16 to drive collaboration between end users and the LNG supply chain. Key topics will include evaluating the benefits of converting to LNG use in ships, trucks, and off-grid industrial operations. The 2015 summit included end users from major LNG companies like Shell and Gazprom as well as logistics and engineering firms. Testimonials praised it as the best small-scale LNG conference.
The document summarizes the spread and impact of ostreid herpesvirus 1 microvariant (OHV-1 μVar), also known as Pacific oyster mortality syndrome (POMS), on oyster farms in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan between 2008-2012. It notes that the virus caused high mortality rates when it first emerged in Europe in 2008 and continued to spread and cause outbreaks in subsequent years. Similar outbreak patterns were observed in New Zealand and Australia between 2010-2011. Limited information is available about impacts in Japan. The virus appears able to persist at low levels in environments before triggering new outbreaks under suitable water temperature conditions.
The document outlines six key web design principles:
1. Unity - The theme, colors, fonts, and proportions are consistent across all pages.
2. Variety - The layout incorporates different elements like large titles, text blocks, and images to appeal to users visually.
3. Balance - The design is symmetrical horizontally and vertically.
4. Scale and Proportion - Elements decrease in size proportionally based on importance.
5. Rhythm - The layout guides the eye across the page in a consistent flow.
6. Simplicity - The page only includes necessary information and gets straight to the point.
If you want thing to change in your life, you gonna have to change the things you do in your life. register for a EARN AS YOU LEARN infomation call. http://4STEPSTOSUCCESS.BIZ
This document provides an overview of chemical reactions and special topics covered in Unit 4. It begins by describing how to write chemical equations, including identifying reactants and products, and balancing equations. It then discusses the four main types of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, and double replacement. The document also covers topics like energy changes in reactions, explaining that energy is either absorbed or released. It provides examples of exothermic and endothermic reactions. Finally, it discusses solutions and solubility, radioactive decay processes, and half-life.
Prezentacja Artura Smolickiego na #e-biznes festiwal 2014 w Toruniu o tym, jakie wyzwania stawia przed marketerem content marketing i jak sobie z nimi radzić.
Linki uzupełniające do narzędzi wspomnianych w prezentacji:
PowToon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VQVuOKyyLc
Thinglink: https://www.thinglink.com/
Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/theadtwins/create-a-promotional-video-featuring-twins
The weather forecast predicts cloudy skies with rain today, sunny skies and a high of 35°C tomorrow, and sunny morning turning cloudy in the afternoon on the following day.
Geoportal of Wallonia : discover geographic data in WalloniaVincent Bombaerts
The Geoportal of Wallonia is your main gateway to spatial information in Wallonia. Come in and discover what it has to offer.
Presentation made at the Open Belgium 2015 Conference, Namur, 23th of February 2015 by Vincent Bombaerts , Public Service of Wallonia (SPW)
Catalysing Ocean Finance: Transforming Markets to Restore and Protect the G...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses the value of the global ocean economy at over $1 trillion annually and 500 million jobs, but that poor management is putting these goods and services at risk and costing societies hundreds of billions of dollars per year. It analyzes proven strategic planning methodologies and policy instruments that could help reverse issues like overfishing, coastal hypoxia, invasive species, and generate hundreds of billions in additional investment if scaled up globally. Modest public investments of around $5 billion could catalyze transforming markets to sustain the ocean's economic contributions indefinitely.
Aquaculture is currently the fastest growing food sector, producing almost 50% of the world's food fish. It is highly diverse, with many species, systems, environments, and operations. Developing countries produce the most, with Asia accounting for over 90%. Global aquaculture faces challenges to maintain environmental sustainability, ensure safety and quality, and combat diseases while managing health. Future trends include increased intensification, species diversification, influence of markets and trade, and better governance and management. Aquaculture provides opportunities but must address sustainability to meet growing demand for aquatic foods.
Fish farming is a controversial issue regarding its sustainability and impact on the environment. WWF focuses on conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable use of natural resources. As a leading environmental NGO, WWF engages in the debate around fish farming. They frame fish farming negatively, arguing it pollutes the environment and harms fish welfare. WWF partners with other environmental groups to raise awareness and advocate for more sustainable practices. Their goal is to convince consumers, fisheries, and governments to only support sustainable fish farming methods to conserve fish stocks and protect the environment.
- Richard Benyon MP opened the conference, stressing the importance of sustainable fisheries and working together between government and industry.
- Clive Askew's presentation discussed the future challenges facing the shellfish industry, including dealing with increasing bureaucracy related to conservation, food safety, and public perception issues.
- Tim Dapling outlined the role and priorities of IFCAs in marine spatial planning and management, including reviewing regulatory bylaws by 2015 and ensuring conservation objectives of new MCZs are achieved. He assured the shellfish sector their needs would be considered.
This document summarizes information from a New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) application for additional salmon farm sites in the Marlborough Sounds. It includes:
1) Background on NZKS qualifications and experience in salmon farming.
2) Discussion of climate change effects on the region over the next 35 years and uncertainty this creates for the application.
3) Concerns that the application does not adequately address climate change impacts and the stress it is placing on the local ecosystem as required by law.
The document summarizes three ballot measures - Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101 - that will appear on the November ballot in Colorado. It argues that these measures will eliminate taxes and funding that support critical infrastructure and services. Specifically, it claims the measures will create a $4.2 billion deficit, eliminate a quarter of income tax and half of school funding, terminating thousands of teaching jobs. The Colorado BioScience Association opposes these measures and urges members to inform others of their harmful effects.
This document summarizes the results of a commercial-scale Atlantic salmon growout trial conducted in a land-based, freshwater, closed-containment system at The Conservation Fund's Freshwater Institute. The trial demonstrated that Atlantic salmon can be grown from post-smolt (~340g) to harvest size (4-4.6kg) within approximately 12 months in the closed-containment system. Key findings included a mortality rate of 11.4%, a feed conversion rate of 1.09, and the successful production of over 7 metric tons of salmon without the use of antibiotics, pesticides, or other chemicals. The document concludes that full-scale closed-containment systems have the potential to provide a more sustainable method
This document provides an overview of progress and remaining challenges in implementing the Animal Health and Welfare Strategy (AHWS) in England over the past 5 years. It summarizes that while progress has been made in areas like exotic disease preparedness, endemic disease control, and improved biosecurity, key issues remain like endemic disease prevalence, environmental constraints on animal health, and the need for clearer responsibility and cost sharing between government and industry for animal health issues. The report serves as the final assessment of the England Implementation Group (EIG) before it is dissolved, and recommends continued focus on partnership approaches and empowering industry to drive further improvements in animal health and welfare.
The document discusses the establishment of an integrated National Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (NAPHIS) in Pakistan to strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) facilities and quality inspection services. It outlines NAPHIS's aims to develop an SPS management and inspection system to ensure compliance with national and international food safety standards for agricultural trade. It also summarizes NAPHIS's achievements so far, including laboratory accreditation, risk analyses, and cooperation with international organizations on issues like mango exports.
James Griffiths Evaluating Biodiversity Tokyo 170211wbcsdslideshare
The document introduces the WBCSD Guide to Corporate Ecosystem Valuation (CEV). The CEV provides a framework for companies to systematically value their impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services to improve decision-making. It was developed based on testing by 15 companies and aims to help businesses manage risks, find cost efficiencies, and develop new opportunities related to ecosystems. The CEV guide outlines the steps, techniques, and applications of conducting a corporate ecosystem valuation.
Paul Williams (Seafish) – Seafish, Shellfish & the Future (2009)Shellfish Association
Seafish is consulting with key industry players and regulators on refining its strategic focus over the next three years. The consultation will focus on seven key themes: information, safety, environment, regulation, standards, consumers, and health. For the shellfish industry specifically, Seafish aims to provide market data and industry information, promote safety standards, help the industry influence emerging environmental and regulatory policies, keep it informed of international production standards, protect the industry's reputation with consumers, and educate consumers and health professionals on the health benefits of shellfish consumption.
Climate change presents both specific and generic challenges for marine biodiversity and fisheries. A portfolio approach is needed to manage these challenges as the issues have multiple drivers and require multifaceted solutions. Information related to climate change impacts must also be addressed synergistically. Quality climate change science is important to inform policy in this confused policy area. Both attribution of impacts and understanding variability, extremes, interactions and feedbacks are major scientific challenges.
The document discusses using life cycle assessment (LCA) to analyze the environmental and social impacts of seafood production and consumption. It notes that overfishing has depleted fish populations while aquaculture has its own issues. Transforming the seafood industry will require engaging regulators, consumers, and industry. Examples are given of companies promoting more sustainable seafood choices and using LCA to reduce their carbon footprints and environmental impacts across supply chains. The document calls for further applied LCA research that can be used by consumers and industry to promote more sustainable seafood and food systems.
NZCA submission on Next steps for fresh water April 2016Mark Christensen
The New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA) is submitting comments on the "Next Steps for Fresh Water" consultation document. Some key points made in the NZCA's submission include:
1) The NZCA supports developing new water quality attributes to address all effects on aquatic ecosystems, and applying attributes to estuaries and coastal lakes.
2) Many current water quality standards are inadequate and should be more ambitious to improve degraded water quality over the long term.
3) The NZCA supports using macroinvertebrate community index as a new attribute but standards should align with ANZEEC guidelines to ensure ecosystem health.
4) Exceptions for significant infrastructure like hydroelectricity should not be
Independent Inquiry into the EPA - Final reportMichael Dunstan
This document provides an overview of an independent inquiry into Victoria's Environment Protection Authority (EPA). It discusses the changing context and emerging environmental challenges facing the EPA. The EPA was established in 1971 to address pollution issues, but the problems it deals with have evolved significantly. The inquiry examines what role the EPA should play and how it can best protect human health and the environment in the future. It considers the EPA's objectives, functions, regulatory tools, governance, capabilities, and resources. The goal is to position the EPA to proactively address new and complex environmental issues.
Presentation by Hugh Walton of the GEF-UNDP Pacific Fisheries project 4746 at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
GEF Pillar 1.2 Promoting Transformational Change in Major Global Industries
Hugh Walton – Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Background - The FFA region
GEF OFMP – 2001 – 2004 & 2005 – 2011
Evaluation in the context of transformational change
OFMP 2 – 2015 – 2019 – Setting the stage for institutional change
This document summarizes how an oyster farmers' research and development levy was invested in 2014. The largest portions (36% and 26%) went to breeding better oysters and managing/protecting against disease. It discusses that in 2011, three Australian states formed Oysters Australia to coordinate R&D projects using funds from farmers' levies and matching funds from other partners. Oysters Australia will now manage the levy funds through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation. It provides details on current and planned projects focused on measuring production performance, early disease detection, breeding programs, and food safety research.
TCI 2014 Salmon industry in Chile: an industrial resilience case TCI Network
This document discusses the resilience of Chile's salmon industry after being hit by a disease crisis in 2009. It analyzes how the industry recovered through collective actions and changes to regulations and financing. The salmon industry is now Chile's third largest export and has consolidated further since the crisis through mergers. However, the document notes there is still work to be done to strengthen health standards and enforcement, R&D, and ensure the industry's long-term sustainability.
Government incentives are only available for new employees who have been employed for 3 months or less in their current role. For existing employees, trainees must pay the full Certificate III course fees with no government funding. The Certificate III program includes training in aquaculture husbandry, OH&S, food safety, boating licenses, forklift operation, and first aid, with some allowances for travel and accommodation. Over 300 people have participated in the Certificate III program since 2000, and a Diploma program was also offered, winning industry awards for its success.
TasWater provides water and sewerage services statewide in Tasmania. It faces challenges from occasional sewage spills, pressure on revenue, and non-compliant sewage treatment plants. Recent high-profile spills damaged Tasmania's clean, green image. TasWater is taking a strategic, scientific approach to improve asset management, monitoring, incident response and reduce spills, partnering with CSIRO on research. Key actions include hydrodynamic modeling, asset risk assessments, alarm upgrades, and targeted infrastructure upgrades to minimize public health and economic impacts of spills on the shellfish industry.
The document discusses the Australian oyster industry and opportunities for investment in research and development. It notes that Oysters Australia was formed in 2011 to increase the value of the industry through increased production and prices. Several completed R&D projects are summarized, focusing on areas like selective breeding, supply chain analysis, and consumer research. Upcoming discussions will explore benchmarking results across Australian states, a marketing project with retail partners, and the potential for a national levy to replace state R&D levies. Immediate topics to be discussed include a norovirus survey and potentially fast-tracking breeding for resistance to Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome.
The oyster farm experienced a sewage spill in March 2013 that potentially infected over 30,000 consumers with a virus. This caused immense personal and professional strain on those involved in the oyster supply chain as customers experienced shock, panic, stress and anger. The financial costs of lost product and income exceeded $750,000 as businesses were unable to restock for the busy Easter period. Effective communication, documentation, and seeking help from experienced others were identified as important lessons learned for dealing with such contamination events in the future.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Stuart Heggie on the Tasmanian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program (TSQAP). The key points are:
1) TSQAP operates under an interim structure including a management committee and interim manager while a review is conducted.
2) The team includes an interim manager, project officer, and two scientific officers who manage biotoxin monitoring and growing area classification.
3) An interim cost sharing model and biotoxin management plan are in place while longer term recommendations are developed.
4) Operational issues like audits, surveys, incident response, and communications are addressed along with strategic issues such as program structure and research.
The document summarizes efforts by the South Australian Oyster Growers Association (SAOGA) to address major issues facing the oyster industry, including diseases like Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) and South Australian Oyster Mortality Syndrome (SAMS). Key points discussed include developing an emergency response plan for POMS, conducting risk assessments, improving industry data collection and information sharing, researching nutritional and environmental factors that impact oyster health, and the need for a multi-disciplinary research program to better understand normal oyster physiology and build industry resilience.
Dave Barker is the managing director of The Shire Oyster Supply (TSOS). He has over 20 years of experience in aquaculture research and commercial fishing and shellfish farming. TSOS began oyster farming in 2009 but was heavily impacted by POMS outbreaks in 2010-2011 that devastated their stock. In response, TSOS diversified into shellfish and seafood processing and trading under the brand Sydney Live Seafood. They also constructed a bivalve hatchery to research developing POMS resistance. Barker believes TSOS now has potential for long term growth and stability through oyster farming, seafood trading, and hatchery research.
Update of the Tasmanian Pacific Oysters Health Surveillance Program & Biosecu...progressive01
The document summarizes the current Tasmanian Pacific Oyster Health Surveillance Program and discusses plans to incorporate biosecurity planning. It provides an overview of the program's objectives, structure, personnel, sampling results, and achievements. It identifies future objectives such as better representation of clinically affected oysters and incorporating the program into an industry biosecurity plan. The document discusses principles of biosecurity for aquatic industries, including pathways of disease introduction and components of effective biosecurity plans.
Oyster Productivity & Benchmarking Results across States - Carlyn Sherriffprogressive01
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The document summarizes recent research on Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS). It discusses:
1) Outbreaks of POMS in various locations since 2007 caused by Ostreid herpesvirus. Mass mortalities can occur within a week.
2) The R&D response is focusing on genetic selection for resistance, developing a laboratory infection model, and evaluating husbandry practices.
3) Three key points about breeding for resistance: there is genetic variation, better field data yields better genetic progress, and selective breeding provides a solution but will take time to see full effects.
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This document describes the various sensors used in the Sense-T project to monitor environmental conditions, oysters, and farms. Sensors measure temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, chlorophyll a, phycoerythrin, turbidity, and depth in the environment. Oyster sensors track temperature, gape, heart rate, and pressure. Cameras capture still images. The data is used to develop production and ecosystem models to support decision making for oyster farming under different climate and environmental conditions. A web portal provides regional monitoring data and harvesting recommendations.
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4) The document expresses thanks for cooperation and donations from various organizations involved in aquaculture research.
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The document discusses the future of Tasmania's shellfish industry. It notes that the industry's future development will be shaped by demand and regulations around food safety and sustainability. The industry will need to invest in advancing technologies like stock management systems and automation, but individual growers must become profitable first to fund these investments. The industry as a whole will also need to work together by sharing ideas and getting involved in planning to ensure its sustainable and profitable future.
1. The short answer is a hell of a lot.
More than ever before.
We face greater risks to public health and market
access from HAB’s, Water Quality and Changing
International Standards than we have in the past…….
2. Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB’S)
What I’ll refer to from here as:
“The Safefish Review”.
Its official name is:
Paralytic shellfish toxin event in Tasmania associated
with the dinoflagellate alga Alexandrium Tamarnese.
June 2013. FRDC project no 2012/060
The review is on the FRDC website. READ IT!!!!!!
Initiated from TSQAP management committee
Support from: DPIPWE, DHHS, Multiple industry sectors
groups, individual companies, FRDC, and Safefish/CRC
3. The cost of last years HAB
From the executive summary of the Safefish Review:
On a direct economic basis the cost of the HAB (harmful
algal bloom) was estimated at $8,620,000 representing
expenditure and revenue impacts across all stakeholders.
On a revenue perspective, marine farming and wild catch
fisheries sector losses, based on reductions in production
totaled $6,308,700
With economic value chain multipliers applied, the effect
on marine farmed and wild sector fishers was estimated to
be $23,270,000
4. Contributing factors to the “non
compliance event” (product
reaching the market above the
allowable 0.8 mg/kg of pst)
A Breakdown of the Biotoxin Management Plan for bivalve
shellfish in Tasmania
Delay in changeover to fortnightly phytoplankton sampling
Delay in timely water sample analysis at the Tas algal lab
Under staffing and inadequate resourcing at TSQAP
5. Recommendations of the Safefish
Review.
The Review recommendations are targeted at
Government, Regulators, the Seafood Industry and
recreational and Indigenous Fishers.
What that means for US is the Tasmanian Government
is compelled to act on the recommendations of this
report
It also means that biotoxin management and
regulation in Tasmania (all species) will be developed
closely in line with the recommendations of the
Safefish Review
6. Recommendation One.
Reform the national framework for
biotoxin management in Australia
(ASQAP), in line with international
acceptable standards
Obvious flow down effect to the state programs.
Clinton Wilkinson is the new chair of ASQAAC……
Scheduled meeting for the 23rd October
7. 0-6 Month Recommendations for
TSQAP
Ensure TSQAP is adequately resourced to:
Design and implement an interim biotoxin
management plan
Deliver services to the bivalve shellfish sectors covered
by TSQAP to a level that adequately protects public
health at all times
8. Recommendations for an
Interim Biotoxin Management Plan
Replace phytoplankton testing as the primary
management tool with shellfish flesh testing.
Increase the frequency of testing in line with
international standards
Make the labs accountable……. Contracts and KPI’s
Review communication pathways (web based, text
etc… results of lab tests to growers, real time)
9. LongerTerm Recommendations of
the Safefish Review
Develop a State wide, cross sector/species biotoxin
management system.
Prepare a risk based plan that details how to manage
algal blooms and biotoxins not before seen in
Tasmania.
Develop a succession plan for TSQAP.
10. Governments position before, and
its response to the Safefish Review
Governments contribution to TSQAP was capped at 100k………..before biotoxins
and should be considered in light of the new Primary Production Food Safety
Legislation…….. but that’s a story for another day!
With a 100k cap it doesn’t take a smart person to see the direction Government
were pushing TSQAP ………..and what’s likely coming again.
Remember we have an agreement for a 70/30 funding split that the
Government was backing away from.
Alison as TSQAP manager, in light of HAB’s, under staffing at TSQAP and
ICMSS (Sydney) prepared a budget of $1,200,000 for TSQAP ,FY 13/14.
That budget included projected sampling costs of $582,000
Being made up of:
Biotoxin Testing (Sydney Lab) of $358,000.
Algal sampling (AST) $200,000.
11. Government would not be shifted from 100k contribution
to TSQAP until the Safefish Review was completed
(September).
Industry could not responsibly sign off on a 1.1million
industry contribution for 13/14……… but we had to have a
program
We agreed on an Interim Budget of $711,000
That was to allow for the advertisement and filling of two
scientific officers positions plus a manager.
Industry contribution was $611,288. (86% Industry)
That budget expired 31st August.(TSQAP currently sits with
no approved budget).
12. A GOOD NEWS SLIDE!!!!!!!
Under the interim budget the positions of two
scientific officers were advertised and filled.
Megan Burgoyne 1st Scientific Officer has started, has
hit the ground running and is doing great work.
Second SO Jason Whitehead is to start Monday.
13. The Managers Position
With Ali’s departure the TSQAP manager’s position
was advertised
Candidates were short listed and interviews
conducted.
Kim Evans (Secretary DPIPWE) called a halt to the
process at the 11th hour.
We were advised that there would be an internal
DPIPWE appointment for 12 months.
Dr. Howell Williams will be the new TSQAP manager,
Howell starts on the 14th October.
14. Getting TSQAP on Track
We need an immediate works plan that addresses but isn’t
limited to:
Upcoming Daff audit
Systems document and other non-compliances stemming from
previous Daff audits
Sanitary surveys and updates
Data review (Ray for a couple of weeks)
Lab service and performance contracts.
Sampling catch-up, Annual reports for last year and this year
Interaction with ASQAAC and how to Roll out of recommendations of
Safefish Review both Nationally ad within TSQAP
Sewerage and Virus issues, interactions with Tas Water.
Sampling Plan for St Helens around water quality.
The update of area management plans to reflect changes in risks, both
Microbial and Biotoxin
15. TSQAP Funding Requests
Under a TSEC initiative, we met with:
Bryan Green, Primary Industry and Water + Tas Water +
Roscoe Taylor, Health + Kerry Vincent, Sorell Mayor + Alex
Shapp director, EPA. over water quality issues and
TSQAP……..Twice
David Obyrne. Infrastructure and Economic Development.
Brian Wightman. Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage
Scott Bacon. Tourism and Finance
Michelle Obyrne. Health
The focus of our discussions was around the damage to the
reputation of Brand Tasmania that recent water quality problems
and HAB’s has done and the need for Government to commit to
TSQAP at a reasonable level.
16. Commitment from the Tasmanian
Government for 2013/14
$594,000 from government.
Thank you, much appreciated ,a most welcome contribution.
For 12 months only. No commitment to funding thereafter.
$594,000 is for the implementation of the recommendations of
the Safefish Review.
$594,000 is across all sectors ……… its not shellfish or TSQAP
specific
The expectation from Government at this stage is that industry
provide:
$826,000 from marine farm bivalve shellfish growers and wild
harvest clam fishers
$560, 000 from wild catch sectors (Abalone, Scallops and Rock
Lobster combined)
17. The Process at the moment.
Kim Evans (secretary DPIPWE) has established a steering committee to over sea the
implementation of the Safefish Review recommendations for the Seafood Industry in Tasmania
Comprising:
Lloyd Clump BPID, Chair
Wes Ford, Marine Resources
Roscoe Taylor, Health
Neil Stump, TSIC
Stuart Heggie, DHHS, permanent observer
The Steering Committee has met. One of its first tasks was to establish a second committee
known as the Industry Biotoxin Reference Group.
That group currently comprises:
Phil Lamb, Mussels
Rodney Trelogan, Rock Lobster
Bob Lister, Scallops
Dean Lisson, Abalone
Brian Denny, Wild sector/dive
Neil Stump (Chair)
TSEC representatives (Me) / Justin
18. Industry Biotoxin Reference Group
The Reference Group is tasked with:
Ensuring industry sector specific requirements are related
to the Steering Committee.
Acting as a sounding board to the new TSQAP manager.
(Howell Williams)
The important bit….. and in line with the Safefish
Review recommendations
Manage an industry lead project to assess future
management options for TSQAP beyond 2014
(including biotoxin management).
This means……… SET THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF
TSQAP.
19. Your People on TSQAP
For the coming year your Industry Representatives on
the TSQAP Management Committee will be.
Jon Poke. Replacing Ben Cameron.
Neil Stump, representing the wild sector
Phil Lamb. Mussels
Hayden Dyke
INDUSTRY BIOTOXIN REFERENCE GROUP
Me / Justin Goc, acting as an alternate.
Me again at ASQAAC
20. The Positives at TSQAP
We’re almost there!
Interim Biotoxin Management Plan is all but done
Others in the World manage similar issues to us as
part of their every day business
TSQAP has very good, capable, competent people
We remain ahead of the other sectors and there’s a
willingness from them to contribute to our program.
We now have the ear of Tas Water.
And in closing … I can tell you oysters fatten bloody
well on Tamarense!
Editor's Notes
Couple the above with a demonstrated Government Position of backing away from the agreed 70/30 partnership agreement.The introduction of new Primary Produce Food Safety Legislation and the issue of where TSQAP sits within that framework and you can see we’re headed for change.I think its fair to say the days of TSQAP being the Ray and Ali show are gone forever.I’d like to concentrate today on the issues that will have the greatest effect on the bottom line of the TSQAP budget and start to look at the process that have begun that will shape the future direction of TSQAP.
The guts of the matter is the recommendations of theSafefish Reviewwillguide the standard for the future management of biotoxins both nationally and at a state by state level.
Please bare in mind these costs are just for the HAB.If you start to add the direct cost from viral outbreaks And the damage done to the image of Tasmanian Shellfish Industry……….then damage to the image of “Tasmania” the brandYou can instantly see the importance of managing these risks into the future.The thing that made the politicians sit on the edge of their seats was reference to damaging Brand Tasmania. That’s the lever we need to be using.
This is not apportioning blame. Simply a statement of the factsThe important bit is these things are under the direct influence and control of TSQAP. Its at that level that change must be made to stop a similar event happening again.These points are From the executive summary of the safefish review: Fair to say:Our biotoxin management plan at the time………for whatever reason……….wasn’t sufficient to detect and manage “the HAB”Lab issues are ongoing. There have been further inconsistencies and failures with algal ID and counts in TAS. We’re using the Algal component of TSQAP as an early warning device. The reality is…….if the lab in Tasmania cant provide the service we require we need be looking at alternatives …….or questioning the value of the Algal component of the program and the costs associated with it.
The recommendations of the Safefish Review have been made to place Tasmania in a position where it can manage up coming HAB’s and have a framework in place to deal with new and emerging risks.A managed HAB is just that………… managed.In many other places in the world a HAB is simply a part of growing shellfish and doing business. Just another risk that needs to be managed.The key is having the tools, the personnel and right level of support from Government to give industry the public and our markets confidence in TSQAP.That’s what we need to get back to.
The first Recommendation The Safefish Review and likely outcomes were discussed at the last ASQAAC meeting in Pt. Stephens, August.In response to those discussion Clinton (chair) has scheduled meeting for the 23rd October to consider:1. Tasmania PST event background2. Recommendations from the Safefish Review3. Industry perspective/ feedback on the Safefish Review and its impacts.Review of the ASQAP Operations Manual relating to Biotoxin ManagementThe process of national reform has started.
Im not listing all the recommendations……….. Just the key ones as they relate to TSQAPPlease remember the Review recommendations are targeted at the Government, Regulators, the Seafood Industry and recreational and Indigenous Fishers.That means both Government and Industry must address the budget for the coming year around protecting public healthThe interim biotoxin management plan represents a very large component of the budget…….
The Interim Biotoxin Management Plan is almost done. The base plan was prepared by Ali and Ray before Ali’s departure. Some revisions have been suggested from the Management Committee to allow for risk based decisions to be applied to re opening criteria rather than a blanket prescriptive regulatory approach.The intent of the Biotoxin Management Plan is being enacted. That is Opening and closing criteria have shifted from Algal analysis to flesh testing results.Frequency has increased……… weekly meat and algae for most areas now in line with reviewed risk ratings for growing areas and the time of year.We continue to have ongoing problems with laboratory turnaround times.We’ve had Andrew Bradbury down AAL Sydney to explain the HPLC testing process to us.Without going into specifics the issue is, results will always be days (3++) after samples are submitted.Under this model closures and recalls will always be after product has been harvested and dispatched.There’s still a risk to public health with long turnaround times…………… not to mention the dollar cost of loss of product and a full blown food recall.What we need and what we will be pushing for is on farm, real time test kits.Abraxis Elisa kit. (US) is a possibility. Spring Bay have one for Evaluation. It needs work to determine a correlation between the Abraxis Elisa readings and HPLC results.Hopefully it can be used as a Farm and harvest management tool………. Not a regulatory tool at this time.Its impossible to make informed harvest decisions without information! In regard to making the labs accountable……….. The process is slow and we’re not happy with where its at. In the absence of a full time TSQAP manager it seems to us there’s been no urgency from within DHHS or DPIPWE to progress this issue.Same situation with the communication pathway.The positive is both are recommendations of the Review and will be at the attention of the new manager asap.
Again these are the key recommendation of the report as I see them……….. Not all of them. I urge you all to download the full report and comprehend it.All very good ideas and on a longer timeframe.The first point in particular needs to be done very carefully so as not to detract from the delivery of TSQAPWe need to drive home the fact the S in TSQAP means shellfish and always has. Any deviation from that cant be at our expense.
With the remainder of the sampling expenses being made up of normal TSQAP testing, heavy metals, bacto etc…That budget was prepared in line with the expected recommendations of the Safefish Review and after Alison spokewith international experts speakers at ICMSS (International Conference of Molluscas Shellfish Safety). That budget was prepared as a considered response to the HAB and how to resource TSQAP into the future. At that stage we didn’t know what we were in for this season or how big the risk was. That budget was determined around protect industry and public health in the face of the biotoxin risk.In the absence of a permanent TSQAP manager its been impossible to measure actual expenditure on testing vs projected expenditure. There’s room to streamline testing in line with harvest periods and long term closures. For example Smithton over winter……….but the unavoidable fact is the TSQAP budget will need to expand .The obvious and burning question is how much and who pays.We cant answer that yet, but there’s room to reduce the 1.2 million dollar figure substantially with careful planning and analysis and the focus of a full time TSQAP manager.
Megan is Ex NSW DPI…….. but we won’t hold it against her. Megan assures me she’s been fully decontaminated and harbors no poms virus or Sydney Rock genetics. I’d like to take this opportunity to offer Megan a very warm welcome to the Tasmanian shellfish community and Assure her that even though we face some short term challenges with TSQAP we’re a vibrant, positive and progressive industry full of friendly and positive people!!!Its up to us to convert her to AFL and the obvious benefits of the Pacific Oyster.Jason I’ve only met once, briefly but Im sure we can extend him the same welcome.
There was some concern from industry over whether we should be advertising for a different position than that which Ali vacated …….. given the changing nature of TSQAPStumpie and Phil were the industry representatives on the selection panel.Kim Evans called a halt to the process The rationale behind that decision was that, in line with the Safefish Review,……. there needs to be a whole of seafood industry biotoxin management strategy developed.At the end of that process we will be clear on what will be expected of a new TSQAP manager and hopefully the size and scale of the Program that person is to manage.Howell Williams will be the new TSQAP manager, Howell starts on the 14th October.
We / Government have slightly different views as to what Howell’s priorities might be, where he should be housed and how he interacts with the TSQAP staff.The Government is focused on Biotoxins and the risks they pose to the whole fishing industry.Our shellfish specific view………and lets face it what we’ve been paying for to date is TSQAP’s core operations have suffered with the lack of a full time manager and need to be addressed as a the first mater of priority.
A great deal of lobbying has been done on your behalf by TSEC, TSIC, Oysters Tas and Industry members around the TSQAP budget and broader water quality issues.The outcomes of those efforts:Not all TSQAP specific but intrinsically linked.Far better communication channels with TAS WATER. A commitment from Tas Water to prioritize capital works and maintenance programs around sensitive areas and shellfish harvest zones. The EPA/Sorell Council to look at Lewisham Tavern and surrounds and how the lower Pittwater issues can be tackled.Tas Water/Ben Lomond Water to engage growers/TSQAP in St Helens and a commitment from Tas Water to contribute to monitoring and testing costs in St. Helens. The Initial Tasmanian budget submission for TSQAP was un successful………… Post lobbying, a biotoxin/tsqap specific cabinet submission was successful……… but conditional.
In a letter of the 22nd August from Minister Green to Jon as chair of TSECthe following commitment was made.We are not privy to the specifics of the cabinet submission…………which is a shame as it makes it difficult to dissect the assumptions made and the calculated working of it, however. These figures look to be roundly based on a budget of 2,000,000 for biotoxin management in Tasmania for all seafood sectors.1.2 million of which is being attributed to Bivalve Shellfish thru TSQAP…….. In line the Original budget as presented to the TSQAP management committee for the 13/14 year………… that we didn’t approve.Budget negotiations are ongoing. I can only say at this stage that Industry will not accept 826,000 as being a fair and equitable contribution from bivalve shellfish.These are very big numbers and roll off the tongue far too easily . I realise I’m starting to sound like someone from Government……..and I’m here to help, trust me and all that.But know this. I’ve got multiple licenses, I fully realise the burden that’s likely to be imposed and I know its real dollars and real people that will be effected.The challenge is getting that message across to Government and having it enacted upon.
Further advise from the letter of Minister Green of the 22nd AugustKim Evans has established a steering committee to over sea the implementation of the Safefish Review recommendations for the Seafood IndustryThat Steering Committee is new, but has met.We have requested a copy of its terms of reference and asked for explanation on how it will communicate with industry. We have concerns that the structure as it sits leaves the steering committee insulated to some extent from the TSQAP management committee. We need to make sure the paths of communication are open and flowing.
Initial thoughts are we look at what the TSQAP equivalent programs in the rest of the world do.what component is funded by industry / government. Who manages what aspects of the programs.Who owns the information and what purpose is it put to.The options available to us are unexplored at the moment.We’ve got to come up with a program that adequately protects public health, market access and brand Tasmania……….. While remaining cost reasonable.
Ben I’m sure will be back, but needs to concentrate on Cameron's business in the immediate future, just as Cactus needed to before him.Jon will bring a wise head to the table and give valuable input from a Smithton and Pittwater perspectiveStumpie brings obvious and valuable experience and will serve us well on the steering committee Phil needs special mention. Apart from Spring Bay’s interests he’s shouldered a very large chunk of the work.Every farmer here owes Phil a debt of gratitude. He’s been a passionate advocate for you and your industry in what have been uncertain times.Looking at the names there, five out of the six are once again volunteers. Representing you on issues that now run into millions of dollars.You’ll get me, if you want me for the coming year, no complaints and I’m looking forward to the challenge, but I’ll re evaluate in a year.We’re in for some interesting discussions at this conference on how best achieve industry representation. The burden on your representatives is ever increasing and the stakes are getting higher. The issues are now big enough to warrant someone the likes of. Bob Lister, Dean Lisson, PheroseJungawalla, Adam Main, Neil Stump. A full time executive, paid properly, car and an office. Looking out for your interests full time.