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California Aquaculture History – Diversity – Potential

California Aquaculture History – Diversity – Potential. Randy Lovell – State Aquaculture Coordinator, cdfw. It Started with SALT …. San Francisco Bay Brine Shrimp and Salt Making. … and OYSTERS. $25M Industry much more potential. Archeological Shell Mounds ( San Francisco) .

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California Aquaculture History – Diversity – Potential

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  1. California AquacultureHistory – Diversity – Potential Randy Lovell – State Aquaculture Coordinator, cdfw

  2. It Started with SALT… San Francisco BayBrine Shrimp and Salt Making

  3. … and OYSTERS $25M Industry much more potential Archeological Shell Mounds (San Francisco)

  4. OYSTER PIRACY CA’s first Fish & Game Law

  5. Diversity - Adversity – Opportunity • Diverse species raised & techniques used • Aquaculture in nearly every county (53 of 58) • Diverse markets served Seafood, Stocking & Enhancement, Pharma, Pets • Stringent regulatory environment = Lemonade ?Innovators have survived and carved niches

  6. Learning from CA Agriculture LEARN FROM HISTORY and WATCH FUTURE TRENDS • Scale is different • Markets niche-oriented • Lots of educating of consumers, regulators,and decision-makers needed

  7. Specialization & High-Value Products Controlled-environment production facilities High-health shellfish seed Ocean Acidification: shellfish larvae deformities Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin(KLH) US Caviar Capital (Sacramento) Spirulina &Algae BioFuels

  8. When opportunity knocks • Huge Supply Shortfall vs. Demand • Demand for local production is growing…Connect with consumers directly Bring production closer to end consumer Emphasize CA’s strict environmental standards as advantage CA Shellfish Initiative • Increase shellfish culture space & resources • Improve permitting efficiency • Collaborate with environmental & community stakeholders • Build Regionally - step by step • Strengthen coastal economies, working waterfronts,& build BLUE JOBS

  9. Looking Ahead Offshore Marine Aquaculture

  10. Thank You Randy Lovell State Aquaculture Coordinator CA Dept Fish & Wildlife916-445-2008randy.lovell@wildlife.ca.gov

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