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with assistance from the GFCM, a demonstration centre for mariculture will be developed in Constanta, with the collaboration of the National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa� institute, which will host the centre at its premises. Among the species being considered is mussels, volumes of which are currently modest, and which are only sold on the domestic market. But measures that ANPA is considering, together with support through the EMFF, should increase mussel production in Romania. In general, increasing aquaculture production is desirable from several viewpoints. Among others it could be a source of raw material for processors who will be able to expand their range of products from traditional species and perhaps even market them internationally.
Bulgarian Romanian co-operation could be a model for non-EU Black Sea riparian states Boosting the Romanian production of mussels in the Black Sea is unlikely to have an impact on the other riparian countries, which may in fact learn from the Romanian experience. The Black Sea represents a strategic region of Europe and policies that address the joint management of resources there are welcome, says Mr Dimulescu. Given that the European Union is represented by only two Member States and the GFCM in this area, it is imperative to find common solutions and common approaches at political and administrative levels, with the support and expertise of the researchers, to ensure the sustainability of fisheries for all riparian states. Mr Dimulescu considers that the
example of collaboration and cooperation between Romania and Bulgaria is an example that can be followed by other non-EU riparian states. For ANPA, another important topic is data on fisheries and aquaculture, both from the Black Sea and inland waters. Accurate and complete data is essential for efficient resource management and ANPA is working together with research institutes to organize information campaigns for stakeholders across the industry to correctly fill in the questionnaires requesting data. The agency also highlights the importance of this data for current and future management plans. In this context the Electronic Reporting System (ERS) has proven to be an efficient tool. Starting in 2018, the agency will use support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund to modernise the
existing database to improve the quality of data transmitted to the Commission and other international organizations. One of the sources of data was supposed to be the auction that was built a few years ago in Tulcea. This institution was supposed to reduce the volume of fish from the Danube Delta being traded illegally, provide the market with a credible reference price for fish, introduce a system of traceability, and reduce the hold that owners of landing sites had on the fishermen that were landing there. For various reasons these plans were not realised, but In recent months, considerable efforts have been made to make this instrument operational for Danube Delta catches. ANPA is hopeful that at the beginning of 2018 it will become an essential factor in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the region.
EMFF support contributes to larger pond production
Farm sales of carp increase for ďŹ fth year running Aquaculture in Romania is multifaceted in terms of the species produced, the technologies used, the water bodies that are exploited, and even whether it is freshwater or marine. The overwhelming bulk of the production is ďŹ nďŹ sh produced in freshwater systems, but there is also a small cultivation of mussels in the Black Sea.
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upported first by the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and now by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) aquaculture production in Romania is gradually increasing. The increase in production is further complemented by a greater awareness of the importance of value addition. Live fish and fresh fish on ice are still the most common ways of selling the
farmed fish production, but farmers are also looking at processing the fish into more convenient products, such as fillets, portions, and value-added items.
Cyprinid species dominate farmed fish production Sales of farmed fish in Romania increased to almost 12,500 tonnes
Extruded feeds (left) and cereals (pictured, corn) are used by some farmers to make the fish grow faster. Extruded feeds are expensive and aeration may also be necessary to get the most from the feed.
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