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Knowledge Gateway Scheme

Knowledge Gateway Scheme. 30 May 2019. Dr. Terence O’Carroll Aquaculture Technical Manager. Knowledge Gateway Scheme 2018. Union Priority 2 Needs in the EMFF OP National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development 21 BIM projects + Norovirus project with the MI.

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Knowledge Gateway Scheme

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  1. Knowledge Gateway Scheme 30 May 2019 Dr. Terence O’Carroll Aquaculture Technical Manager

  2. Knowledge Gateway Scheme 2018 • Union Priority 2 • Needs in the EMFF OP • National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development • 21 BIM projects + Norovirus project with the MI. • Approved funding €2,090,000 • Spend was €2,007,000

  3. 6 finfish related (one freshwater including IMTA) • 6 shellfish (including project with the MI) • 2 seaweed (sea vegetables) • 4 quality, standards and organic schemes/certification • 1 each – Invasive species; aqua business; communication; CLAMS

  4. In depth • Perch RAMPS/IMTA • Seaweed (2 projects) • Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD) in salmon (overlaps with 3 other projects)

  5. Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) - Economic Report of the EU Aquaculture sector (STECF-18-19)

  6. Aquaculture production in EU MS in terms of weight: 2016. Source: EU MS data submission and EWG estimations, 2018.

  7. Aquaculture production in EU MS in terms of value: 2016. Source: EU MS data submission and EWG estimations, 2018.

  8. Perch; Novel species development including an IMTA component Phase II • Perch is a high value freshwater native fish species. • Integrated Multi Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) • Recirculating Aquaculture Multitophic Pond Systems (RAMPS) • RAMPS is a novel production method developed for use in Ireland by BIM. The system involves utilising cutaway peatlands and poor agricultural land for organic freshwater fish production • Cultivation of perch and trout in earthen ponds utilising duckweed and algae for bioremediation.

  9. Keywater Fisheries Ltd. (near Boyle) • Brood stock, hatchery and juvenile production • RAMPS design and testing • Initial duckweed trials • Aquamona project (Bordna Mona – Mount Lucas) • Pilot scale RAMPS project for perch, trout and duckweed • Goatsbridge Trout Farm Ltd. • Technical and staff input • Market and product development

  10. University College Cork • Duckweed genetics, development and analysis • Athlone Institute of Technology • Algae and bacterial analysis • National University of Galway • Flow dynamics and life cycle assessment

  11. Experimental setup and growth progress of different duckweed plants (clones) using Edenderry power plant effluent water and Mount Lucas sediment.

  12. Video

  13. Seaweed – Sea vegetables • Technical development and innovation to support Seaweed and IMTA projects Phase II • Cartron Point Shellfish and Bantry Marine Research Station • Seaweed inclusion in ruminant diets – anti-methanogenic compounds from Irish seaweeds. • Bantry Marine Research Station

  14. Total EU-28 algae aquaculture production by country, between 2008 and 2016 Source: Eurostat, 2018

  15. Seaweed Hatchery • Can produce Alaria esculenta (winged kelp), Saccharinalatissima(sugar kelp) in semi commercial quantities • Porphyraumbilicalis (Nori) andPalmariapalmata (Dulse) developing hatchery and ongrowing techniques • Technology transfer • Encouraging the establishment of a Commercial seaweed hatchery. • At present over 120ha licensed – needs 150Kms seeded string to yield 1,200T wet weight.

  16. Asexual P. umbilicalis grown on a longline in Blacksod Bay

  17. Anti – methanogenic compounds from Irish Seaweeds • Collection of seaweed samples • Developing the test for quantifying Bromoforms • Test the seaweed samples • Use the promising samples in in vitro trials using rumen fluid • Establish culture systems for the suitable seaweeds • Prepare enough seaweed material for in vivo trials by Teagasc

  18. Amoebic Gill Disease • Amoeba occur naturally in the environment • AGD becoming more prevalent • Can cause high levels of mortality if not treated • Up to 20% of production can be last in any year • Treatments are becoming more frequent • Treat with fresh water for 3 hours. • Sourcing fresh water is an issue

  19. AGD Projects 2018 - Desalination • Desalination trials – 500 cubic metres a day at less than 5ppt • Trials successful better results than using normal fresh water at same salinity • Three salmon companies involved in trials • One company has since bought the desalination unit and other companies are looking at obtaining units in the near future.

  20. Fresh water tow bags • Storing and transporting large quantities of freshwater to more exposed sites has become an issue. • Open tarpaulins can allow seawater to enter by wave action etc. and they are hard to tow • Currently on third prototype (video) • Only current costs funded under the KGS programme

  21. Fish Welfare Workshops • Over 11 held in 2018 • Staff helped to identify various health issues early including AGD • Improved fish welfare guidelines and good practice guides being produced along with various disease and gill problem identification cards

  22. Thank You

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