Aquaculture & seafood ireland yearbook 2014

YEARBOOK 2014

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CONTENTS Page 12 Contributors: Cass Bromley Donal Buckley Paul Campbell Roger Cole Maura Conway Benen Dallaghan Karen Devereux Richard Donnelly Gery Flynn Richie Flynn Lynn Gilmore Art Kavanagh Stefan Kraan Donal Maguire Ian Mannix Editorial production: Gery Flynn Inshore Ireland Publishing Ltd Athenry, Co Galway Tel: +353 91 844 822 & +353 85 747 57 97 Email: flynn@inshore-ireland.com Web: www.inshore-ireland.com Advertisement Manager: Roger Cole Tel: +353 1 285 91 11 Mobile: +353 87 261 15 97 Email: roger@silchestermarketing.com Web: www.silchestermarketing.com Design: Conleth Adamson 73 Foxfield Grove, Raheny, Dublim 5 Tel: 01 831 8103 Mobile: 087 673 7441 Email: con@icongraphics.ie Cover picture: Thomas Doherty of Rosroe Salmon Company Ltd, Killary, County Galway, holding an organically farmed Atlantic salmon Photographer: Terry Mc Donagh www.terrymcdonagh.com

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Interview: Donal Buckley, BIM’s Director of Business Innovation and Development on turning ideas into profitable businesses at the Seafood Development Centre

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Offshore aquaculture: Benen Dallaghan, GIS Officer with BIM on Ireland as a world leader in farming salmon at high-energy sites

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Interview: Donal Maguire, Director of Aquaculture Development Services at BIM on the agency’s strategy to support organic salmon at offshore sites

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Global seafood opportunities: Ian Mannix, Business Development Executive at BIM examines the worldwide potential for Irish seafood

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What’s in a name!: Richard Donnelly, Business Planning Manager at BIM on the importance of marketing and branding Irish seafood for a worldwide market

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Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority: protecting Ireland’s seas and its produce

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Marine Institute: ensuring the quality and safety of Irish seafood

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IFA Aquaculture: Richie Flynn on the media’s role in shaping the public attitude to aquaculture

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Seafish Northern Ireland: Dr Lynn Gilmore on Northern Ireland’s vibrant seafood industry

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Food Industry Training Unit: Maura Conway on how UCC’s imaginative training programme is meeting industry needs 28 PHARMAQ: strong customer focus and supply chain integrity brings decade of success

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Ocean Harvest Technology: Dr Stefan Kraan reports that seaweed-based diets are combatting sea lice

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Bord Bia: Karen Devereux on China’s growing interest in quality Irish seafood

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Údarás na Gaeltachta: the latest aquaculture and seafood developments in the Gaeltacht

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Gem Plastics: a modern company with traditional values providing top quality floats to the mussel farming industry

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Loughs Agency: Dr Cass Bromley of Queen’s University Belfast reports on how the IBIS Project is helping to regenerate native flat oyster populations in the Foyle fishery

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Kaycee Veterinary Products: introducing a new strategy of innovation to the Irish aquaculture industry

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Financing Ireland’s aquaculture industry: Art Kavanagh provides banker’s view of the aquaculture industry

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Gaelforce Marine: Paul Campbell on the company’s dedication and commitment to providing a first class service to the aquaculture industry

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Capturing Ireland’s share of the global seafood opportunity: Roger Cole reports from the BIM-led conference

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Tralee Bay Hatchery: County Kerry multi-species hatchery a major boost for Ireland’s shellfish growers

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INTERVIEW

Seafood Development Centre uses innovation to turn ideas into profitable businesses W

hen it was officially opened in October 2009, BIM’s Seafood Development Centre in Clonakilty, Co Cork, was welcomed by the fishing and aquaculture sectors for being the first purpose-built location whose aim was to foster innovation, facilitate new ideas and assist companies in developing structured business plans to ascertain if their ideas were on the right track before committing to capital investment.

At the core of the SDC was a fundamental decision by BIM to move away from bulk commodity to instead delivering added-value through the production and marketing of imaginative and consumer-friendly fishbased products.

Five years on how has the SDC performed?

Gery Flynn spoke to BIM’s Director of Business Innovation and Development, Donal Buckley to see if the centre was delivering on its concept.

How has the SDC grown and developed over the past five years?

The centre has grown in parallel with the new and increasing potential of the seafood sector. Five years ago we really began see that whereas commodity issues had got Ireland to a certain point, they weren’t going to get us to the future we wanted, which was to see a significant stimulus in sectoral growth and

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BIM’s Seafood Development Centre in Clonakilty, Co Cork

employment.

In its five years, the SDC has created a lot of confidence. For example, before the SDC came along, where would you take your product idea? What you did then was to invest in capital equipment and you tried.

Sometimes you were lucky and sometimes you failed.

The SDC, I think, has enabled confidence that can now be turned to innovation.

What does the SDC offer someone with a seafood product idea?

It’s where an innovator, a start-up or an existing player can bring their ideas and convert them into profitable business opportunities. It’s like a commercial funnel where you filter out the good ideas, and the ones

that come out the other end are profitable, workable ideas.

What are some of the mistakes seafood developers make when they decide to develop a new product, and can the SDC help reduce some of the financial risk involved?

Innovation and product development requires expertise, but it’s also extremely expensive. And it’s costly when you fail. The SDC allows a product developer to fail early, to fail frequently. It enables good ideas to get through. The costliest part of new product development isn’t just product failure. While that is certainly true, often companies commit to capital expenditure programmes without having first thoroughly researched

their idea. And then, when it doesn’t succeed, they are left with a significant cost weight to bear, such as a new filling machine or a piece of processing technology. The SDC eliminates a lot of the financial risk from that sort of investment by firstly really robustly checking out their idea.

What does the SDC do next?

We have five key platforms; that’s the starting point.

When you come in the door with your idea we put it through a stage screening process. We examine the idea and check it through to see if it has a market and an end consumer or retailer in sight. We asked if it might be made and is that feasible.

And, most importantly, we ask if its financially viable, that’s the first rough

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screening. If the idea comes through that process it is then put through our second level where our market research team thoroughly checks the market prospects. Our in-house marketing specialists check to see if there’s a gap in the market; what alternative products are there already; is the price right, and where it might fit into the marketplace. Next it goes to the third, product development platform, where our specialist culinary chefs actually make the product, tests it against a relevant consumer focus group for taste. Would they be willing to pay for it, and what is its shelf life? If the

accurate capital investment to produce this product. In the interim they have the option to fine-tune their product through our process plant. We have incubation rooms in the SDC that they can rent for a period and start taking product to the market on a test basis. In effect, we streamline the entire process for them.

results are positive and we still think the product is feasible, it is taken to our pilot processing hall where we assess how to make it in the plant, and fine-tune the procedure even more. At this stage the company is given the option of taking product samples to their own market for further robust testing. And if they get a good response they come back to us and we look into what’s called industrial product scale-up. Together with the producer we will actually plan the the scaledup version of the process technology, the filling machine and so on. By this time it will be possible for the producer to make a very

have a start-up company.

Sometimes this takes longer but essentially, we are always trying to apply resources, and to bring a product through the pipeline quickly. We try to complete this process within the same timeframe.

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What’s the time line for this process?

It works on two levels. When existing processors come to us with incremental changes to their packaging or want an adjustment to the flavor we try to turn that around in six to twelve weeks. The second level is where we

Conversely, do you ever go to processors with a good idea that might be developed?

Yes, the other angle we take is a more strategic product development view of new concepts that we develop ourselves in the SDC and then put these before to the industry. For example, we might have spotted a gap in the market for biomarine

ingredients or a way of using boarfish in different ways. In either case we would finetune our concept and take it to the commercial companies. We call these market-ready concepts, and these could take six to twelve months.

Outline the SDC’s in-house expertise and how that has been built on over the past five years This is always a disciplined process and comes back to our five platforms, and the expertise follows those.

Innovation is disciplined where a creative idea must be put into a disciplined funnel to bring it out profitably on the other side.

It’s about market research; market and culinary development in the kitchen; process technology where the latest state-of-the-art technology is used to bring the product on; and finally it’s the ability to industrially scale-up in the customer’s own plant.

The SDC has experts in each of these five areas. We also have world-leading seafood technologists who are recognised as being the very best around. We also have a market research analyst who participates in all European data as well as the research that we invest in ourselves – be it off the shelf or customised. And more recently we have recruited a

business development manager/commercial manager who will source out premium market opportunities worldwide.

The SDC comprises highly qualified personnel and has a state-of-the-art innovation centre with a process hall and a training technology kitchen. From an original staff of just two in 2009, we now have nine and have grown steadily with government support to include a five-graduate mentoring programme.

Tell me about your graduate programme Each year we recruit five graduates from our partner institutes in UCC, because of its proximity to Clonakilty and from Letterkenny Institute of Technology because of its proximity to Killybegs whose pelagic fishing base is crucial.

These comprise three graduates; two working on their Master’s Degree. These people already have general food experience from their primary degrees but at the SDC we take them through the five platforms and give them seafood-specific expertise by working on industry projects for an eight months long mentorship.

On completion, they are deployed into particular seafood companies where they carry the project through with them.

Companies take on the graduates initially for six months and BIM pays for half of that cost. This effectively seeds the graduates into industry where they are supported and the hope is that they take off in the business.

Our graduates are very much sought after because this is widely regarded as a prestigious mentorship with specialist training and with a real offer of employment. A graduate coming into the

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How has Ireland’s seafood industry developed of late?

Seafood exports have grown from €378 million to €489 million since 2010, a 30% increase in growth.

More importantly, key focus companies in the sector – thirty of which account for 70% market output have grown by €146 million and have generated 340 new jobs. Each year therefore you’re generating about a hundred new jobs in the processing sector.

How important has the boarfish quota been to both the SDC and Ireland generally?

Two years ago Ireland’s

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boarfish quota was 70% of the overall quota, amounting to 56,000 tonnes. Last year this increased to 80% of quota, or 90,000 tonnes.

Between quota and wild catch and aquaculture we have a total of 300,000 tonnes of fish. We are focusing on boarfish as a priority, which has led to a couple of interesting developments. Firstly, the biomarine ingredients project in Killybegs which will produce proteins and oils for the health and wellness markets, pet care and so on. And secondly, BIM has invested significantly in new technology to process boarfish. Boarfish flesh is highly nutritious and delicious, similar to salmon and cod. Today, BIM-invested proprietary technology enables us to produce reformed products such as

goujons, burgers, fishcakes, for the convenience market.

What are the key pointers to getting a product on the wider seafood market?

It’s about scaling up. We can make all the very nice products in the centre but the next phase is how to take it to the market, and that’s the key learning.You have to be able to take a product successfully to the market and that requires scale.

So, scaling is the number one. The second is about maximising the value through innovation but also with a focus on premium consumer niches. You have to have a consumer in mind; it’s not just simply about making a nice product. You need to know exactly how the consumer will consume that product ― whether that’s in China, the USA or in France.

How did BIM attract the Chinese consumer to boarfish, a species that was unknown there?

When we brought boarfish to China we thought it would be fantastic, that they would love it but they didn’t know how to cook or use it. So, our chef at the SDC began working with Chinese students to produce, translate and tailor a recipe brochure on boarfish specifically for the Chinese consumer. And now, boarfish leads the product into the market because the food service people know how to use it. This result shows that scaling and maximising value through innovation is key. Having a route-to-market is all part of BIM’s goal and ultimately that the Irish seafood industry is worth €1billion in 2017, having generated an additional 1,200 jobs.

First published Inshore Ireland 10.3 Jun-Jul 2014

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Offshore salmon farming in Ireland Benen Dallaghan, GIS Officer at BIM outlines how and why Ireland is becoming a world leader in farming salmon in offshore sites

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he term 'offshore aquaculture' refers to aquaculture conducted in so-called high energy locations that are characterized by frequent exposure to strong winds and large waves. Ironically, geographical distance from a main landmass is almost irrelevant in this context as a farm which is located 1km off the Irish coast will have a more aggressive wave climate than a farm 15km off the coast of Turkey. Site exposure is generally defined in terms of the frequency of large waves arriving on site. In order to compare one site with another, significant wave height is the main metric used. Significant wave height is a summary figure and represents an average of the larger waves experienced during different weather events. In an Irish context, sites that are regularly exposed to significant wave heights of 4 meters and over are classified as exposed, high energy sites. These sites are often referred to as offshore sites as they are located in exposed and remote locations.

During the site selection process, when assessing sites with potential for offshore aquaculture, a crucial first step is to gain an understanding of the energetics and exposure associated with the area in question. In order to do this, monitoring equipment is deployed to measure wind, waves and currents. The resultant decision support data is used along with

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computer simulations to predict wave heights and currents expected during extreme weather events.

Reference data from existing offshore sites acts as a baseline so that the exposure levels of potential sites can be compared to exposure on existing sites. If potential sites show a more aggressive wave climate when compared to existing reference sites then they are omitted from the site selection process.

WHY

GO OFFSHORE? There are many reasons for moving aquaculture into offshore locations. Firstly, there is generally more space available for fish to swim and grow, and organic standards dictate that fish must be grown at a low density. This means that larger rearing pens are required and therefore, these farms have a larger spatial footprint and are thus better suited to offshore environments.

Secondly, salmon are active fish and prefer cool, well oxygenated, flowing water.

Offshore sites are sufficiently deep, and coupled with larger waves, strong currents and tidal flushing helps to keep fish healthy. The mass movement of water on these sites also serves to maintain the pristine nature of these offshore environments.

Another reason for offshore aquaculture development is simply ‘because we can’!

Recent advancements in structural engineering and ICT technologies allow for exploitation of these

Irish organic salmon.

treacherous environments.

The use of remote control systems means that farms can be operated successfully from land – an obvious advantage during foul weather. Advances in netting material and cage design ensures also that rearing structures can withstand the harsh forces experienced during extreme weather events.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT The Irish government supports aquaculture and has set goals to increase aquaculture output over the next decade. In this context, salmon aquaculture is seen as a key sector with excellent potential for expansion. Salmon farming began in the late 1970s in Ireland and production reached a peak of 23,200 tons in 2001. At present there is circa 10,000 (2013) tons of farmed salmon produced in Ireland. Of this, the vast majority is certified to be organic, and most of the present day industry is located in offshore, high energy sites.

Compared to Norway, Scotland and Chile (see table below), Irish salmon aquaculture production is

small. However, despite this relatively low level of output, there is now vast experience of offshore salmon aquaculture in the country.

Ireland has been extremely successful in targeting the niche organic salmon market where premium quality Irish farmed organic salmon consistently achieves record prices. In Ireland, the farming of organic salmon in offshore locations is not about large scale volume production as in some other countries. Instead, it is more about sustainability from an ecological and economic point of view where fish are grown at low stocking densities (one third of that for conventional salmon farming) in high energy or 'near wild' conditions.

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SITES? Ireland’s location on the western fringe of Europe means that Irish offshore farms are exposed to the full force of Atlantic storms. As a general rule, fish farms will have some degree of protection afforded by land with most farms being located close to headlands or islands. That said, there will

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Map showing Clare Island with salmon sites in yellow

always be compass bearings from which sites are completely exposed or open to storms from certain directions. An understanding of the degree of exposure and vulnerable directions is essential. Onsite rearing structures are engineered to face into storms in much the same way that a boat might point its bow into oncoming waves in order to maintain stability. The winter of 2013/2014 was a particularly stormy season for Ireland during which the M4 marine data buoy recorded a 23.5 meter wave off the Irish coast in February 2014.

Models show that due to frictional loss wave height and speed decrease as they approach our shores.

Wave heights of 12 meters or more are an annual occurrence on many fish farms in Ireland. Extreme weather events for many offshore farms would have significant wave heights of up to 7 meters but modern cage technology is designed to cope with such extreme forces.

Project’ in order to select the best sites for offshore salmon aquaculture in Ireland and to facilitate development of these sites by applying for aquaculture licenses to farm fish at these locations. Assuming these licenses are granted, BIM plans to lease these sites to commercial operators who can demonstrate a strong track record in salmon aquaculture. BIM has already applied for such a licence in Galway Bay, and the potential of another site is being investigated. Since the recent economic collapse, job creation has been prioritized by various governmental initiatives and offshore aquaculture was identified by the Food Harvest 2020 committee as an area with potential for job creation. It is estimated that the proposed farm in

Galway bay will generate significant employment both direct on the farm and indirectly through distribution and value adding industry.

Clare Island (Mayo) is already a proven example of an excellent offshore farm considered to be one of the most exposed aquaculture sites in the world. Salmon have been successfully grown on Clare Island for almost 30 years.

Predicting the future is always difficult but it seems certain that the future of Irish aquaculture looks

BIM’S DEEP SEA PROJECT In 2011, BIM kicked off the ‘Deep Sea Fish Farming

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Irish offshore salmon farm showing above water rearing structures.

bright given the ever growing demand for seafood coupled with a leveling off (and probable decline) in most wild capture fishery sectors. The majority of predictions lead to the same conclusion that, for the foreseeable future, there will be a huge demand for Irish aquaculture produce generally and for Irish organic salmon grown in offshore high energy locations in particular. From a cage technology point of view, one can always rely on innovation to provide interesting and sometimes, better solutions. A possible future scenario might be to grow fish in submerged cages. The advantage here is that fish are grown away from the wind and waves on offshore sites. For the time being however, it seems that Irish salmon growers will stick with the tried and tested solutions already in place.

First published Inshore Ireland 10.4 Aug-Sep 2014

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BIM confirms strategy to farm salmon organically offshore As Ireland’s aquaculture sector awaits a ministerial decision on the Galway Bay salmon farm, Inshore Ireland spoke to Donal Maguire, BIM’s Director of Aquaculture Development Services, about the agency’s strategy to support organically farmed salmon at high energy offshore sites.

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significant constraining factor to the sector here.

Why has salmon farming in Ireland not been as successful as in Norway and Scotland?

The answer is not straightforward, but simply, you could say that God made Norway for salmon farming.

Comparatively speaking, it is easier to farm salmon in Norway and Scotland than in Ireland, or at least it has been up to now. Norway has deep sheltered water and, relatively speaking, ideal water temperatures and the industry is broadly accepted in Norway. Scotland too has deep embayments and long sheltered sea loughs on its west coast, offering sheltered and easy to run sites.

Has EU environmental law also played a role in production decline?

Yes indeed. Just as the industry found a way of trading profitably a judgment in the European Court of Justice in December 2007 found that Ireland’s aquaculture licensing system was not compliant with the the Birds and Habitats Directives.

What other factors mitigated against the Irish salmon farming sector years?

Unfortunately, just as it got going, the industry here got entangled in the bitter rod licence dispute, even though it had nothing to do with it.

As a result, and some very poor science purporting to link salmon farming with sea trout declines, a strong antisalmon farming lobby was formed around the salmon and sea-trout angling community. That community exercised considerable muscle in the media, amongst certain influential NGOs and even within statutory national and EU bodies. They continue to doggedly oppose the issuing of new licences and their influence has been a

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This was nothing short of cruel irony as the industry had done well to find a route to be able to trade profitably, despite its small size and despite the technical challenges involved in farming salmon in Ireland. A route-to-market that yielded a good commercial return was now available, and the industry was, it seemed, set fair for a second wave of potential growth and expansion.

We are still dealing with that matter either by virtue of proximity or by location in protected areas. No salmon

Feeding salmon by hand

Donal maguire, Director of Aquaculture Development Services, BIM

farm licences have been either granted or renewed across the entire national portfolio since then.

Ireland must surely shoulder some blame for not having sorted out its environmental benchmarking, to comply with EU environmental law?

The short answer is yes. The issue has nothing to do with the reality of the environmental impact of the Irish aquaculture industry itself. It’s about the Irish licensing system having the correct mechanisms in place to ensure compliance of the system itself with the

requirements of the Directives.

Unfortunately, when it came to defending the national position in that 2007 court case, Ireland didn’t bring forward any defence at all. So the Irish State was found guilty of operating a licensing system that did not comply with the requirements of the directives.

That was a failure on the part of the administration at that time. It was clearly their duty, not the duty of the operators, to have taken into account the requirements of the Directives and to have amended the system.

Is Ireland closer now to having a workable aquaculture licensing mechanism?

In my view, there is still some way to go before all of the issues are resolved and the system can be declared fully functional and fully compliant. One of the main reasons why BIM took the unusual step and actually

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became an applicant itself was to establish whether the combined efforts of two State agencies could succeed in bringing an application through the system. That attempt is still testing the system.

acknowledged that the Irish State position as put forward by the Department of Agriculture was sound and acceptable. Yet they still persisted in maintaining the complaint and still haven’t closed it.

Outline the significance of this strategy in context of the Galway Bay licence application?

This project has served to bring into sharp focus those areas of the aquaculture licensing system that require to be overhauled, amended and assessed to render them functional in light of legislative changes and requirements from Brussels and national legislation. That process is ongoing and we are still finding out whether or not the system is ready to deliver a sound final determination to our application.

Ireland’s salmon farming strategy supports production offshore in high energy sites. Does this mean that land-based pump-ashore and recirculation systems have been ruled out?

Not at all. BIM attempts to stay at the forefront of aquaculture developments all over the world, and we are not against RAS technologies in any way. For salmon we believe that Ireland’s future is in niche marketing, especially using organic certification as a key differentiator. One cannot have a tank-reared organic salmon.

I use that phrase carefully, I don’t necessarily mean an approval – I mean a determination of the application, one way or the other. It has been necessary for the Department to grapple with new law and new procedures and to try and modernise the system.

The process has probably also exposed the fact that while the core legislation governing aquaculture licensing - the 1997 Fisheries

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Amendment Act - isn’t ‘old’ as legislation goes, many changes have occurred in the interim that weren’t foreseen.

used to dealing with regimes elsewhere that are established and able to deliver outcomes more quickly.

Are you confident that BIM’s licence applications might soon be determined?

I remain optimistic that all applications will be eventually determined but I’m not so optimistic about progress in the short-term.

I’m also sure that the final determination by the minister will be robust and solid and will stand up to being challenged. Challenges will inevitably come, either through ALAB – the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board or through Judicial Review. Because these applications are being thoroughly processed, it has meant they’re very slow to progress. It has also been difficult to explain this scenario to international potential investors who are

Certain Irish State agencies and bodies within the EU have been accused of siding with environmentalists against salmon farming. Is that true?

Unfortunately I would have to agree with that analysis.

We see scientifically unsustainable positions being maintained by certain actors within the State machinery here and we also see apparently unreasonable actions emanating from some quarters within the EU. Evidence of this is apparent in the Pilot complaint (Friends of the Irish Environment formal complaint to the Commission) resurrected by DG Environment, even though at the recent meeting in Dublin, they

So, if we were to pursue the land-based pump-ashore route we would have to abandon the success we have achieved with organic salmon certification. And quite frankly, given the price of energy in Ireland and our distance to market, it doesn’t make economic sense to locate units of that kind in Ireland.

First published Inshore Ireland 10.4 Aug-Sep 2014

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Global Seafood Opportunities The Opportunity: by 2030 there will be 8.5 billion people on our planet requiring an additional 42 million tonnes of seafood.

Ian Mannix, BIM Business Development Executive

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here is an emerging ‘global battle’ for scarce seafood proteins which is fuelled by increasing awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of regular consumption of fish and shellfish. China alone has quadrupled seafood consumption over the last decade, and along with other Asian growth economies will demand more and more of global seafood resources.

• Branded Retail • Premium Food Service • Partnership with large food companies interested in adding seafood’s to their portfolio.

• Global Food Ingredients (specifically marine proteins and omega oils for the health and nutrition markets) INNOVATION/ RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: BIM has a purpose-built Seafood Development Centre (SDC) in Clonakilty, Co. Cork.

The focus of the Centre is to provide market-led innovation and new product development services to drive industry growth and profitability.

Our challenge in Ireland is to build world class seafood companies processing a higher share of the abundant aquaculture and Atlantic fisheries of our coast and serving affluent consumers in Europe and Asia.” – Donal Buckley, Business Development and Innovation Director, BIM. BIM’s mission is to grow a thriving Irish seafood industry; expand the raw material base, add value and develop efficient supply chains that together deliver on the Government’s Food Harvest 2020 targets for seafood and create sustainable jobs.

CHANNELS AND MARKETS Main export markets for Irish Seafood are: EU - €338 million (Main markets France, UK, and Spain) (Main products: Whitefish, shellfish and organic farmed salmon) Asia - €34 million (Main products: crab, prawn, Mackerel)

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Russia - €20 million (Main products: Herring, Mackerel, shellfish emerging) Africa – €70 million (Main products: Blue whiting, Horse-mackerel) In recent years, the Irish Seafood Sector, worth €810 million in 2013, has concentrated on new markets in Asia where demand for quality seafood is showing phenomenal growth. Irish shellfish in particular is highly sought after in China and Hong Kong and exports to Asian markets have increased by 34% in 2013. Last year exports of Irish seafood to China increased by 59%,

accounting for an overall value of €12 million.

Penetration in the US market remains small, but BIM is focusing on developing premium consumer niches where Irish provenance is valued – particularly in areas with a large Irish diaspora. Irish organic salmon, mussels and crab have the most potential here.

NEW CHANNELS New channels being pursued by BIM centre on the areas where we know the Irish industry can gain competitive advantage such as:

The state of the art facility has over €2.5 million investment in technology to develop new seafood products and packaging formats as well as a test kitchen, processing hall with reform equipment, breading line, cookers and smoking technology. Staffed with specialist technologists, business development and market executives, the SDC provides a "commercial funnel" for companies to develop and test market new product ideas before committing to capital investment.

Key innovation priorities for the centre • Develop market-ready concepts for seafood companies e.g. ready-to-

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eat organic mussels, frozen sea prawns.

• Apply new processing and packaging technologies to produce new meal solutions (including microwaveable) e.g Mr. Good’s Fabulous Fish from The Good Fish Company is a valueadded consumer product, which comes in a special pouch pack that can be used in the microwave, in the oven and on the hob. The fact that the product can be cooked using a variety of cooking methods gives it a distinct advantage in the market. The multi-cook pouch is unique to Europe, the specialised

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packaging allows consumers to cook the product in the microwave, on the hob or in boiling water with no need to remove any packaging. This means you are preserving all the nutrients and goodness of the fish while cooking.

• Production of new fish species in competitive and convenient snacking formats, such as nuggets, goujons, fish cakes and burgers • Development of Biomarine Ingredients – a major opportunity exists for seafood oil and protein extraction for further use in the health and nutrition sectors, as well as premium pet food

products. Seafood protein is the fastest growing protein in the world, with significant demand being seen from leading food companies. BIM is working to provide innovation and technical support in this growing area.

• Graduate Development Programme - in partnership with University College Cork and Letterkenny Institute of Technology, the SDC provides specialist training for technology and business development graduates and deployment into industry.

CONCLUSION Prospects for Irish seafood are very good, the industry is well positioned to process a higher share of Atlantic seafood resources and supply emerging wealthy middle class populations in Asia who will pay more for seafood over time.

To deliver on this undoubted potential will require Irish seafood companies to consolidate, innovate and build marketing scale to target premium niches in global markets.

BIM in partnership with the Irish seafood industry is committed to the €1 billion goal and a thriving seafood sector delivering prosperity and employment in coastal communities.

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What’s in a name!

Richard Donnelly, BIM Aquaculture Business Planning Manager

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he Irish oyster farming industry is always facing new challenges and has grown significantly in the last twenty years to have a first sale value of over €35m.

While gigas oyster production is currently around 8,000 tonnes, there is scope both for increasing this volume, but for also adding value to the production within Ireland rather than simply exporting in bulk. As with all produce the more control of the supply chain from start to finish the more profit can be retained. We are seeing evidence of this in the salmon aquaculture sector where the world’s largest salmon producer Marine Harvest acquired Morpol, a value added salmon processor, in 2012 and more recently developed their own feed producing operation in Norway. This strategy gives them control of inputs and outputs from source to consumer.

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MEDIA In the Irish gigas oyster industry we have been

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The one common ground in this sector, in addition to quality produce, is the development of strong brands. The importance of brand development is key to consumer awareness. This has been expressed in a recent article in Forbes magazine:

Peter Canning of Curraun Blue Ltd, Bellacragher Bay Co Mayo holding an organically farmed rainbow trout

predominately controlled at both ends of the production cycle, relying on imports of seed and also having very limited control of the sale of our production. While scale is an obvious factor in this equation it is not the only determinant. We should look at the growth in artisan food producers not only in Ireland but throughout Europe and

North America. Here, small producers are developing direct sales to the retail and food service sector through brand development and communication with their end consumers - mainly through social media,. In fact, estimates from the Taste Council of Ireland predict a doubling of artisan food producers in Ireland by 2020.

‘Never before have consumers had so much power to direct their dollars toward brands that offer the things they value. The internet and compatible technologies are enabling an unprecedented level of transparency and consumers are increasingly informed about what their alternatives are when making purchasing decisions. Moreover, a cultural shift toward social shopping and the remarkable capacity of social media to build brand awareness is making it possible for companies to get more traction while investing less in marketing.’ Forbes July 2014 Within the French oyster industry we have seen how

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Thomas Doherty of Rosroe Salmon Ltd, Killary

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branding has worked for producers like Gillardeau whose brand is synonymous with oysters in markets from France to China. Can Irish oyster companies move in this direction? In recent years there has been some development of Irish oyster brands and a reinvention of older brand names. For example, Kelly Oysters of Galway have a long tradition in the oyster business but their new logo and website shows how they have managed to maintain their heritage while developing a strong modern look and feel for the company. This is further supported with direct

marketing and branding can be very rewarding, and we look to the Hong Kong market where we see the recent Donegal brand of Majestic Oysters dominating the highest end of the food service market appearing as one of the most sought after oyster in restaurants in this part of the world. Consumers want to know the story behind the product, and never before has communication technology made this so accessible and cost effective.The BIM Aquaculture Business Planning Section working in tandem with Bord Bia is

communication with their customers through social media.

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BRANDING Carlingford Oyster Company is another great example of how a family business can retain its sense of heritage growing oysters in Carlingford Lough for over 40 years. The classic modern redevelopment of its brand identity has reinvigorated the companies profile and ensured their name stays on menus in their key markets.The power of even small investments in

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helping Irish aquaculture producers achieve a better market position and develop their business to ensure profitability. While market conditions can fluctuate in terms of prices and demand, companies with a clear market focused outlook certainly have better chances of long term success. Brand development, business planning and market development are essential for all businesses. In order to capitalise on the rising demand for artisan food these are the areas that aquaculture producers need to focus on.

Oyster producers developing direct sales through brand development and communicating with their end consumers

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reland’s seafood sector continues to grow apace with the sector successfully targeting new business opportunities at home and abroad in markets such as Africa, China and Russia as it progresses towards targeted sales of €1billion (including €650m in exports) and the creation of an additional 1,200 jobs by the end of 2017 . For its part, aquaculture is assuming an increasingly larger role in the supply of seafood, and indications are that it will soon surpass wildcaught fish.

The quality and safety of Ireland’s seafood produce to the consumer is integral to the continued expansion of the sector. As Food Harvest 2020 emphasises, verified environmental credentials and world class quality produce are at the core of a successful and sustainable seafood sector that meets consistently the diverse demands and standards of consumers and retailers globally.

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and seafood producers play a key role in protecting healthy marine ecosystems - ensuring that consumers can enjoy seafood of the highest quality safely.

In practice as the competent authority, the SFPA’s oversight of the seafood sector, including aquaculture, centres on the implementation of food safety legislation.

THE KEY CONCERNS From a food safety perspective, Biotoxins and the Norovirus are the main concerns for shellfish. The classification of shellfish growing waters is a public health protection measure required under Irish and European food safety legislation. Live bivalve molluscs feed by filtering food from the waters in which they grow and may accumulate harmful microorganisms or biotoxins in their flesh. If consumed, some of these can cause illness.

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Ireland’s biotoxin monitoring programme operates to world class standards to ensure that shellfish harvested and sold are safe for human consumption.

Flesh samples are analysed to measure biotoxins, and water samples are also taken to test for the presence of toxinproducing phytoplankton.

Employing cutting edge science, the programme involves all key stakeholders including the SFPA and the Irish Shellfish Association as well as shellfish processors.

Whilst many of the samples are taken by industry, the SFPA maintains a coordinating role including some official sampling. The results of these analyses are used to establish and quantify the presence of marine biotoxins in shellfish

and to decide which shellfish production areas are permitted to be open for the harvesting of shellfish.

From a microbiological perspective the SFPA carries out a monthly shellfish sampling programme in all active shellfish production areas. The primary purpose is to gather information on the level of indicator bacteria in those waters. On an annual basis three years worth of data are assessed for every production area to give appropriate classification.

The results determine the classification of each area.

The three classifications – A, B, C – determine whether the harvested shellfish can be sold or supplied directly for human consumption. See Table 1 below.

Table 1. Shellfish Classification based on E. coli monitoring

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LCMS is the legislative method, facilitating speedier and a more accurate analysis of biotoxins.

Classification is also designed to address the potential for waterborne Norovirus to accumulate in shellfish. Norovirus is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in the developed world. Bivalve shellfish, such as oysters and mussels, can accumulate Norovirus from contaminated water and oysters, in particular, are frequently consumed raw.

Shellfish are one of the food groups associated with outbreaks of Norovirus gastroenteritis.

Scientific understanding of food borne viruses is also rapidly growing, including the development of reliable methods for counting these in shellfish. The SFPA is playing an important contributory role both at national and EU level. No official limit currently exists for those viruses in shellfish. Equally no role for their assessment in assigning microbiological classification exists at present. Progress is being made, however, towards agreeing a legal limit above which oysters might not be allowed on the market for direct human consumption. The SFPA, for its part, devotes many resources to ensuring the practical implementation of any such technical legislation for both the sector and the regulators.

The annual classification of all shellfish production areas is constantly available on the internet and may be freely accessed by producers and consumers alike anywhere in the world at www.sfpa.ie, whist the biotoxin status is available for each area on the HABs page of www.marine.ie.

FOOD SAFETY DEVELOPMENTS International trade in food is based upon a reciprocal trust and confidence in the robustness of the control systems in place in individual countries. Since its inception we have successfully negotiated trade agreements to facilitate acceptance of Irish seafood in Russia, Japan and China, as well as agreeing changes in requirements for trade into the USA, which have facilitated greater access to this market too.

Trade of fishery products within the EU is only possible through compliance with the underlying official control systems implemented by the SFPA and the approvals it issues. Export of fishery products to countries outside of the EU generally requires health certificates,

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which are also issued by the SFPA. As the competent authority, the SFPA is committed to continuous improvement and innovation and is at the forefront of many developments to ensure safe, quality seafood for consumers.

While biotoxins and the Norovirus continue to be a threat to public heath, important progress is being made in this area. A sanitary survey, for example, is now required to be carried out in advance of classification. Work is continuing on a review of the application of the classification process of shellfish growing waters.

Ireland has been involved too in developing and

applying more modern chemical methods for detecting the presence of marine biotoxins, specifically Liquid Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry (LCMS). Today

In the case of finfish aquaculture production, the SFPA is responsible for verifying the food safety requirements at primary production (farming), slaughter and subsequent processing. We have

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agency for the approval of slaughter and processing facilities and export certification consignments going outside the EU. Official controls focus on the necessary structures and systems to produce food safely.

Harvested mussels ready for processing

incorporated our inspection work on fish farms into a general wide-ranging inspection performed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This development is designed to

maximize efficiency for both state agencies and finfish producers. The SFPA can now concentrate its resources on following up non-compliances detected during those visits, or

through the results of test analyses by the Marine Institute under the National Residue Monitoring Programme.

The SFPA remains the lead

The SFPA is committed to working in partnership with the seafood sector to ensuring healthy marine ecosystems and ultimately the production of quality seafood that is safe for human consumption. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Nolan at the SFPA’s Marine Aquaculture Monitoring Section at brian.nolan@sfpa.ie or on 023 8859300.

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Marine Institute Monitoring and Research in Support of the Aquaculture Industry T

he Marine Institute carries out a range of monitoring and research programmes in support of the finfish and shellfish aquaculture sectors, and provides advice to Government on licensing and all aspects of aquaculture.

SHELLFISH SAFETY The Marine Institute is the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for viral and bacterial contamination in bivalve shellfish, and marine biotoxins in shellfish.

The control of these contaminants in shellfish is essential in the development of the shellfish industry in Ireland, ensuring the quality and safety of produce going on the market. All methods conducted at the Marine Institute are in compliance with, and are fully accredited to, the ISO 17025 quality standard.

Shellfish Microbiology Bivalve shellfish can accumulate pathogens when grown in water

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contaminated with municipal wastewater. Of particular concern are human pathogenic viruses, such as norovirus which can causes gastroenteritis. In 2013 the Marine Institute continued to contribute to a European working group establishing standardised methods for virus detection in shellfish. Outputs from the group resulted in the publication of an ISO

standard method for virus detection in foods. The Marine Institute is also involved in inter-laboratory validation work associated with this method. The ISO methods represent a significant advance in standardising norovirus testing in shellfish across Europe. In 2013 the Marine Institute continued to control the quality of E. coli analysis in Irish laboratories

involved in testing for shellfish samples for classification of harvest areas. This work is critical to establishing accurate classification of harvest areas which impact on industry competitiveness and consumer safety alike.

National Shellfish Biotoxin Monitoring Programme Apart from microbiological hazards, shellfish can be contaminated also by naturally occurring toxic marine micro-algal species which may accumulate within the tissues of marine bivalves, echinoderms and gastropods. At high toxin concentrations, these shellfish, if consumed, can result in human illness. The Marine Institute works closely with the SFPA, FSAI and the shellfish industry to

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carry out comprehensive monitoring programmes to detect biotoxin-producing micro-algae in water and for the detection of biotoxins in shellfish.

In 2013, the presence of the toxin group Azaspiracid, was detected and observed to be above regulatory levels in a number of mussel samples submitted from the West coast from August and from the Southwest from October.

Diarrhetic Shellfish toxins were also observed above regulatory levels in samples of mussels and scallops from the Northwest submitted during May – June and in samples of mussels submitted from the West and Southwest during July – September.

The Marine Institute routinely examines water samples for the presence of toxic and harmful micro algae

in shellfish, water samples are examined, using light microscopy, for the presence of toxic and harmful microalgae. Some of these toxic species are detected using state-of-the-art molecular biological techniques—developed in the Marine Institute over the last few years—run in parallel

Phytoplankton Monitoring In order to explain the presence of these biotoxins

with traditional microscopy methods. For example, Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) allows for the confirmation of toxic species in the samples that are not easily recognisable using light microscopy skills, and in cases where there are toxic and non-toxic species of the same genus.

Closely linked to the biotoxin and phytoplankton monitoring programmes, the award-winning ASIMUTH project (see Box), in which Marine Institute staff participated, developed forecasting products using physical models, satellite and in situ data to provide early warning of algal blooms to allow fish and shellfish farmers to modify their culture and harvesting strategies in order to reduce potential losses.

SHELLFISH WATERS MONITORING The Shellfish Waters Directive (Dir. 2006/113/EC) requires Member States to monitor designated shellfish waters in order to protect the quality of shellfish for human consumption. The Marine Institute, with

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support from the EPA, monitors certain water quality parameters in Irish shellfish growing areas.

Physico-chemical parameters such as salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, suspended matter, colour and trace metals are measured in seawater in designated shellfish waters. Trace metals and organohalogen substances are also measured in shellfish flesh.

In 2013, a total of 244 waters sampling events in 61 designated shellfish sites were undertaken. Fifty-two shellfish samples were also collected for chemical analysis. Data collected by the SFPA for the hygiene directive are used to assess microbiological water quality.

NATIONAL RESIDUES CONTROL PROGRAMME (SEAFOOD COMPONENT) Under EU legislation (Council Directive 96/23/EC), each EU member state is required to implement a residue monitoring plan for farmed animals and animal products. In Ireland this is overseen by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. In the aquaculture sector, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is responsible for residue controls on farmed finfish.

The Marine Institute carries out the surveillance monitoring programmes as set out in the national residue monitoring plan for aquaculture.

Samples are collected at harvest and at other stages of production and tested for a wide range of target substances. Specifically, authorised veterinary residues and contaminants are measured in samples to check compliance with maximum residue limits set

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Controlling viral and bacterial contamination is essential in the development of Ireland’s shellfish sector

by European legislation.

Samples are also checked for the presence of banned substances and unauthorised treatments. In 2013, in excess of 651 tests and a total of 1,494 individual measurements were carried out on 137 samples of farmed finfish for a range of residues. No noncompliant results were reported from the national monitoring programme for farmed finfish in 2013, continuing the welcome trend of 100% compliance reported following annual routine targeted monitoring since 2006.

NATIONAL SEA LICE MONITORING PROGRAMME The Aquaculture Section of the Marine Institute is responsible for implementing the national monitoring and control

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programme for sea lice on farmed salmon. The objectives of the National Sea Lice Monitoring Programme are to provide an objective measurement of infestation levels; to investigate the nature of infestations; to provide management information to drive the implementation of control and management strategies; and to facilitate further development and refinement of this strategy.

The data collected from the monitoring programme are reported to the relevant farm within 5-10 days of each inspection. A monthly report is circulated to relevant parties and the data is published annually and is available on the Marine Institute website (www.marine.ie).

In 2013, salmonid farms were producing five different stocks of fish: 2011 Atlantic

salmon, Salmo salar L. (twosea-winter salmon), 2012 Atlantic salmon (one-seawinter salmon); 2013 Atlantic salmon (smolts); 2012 rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum; and 2013 rainbow trout. During 2013 a total of 238 sea lice inspections were carried out on 24 active salmonid sites. Over 91% of Atlantic salmon samples and all of rainbow trout samples confirmed sea lice levels below the Treatment Trigger Levels (TTL) as outlined in the Monitoring Protocol No.3 for Offshore Finfish Farms – Sea Lice Monitoring and Control, Department of Marine and Natural Resources (2000).

In support of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF) 2008 strategy “A Strategy for Improved Pest Control on Irish Salmon Farms”, four Management Cells were convened in 2013 to manage prolonged elevated lice levels. Successful follow-up actions included sustained treatments, early fallowing and accelerated harvest.

A study on the prevalence and intensity of sea lice on wild salmon returning to the Irish coast has been ongoing for more than a decade. This survey was continued in 2013 with the sampling of wild salmon from the draft net fishery in June and July, in the Feale and Killary.

FISH HEALTH In 2013, shellfish health testing focused mainly on Ostreid herpes virus-1µVar (OsHV-1µVar) and Vibrio aesturianus in Pacific oysters (Crassostreae gigas).

In 2013, reported mortality related to OsHV-1 µVar appears to have been significantly higher than in 2012, probably as a result of the higher water temperatures experienced in 2013.

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Sites reporting mortality patterns atypical of that expected for OsHV-1µVar were also screened for Vibrio aesturianus and significant levels of the bacterium were detected in a number of sites although the role of this bacterium in the mortalities is still unclear. A retrospective study of the presence of Vibrio aesturianus in samples collected between 2008 and 2012 was also undertaken in 2013 under the EU funded Bivalife project. This study indicated that V. aesturianus was present in a number of C. gigas growing areas during mortality events. Further work is required to gain a better understanding of how V. aesturianus is involved in oyster mortality events in Ireland.

The main diseases affecting finfish aquaculture in 2013 were amoebic gill disease

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(AGD) and pancreas disease (PD). Ireland remains free of all diseases listed under EU Directives. A collaborative PhD study on AGD was initiated with Galway Mayo Institute of Technology and will run until 2017. This study will investigate improved diagnostic methods and increase our knowledge of the amoeba causing the disease.

In 2013, the Marine Institute, in its role as the Competent Authority for fish health, administered Fish Health Authorisations (30); Import (475) and Export (328) authorisations; internal movements (447) and site inspections (229) in compliance with European legislation (Directive 2006/88/EC).

Further details for all of the programmes listed above can be found at www.marine.ie/home/services

2013 saw the culmination of three year’s research into the forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) under the FP7funded ASIMUTH project. The work undertaken was recognised with first place award of the ‘Best Service Challenge’ prize by Copernicus (previously known as GMES)— the Earth observation programme headed by the European Commission in partnership with the European Space Agency and European Environment Agency. The Marine Institute, along with the other partners, took up the forecasting challenge to attempt to predict blooms that seriously disrupt the production plans of fish farms. These blooms add costs not only by causing fish to die, but also through prolonged bay closures, subsequent waste disposal of fish, and increased insurance deductibles. In conjunction with our monitoring service, a weekly regional alert and expert interpretation and forecast on HABs was published via a web-bulletin. The service was designed to combine all of the available information from Earth (in-situ monitoring stations), space (satellite data) and in-silico (biological and physical oceanic models) sources for the northeast Atlantic Ocean. ASIMUTH continues after the project to provide the aquaculture industry with an overview of areas at risk of a HAB event.

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Myth-peddling media shaping public’s attitude to Irish Aquaculture Industry

Richie Flynn, IFA Aquaculture

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reland and New Zealand are very similar in many ways: population, GDP per capita, main industries and a huge reliance on export markets are virtually the same. A familiar difficulty encountered in both countries is a lack of development of the aquaculture sector, despite having huge markets on our doorstep, an abundant and suitable natural marine resource and a need to provide rural employment.

Despite all this, successive New Zealand governments have been reluctant to back the sector because of a perceived lack of public support. Even the very successful mussel sector on the South Island has found it difficult to expand in recent years and the marine salmon farming sector went through a period of dramatic decline following a government moratorium on licences (at least they were honest and called it that!) while a better regulatory system was kicked around for many years. Today however, things are looking brighter for kiwi aquaculture and they are regaining their

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foothold in the mussel market as well as steadily increasing to become a key player in the King Salmon sector (all marine farmed).

And now comes the good news that 91% of all New Zealanders agree that the industry should look for opportunities to grow the aquaculture sector. It is great to see and we should wish them well into the future.

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AQUACULTURE Of course we don’t know the same figure for support in Ireland because nobody has done the scientific research on attitudes. Instead the media and public are fooled into thinking the same baseless myths peddled by the same old names count

as fact. As we have seen there is a very pick-n-mix attitude towards democracy in the anti-fish farming camp, and there is a very willing media waiting to repeat stock phrases and untruths about the industry.

There is always a backlash whenever we speak up for ourselves - an attempt perhaps to “put the natives back in their box”. We’ve spoken before about the bullying that inevitably results when one group succeeds in de-humanising the other. We all know that roadside signs, stickers, and even threats of vandalism are just co-ordinated intimidation. The message is to keep quiet and to undermine confidence. As a result people who, quite rightly, have better things to do such as work, bring up

families and get on with normal life decide not to engage in the “hate debate” online with bored state employees, unemployed keyboard warriors or professional opponents of any development in rural areas.

But sometimes it is important to go the extra mile and speak up for a sector that has been providing jobs for forty years and has produced billions of euros worth of fish and shellfish for consumers who genuinely want our seafood.

We have been warned… already in the last 12 months the anti-salmon farm groups have moved on to object to oysters and clam farms - and more recently, a seaweed farm in Cork had over 30 appeals against it.

Pictured launching the IFA's 2014 document Removing Barriers to Aquaculture Development are (l-r) Richie Flynn, IFA Aquaculture, Eddie Downey, IFA President; Jerry Gallagher, Irish Shellfish Association Chairman; Jan Feesntra, Irish Salmon Growers Association.

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Northern Ireland’s seafood sector set to expand Dr Lynn Gilmore of Seafish Northern Ireland

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n Northern Ireland, the seafood industry is a vibrant one, where traditional skills meet modern technology and locals work alongside a multi-national community of fishermen. Top quality seafood is landed daily at the fishing ports of Portavogie, Ardglass and Kilkeel as well as at a multitude of smaller harbours for distribution within Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

INTERNATIONAL RENOWN The quality of landings from our shores is internationally renowned, a fact reflected by the ever increasing amount of product exported to established and emerging markets around the world.

Recent statistics indicate that there are 381 licensed vessels employing up to 1000 full- and part-time fishermen. In 2013, seafood landings into Northern Irish ports were over 21,000 tonnes with a value of £24.5 million. This figure increases to around £45 million when landings by Northern Irish vessels into other ports in the UK and Europe (conservatively estimated at a value of around £20 million) are included. The ports of Portavogie, Ardglass and Kilkeel are home to the majority of our larger fishing vessels. Trawlers, operating mainly in the Irish Sea, catch and land a range of species, most importantly the Dublin Bay prawn (Nephrops) which is used to make scampi, as

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well as being sold whole.

Quotas for whitefish are limited, and as a result, most is now landed as bycatch when targeting the Dublin Bay prawn. The industry has been working hard recently both to be more selective in what species are caught and to reduce the impact of fishing gear on the seabed.

This work has resulted in new panels being fitted to fishing nets to increase selectivity of the gear.

PELAGIC

CATCH The local pelagic fishery, which targets mainly herring, mackerel, blue whiting and horse mackerel is centred around three local pelagic fishing vessels and several successful high-tech factories. These vessels fish from August to January, supplying markets such as Russia, Eastern Europe and Africa. As fishing opportunities have decreased offshore and the costs of running large vessels have increased, the inshore sector has expanded significantly.

Mackerel are harvested by three, large Northern Irish pelagic fishing vessels working a large geographical area right around the coast of the UK and Ireland and as far afield as the Norwegian coast

King and Queen Scallops, lobster, brown crab, velvet crab and buckie whelks are the mainstay of the inshore fleet with landings into 34 harbours around the coast.

Expansion of inshore fishing effort has led to industrydriven initiatives to better manage resources. Lobster stocks have been preserved for many years through two well-established V-notching programmes, and fishermen have proposed to Government various means of better managing crab resources. These efforts are aimed at ensuring a sustainable and profitable future for the inshore sector.

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European lobster (Homarus gammarus), fished around the coast of Northern Ireland with landings worth around £500k annually to the inshore sector

auctions in the fishing ports or bought directly by fish buyers. From here, seafood may be directly exported or go for processing in one of our local factories. These factories range in size from small-scale operations dressing crabs, filleting fish or making scampi to high – tech facilities processing a range of seafood including herring and mackerel for global markets. Fishermen, auctioneers, processors, net makers, engineers, chandlers, fishmongers, fish and chip shops and chefs work together to make a diverse and exciting industry. Seafish also works closely with the Northern Ireland industry and its regulators on a range of projects and initiatives.

Seafish was founded in 1981 by an Act of Parliament and supports all sectors of the seafood industry for a sustainable and profitable future.

For more information please contact Dr Lynn Gilmore of Seafish Northern Ireland or see www.seafish.org/industrysupport/regional-teams/seafis h-northern-ireland

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University College Cork wins international reputation with an imaginative training programme tailored to food industry needs T

he Food Industry Training Unit (FITU) at University College Cork was established in 1993 in recognition of the importance of continuing professional development in the food and related sectors.

The FITU services the parttime training, continuing education and professional development needs of people working in, or associated with, the food and related industry sectors. It is an example of University College Cork’s readiness to evolve and respond to the needs of industry in its quest for continuing education and professional development.

FITU’s activities reflect UCC’s established international reputation and commitment to Food Science and Technology, Nutritional Sciences and Food Business.

The suite of courses on offer has been designed by FITU in partnership with the wider University, industry and state agencies to meet the needs of people in the workplace.

FITU’s aim is to help people to grow in competence and confidence, thus increasing the effectiveness of individuals and organisations.

Innovation is taken on a parttime basis over two academic years. Those who successfully complete the course will have a real understanding of practical, business and management aspects of innovation.

This course will include training and education in fish science and technology, new product development and innovation, and business management.

In year 1 students take modules in Food Business, Fish Capture and Production Systems, Fish Microbiology and Product Safety, Marketoriented New Product Development and Team building and Communication.

In year 2 students take modules in Fish ScienceQuality and Composition, Food Business Planning, Fish

Processing Technologies, and Financial Appraisal for the Seafood Industry.

Students also complete a workplace-related assignment each year. The assignment is designed to integrate and apply the knowledge and understanding acquired on the course to a chosen topic related to the workplace.

The course will run over 9 Friday afternoon/Saturday sessions from October to May each year. Classes will be held on the Friday from 15.00-21.00 and on the Saturday from 9.00-16.00.

The sessions will rotate between various venues around the country depending on the location of participants. With the previous class the sessions were held 3 each in UCC, Galway and Dublin. Sessions

Maura Conway, Programme Manager, Food Industry Training Unit at University College Cork

will consist mainly of lectures with some practical sessions.

For further information please contact: Ms Maura Conway, Programme Manager, Food Industry Training Unit, Tel: 021 4903114 email m.conway@ucc.ie

DIPLOMA IN SEAFOOD INNOVATION The Diploma in Seafood Innovation was developed by University College Cork in conjunction with Bord Iascaigh Mhara. The course aims to develop sustainable seafood innovation and new product development in Irish seafood companies. The Diploma in Seafood

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Some recent graduates of the course and FITU staff

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PHARMAQ celebrates its first 10 years – a message from the CEO Morten Nordstad “Our core values determine how we think and work” PHARMAQ takes this opportunity to thank our Irish customers who have shown their confidence in us by using our products and services. Your support is greatly appreciated and has contributed to the development of our company.

EFFECTIVE VACCINES During the ten years since the founding of the company, there has been considerable growth in international aquaculture – as well as at PHARMAQ. The ever-increasing global consumption of seafood will always depend on sustainable fish farming. One of the

major challenges associated with the farming of an increasingly diversified range of fish species is the maintenance of their health and welfare. For PHARMAQ this means that we must continue to establish a worldwide presence so that we can develop and supply effective systems and products for our clients. In this we have been very successful throughout the last ten years.

We have developed and introduced more than 20 highly effective fish vaccines for a variety of species and markets, many of which are based on PHARMAQ's leading micro-dose vaccine concept. In addition we have strengthened our focus on new therapeutic systems to combat salmon lice and other parasites. We are very much a science-intensive company in which almost 90 of our 190 personnel

are currently engaged in research and development activities.

CUSTOMER FOCUS This science underpins a customer focused organisation that recognises the importance of maintaining supply chain integrity and ensuring that medicines are readily available whenever and wherever they are required. PHARMAQ has expanded rapidly in the last ten years, and has recently established new centres in Vietnam, Turkey and Central America. With the help of our exciting product portfolio, highly proficient personnel and the support of our customers, PHARMAQ is looking forward to the next ten years with one key goal in mind – To continue to make aquaculture progress - everywhere!

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Seaweed extracts in feed combating sealice?

Dr Stefan Kraan, Scientific Director and MD of Ocean Harvest Techology The Norwegian salmon farming industry blames sea lice for two types of expense:

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f 2013 was the worst year on record for sea lice infestations on farmed salmon, 2014 is already shaping up to be even worse, with some commentators even now forecasting a disaster for the industry.

Twenty years ago, before the introduction of pharmaceuticals, sea lice infestations were seen almost as a ‘usual disease event’ in marine salmonid aquaculture. If sea lice are not treated effectively they often cause deep skin lesions; a disturbance of the fish’s osmotic balance and, eventually, secondary infections that can ultimately lead to high mortalities.

Aquaculture operations in certain geographical areas (including Ireland) now have to be regularly fallowed because of the reduced effect of the common pharmaceuticals used to treat lice infestations. In some cases, sea lice are now showing total resistance to chemical treatments.

The significant stress to salmon caused by sea lice infestation, as well as the treatments used, has obvious animal welfare implications for the salmon farming industry worldwide.

If this wasn’t enough, it is also documented that sea lice might harbour pathogenic bacteria and

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Himanthalia - also know as thongweed or sea spaghetti - in salmon diets increases the level of Omega-3 fatty acids

viruses such as Aeromonas salmonicida (furunculosis); Piscirickettsia salmonis (SRS); Infectious Salmon Anaemia virus (ISAv); and Pancreas Disease virus (PDv).

Intra-cellular parasites such as Microsporidia sp. may also be transmitted by sea lice whose role as a vector should not be underestimated.

annual cost of sea lice infestations to salmonid aquaculture exceeds US$ 300m. In Chile, it was estimated for 2007 that Caligus rogercresseyi infestation of salmon represented a total loss of US$ 222m. This translates to 0.33 US$/kg of salmon produced!

direct treatment costs plus the losses due to increased Food Conversion Ratio (FCR) - estimated to be in the region of €5.78m. Oral and bath treatments were estimated in 2007 to have cost Norwegian salmon farmers €10.63m and €4.14m respectively. Seven years later, these figures are far worse and are having a much higher economic impact.

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OF ACTION When sea lice first attach to salmon skin they produce a variety of substances, including Prostaglandin PGE2 which, as an immune suppressant, affects localised immunity around the point of attachment.

This allows the louse to remain in place on the

The question now is: do sea lice act merely as passive mechanical vectors or as biological vectors? In other words, do viruses actually replicate within the lice? If so, this would create a much more serious scenario for salmon farmers.

ECONOMIC IMPACTS Researchers who have reviewed the economic impact of sea lice have concluded that the average

Brown seaweeds with high levels of secondary metabolites may play a role in fish feed to combat sea lice infestations

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salmon where it moults to pre-adult stage.

profound increase of up to 30% in omega-3 fatty acid levels in the salmon. This is hugely beneficial and will have a strong stimulating effect on the immune system and may help counteract the increasing problems of substituting omega-3 fish oils with omega 6 plant oils in feed.

Lice also secrete enzymes such as proteases, phosphatases and macrophage inhibitors which also have an immune suppressive effect on a range of factors such as: • Reduced respiratory burst • Lower macrophage activity • Increased apoptosis • Necrosis • Decreased numbers of mucosal cells • Down-regulation of immune genes interleukin IL-1ß and MHC-1 While other sea fish such as cod manage to kill attached sea lice via an immune response, this seems not to be the case for Atlantic Salmon. This is believed to be due to the replacement of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) with omega-6 plant oils which have a profound negative effect on the immune system.

Even a moderate lice infestation may reduce immunity even further in salmon which in turn increases their susceptibility to a range of other pathogens including an increase in Microsporidian infection.

Sea lice also to carry a range of bacteria and viruses, and they may even be a vector for Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA). Disease control and lice management is very important as lice and associated disease will strongly affect feed intake, and with this FCR, gut health and general health.

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In recent years, Ocean Harvest Technology (OHT) has been fine-tuning these in-feed treatments into a stand-alone palletised feed product that can be used besides conventional feeds.

In 2013 OHT conducted several in vitro and in vivo trials with commercial laboratories and commercial farms in Norway.

Healthy vibrant farmed salmon fed seaweed-based diets processed on site

Sea lice infestation compromises the immune system and exposes the fish to many more common diseases and other issues.

This can lead to a downward spiral resulting in poor growth and high mortalities. Ultimately, it results in lower income for farmers and a much lower quality product with no health benefits to consumer (e.g. very low levels of omega 3).

EARLY TRIALS USING OCEANFEED™ REDUCES SEA LICE INFECTION PRESSURE Large scale trials in Scotland in 2010 of a newlydesigned functional feed containing seaweed formulations has been found to reduce sea lice infection levels by as much

as 60%. Today, there is no longer any single product that is 100% efficient, and there are many reports of resistance to medications that have only been on the market for 8-9 years!

One of the most efficient strategies is to attack from several angles as part of integrated pest management. Oceanfeed™ can be a valuable addition to this strategy.

Oceanfeed™ is a functional feed ingredient and is added as standard ingredient to the feed.

Oceanfeed™ provides farmed salmon with a form of natural resistance to infection due to bioactives that stimulate an immune response and have specific blocking compounds.

Oceanfeed™ also caused a

After testing many combinations and single species we have demonstrated that one particular combination of several marine algae developed by OHT called Oceansupport+ has a strong lice suppressive effect.

This contains a PGE2 blocker with demonstrated 70-75% lice reduction. Field trials in commercial farms earlier this year demonstrated that over 90% of the sea lice disappeared after 35 days of use.

Furthermore, tests with our partners in Chile and a local university using seaweed extracts have shown a quadruple expression of Interleukin 12, a protein that stimulates an immune response in fish. Therefore, use of specific seaweeds in the diet of salmon not only reduces lice pressure but can also create a healthier fish for the consumer and puts more money in the farmer’s pocket.

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Irish Seafood Exports to China Karen Devereux, Bord Bia

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he Irish seafood industry has been very successful in growing its export business into the Chinese market in the last number of years.

China is currently the 10th most important export market for the sector in value terms, generating export sales of €12.3 million in 2013 compared to just €7.7 million in 2012 – representing a 59% increase in value terms during this period. Export sales to Hong Kong grew by 122% in value terms between 2012 and 2013, to reach sales of €5.9 million.

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DEMAND Whilst traditionally, the Chinese market has been important for the Irish seafood industry predominantly for the sale of pelagic species, in the last 3 years - significant effort has been invested by Irish processors and Bord Bia to identify and develop opportunities for premium shellfish in this growing market for seafood, notably for shellfish such as live and processed brown crab, langoustines, scallops and razor fish. Notable successes have been secured with specialised seafood importers and distributors around China and Hong Kong who are now sourcing a range of seafood from Irish companies. This is reflected in the latest export figures for the sector which show that in the year ending 2013, exports of shellfish to China increased by 201% in value terms to reach €5.3 million, and exports to Hong Kong

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increased by 117% compared to year ending 2012 to reach €5.7 million.

Bord Bia has ambitious plans to further grow the share of Irish seafood into China and has a number of programmes in place to assist Irish seafood processors in identifying, profiling and targeting new customers willing to pay a premium for quality seafood from Ireland.

Through its trade exhibition programme, Bord Bia has an Irish Pavilion at the China Fisheries Show which takes place annually in November.

This is the largest seafood specialist show in Asia welcoming more than 17,000 buyers to the event from all levels of the seafood distribution chain, including importers, distributors, foodservice operators and retail buyers. Bord Bia piloted this show in 2011 with just 4 companies participating. In 2012, Bord Bia successfully recruited 12 Irish seafood processors onto the Ireland Pavilion which resulted in many new orders being secured with Asian customers. In 2013, Bord Bia had 14 Irish seafood companies on its Pavilion representing processors from the salmon, shellfish and pelagic sectors. Many of these suppliers were at the show in 2012 and, reflecting

the increasing priority of the Chinese market for these companies, many of them took increased stand space at the show to allow greater visibility and branding to their target customers in these markets.

A similar number of Irish seafood processors will exhibit on the Bord Bia Pavilion in Qingdao this coming November.

BORD BIA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME In addition, through the Bord Bia Fellowship Programme, Irish seafood companies have had an opportunity for a dedicated sales and marketing resource based in the China market during the last number of years. In 2012, three seafood companies had access to Bord Bia Fellows working on developing new business opportunities for them in this market during a 10 month period, and firm orders were secured with new Chinese customers. This has resulted in an increase in sales of Irish shellfish exports into this market. The Bord Bia Fellowship Programme in 2014 has two Irish seafood companies benefitting from having a dedicated resource in China.

Bord Bia has also been very proactive in undertaking trade research in China to identify potential customers for boarfish - a new species for which Ireland has a quota in excesss of 88,000 tonnes.

Traditionally destined for the fishmeal market, this species is now being commercialised, and Bord Bia is working in tandem with a number of Chinese importers interested in developing a market for it in China. Bord Bia coordinated a workshop in March of this year in Shanghai where boarfish and a range of other Irish shellfish products were presented to over 30 Chinese wholesalers who had an opportunity to sample these products in a range of formats and learn about these new species and how they are landed and processed in Ireland. Bord Bia also supported this initiative through the development of a range of boarfish recipes.

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EDUCATION Bord Bia is also working closely with those Irish processors that have products listed at retail level in China to help educate Chinese customers about Irish seafood. This is being done through a series of in-

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store tastings. In addition, Bord Bia is supporting this initiative through the development of a range of Irish seafood consumer leaflets translated into Chinese. These leaflets give Chinese consumers information about the species, the health benefits and a range of recipe ideas.

Its office in Shanghai is also actively working with the Chinese media and chefs to educate them about seafood from Ireland and its unique selling points.

Through its trade development programme, Bord Bia China has been very successful in encouraging Chinese customers to take the time to visit Ireland to meet with Irish seafood processors on a one-to-one basis. These itineraries have been very effective in generating new business for

the sector as it provides Irish companies with the opportunity to show these customers their facilities, including both catching and processing, and also allow time for one-to-one meetings and product sampling. To date, Bord Bia has welcomed more than 25 Asian customers to Ireland on customised itineraries.

Finally, Bord Bia also works on a one-to-one basis with client companies who are targeting the Chinese market providing assistance such as help with the registration process for first time exporters, information and profiles on prospective customers, tailored itineraries for Irish companies wishing to visit the region, and wholesale market prices which are provided monthly.

GROWING OPPORTUNITY As the demand for premium seafood in China continues to grow and Chinese consumption of aquatic products continues to outpace growth in production of such products, Ireland is well placed to capitalise on the growing opportunity for Irish seafood in this market. China’s consumption of aquatic products, at 16.5 million metric tonnes (compared to 7.56 million MT in 2000), represents 30% of the country’s total aquatic output, and at a growth rate of 5.71% is growing significantly faster than overall output of aquatic products. Rising incomes in China and increased spending on dining out by Chinese consumers will further drive the pace of

seafood consumption and therefore the demand for quality imported product.

Higher incomes and urbanization are obvious drivers of China’s growing taste for seafood. Data shows rural consumers eating 5.36 kg in 2011, compared to just 3.82 kg a year in 2000. By contrast the country’s urbanites were eating 14.62 kg in 2011 compared to an average 10.34 kg in 2010. Growth in dining out is also a driver. In urban areas the percentage of seafood consumed outside the home rose from 14.70% to 21.49% between 2000 and 2011. In overall volume terms the Chinese ate 3 million MT in 2011 outside the home, compared to 1.15 million MT in 2000, an average per-annum growth rate of 9%.

Consumption at home amounted to 13.62 million MT, a significant jump on 7.83 million MT in 2000.

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Údarás na Gaeltachta reviews recent aquaculture and seafood activities in the Gaeltacht T

he Gaeltacht coastline constitutes 25% of the overall Irish coastline and in this regard, Údarás na Gaeltachta has long recognised marine-based sectors as having major potential for development and employment in the Gaeltacht. The authority is involved in supporting a range of activities that include fish farming, fish processing, seafood and seaweed processing in the Gaeltacht. The past year has seen a lot of activity and growth in these sectors, which continue to provide important employment in Gaeltacht communities.

The Commercial Aquaculture Development scheme, run by BIM in conjunction with Údarás in the Gaeltacht, has facilitated expansion and growth in supportedcompanies. This year saw a number of companies in the Mayo and Donegal Gaeltacht benefit from the scheme,

which is currently open to applications until early 2015.

One such example is Ostre’an Teoranta, an oyster farm owned by two French brothers Michel and Thierry Hélie. The company officially opened a new €0.6 million production and grading facility on its site in An Mhachaire, Dungloe, Co. Donegal. The company has been operating for the past 6 years, after it acquired the business from local oyster farmers. Ostre’an Teo now employs 14 full time and 7 part time people at their operation in Donegal.

An tÚdarás is particularly pleased with the progress made by the salmon farming sector in the Gaeltacht during the year. In 2012 Bradán Beo Teo was established with investment from Maoiniú Mara Teo, Bradán Muhr Teo and Údarás na Gaeltachta. The first smolts went to sea in late

2012. The first of these fish were harvested in January this year and the successful harvest is now complete. The company’s second cohort of fish went to sea in Autumn 2013 and more smolts will go to sea before the end of 2014.

Other seafood processing companies also underwent expansion in 2014. The Seafood Processing Investment Scheme, open to SMEs in the fish processing sector, has enabled a number of Gaeltacht companies to enhance production facilities.

The fish processing company, Cill Chiaráin Eisc Teoranta, has seen the benefits of successful harvest, resulting in a substantial increase in its production in the past year.

Over the last two years, Cill Chiaráin Eisc Teo has invested over €500,000 in the plant and factory facilities, ensuring the highest food production standards. The expected increase in salmon supply coming on-stream, along with Marine Harvest’s decision to process it’s fish in Cill Chiaráin Bay, will act a catalyst for further investment and economic activity in the area.

Earagail Eisc Teo based in An Charraig in Donegal acquired Kilmore Fish Company in Co. Wexford in 2013. The merged operation now offers a broader product range to its customers, improved production and logistical capabilities, and world-class quality assurance systems.

Currently, both companies supply fresh and frozen seafood products across Europe, the United States and Korea, and future plans include expansion into other Far Eastern markets. This has translated to increased activity at the facility in Donegal throughout 2014.

Novel species are also being explored in the Gaeltacht.

Simon Kilroy’s company An Fheirm Chóireáil Teo is based in the Inagh Valley in Recess Co. Galway. Over the past number of years he has been working on an extensive research & development project to culture tropical corals for the aquarist market. In 2014 the company has commercialised its business from a research and development programme and is exploring new markets in mainland Europe where there is a large demand for tropical corals.

Employees of Ostre’an Teo

It was also announced during the year that Arramara

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Jean-Paul Deveau, President of Acadian Seaplants Limited, Dinny Mc Ginley TD, Donal Mac Giolla Bhríde, General Manager of Arramara Teo and Anna Ní Ghallachair, Cathaoirleach Údarás na Gaeltachta at the announcement of Arramara Teo sale to Acadian Seaplants Ltd.

Teoranta, the seaweed processing company located in Cill Chiaráin, Conamara, is now under the new ownership of the Canadian company, Acadian Seaplants Limited.

by Acadian will allow Arramara to develop its business into the future, with benefits accruing to all as a result of increased economic activity and increased local employment.

Arramara Teoranta employs 20 people directly and purchases seaweed from 300 harvesters. Údarás na Gaeltachta was given ownership of Arramara Teoranta in 2006. Following a review of the company, it was clear that expertise and investment were required to secure the company’s future and offer the best advantage to all its stakeholders.

Following a comprehensive evaluation process, a strategic investment partner was found in Acadian Seaplants Limited. Acadian Seaplants announced that it is to make an initial investment of €2 million in Arramara as a first step and that further investment will follow in areas of research, development of value-added products, market development, processing technologies and capital expenditures. An tÚdarás believes that the investment

Oileán Glas Teo (OGT), the Donegal based seaweed liquid fertilizer company, continues to develop its amenity and horticultural markets in the US and Europe. In 2014 the company was purchase by Tradecorp, a Spanish based micronutrients company.

With support from its new owner, OGT will continue with its existing production activity and has plans to expand and develop new markets from their Donegal base.

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Marine-based enterprises are showing further potential for 2015. Meadbh Seoighe, Marine Executive with Údarás na Gaeltachta says there is a lot of interest in seaweed culture, sea salt and added value seaweed beauty and food products currently. Údarás na Gaeltachta expects to see new projects from this sector coming to fruition in 2015.

Gem Plastics was founded in 1988 in Cavan, Ireland as a division of the lubricants distribution company Gem Oils, which was established in 1962.

Since then, Gem Plastics has developed and expanded its range of blow moulded HDPE Drums, Jerricans, associated services and customer portfolio, supplying fillers - mainly those in the chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage industries throughout the British Isles, including some of the world's leading multi-national players in these sectors.

The vast majority of Gem's containers have UN packaging performance certificates, approving them for the lnternational Transport of Dangerous Goods. Additionally, they are made in conformance with ISO 9001 quality management systems, as well as a high level of GMP compliant processes and full observance of environmental welfare issues.

Twenty five years later, Gem Plastics remains a family owned company with inherent traditional values centred on upholding the highest standards in everything it does. The business is led by an experienced management team who, along with a loyal and dedicated workforce, places customer’s needs at the forefront of its everyday activities. Equally, it maintains an avid R&D focus in key areas such as raw materials, processes, products and customer service.

MUSSEL FLOAT Alongside its mainstream industrial packaging activities, Gem Plastics manufactures other blow moulded articles for industrial and consumer applications.

Prominent amongst these items, is its innovative Mussel Float that was developed in collaboration with the Irish Mussel Farmers and Bord lascaigh Mhara - The Irish Fisheries Board, for use in the cultivation and harvesting of mussels. Its novel and useful functionality resulted in Gem being granted a full European patent for the product in 2008.

The float is made in three sizes by the extrusion blow moulding process, using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) giving it strength and guaranteeing a long working life. Coloured 'Battleship Grey' helps it blend in caringly with its natural surrounding environment.

All the materials used in the manufacture of the float have been authorised for use contact with foodstuffs.

MUSSEL FLOAT The Gem Mussel Float was designed with the purpose of playing a pivotal role in the cultivation of mussel spat on ropes suspended from twin anchorage points on the float, positioned top and bottom.

A special valve is fitted to allow air pressurisation before and during use. This feature ensures that both shape and buoyancy are preserved in all marine conditions. Compared to the method of dredging mussels from the seabed, the Gem float offers a number of distinct advantages.

ADVANTAGES OF GEM FLOATS • 3 different Types (300 Litre,200 litre ,100litre Sub-merged ) • High strength handles for optimum usage.

• Manufactured from 100% Virgin polyethylene.

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• High Performance floats for all types of inshore & offshore farming conditions.

• Long operational life with no maintenance.

• Easy clean surface.

• Special valve fitted to allow air pressurisation before and during use.

• Excellent value on return of capital.

• Stackable easy to handle • Will not crack or rust

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Native oyster regeneration for commercial and environmental sustainability of stocks Cass Bromley, IBIS Project Queen’s University Belfast

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istorically, oysters formed dense beds in shallow coastal waters but, today, an estimated 85% of beds have been lost globally.

The only oyster species native to European waters, Ostrea edulis, has suffered severe declines throughout its natural range, largely through over exploitation during the 19th Century to satisfy market demand.

Pollution, habitat loss, introduced pathogens and predators also reportedly contributed to this decline.

Recognition of their importance in ecosystems has led to native oysters becoming subject to

conservation regulations under European and National Law, increasing regeneration and restoration initiatives. Lough Foyle, on the north western border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, holds one of the few remaining productive fisheries for European native oysters and is nationally and internationally important.

The IBIS* native oyster project complements and builds upon investigations carried out pre-regulation by local co-operatives and postregulation work by the Loughs Agency’s Marine Scientist, Ciarán McGonigle

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and colleagues.

The work is aimed at identifying methods and audit points for regeneration applicable both to the Foyle fishery and elsewhere.

PLANKTON SAMPLING The project has continued a spawning survey initially carried out by the Loughs Agency in 2011. Oyster reproduction is complex – native oysters change sex throughout their adult lives, and females brood larvae before releasing them into the plankton. Reproductive success is driven by numerous factors including distances between individuals, temperature, food availability and habitat availability. Each lifecycle stage has different requirements and potential perturbations. Within a wild fishery, sustaining the population is entirely dependant upon natural recruitment and it is therefore important to understand reproductive cycles. The survey collects plankton samples (to quantify bivalve larvae in the water column) and oysters (to assess reproductive stage) on a

weekly basis. Brooding oysters are traditionally described as being “sick” – ranging from whitesick (eggs) to blacksick (shelled larvae ready to be released into the plankton). Larger, older oysters are expected to produce larger broods and eggs and larvae collected from any brooding females are counted to assess fecundity and inform, for example, landing sizes for the fishery.

Earlier studies of oysters and the spawning survey results indicate clearly that a holistic approach is required for successful oyster regeneration. Oysters may successfully produce millions of larvae, but if there is insufficient settlement space available or fishing practices that impact on juvenile oysters reaching maturity, sustainable populations are likely to be difficult to establish. Working in a productive, active fishery provides us with an unusual opportunity to test theories and methods in situ.

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Habitat enhancement work, such as experimentally investigating the effects of harrowing (a method used for cleaning neglected or fouled oyster beds to expose suitable substrata for oyster larval settlement) is being carried out. Dredge surveys are a traditional way of assessing the condition of oyster grounds and populations. However, as any fishing gear can impact on seabed ecosystems we are exploring the use of underwater camera equipment such as ROV, spyball and GoPros in order to minimising disturbance during habitat assessment.

The GoPro cameras have also been attached to the harrow and oyster dredges, giving insight into the action of the gear on the seabed and provides a unique view of their work.

Experimental “Oyster Regeneration Areas” have also been established in the Lough, designed to explore the effects of setting aside areas and removing fishing disturbance on oyster broodstock and associated biodiversity. These are already yielding interesting results which will feed into fishery and biodiversity management.

SHARING KNOWLEDGE One of the keys to successful regeneration is to encourage buy-in by all parties. There is a wealth of undocumented or hidden away information and experience with oysters and one approach of the project is to bring people and knowledge together and make it available to a wider audience. For example, events such as a native oyster regeneration workshop held at Redcastle, Co. Donegal in June 2014 have provided opportunities for oyster fishers/ growers from Foyle to meet and share knowledge with people from production areas around Europe, government agencies, scientists, NGOs, and other stakeholders. A lot of work remains to be done but everything we are learning about the lough and its oyster population will, hopefully, provide data and information for future initiatives.

*The IBIS (www.loughsagency.org/ibis), project 2859 is a partnership of the Loughs Agency, Queen’s University Belfast and Glasgow University supported by the European Union’s INTERREG IVA programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (www.seupb.eu).

Kaycee quality twin-dose syringe wins high praise from Irish fish farmers

Kaycee Veterinary Products Ltd was founded in 1962 and has been owned and run by the Sesemann family since 1976. Previously run by Timothy Sesemann for over three decades, Kaycee has been under the new directorship of his two sons, Adam and Samuel, and daughter Anna since 2011. Based in England, they have been building high quality hand-held repeater syringes serving the international animal health industry for over 50 years.

With Kaycee now in its second generation, their new Twin Dose Syringe and dose Counter System launch as part of a new strategy of innovation to meet the unique needs of their international customers and the Irish aquaculture industry.

One of the keys to successful regeneration is to encourage buy-in by all parties

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Kaycee vaccination syringes are for use with all oil and water-based vaccines and are known for reliable dose accuracy

while still being easy to maintain with fully replaceable spare parts.

Built with chrome-plated metal to ensure a long life and endure the rigours of outdoor use in the aquaculture and agriculture industries.

With its truly ergonomic and well-balanced design their syringes are comfortable to use, allowing long sessions while minimising operator-fatigue and ultimately reducing costs.

The launch of new products and the completion of a company rebrand represent a positive turning point at Kaycee as they look to expand their national and international client base.

Kaycee will continue to meet the increasing needs of the growing international aquaculture industry through innovation, research and development.

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Financing the aquaculture industry essential - otherwise opportunities will be lost Art Kavanagh QFA, Marine Finance Consultant O

ver the past forty years the Irish sea fishing sector has developed hugely to a point where it is now able to finance development and expansion either from its own resources or from bank loans which have been relatively readily available to it in recent years. For any sector to prosper financial support is needed at an early stage in order to to provide a firm foundation upon which to grow.

Early financial support for the Irish fishing industry came from grants from BIM and, importantly, from loans provided by Norwegian and Dutch Banks. In the late 1980s when the Irish banks began to realise they wer losing good business they too began to support the sector.

I believe that the financing of the Irish aquaculture sector today is where the catching sector was 40 years ago. However, Irish banks still have not fully come to grips with aquaculture, nor have they accepted eithr what it is really worth. From a banker’s viewpoint aquaculture is difficult to finance for a number of reasons - none of which is due to a lack of respect for the operators or their expertise. Because of the length of the growing cycles the stocking finance is longer than required for most other sectors. Because of the need to have a continuous production process there will be 2 or 3

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the seafood sector . Given the importance being attached to the food sector at government level this disappointed me. Banks need to understand the sector, the people who run it operationally and administratively if they are to be comfortable with it.

crops growing at the same time.

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OF RISK Like other sectors that involve the growing of crops or animals there is always a risk of disease, but in the case of salmon farming - fish that are close to harvest could be lost with doubt surrounding the ability of the insurance to cover all of the costs. Shellfish growers can also have disease issues with their stocks but will not have incurred the same level of feed costs. Unlike Norway where the aquaculture sector is buoyant, the ownership and tenure of the licences makes it difficult to use them as security. For the aquaculture sector to develop to its full potential it

must be able to access finance both for capital expenditure and for the development of stock for the markets.

A number of significant ‘information days’ were held during 2014 at which the importance and potential of the aquaculture sector were outlined. These were attended by many senior bankers and investment intermediaries, but despite their enthusiasm on the day, there is no evidence that ready funding will be available. I approached a number of venture capitalists who claimed to have funding but was told that this was being reserved for the computer/technology sector, and that basically, they were not interested in

As the Irish banking sector broke into the fishing sector we got support from BIM, Department Officials and the Industry itself who were anxious to “Train” us in the business. We need to revisit that joint strategy and try to get the various groups governing and representing the Licensing Authority, BIM, the IFA Fish Farming Section and the Financial Services area to identify the needs of the Industry and how to deal with the various difficulties that may be stopping it growing.

One of the Goals in the Irish Food Harvest 2020 document call for an increase of 78% in aquaculture production.

Without access to proper finance this cannot happen and we need to address it now ! In the case of the catching sector we allowed outside banks to take the initial risks and we were delighted to jump on the Bandwagon when the sector was seen to work.

Aquaculture is an Irish resource and if we want to reap the benefits we must provide the climate for it to grow. If we don’t, the opportunities will pass us by!

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Gaelforce Marine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; providing a wideranging and reliable service to the aquaculture industry Paul Campbell, Marketing Manager for the Gaelforce Group

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cottish manufacturer and supplier Gael Force Marine, based in Inverness, has for many years worked closely with the aquaculture industry developing a strong working relationship with fish farm operators in Scotland, Ireland, the Faroe Islands and Norway. Gaelforce offers a wide range of products and services ranging from the manufacturing of feed barges; the supply and design of mooring grid systems and a wide range of consumables.

FEED

BARGES There are two designs of feed barges available with variable feed capacities. The SeaCap is a highly innovative circular design which provides a very cost effective feeding solution for more exposed sites and can be produced to a feed capacity of 250 tonnes. The SeaMate barges are rectangular in plan with up to 4 deck levels (2 internal), and can be fitted with multi hopper and blower feed systems with feed capacities up to 500 tonnes. Both feed barges are fully fitted out with feed hoppers, air blower feed systems, generators, tankage and all electrics in addition to operational and living accommodation. Again, both the SeaCap and SeaMate barges can also be supplied to customer specifications with an extensive list of accommodation options including under floor heating, showers and fitted galleys.

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MOORING SYSTEMS Gael Force have a trusted name for specifying, designing and supplying grid mooring systems throughout the industry. Based on farm site location, seabed and prevailing weather conditions we specify, design and assemble high holding power, multi node mooring systems for securing fish cages/pens and feed barges. With mooring systems in use in some of the most exposed farm sites in the Northern hemisphere, Gael Force systems have proven that in extreme weather conditions they are rugged, reliable and trusted.

Customers can have complete peace of mind with the company supplying fully certified components.

With new product designs and site-specific solutions as part of their commitment to the industry, Gael Force recently introduced a new Mooring Node for fibre connections, the SeaQure Link. The design is the result of listening to customer needs. Developed in-house by a team of qualified engineers with over 20 years of experience in fish farm mooring systems, SeaQure Link is a step forward in mooring grid performance and integrity.

The development in design materials and production process resulted in their strongest and most robust connector to date.

Designed for use with rope, slings or chain (using fibre connectors), SeaQure Link provides critical ballast for the grid with ease of inservice management. The thought process behind the Node was that it should allow connection of fibres (rope or sling) and be capable of providing a securing point for slings in a `choke` position. It is cast to provide high strength and be able to take over 60T tensile force without breaking as a minimum. Using Lloydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved testing the SeaQure Link has a minimum breaking load of 185T and can be used in a NS9415 grid system when correctly specified. The cast steel construction is heat treated to add tensile strength before being galvanised. It is then epoxy

powder coated to reduce abrasion to fibre connections.

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SERVICES Gael Force also provide to the trade, a single source supply service with a full range of regularly used items supplemented by a fast source service on nonstocked items.

Understanding the needs of the day to day operational management of fish husbandry, and harvest targets being a priority, efficient service in equipment and consumables supply is key.

Gaelforce has a dedicated aquaculture account management team and a delivery service that sits on the back of managed stock at its main warehouse in Inverness. The company also offers a trade B2B web store providing easy online ordering with illustrated presentation of products.

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The Challenge to Succeed Roger Cole

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t the BIM-led National Seafood Conference in the Aviva Stadium on the 2nd of April Joe Gill, Director of Corporate Banking gave a major presentation on the challenges facing The Irish Seafood industry.

Comparing the Irish dairy industry in 1984 and the Irish seafood sector in 2014 (graph 1) is was clear there are major similarities. Since 1984 the dairy industry underwent a major growth and consolidation process resulting in major stock market valuations (Graph 2).

Irish seafood has the same potential (graph 3) especially in Asia (graph 4).

In fact the growth potential for seafood is exceptionally promising (graph 5).

further increase, which together with new species (graph 9) provides another indication of the potential for growth. This also applies to the aquaculture sector (graph 10).

The background to the sector (graph 6) shows Ireland can grow if it takes advantage of that potential.

Finally the revenue of the major seafood companies gives an indication of what can be achieved if Irish seafood rises to the challenge to grow and consolidate using its natural advantages of resources and food heritage. The stock market can offer the funding firepower to the seafood entrepreneurs willing to rise to the challenge.

However currently there is a lack of scale in the sector (graph 7) and Irish ports only account for 4% of the total catch in Europe (graph 8). However landings have returned to 2006 levels and fuel costs could encourage a

Graph 1

Graph 3

Irish Seafood in 2014 v Irish Dairy in 1984 Seafood 2014

Dairy 1984

Quota Restrictions

Fragmented Processing

Low Value-Add

Limited International Footprint

Zero Stock Market Presence

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Graph 4

Large Scale Market Listing

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Global Seafood Production & Human Consumption

Kerry

€9.7 bn

Glanbia

€3.3 bn

Aryzta

€5.6 bn

Asian Countries Have Highest Per Capita Consumption

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Graph 8 Irish Ports Account for just 4% of Total Catch in Europe

Demand Outweigh Supply By 2022 Global Imports (million tonnes) 2012

2022

% growth

EU

7.6

9.6

26%

US

4.6

5.7

24%

Japan

3.9

3.7

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China

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4.4

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2.8

27%

US

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19%

Sub-Saharan Africa Global Exports (million tonnes)

Graph 9 Irish Pelagic Fish (2011)

Sourcs: OECD-FAO

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Mackeral

Background to Irish Seafood Industry

Herring Horse Mackeral Blue Whiting

Main partner

Quantity (tonnes)

Value ()Euro)

Russia

12,359

20,125,630

Germany

3,824

6,304,320

Egypt

9,372

7,438,000

Nigeria

6,121

5,134,780

Sourcs: BIM

Graph 10 Aquaculture to become the dominant producer

Graph 7 Seafood Processing Companies No. of Companies

Range

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€15m - €30

22

€2m - €15m

100

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Tralee T ralee Bay Ba Hatchery Ltd Castlegregory.

The Ponds, Kilshannig, Castlegr egory.

Kerry..

County Kerry Tel: T el: +353 (66) 713 9009 jjsheehy@traleebayhatchery.com Email: jjsheehy@traleebayhatchery .com Web: W www.traleebayhatchery.com eb: www .traleebayhatchery.com For sales contact John Joe Sheehy on +353 (86) 3788155.

New multi-species hatchery to be a major boost to Irish shellfish aquacultur aquaculture e Tralee T ralee Bay Hatchery Hatc Ltd utilises the unique natural rresources esources ovide local es of T Tralee ralee Bay to pr provide and Eur opean markets with a pr emium quality European premium supply of shellfish seed for on-gr owing in the on-growing aquacultur e industry and for rre-stocking e-stocking aquaculture depleted shellfish beds.

Located in Kilshannig, Castlegr egory, Co Kerry Castlegregory, Kerry,, the hatchery has a rready eady supply of high-grade ee of br oodstock fr om pristine local waters fr broodstock from free toxins and disease. ge-scale, privately funded In August 2014 this lar large-scale, eceived e Â&#x2013; the first of its kind in Ir eland - rreceived ventur venture Ireland ently has stocks of e licence. It curr its aquacultur aquaculture currently G5/G6 diploid C. gigas seed; triploid C. gigas seed will be available fr om Spring 2015. from e tech The hatchery uses the latest aquacultur aquaculture tech-procedures to produce produce the highest nologies and procedures grade of algae, shellfish and seaweeds, while the ensures that all in- house R&D department ensures are kept fully up-to-date. systems are Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland, Ireland, Speaking to Aquaculture chief executuve, Denis OÂ&#x2019;Shea outlined why he established the hatchery: Â&#x201C;There are are no large-scale large-scale hatchery facilities in Â&#x201C;There Ireland currently currently so we have to import over 600 Ireland million seed per year r.. Developing a national nation year. ge- scale supply of facility will ensur e a rregular egular lar ensure largeee quality Irish shellfish seed for the disease-fr disease-free domestic and the the wider inter national mar international mar-kets,Â&#x201D; he said.

The T eam Team Of his 30 yearsÂ&#x2019; experience in the shellfish industry industry,, Denis OÂ&#x2019;Shea has specialised in native flat oysters and was instrumental in incr easing increasing flat oyster pr oduction in 1986 fr om 6.75 tonnes production from to 310 tonnes by 2009.

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Senior pr oduction technician Niall OÂ&#x2019;Rahelly production specialises in algal and commer cial shellfish commercial pr oduction while rresearch esearch and development production analyst, Dr Grace Flannery responsible for R & Flannery,, is responsible D pr ojects. Nursery manager Darragh Moriarty is projects. rresponsible esponsible for spat pr oduction. production. elandÂ&#x2019;s largest As well as being one of Ir largest European European IrelandÂ&#x2019;s oducing areas, areas, flat oyster (O. edulis) pr as, T ralee Bay producing Tralee emaining areas areas in Ireland Ireland is also one of the last rremaining fr ee of the lethal shellfish parasite Bonamia. free oximately Irish pr oduction of C. gigas is appr production approximately eliable 8,500 of harvested oysters, but with a rreliable supply of clean, quality Irish seed, the company believes this figur e could be substantially figure incr eased. increased.

As no C.gigas cultivation is carried out in T ralee Tralee ea is also free free of the Ostreid Ostreid herpesviherpesviBay, the ar Bay, area

species in other ar eas of the country. country. areas Looking to the futur e, the company aims to future, ge quantities of diploid and arg produce large lar produce genetically-produced triploid seed, along with genetically-produced elandÂ&#x2019;s regeneration of Ir scallop seed to aid the regeneration IrelandÂ&#x2019;s seriously overfished and sometimes depleted scallop fisheries.

Other pr ojects ects at T ralee Bay Hatchery involve projects Tralee cultivating sea ur chin seed and a variety of native urchin seaweeds such as Chondras; Porphyra; Alaria; and Laminaria.

An Open day will be held in early Spring of 2015 to showcase the hatchery and the quality of excellence that underpins all aspects of pr oduction. production.

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project?

What is new about this project?

We will be able to supply commercial commercial growers growers with high quality and disease-free disease-free Irish shellfish and We seaweed seed. The native oyster and scallop seed will also be used to enhance naturally occurring Ireland that have been decimated by disease or overfishing. Our stocks will be carefully carefully populations in Ireland ensure optimum growth growth and quality of the seed and to ensur e selected and we will use genetic traits to ensure ensure replenished wild populations. We We will also be using a modern modern continuous flow genetic diversity in any replenished flow-through system, rather than the more more commonly used static tank system, to allow for maximum survival through growth of our seed. and growth pulation used increasingly increasingly e easing in the production production of oysters?

Why is genetic manipulation considered an important technique in the culturing of oysters as it can be Genetic manipulation is a now considered improve stocks for aquaculture aquaculture purposes by selecting animals for specific traits used to dramatically improve growth, higher meat yield and disease resistance. resistance. Failure Failure to monitor the genetics of stock such as faster growth, effect. For example, continuously breeding breeding from from the same stock of oysters can also have a detrimental effect. difficulties when producing producing spat such as variable growth, growth, longevity and, of course, great difficulties can lead to great inbreeding. Genetic manipulation is very important to us here here in Tralee Tralee Bay B Hatchery as we want to inbreeding. produce top quality, quality, fast growing growing C. and we wish to maintain the unique genetics of the flat oyster and produce oduced seed. replenish with our hatchery pr scallop populations we plan to replenish produced produce oyster seed?

Outline the steps involved to produce oodstock conditioning; larval pr oduction; spat There are are four phases in the production production of oysters: br There broodstock production; equires dif es, feed types production; and the production production of algae for feed. Each phase rrequires ferent temperatur production; different temperatures, and quantities, densities etc. Juvenile oysters ar e not very rrobust obust thus the culturing of oyster must be are e a degr ee out or density a little too high there is little room room for error. errorr. Water Water temperatur very exact, and there temperature degree oduction are as small as 0.075mm. In terms of triploids, the pr can have a dramatic impact on larvae that are production broodstock must be of seed is nearly identical to that of the diploids, with the exception that some of the broodstock acquired rather than conditioned on site by our staff, stafff, f, as they are are genetically modified to have specially acquired chromosomes in order order to produce produce uce triploid offspring. offfspring. fspring. multiple sets of chromosomes es are produced, and what species are used?

How is the algae produced, We use a modern modern continuous algae system, whereby whereby algae are are grown grown from from small stocks all the way up We hatchery. We We culture culture several species of algae which are are essential to to 500L bags, and all within the hatchery. producing good quality seed, including Isocrysis galbana and Chaetoceros Chaetoceros calcitrans We We also use producing red and blue LED lights at specific wavelengths to attain the maximum growth growth potential of specialised red culture. each species we culture.

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All At Sea – food processors rely on eps packaging to complete the supply chain E

xpanded polystyrene (EPS) is the safest, most cost-effective and environmentally friendly packaging for transporting fish and seafood throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, according to a global company supplying the processing sector.

emissions. The unique bead structure ensures the packaging is durable and impact-resistant. It is also ideal for external storage or transfers as it repels moisture.

Kingspan Protective Packaging (KPP), part of the €1.8bn Kingspan Group, specialises in supplying custom moulded and pre-cut protective packaging to businesses around the world. Packaging for food – not just seafood - needs to meet increasingly stringent global regulatory requirements for the safe handling and distribution of its contents, and it has also had to conform to the increasing environmental concerns over the impact of material choice and sustainability.

“Kingspan’s extensive experience in both insulation and packaging solutions enables the company to not only provide top quality products, but also to back that up with exemplary customer service and sector-leading responsiveness to requirements. Bespoke solutions are our speciality and we’re always looking for ways we can further improve our customers’ experience in working with us.”

KPP believes that the strength and insulation properties of its EPS packaging provide excellent protection for food and seafood in transit, keeping it fresh and safe up to the point of sale. EPS is composed of 98% air plus a closed-cell foam structure consisting of microscopically small air bubbles, making it the simplest and lowest cost thermal insulator available. Boxes come in a variety of sizes with interlocking lids and are extensively tested for both air and sea transit.

The Irish seafood sector is growing year on year: in 2012 it was estimated to be worth €822million with around 12,000 employed in the industry1. Every year thousands of tonnes of wet fish and seafood – mostly salmon, cod, hake, prawns, oysters and other shellfish – need safe and temperature-protected transportation to their destination.

Kingspan Packaging’s sales manager, John Blessing, says that EPS packaging meets all the requirements of modern packaging with regards to the environment, helping to reduce vehicle weight and transport costs, thus making it a low carbon option.

He explained: “As well as being fully recyclable, EPS helps to reduce packaging waste, which in turn reduces fuel consumption and more critically, cuts

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In the UK and ROI over €10billion of food is wasted every year2 – a figure which these countries, under the watchful eye of the EU, are aiming to reduce by 20% over the next two years. High quality, insulated packaging could play a key role in achieving this target – especially as leakage and contamination are key causes of waste within the supply chain.

Kingspan is a €1.8bn organisation with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality and service excellence.

The driving force behind the Kingspan ethos is to provide effective, low energy, low cost and low carbon solutions for the built environment.

Kingspan Protective Packaging’s thermal, waterproof pre-cut and custom-moulded EPS and EPP solutions provide protection against impact and other transit challenges, ensuring their popularity as lightweight transport protection for fragile goods.

KPP has over 40 years’ experience in manufacturing and supplying packaging solutions for the food industry. It says custom moulded and pre-cut thermal containers are the best option for protecting the integrity of fish and shellfish in particular, offering stable and reliable insulation where an increase in temperature would be detrimental to product quality and safety.

KPP’s cut packaging and custom moulded solutions are:

John Blessing concluded: “We’re ideally placed to develop new partnerships with the fish and seafood supply chain, helping with the design and testing of custom-made packaging & moulded solutions to meet practically any requirement as well as providing a wide choice of off-the-shelf, proven products.”

For more information visit www.kingspanprotectivepackaging.com For sales enquires, please contact: John Blessing Kingspan Packaging Email: john.blessing@kingspan.com Website: www.kingspanprotectivepackaging.com

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Producers T: Telphone

F: Fax

M: Mobile

Abalone Abalone Chonamara Teo Aille, Barna, Co. Galway T: (091) 591307 T: (091) 754602 M: (087) 9051956 E: cindyobr@iol.ie C: Cindy O’Brien Brandon Bay Seafoods (Ireland) Ltd. Ballybeggan Lodge Drumtacker, Tralee, Co. Kerry T: (066) 7139027 E: info@brandonbay.com C: Denis O’Shea M.R.I. Carna Laboratories Shellfish Research Laboratory Carna, Co. Galway T: (095) 32201 T: (095) 32205 E: srl@iol.ie C: Declan Clarke Tower Aqua Ltd Lickbarrahan, Cahermore Beara, Co. Cork M: (087) 2324149 E: monbeedo@gmail.com C: Michael O’Neill

Bottom Mussel Alex Mc Carthy Shellfish Ltd. Robin Hill, Kildimo Co. Limerick T: (061) 393040 M: (087) 2549630 E: alex@mccarthyshellfish.ie C: Alex Mc Carthy Aqua Shellfish 13 Pillar Park, Buncrana, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 62557 M: (086) 8177885 E: ronanodoherty@eircom.net C: Ronan O’Doherty Atlanfish Station House, Malin Road, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal T: 07493 74285 T: (0044) 7720464085 M: (086) 1580338 E: info@atlanfish.com C: Gareth Gallagher Ballylawn Shellfish Ltd Ballylawn, Redcastle, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 82805 M: (086) 2902462 C: Danny McDermott

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C: Contact

Conor Blake Pier Road, Rathmullan, Co Donegal T: (07491) 58368 M: (087) 6186334 Paddy Boyce Malin Rd, Moville, Co. Donegal T: 07493 82100 / 85200 / M: (086) 2684013 E: pboyce@eircom.net C: Paddy Boyce Carlingford Lough Shellfish Cooperative Society Ltd. MillGrange, Greenore, Co. Louth T: (042) 9383894 E: (086) 1053033 C: PJ Donnelly Chapman Robert Slade, Fethard on Sea, New Ross, Co. Wexford T: 051 397303 C: Robert chapman Crescent Seafoods Ltd. Redwood Park, Murrinstown, Co. Wexford T: (053) 9139710 M: (087) 2783226 E: crescentseafoods@eircom.net C: Stephen Kelly Cromane Mussels Ltd. Stookisland, Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769306 M: (086) 8941025 E: Tony O’Sullivan Cloughmore Shellfish Ltd Unit 3, Kilkeel Business Park, The Harbour, Kilkeel, Co. Down, BT34 4AX T: 0044 2841769208 (T&F) T: (028) 41769282 T: (028) 41763584 E: cloughmoreshellfish@ googlemail.com C: Brian Cunningham Hugh Doyle and Paul Bennet Killag, Duncormick, Co. Wexford T: (051) 563075 M: (086) 8625809 C: Hugh Doyle Emerald Mussels Ltd. Carrowhooly, Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 26431 T: (086) 1740860 M: (087) 2557938 E: bryan_hyland@hotmail.com E: bryanhyland@ymail.com C: Raymond Dougal

Euro Shellfish Limited Clar, Redcastle, Co. Donegal T: 07493) 82619 M: (086) 8349876 E: euroshellfish@eircom.net C: Derick McGonagle Flynn, Liam 11 Chancellors Road Bessbrook, Newry, Co. Down, N.I. C: Liam Flynn Foyle Fresh Seafoods Ltd. Gulladuff, Moville, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 82119 M: (087) 2295800 M: (087) 2524598 E: foylefreshseafoodsltd@ gmail.com Frank McCarthy Lonart, Cromane Upper, Killorglin T: (066) 9769375 M: (087) 6432563 E: skippershaven@eircom.net C: John Steele Fresco Seafoods Greencastle, Co. Donegal T: (07491) 81333 T: (074) 9381356 M: (086) 2516603 C: Gerard Kelly Lough Garmin Harbour Mussels Ltd 24 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 T: 353(0) 16602404 F: 353(0) 16765212 T: (0031) 113571312 E: eddy@barbe.nl C: Michel Barbe Gerald O’Reilly Group Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769256 M: 087 6937028 C: Gerald O’Reilly Griffin-Reilly Group Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769235 M: (086) 6094346 C: John Joe O’Reilly Foley-Teahan Shellfish Co. Cromane Point, Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769247 M: (087) 7827502 M: (087) 2137119 E: johnmichaelfoley@gmail.com C: John Foley CharlesKelly Greencastle, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9181298 M: (087) 2137119 C: Charles Kellly

LDC shellfish Ltd. Seacrest, Derry Road, Moville, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 85749 / 82146 M: (086) 2889079 M: (087) 2137119 E: ldcshellfishltd@eircom.net C: Liam McGuinness Lett & Co. Ltd. Batt Street, Wexford, Co. Wexford T: (053) 9122811 M: (087) 2559403 E: lettgrp@iol.ie C: Desmond Lett Lough Swilly Shellfish Growers Co-operative Soc. Ltd. Station House, Malin Road, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 74285 T: (07493) 74623 F: (07493) 74685 F: 71861006 C: Danny Gallagher M&P O’Sullivan Shellfish Ltd (Caragh Clams) Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769975 T: (066) 9769390 M: (087) 6608570 M: (087) 2137119 E: kerryosullivans@eircom.net C: Paul O’Sullivan Derek McCrudden, Drumaweir, Greencastle, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 81378 M: (086) 2860931 C: Derek McCrudden McDermot Danny & Carney Peter Battery Brae, Greencastle, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9381242 M: (086) 8053693 C: Danny McDermot Michael Scannell Douglas, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9761614 M: (087) 7632453 C: Mike Scannell Ciaran Morgan Ardaghy, Omeath, Co. Louth C: Ciaran Morgan MichaelMoroney Glosha, Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769256 M: (087) 6439603 C: Michael Moroney

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Liam O’Connor North Commons Liberties, Carlingford, Co. Louth C: Liam O’Connor O’Sullivan McCarthy Mussel Development Group Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769243 T: (066) 9769293(F) M: (087) 2119957 C: Arthur McCarthy Riverbank Mussels LG Cody & Co, Custom HSE Quay, Co. Wexford T: (053) 35094 M: (087) 2722413 C: Mick Crowley Fintan Scallan 84 King Street, Wexford, Co. Wexford T: (053) 9141207 M: (087) 2786852 C: Fintan Scallan N&A Scallan Mussel Suppliers 29 William Street, Wexford Town, Co. Wexford T: (053) 9122080 M: (087) 9229152 Sean M: (087) 6253759 Martin E: nascallanmussels@eircom.net C: Noel Scallan Sugrue Group Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry (087) 9862453 T: (066) 9769505 C: Michael Sugrue Teahan Partnership Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry (087) 2654681 T: (066) 9769357 E: teahanpartners@gmail.com C: Michael Teahan Tully Shellfish Tullyally, Redcastle, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 82436 M: (087) 2296153 E: fergalhavlin@hotmail.co.uk C: Michael Havlin Wexford Mussels Ltd. Rockfield, Coolcotts, Co. Wexford T: (053) 24351 M: (087) 2219077 E: wexmuss@eircom.net C: Sean Ryan William Casey Group Cromane Cross, Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 7709147 C: Willie Casey

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Woodstown Bay Shellfish Ltd. The Harbour, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford T: (051) 383461 T: (051) 383664 M: (087) 2565549 E: paulbarlo@eircom.net C: Paul Barlow

Armada Shellfish Co. Ltd. Old Farm Buildings, Lissadell, Co. Sligo T: (071) 9163153 T: (071) 9173034 M: (087) 2360364 E: leydomp@gmail.com C: Paul Leydon

Inch Island Mussels Ltd Grange, Inch, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 60295 M: (087) 2325307 C: Allen Browne

Atlantic Clams Ireland Ltd. Old Farm Buildings, Lissadell, Co. Sligo T: (07191) 42990 M: (087) 6739051 C: Charles Kelly

DannyMcDermot & Peter Carney Battery Brae, Greencastle, Co. Donegal M: (086) 8053693 T: (074) 9381242 C: Danny McDermot

Char STOFNFISKUR (IRELAND) LTD Galway Aquatic Enterprises Ltd. Bunatober, Corrandulla, Co. Galway T: (091) 791303 M: (086) 3848777 E: stofnfiskur@eircom.net C: Peter McGovern

Clam Jasconius Ltd. New Quay, Burrin, Co. Clare T: (065) 7078189 E: iarfhlaithconnellan@gmail.com C: Iarlaith Connellan Cartron Point Shellfish Ltd. New Quay, Burrin, Co. Clare T: (065) 7078189 E: iarfhlaithconnellan@gmail.com C: Iarlaith Connellan Cornelius Sullivan Ballinakill, Bere Island, Co. Cork T: (027)75064 M: (087) 2904265 C: Cornelius Sullivan Connemara Clams Streamstown, Claddaghduff, Co. Galway T: (095) 44346 M: (086) 8554196 C: Michael Murray Carragh Clams Ltd. Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769975 T: (066) 9769390 M: (087) 6608569 (PO’S) E: kerryosullivans@eircom.net C: Paul O’Sullivan

Coney Island Shellfish Ltd. The Lodge, Strandhill, Co. Sligo T: (071) 9168447 E: noelcartersligo@gmail.com C: Noel Carter Lissadell Shellfish Co. Ltd. Lissadell, Sligo Town, Co. Sligo T: (07191) 63563 T: (07191) 41313 M: (086) 8315123 E: ilok@tinet.ie C: Kevin O’Kelly

Freshwater Trout Araglen Trout Farm John Haydon Araglen, Kilworth, Co. Cork T: (058) 50049 M: (087) 8562073 E: johnhaydon@eircom.net Goatsbridge Trout Farm Ltd. Goatsbridge, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny T: (056) 7724140 M: (086) 2544907 E: ger@goatsbridgetrout.ie or E: info@goatsbridgetrout.ie C: Gerard Kirwan IDAS Ltd. Woodenbridge, Arklow, Co. Wicklow T: (0402) 35233 M: (087) 2270647 E: steffen3@eircom.net C: Stefan Petersen Raford Fish Farm Raford, Kiltulla, Athenry, Co. Galway T: (091) 848137 C: Francis Burke

Sea Reared trout Curraun Fisheries (Clonee) C: Tom Doherty Jr

Gigas Oyster Woodstown Bay Shellfish Ltd. The Harbour, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford T: (051) 383461 T: (051) 383664 M: (087) 2565549 E: paulbarlo@eircom.net C: Paul Barlow PKA Ltd. Faha, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford T: (058) 44617 M: (087) 6998566 E: pkaoy@eircom.net C: Yannick Fournier Bells Isle Seafoods (Seabreeze Oyster Farm Ltd.) Tullyearl, Laghy, Co. Donegal T: (07497) 22791 T: (07497) 22770 M: (087) 6536781 E: valanddes@eircom.net C: Des Moore Bia Mara Deise Teoranta 7 Bishopscourt Lawn, Bishopstown, Co. Cork T: (021) 4543563 M: (086) 8909329 E: sdeburca@indigo.ie or E: cliona@tinet.ie C: Sean Burke Dungarvan Shellfish Ltd. Hillcrest, Gortnadiha, Ring, Co. Waterford T: (058) 46120 T: (058) 46508 C: dsf-oysters@hotmail.com E: Ray Harty Donegal Oysters Ltd. Rossylongan, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9740366 M: (087) 2845420 C: Damien Reid Donegal Oceandeep Oysters Ltd. Rossylongan, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal T: (07497) 23042 (H) T: (07497) 23331 M: (087) 6388843 C: Conor Reid Atlanfish Sites Station House, Malin Road, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 74285 M: (086) 1580338 T: (0044) 7720464085 E: virginierobert9@orange.fr C: Florin Rusu Philip Walsh Ballyvoreen, Rosstuss, Woodstown, Co. Waterford T: (051) 382036 M: (087) 4120291 E: philipwalshoysterfarmer@gmail.com C: Philip Walsh

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Charles McHugh & Vincent Gavigan Charles McHugh or Packie McHugh Leconell, Ard na Ratha, Loughras Beg, Co. Donegal T: (07495) 41574 Irish Premium Oysters Ltd Sliogeisc na Rossan Teoranta Traigheanna Bay, Drinlaughelruid, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: 074 9522777 T: (075) 42637(H) M: (086) 6044478 E: info@ipo.ie or E: biged@oceanfree.net C: Edward O’Gallachoir (jnr) Carlingford Oyster Company Ltd. Mullatee, Carlingford, Co. Louth T: (042) 9373800 T: (042) 9373367 E: info@carlingfordoysterco.ie C: Kian Louet- Feisser Ferguson Shellfish Ltd. Ballagan, Carlingford, Co. Louth T: (042) 9373350 M: (087) 6486162 E: fegfish@eircom.net C: Donal Ferguson Sofi Shellfish Ltd (Donhar Teo) Knockmanus, Newport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 36978 M: (087) 3286283 E: sofishellfish@googlemail.com C: Nicolas Tessier Crocknagee Oysters Ltd Roxtown, Clonmany, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9376303 C: Paddy Diver Bannow Island Shellfish Ltd. Danes Castle Carrig-on-Barrow, Co. Wexford T: (051) 561291 T: (0033) 607436241 M: (086) 2150917 E: sgi.france@orange.fr E: gffrench@hotmail.ie C: Ger French/Pascal Boutrais Eugene Fitzpatrick Tallaught, Saltmills, Co. Wexford T: (051) 562587 C: Eugene Fitzpatrick Sherkin Oysters Ltd. Skibbereen, Baltimore, Co. Cork T: (028) 20187 M: (087) 2029899 E: sherkinmarine@eircom.net C: Michael Murphy

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Utterly Oysters Ltd Rossleague, Cobh, Co. Cork T: (021) 4813983 M: (086) 2656509 E: killiant@iol.ie C: Killian Tighe Frank Dwyer Church Cross, Skibereen, Co. Cork M: (086) 8390678 C: Frank Dwyer William Dwyer Ballyhack, Arthurstown, Co. Waterford T: (051) 389349 M: (087) 2712150 E: william_dwyer@hotmail.com C: William Dwyer West Bank Oysters 4 Mount Avenue, Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford T: (051) 380843 M: (087) 2125997 C: Anthony Fortune Rosmoney Shellfish Ltd. Rosmoney, Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 25843 E: nsl@eircom.net C: Stephen Fitzgerald Austrianne (Michele Heelie) Sliog.

An Mhacaire Teo Sliogeisc An Mhacaire Teo Falmore, Dungloe, Co. Donegal T: (07495) 22268 T: (07495) 21183 T: (07495) 21429 C: Jim O’Donnell Tadhg O’Maoileain Cnocan an Phaoraigh, An Rinn, Dungarbhan, Co. Waterford T: (058) 46499 (W) T: (058) 46599(H) F: (058) 46208 E: tadhg@nemeton.ie C: Tadhg O’Maoileoin Hook Head Shellfish Ltd. Fethard-on-Sea, New Ross, Co. Wexford T: (051) 397492 M: (087) 6480109 E: hookheadshellfish@hotmail.com C: Tommy Hickey

Atlantic Clams Ireland Ltd. Old Farm Buildings, Lissadell, Co. Sligo T: (07191) 42990 M: (087) 6739051 C: Charles Kelly McHugh Charles & Gavigan Vincent Leconell, Ard na Ratha, Loughras Beg, Co. Donegal T: (07495) 41574 C: Charles McHugh or Packie McHugh Keenan Oysters Ltd. The Harbour, Carlingford Lough, Co. Louth T: (04293) 73306 C: Tom Keenan Emerald Oysters Ltd Cave, Clarenbridge, Co. Galway T: (091) 796771 M: (087) 2581104 C: Michael Egan Clarinbridge Oyster Co-operative Society Ltd. Cove, Clarenbridge, Co. Galway T: (091) 796771 M: (087) 2581104 C: Michael Egan Moran Pat The Mount, Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford T: (051) 382293 T: (051) 382672 C: Pat Moran Cromane Seafoods Ltd. Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9761563 M: (087) 2271221 C: Danny Sullivan Boet Mor Seafoods Ltd. Claddaghduff, Clifden, Co. Galway T: (095) 44698 M: (087) 2631641 E: kermor@eircom.net C: Jean Le Dorven John Comiskey Urrismana, Clonmany, Co. Donegal C: John Comiskey

BC Shellfish Ltd. Dineen, F. Curran, J.OShea 6 Union Quay, Cork City, Co. Cork T: 021 5005333 Donegans Solicitors E: ndineen@donegans.ie E: virginierobert9@orange.fr C: Virginie Roberts

Mulloy Shellfish Ltd. Shannon Estuary Oysters Ltd. (Connemara Seafoods Ltd.) Kilmeena, Wesport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 41328 T: (098) 41772/ 41000 M: (087) 9971761 E: kgautier@eircom.net W: connemaraseafoods.com C: Karl Gautier

Oceanic Organic Oysters Ltd Harbour View, Greencastle, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 81134 M: (086) 3331906 C: John McKinney

Thomas Barron Mullinahorna, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford T: 058 46283 M: 087 3113748 C: Thomas Barron

Michael Kelly Shellfish Ltd. Tyrone, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway T: (091) 796120 C: Diarmuid Waterford Oysters Ltd. New Line, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford T: (058) 42320 M: (086) 3546062 C: Pat Cullen Bill Coffee Shehkin Bree, Malin Head, Co. Donegal C: Billy coffee Griffin- Reilly Group Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769235 M: (086) 6094346 C: Johnjoe Reilly Haven Shellfish Ballinaclashet, Oysterhaven, Co. Cork T: (021) 4770664 M: (087) 2557429 C: Jamie Dwyer Jasconius Ltd. New Quay, Burrin, Co. Clare T: (065) 7078189 E: iarfhlaithconnellan@gmail.com C: Iarlaith Connellan Hugh Sheehy Breaffa, Kilkee, Co. Clare T: (065) 9058245 M: (086) 8579472 C: Hugh Sheehy James Doherty, Inis Sal Teo Maghery, Termon, Dungloe, Co. Donegal T: (07495) 22820 M: (086) 6097574 C: James Doherty Michael O’Malley Cleggan, Co. Galway T: (095) 44702 M: (087) 2852460 E: o’malley8f@g-mail.com C: Michael O’Malley Sliogiasc Inisheane Magherty, Dungloe, Co. Donegal T: (075) 22542 T: (075) 21457 C: Seamus Hunter/Conal Hunter Danny McDermot & Peter Carney Battery Brae, Greencastle, Co. Donegal M: (086) 8053693 T: (074)9381242 C: Danny McDermot Tairgi Mara Tir Lachain Teoranta Ards, Creeslough, Co. Donegal T: (074) 38370 M: (087) 9673776 C: John Downey

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James Bonner Kincasslagh, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal C: James Bonner John Boyle Mulladuff, Kincasslagh, Co. Donegal C: John Boyle Philip Doherty Slievebawn, Malin Head, Co. Donegal M: (086) 8727268 C: Philip Doherty Green Oysters Ltd. Gilrain, Gortnadiha, Ring, Co. Waterford T: (058) 46120 T: (058) 46508 C: Ray Harty Tom Henry Belfarsad, Achill Sound, Co. Mayo T: (098) 20852 M: (086) 3771648 E: orianadt@msn.com C: Tom Henry Inch Two Three Oysters Ltd. Grange, Inch, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 60295 M: (086) 2211002 C: Allen Browne Michael McMahon Ballynote East, Kilrush, Co. Clare T: (065) 9052571 M: (087) 2605796 C: Michael McMahon John Munnelly Ross, Killala, Co. Mayo T: (096) 32056 M: (087) 2858358 C: John Munnelly Sliogeisc an Duag Údarás na Gaeltachta, Co. Donegal T: (07491) 39943 M: (086) 8460933 C: Eamon McCahill Brendan Garvey The Bungalow, Claremount, Clarecastle, Ennis, Co. Clare T: (065) 6891920 M: (086) 3840807 C: Brendan Garvey Murrisk Shellfish Ltd. Murrisknaboll, Murrisk, Westport, Co. Mayo M: (087) 9882522 T: (098) 64854 C: Sean O’Grady Thomas Bluinne Station House, Kilrush, Co. Clare T: (065) 9052275 M: (087) 7604230 C: Tom Bluinne

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Sciana Mara Teoranta Bothar na Scoile, Duacha, Achill, Co. Mayo T: (098) 43317 M: (087) 2495433 C: John J. Mc Namara Bernard Mahoney Moveen West, Kilkee, Co. Clare T: (065) 9056985 M: (087) 2397440 C: Bernard Mahoney Eisc Riaga Teo. HighPort Ltd, Lincroft Ltd Aghagowlra Mor, Fahy, Newport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 41343 M: (087) 2489101 C: Matt Burke PKA Ltd. Southern Seafoods Ltd. The Moorings, Fountainstown, Co. Cork T: (021) 4831415 T: (021) 4963943 M: (086) 2576516 C: Desmond Morrissey Teahan Partnership Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry M: (087) 2654681 T: (066) 9769357 E: teahanpartners@gmail.com C: Michael Teahan AskOysters Leenan, Keil, Clonmany, Co. Donegal M: (086) 1966803 M: (086) 0733501 E: askoysters@gmail.com C: Stephen Kearney Daniel & Rainer Krause Dungora, Kinvara, Co. Galway T: (091) 637104 T: (091) 637232 C: Daniel Krause Sliogeisc Gaoth Beara Teoranta Ballykilduff, Portnoo, Co. Donegal T: (07495) 45281 M: (087) 9488044 C: Paddy Boyle Charlie Doherty Roshine South, Dungloe, Co. Donegal T: (075) 21815 C: Charlie Doherty Dooriel Fisheries Ltd. Dooriel, Ballycroy, Westport Co. Mayo T: (098) 49244 M: (087) 2807959 C: Shane McGinty

Anthony Duffy Carrick, Carrigart, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9155531 M: (087) 4185913 C: Anthony Duffy

Quay Oyster Company Ballinacourty, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway T: (091) 794724 C: John Kelly

Michael Barr Foyle Water View, Ballymacarthur, Greencastle, Co. Donegal C: Michael Barr

Eamon Sweeney & Seamus Corbett Corner House, Gweedore, Co. Donegal T: (075) 31453 M: (087) 2029909 C: E Mac Suibhne

Croagh Patrick Seafoods Ltd. Roslaher, Newport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 41142 M: (087) 2497570 C: Padraic Gannon Douglas Shellfish Ltd. 42 Upper John Street, Co. Cork M: (087) 9665386 C: Brian Quinn Lyons Gearoid (Sales) c/o Sea Lyons Seafood, Pier Road, Co. Clare T: (065) 9058222 E: info@sealyons.ie C: Gearoid Lyons Omey Oyster Company Ltd. Claddaghduff, Clifden, Co. Galway T: (095) 44022 M: (087) 2484352 C: Richard West Alan McGlinchy Kiltown, Killygordon, Co. Donegal T: (074) 49378 M: (086) 8163553 C: Alan Mc Glinchy Danny McDermott Battery Brae, Greencastle, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 81242 M: (086) 8053693 C: Danny McDermott Michael McLoughlin Keenaglug, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal C: Michael McLoughlin Michael Scannell Douglas, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9761614 M: (087) 7632453 C: Michael Scannell Feargal Langley Sheshia, Bell Harbour, Co. Clare T: (065) 7078146 M: (087) 9787033 C: Fergal Langley Alan O’Mahony Co. Clare C: Alan O'Mahony Haran Sean Roughley, Cloughboley, Co. Sligo T: (07191) 63622 C: Sean Haran

Michael & Neil Kilbane Dooagh, Achill Island, Co. Mayo T: (098) 43969 M: (086) 2200165 C: Michael Kilbane Gerard Martin McNulty Knockloughra, Newport, Co. Mayo M: (087) 2920281 M: (087) 6687211 M: (087) 2920283 C: Gerard McNulty James Ball Middletown, Malin Head, Co. Donegal M: (086) 8678476 C: James Ball Mannin Bay Oysters Derrygimla, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway T: (095) 23640 M: (087) 0969731 C: Josie King Alan O’Sullivan 103 Ballymacool Wood, Letterkenny Co. Donegal M: (087) 0699437 E: osullivanshellfish@hotmail.com C: Alan O’Sullivan John McManamon Sandhill, Carrowbeg, Tiernaur, Co. Mayo T: (098) 36020/36275 M: (086) 8411069 C: John McManamon Anthony Coyne Derrylough, Renvyle, Co. Galway T: (095) 43501 M: (087) 2700672 C: Anthony Coyne De Burca Oysters Prospect Hill, Maree, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: (091) 794590 C: Michael John Burke Mestre, Jean Paul-Seagardens Ltd 2 Fairy Hill, Monkstown, Co. Cork T: (021) 4841837 C: Jean Paul Mestre

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Saul Joyce (Formerly Ardagh Oysters Ltd).

Claddaghduff, Co. Galway T: (095) 44890 M: (087) 1267715 C: Saul Joyce

Patrick Heraghty & Michael Shiels Ballyar, Kerrymeel P.O., Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9159629 M: (087) 2944071 M: (086) 8781081 C: Michael Shields

Peter Tighe 1 Glenmore Grove, Balinorig, Tralee Co. Kerry T: (066) 7129613 M: (087) 7870034 E: peterintighe@eircom.net C: Peter Tighe

MichaelMoroney Glosha, Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769256 M: (087) 6439603 C: Michael Moroney

Keanes Seafood Ltd Prospect, Mareee, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 794255 M: 087 2623712 C: Diarmuid Keane Maree Oysters Ltd. Maree, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway T: (091) 790525 M: (087) 6184182 C: Jimmy Killilea Quay Oyster Company Ballinacourty, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway T: (091) 794724 C: John Kelly Comhlacht Forbartha Toin Re Gaoith Tonragee West, Achill, Co. Mayo T: (098) 36171 M: (087) 2039604 C: Neil Kilbane

McCarthy Frank Lonart, Cromane Upper, Killorglin Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769375 M: (087) 6432563 E: skippershaven@eircom.net C: Frank McCarthy Gearoid O’Domhnaill Meenmore, Dungloe, Co. Donegal (07495) 22513 Gearoid O' Domhnaill Doorus Point Shellfish Moy Road, Kinvarra, Co. Galway M: (085) 8248847 C: Thomas Connolly Gerald O’Reilly Group Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769256 M: (087) 6937028 C: Gerald O’Reilly

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Connemara Clams Streamstown, Claddaghduff, Co. Galway T: (095) 44346 M: (086) 8554196 C: Michael Murray Dolphin Seafarms Ltd. Gleninagh, Galway Road, Ennis, Co. Clare T: (065) 6820616 T: (086) 6021705 C: Eamon Chesser Douglas Strand Shellfish Ltd. Douglas, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9761457 M: (087) 2662728 C: Pat Costelloe Feirm Sliogeisc Mara Teoranta Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford M: (087) 6836035 C: Gabriel Kenneally Fornaght Shellfish Ltd. Altona, Dock Road, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford T: (051) 383259 M: (086) 2568892 C: Nicolas Murphy Patrick Gavin Clynish Island, Kilmenna, Westport Co. Mayo T: (098) 26724 M: (087) 2339259 C: Patrick Gavin

Tony McGrath Pulothomas, Ballina, Co. Mayo T: (097) 845366 C: Tony Mc Grath Martin McKeown Rehy East, Cross, Co. Clare C: Martin Mc Keown PKA Southern Seafoods Ltd. The Moorings, Fountainstown, Co. Cork T: (021) 4831415 T: (021) 4963943 M: (086) 2576516 C: Desmond Morrissey Denis Murray & James G McSweeney Roshine Acres, Burtonport, Co. Donegal T: (07495) 42962 E: murraydenis@eircom.net C: Denis Murray North Shore Oysters (Jim Walsh) Ballyliffen, Clonmany, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9376433 M: (086) 6057819 C: Jim Walsh Sea Lyons Seafood Ltd. C: James Lyons Frank Sweeney Saile, Achill, Co. Mayo T: (098) 45333 C: Frank Sweeney Cartron Point Shellfish Ltd. New Quay, Burrin, Co. Clare T: (065) 7078189 E: iarfhlaithconnellan@gmail.com C: Iarlaith Connellan David Cullinane 2 Harbour View, Lockout, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford M: (087) 2150558 C: David Cullinane

Hayes Aquaculture Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9769516 M: (087) 6779122 C: Thomas Hayes

BC Shellfish Ltd. 6 Union Quay, Cork City, Co. Cork T: 021 5005333 Donegans Solicitors E: ndineen@donegans.ie E: virginierobert9@orange.fr C: Frank Curran & Jim O’Shea

Kinsale Seafoods Ltd. Whispering Pines, Cappagh, Kinsale, Co. Cork T: (021) 4772264 C: Tim Mc Namara

Mary Fahey Aughluskey, Moneen, Castlebar, Co. Mayo T: (094) 22623 C: Mary Fahey

Ballylawn Shellfish Ltd Ballylawn, Redcastle, Co. Donegal M: (086) 2902462 T: (07493) 82805 T: (07493) 82806 C: Danny McDermott

Grealish Seafoods Ltd. Lettra, Ballycroy, Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 49118 M: (087) 9679246 C: Gerry Grealish

Dungarvan Shellfish Ltd. C: James Harty Eisc Riaga Teo. HighPort Ltd, Lincroft Ltd Aghagowlra Mor, Fahy, Newport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 41343 M: (087) 2489101 C: Michael Burke Irish Atlantic Shellfish Sea Lyons Sea Lyons Seafood, Pier Road, Carrigaholt, Co. Clare T: (065) 9058321 T: (065) 9058322 M: (087) 6149539 E: info@sealyons.ie C: James Lyons Eisc Riaga Teo. HighPort Ltd, Lincroft Ltd Aghagowlra Mor, Fahy, Newport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 41343 M: (087) 2489101 C: Michael Burke Lissadell Shellfish Co. Ltd. Lissadell, Sligo Town, Co. Sligo T: (07191) 63563 T: (07191) 41313 M: (086) 8315123 E: ilok@tinet.ie C: Kevin O’Kelly Michael Mac Namara c/o Sea Lyons Seafood, The Square, Carrigaholt, Co. Clare E: info@sealyons.ie C: Michael Mc Namara Osirí Iorrais Teoranta / Broadhaven Erris Co-op Ltd. Chatel Street, Belmullet, Co. Mayo T: 097 81036 C: T. O’Cuinn Oyster Creek Seafoods Ltd. Maree, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: (091) 790499 M: (087) 2375745 E: oystercreek@diginet.ie C: Michael Irwin Sliogeisc an Tuaisceart Teoranta (not trading - development) Trá Aonaigh, Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Co. Donegal T: (075) 42037 E: creid@taighde.ie C: Conor Reid Triskell Seafood Ltd. Strandhill Co. Sligo T: 071-9168060 M: 087-2451558 E: triskell@eircom.net W: www.triskellseafood.com C: Marie Aude Danguy

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West Cork Shellfish Ltd. Lanlyn, Ballinaluska, Myrtleville, Co. Cork T: (021) 4831832 M: (087) 8157856 C: David Lane

Atlantic Shellfish Ltd. Rossmore, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork T: (021) 4883248 T: (021) 4883043 T: (0044) 1736810659 E: tristan@oysters.co.uk C: David Hugh - Jones

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Tralee Oyster Fishermen’s Society Ltd. The Pier, Fenit, Tralee, Co. Kerry T: (066) 7136811 F: (066) 7136811 C: Denis O’Shea

Eirshell Carraholy, Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 26430 M: (087) 2362124 E: efish@iol.ie C: David Baird

Native Oyster Clarinbridge Oyster Co-operative Society Ltd. Cove, Clarenbridge, Co. Galway T: (091) 796771 M: (087) 2581104 C: Michael Egan Clew Bay Oyster Cooperative The Boathouse, The Quay, Newport, Co. Mayo.

M: (087) 9882522 C: Sean O Grady Comharchumann Sliogeisc Chonamara Teo Kilkieran, Connemara, Co. Galway T: (095) 33489 M: (087) 2267511 E: osullivanshellfish@hotmail.com C: Alan O’Sullivan Michael Kelly Shellfish Ltd. Tyrone, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway T: (091) 796120 Lough Swilly Oyster Fishermen St Johnston, Lifford, Co. Donegal C: Alec Carlan Lough Foyle Oysters Whiskey Rock Ltd, The Quay, Moville, Co. Donegal C: Liam Farren Malin Head Fishermen's Cooperative Society Ltd. Malin Head, Co. Donegal T: (07493) 70240 M: (086) 2694320 C: Charles O’Donnell North Mayo Oyster Development Cooperative Society Ltd Barrack Street, Belmullet, Co. Mayo M: (087) 6926919 E: otoole.eddie@yahoo.com C: Thomas Bohan

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Irish Ornamental Fish Farms Ltd. 2 Ballybride, Rathmichael, Dublin 18, Co. Dublin T: (01) 2123722 C: Michael Connolly Rinn Bearna Aquatics Ltd. Glanturkin, Whitegate, Co. Cork T: (021) 4661190 M: (087) 6213266 E: rinnbearna@gmail.com C: Frances Gallagher

Perch PDS Irish Waters Perch Ltd Main Street, Arvagh, Co. Cavan T: (04366) 83910 M: (086) 8162750 C: Philip Simpson Clune Fisheries Ltd Clune, Clonoulty, Cashel, Co. Tipperary M: (087) 6992825 E: philipfryday1@yahoo.ie C: Mr Philip Fryday Ballybay Perch Ltd Corkeeran, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan M: (086) 8242257 E: ballybayperchltd@gmail.com C: Mr PJ Finlay Keywater Fisheries Ltd Maple Drive, Boyle, Co. Roscommon T: (071) 9662692 M: (088) 9957613 E: PaulgKearney@eircom.net C: Mr Paul Kearney

Rope Mussel Whooley Colin Ballylinch, Baltimore, Co. Cork T: (028) 20447 M: (086) 2483864 E: colinwhooley@hotmail.com C: Colin Whooley Whooley Denis (Father)

Westpoint Shellfish Ltd. Cleandra, Ardgroom, Beara T: (027) 74286 M: (086) 3845377 E: westpoint7@eircom.net C: Gerard Lynch Turk Head Enterprises Ltd. Collatrum, Church Cross, Skibbereen T: (028) 38173 M: (086) 2606473 C: Stephen Casey Southward Ltd. Church Road, Bantry, Co. Cork T: (027) 52689 M: (086) 6073570 C: Brendan O’Sullivan Belenos Seafoods Ltd. Kilsallagh, Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 66177 M: (087) 2376700 C: John Kilcoyne Black Pearl Shellfish Ltd Lettergesh East, Renvyle, Co. Galway T: (095) 43525 M: (087) 2074738 C: Kieran Kane Blackshell Farm Ltd. Unit 7, Westport Industrial Park, Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 50879 M: (087) 9174186 E: jghensey@eircom.net C: Michael Mulloy Seal Harbour Enterprises Ltd. Seal Harbour, Glengarriff, Bantry T: (027) 63085 F: (027) 63878 M: (087) 2599002 E: tgreen3@eircom.net C: Tim Green Pallas Fish Farm Ltd. 110 Rathfarnham Wood, Rathfarnham, Dublin 4 M: 087 9484020 T: John O’Reilly 01 4946783, M: Donal (086) 3770599 E: john.oreilly4076@hotmail.com C: Donal O’Reilly On-Line Mussels Lettergesh West, Renvyle, Co. Galway T: (095) 43418 M: (086) 3776350 M: (087) 9173800 C: Ciaran Coyne & Pat Lyson Paddy V. Cronin Muxnaw, Kenmare, Co. Kerry T: (064) 6641540 M: (087) 2383745 C: Paddy V. Cronin

Carl Daly Drombohilly, Tousist, Co. Kerry T: (064) 66 84289 C: Carl Daly John O’Shea Cleandra, Ardgroom, Co. Cork T: (027) 74473 M: (086) 8328288 C: John O’Shea Ronan O’Neill Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 38290 T: (028) 38016 M: (085) 1141576 C: Ronan O’Neill Dolphin Seafarms Ltd. Gleninagh, Galway Road, Ennis, Co. Clare T: (065) 6820616 M: (086) 6021705 C: Eamon Chesser Michael & Ronan O’Neill Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 38290 T: (028) 38016 M: (085) 1141576 C: Michael O’Neill Liam & Michael Laffey Lettergesh East, Renvyle, Co. Galway T: (095) 42208 M: (086) 8222447 C: Liam Laffey Nunan Mussels Ltd. Coorigcoomade, Coomhola, Bantry, Co. Cork T: (027) 51484 C: John M. Holland Patrick Murphy Lissygriffin, Goleen, Co. Cork T: (028) 35170 M: (086) 8569301 C: Patrick Murphy Jack Foyle No 6, The Light House, Beach Road, Cliften, Co. Galway M: (087) 6828108 C: Jack Foyle DanielMurphy Glenvale Lodge, Mardyke, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 22001 M: (086) 8887799 C: Daniel Murphy

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Patrick J. Leonard & Peter Leonard 7 Donegal West, Reengaroga, Baltimore T: (028) 38293 C: Patrick Leonard Michael J. Hourihan Glengarriff (no licence) Contact Dadid Millard T: (027) 71238 (658) M: (087) 2640077 C: Michael J. Hourihan Kush Seafarms Ltd. The Courthouse, Kenmare, Co. Kerry T: (064) 6641715 F: (064) 6641751 M: (087) 2313398 E: info@kush.ie C: Florence Harrington Iasc Sliogach Uisce Leathan Teo. Cashel, Kindrum P.O., Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9159259 M: (086) 8041451 C: Martin Coll Saltspray Mussels (Bantry Bay Seafoods) Ltd Inishowen Shellfish Ltd. Lahadane, Bantry, Co. Cork M: (087) 6429197 N.D. E: noreen@bantrybayseafoods.com C: Paul Connelly Paul Kelly Lauragh, Killarney, Co. Kerry T: (064) 6684513 T: (064) 6642591 E: pfkelly@indigo.ie C: Paul Kelly Killary Fjord Shellfish Ltd. Bunowen, Leenane, Co. Galway M: (087) 6227542 E: kfsltd@eircom.net C: Simon C. Kennedy Killary Shellfish Ltd. Rossadillisk Woodlands, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford T: (095) 43468 M: (087) 9861105 C: Brendan Nee Rainer Krause Dungora, Kinvara, Co. Galway T: (091) 637104 T: (091) 637232 C: Rainer Krause Paddy Hanley Pouleen, Ardgroom, Beara, Co. Cork T: (027) 74232 C: Paddy Hanley Greenline Shellfish Ltd. Sherkin Island, Skibbereen, Co. Cork M: (086) 8304231 T: (028) 20286 C: Richard Collins

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

G&B Barge Ltd. Ballinakilla, Bere Island, Co. Cork T: (027) 75018 M: (086) 8350821 C: Brendan Sullivan

Killary Fishfarming Co-operative Society Ltd Carrowinskey P.O., Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 68662 M: (087) 7410860 C: Edward Nee Jnr

Kevin Lydon & Michael Lydon Cluggam, Maam, Co. Galway T: (094) 9548918 M: (087) 6783726 E: kevlydon@eircom.net C: Kevin Lydon

Dunmanus Bay Mussels Ltd. Droumlough West, Ballylickey, Co. Cork T: (027) 54153 M: (086) 2782434 E: brianmurnaneplant@eircom.net C: Paul McEvoy

Pat Lydon Lettergesh West, Rennyle, Co. Galway T: (095) 43429 M: (087) 3776350 C: Pat Lydon Kieran Lyons Eyeries, Beara, Co Cork T: (027) 74296 M: (086) 3637785 C: Kieran Lyons Donegal Woodquarter, Cranford, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (07491) 53268 T: (07491) 53806 M: (087) 2390285 E: hectormcilwaine@eircom.net C: Hector Mc Ilwaine Mulroy Bay Mussels Ltd. Drim, Cranford, Co. Donegal T: (07491) 53478 T: (07491) 53260 M: (087) 2935854 E: mulroybaymussels@ireland.com C: Hugh Wilhare Fundy Shellfish Ltd. Dunbeacon, Durrus, Bantry, Co. Cork T: (027) 51748 T: (027) 61254 M: (086) 1661945 C: John Hutchinson Fastnet Mussels Ltd. Gearhies, Bantry, Co. Cork T: (027) 61276 M: (086) 2440573 E: john@murphysirish.ie E: jennifer@murphysirish.ie C: John Murphy Muskerry Seafoods (Kerry) Ltd. Kilquane, Hedford, Killarney, Co. Kerry T: (064) 7750476 M: (087) 4140838 E: muskerryseafood@gmail.com C: Finbar & Eileen Daly

Bartley/Jim O’Malley Long Street, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo T: (098) 66281 M: (087) 9242126 C: Bartley O’Malley Raymond Duggan Kilkilleen, Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 38804 M: (086) 8798942 C: Raymond Duggan Sean & Patricia Daly Oran, Canfie, Ardgroom T: (027) 74121 M: (087) 6738789 E: patriciadaly@eircom.net C: Terence Daly Michael Crowley Ardralla, Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 38830 M: (086) 2681278 C: Michael Crowley Richard Courtney Gurteenalomane, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 21382 M: (086) 2306961 C: Richard Courtney Purple Spade Ltd. Lettergesh West, Renvyle, Co. Galway T: (095) 43814 M: (086) 8102326 E: cathsitch@eircom.net C: Martin Nee

Atlantic Seafarms Ltd Collins & Minihan Ltd Hollyhill, Aughadown, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 38429 T: (01) 8900919 M: (086) 3159646 E: sean.collins@abmeurope.com C: Sean Collins Shamrock Shellfish Ltd. Killowen, Kenmare, Co. Kerry T: (064) 6642200 M: (087) 2592209 E: shamrockshellfish@eircom.net C: Sean Mc Carthy Sneem Fishermen’s Cooperative Society Ltd. Tahilla, Sneem, Co. Kerry T: (064) 6645270 M: (086) 3623634 C: Jean Yves Letanneur Bantry Harbour Mussels Ltd. Millbrook, Seskin, Bantry, Co. Cork T: (027) 51411 M: (085) 1729177 E: finianos@eircom.net C: Finian O’Sullivan Brian Spellman Cluggam, Maam, Co. Galway T: (092) 48424 C: Brian Spellman Michael G. Sullivan Collaros, Lauragh, Killarney, Co. Kerry T: (064) 6683536 C: Michael Sullivan Saltspray Mussels (Bantry Bay Seafoods) Ltd Gortalassa, Bantry, Co. Cork T: (027) 50977 M: (087) 6179358.

M: (087) 6429197 N.D. E: noreen@bantrybayseafoods.com C: John Cronin

Ross Shellfish Ltd. 1 Reenkilla, Lauragh, Co. Kerry T: (064) 6683171 M: (087) 2508803 E: book@seafari.ie C: Ray Ross

Ardgroom Shellfish Ltd. Inward, Ardgroom, Beara Co. Cork T: (027) 74369 T: (027) 74220 C: John Gerad Sullivan

Cormorant Mussel Ltd 25 The Meadows, Glassis Lake, Ovens, Co. Cork T: (021) 4872703 M: (087) 2784819 E: cormorantm@eircom.net C: William Murphy

AMC Fishfarms Ltd. c/o Casey’s Cabin, Baltimore, Co. Cork T: (028) 20197 T: (028) 20509 T: (028) 20427 E: info@caseysofbaltimore.com C: Michael Casey

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Adrigole Mussels Ltd. Bawn, Adrigole, Beara, Co. Cork T: (027) 60030 M: (086) 8196625 C: Daniel O’Shea Rodeen Fish Farm Ltd. Care of Shellfish De La Mare, Castletownbere, Co. Cork T: (027) 70461 M: (087) 9456047 E: ryanrodeenfishfarm@gmail.com E: info@shellfishireland.com C: Murphy Crusa Teoranta/Atlantic Blackshell 3 Castlehill Park, Turlough Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo T: (094) 23017 M: (085) 1127201 C: Danny Mc Nulty Michael O’Malley Cleggan, Co. Galway T: (095) 44702 M: (087) 2852460 E: o’malley8f@g-mail.com C: Michael O’Malley Eisc Ui Fhlatharta Teoranta Ardmore, Kilkieran, Co. Galway T: (095) 32208 M: (087) 6981351 C: Dara Beag O’Fhlaharta

Salmon Bradan Beo Teo KilKieran Co. Galway E: liam@bradanbeo.ie C: Bobby Kerr

Murphy’s Irish Seafoods Ltd. Gearahies, Bantry, Co. Cork T: (027) 61276 T: (027) 61264 E: david@murphysirish.ie E: info@fastnetmussels.com C: David O’Neill

Roaringwater Bay Seaweed Co-op Society Ltd. Cunnamore Point, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: (028) 38483 E: dianapitcher@o2.ie C: Diana Pitcher

Millbrook Salmon Hatcheries Ltd Drumcavney, Trenta, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9137474 M: (086) 8269750 E: millbrookehouse@eircom.net C: John O’Boyle

Comharchumann Sliogeisc Chonamara Teo Kilkieran, Connemara, Co. Galway T: (095) 33489 M: (087) 2267511 E: osullivanshellfish@hotmail.com C: Alan O’Sullivan

Smolt/Parr/Ova

Salmo Nova Ltd. 11 Glentianvillas, Knocknacarra, Co. Galway T: (059 91) 57796 T: (091) 520555 M: (087) 2887443 E: denisharding@salmonova.com C: Denis Harding

Scallop Crookhaven Fishermens Association Ltd. Crookhaven, Goleen, Co. Cork T: (028) 35137 M: (086) 8044124 C: Jimmy Newman Whiddy Island Scallops Ltd 72 Reenrour East, Bantry, Co. Cork M: (087) 2449896 C: Tom Edgeworth C: James O’Leary North West Shellfish Ltd. Upper Carrick, Carrigart, Letterkenny T: (07491) 55195 M: (086) 8092247 E: northwestshellfish@eircom.net C: Jerry Gallagher Sneem Fishermen’s Cooperative Society Ltd. Tahilla, Sneem, Co. Kerry T: (064) 6645270 M: (086) 3623634 C: Jean

Mannin Bay Salmon Co. Ltd. Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway T: (095) 21262 M: (087) 6165861 E: mansal@eircom.net C: Gerry O’Donoghue

Valentia Harbour Fisheries Society Ltd. Knightstown, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry T: (066) 9476263 M: (087) 2390015 C: Peader Houlihan

Marine Harvest (Irl.) Ltd. Glinsk, Cashel PO, Letterkenny Co. Donegal T: (074) 9159805 T: (074) 9159071 E: catherine.mcmanus@ marineharvest.com C: Catherine McManus

Cartron Point Shellfish Ltd. New Quay, Burrin, Co. Clare T: (065) 7078189 E: iarfhlaithconnellan@gmail.com C: Iarlaith Connellan

Meitheal Mara Leitirmeallan, Co. Galway T: (091) 551365 M: 087 2739909 C: Noel O’Laoi

Curraun Fisheries (Seastream) Ltd Doughill, Mulranny, Westport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 36174 M: (087) 2858758 E: curraunblue@eircom.net C: Tom Doherty Jr

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Bifand Drinagh, Errisslannan, Clifden, Co. Galway T: (095) 21262 T: (095) 212733 M: (087) 6165860 E: mansal@eircom.net C: Gerard O’Donohue Murphy’s Irish Seafoods Ltd. Borlin Falls, Gearahies, Bantry, Co. Cork T: (027) 61276 T: (027) 61264 E: david@murphysirish.ie E: info@fastnetmussels.com C: David O’Neill Derrylea Holdings Ltd. Lough Fee, Doorus, Corr na Mona, Co. Galway T: 09495 48193 M: (087) 2405045 E: connemarafisheries@eircom.net E: derryleaholdings@yahoo.ie C: Paul Sommerville Derrylea Holdings Ltd. Screeb Hatchery, Doorus, Corr na Mona, Co. Galway T: 09495 48193 M: (087) 2405045 E: connemarafisheries@eircom.net E: derryleaholdings@yahoo.ie C: Paul Sommerville Derrylea Holdings Ltd. Poulmounty Salmon Hatchery Doorus, Corr na Mona, Co. Galway T: 09495 48193 M: (087) 2405045 E: connemarafisheries@eircom.net E: derryleaholdings@yahoo.ie C: Paul Sommerville Douglas Valley Hatchery Ltd. Kilclough, Kilworth, Co. Cork T: (025) 27337 M: (086) 3162397 E: mjwdvh@gmail.com C: Michael Walsh Marine Institute Salmon Mangment Division Furnace, Newport, Co. Mayo T: (098) 41112 T: (098) 41705 E: Deirdre.cotter@marine.ie C: Deirdre Cotter

Santa Cruise Salmon Ltd. Carrigahorig, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary T: (09097) 47122 C: Peter Gibbs Inland Fisheries Ireland Cong Salmon Hatchery Cong, Co. Galway T: (094) 9546616 M: (087) 9911206 E: matt.varley@fisheriesireland.ie C: Matt Varley Stornfiskur (Ireland) Ltd Galway Aquatic Enterprises Ltd. Bunatober, Corrandulla, Co. Galway T: (091) 791303 M: (086) 3848777 E: stofnfiskur@eircom.net C: Peter McGovern Marine Harvest (Irl.) Ltd. Lough Altan, Pettigo, Kindrum, Cashel PO, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal T: (074) 9159805 T: (074) 9159071 E: catherine.mcmanus@ marineharvest.com C: Catherine McManus Dunmanus Seafoods Ltd. Durrus, Bantry, Co. Cork T: (028) 35500 M: (087) 2335857 E: seaurchins@eircom.net C: John Chamberlain

Urchin O’Shea, Derek 55 Renour East, Bantry, Co. Cork C: Derek O’Shea

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Fish Processors T: - Telphone

F: - Fax

M: - Mobile

E: - Email

W: - Web

C: - Contact

Albatross Seafoods Ltd Carricknamohill, Killybegs, Co. Donegal E: albatrossseafoods@eircom.net T: +353 74 9731674 W: www.albatrossseafoods.ie C: John Boyle

Castletownbere Fishermen’s Co-op Society Ltd. Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co. Cork E: donal@ctbfishcoop.eu T: +353 27 70045 C: John Nolan

Allen Seafoods Old Court Lane, Tallaght, Co. Dublin 24 E: davidcarroll_oldcourtentr @yahoo.com T: +353 86 1094873 C: Dave Carroll

Cavistons Food Emporium/Seatang Ltd. 59 Glasthule Road, Glasthule, Co. Dublin E: info@cavistons.com T: +353 2809120 W: www.cavistons.com C: Peter Caviston

Araglen Valley Trout Farm Araglen, Kilworth, Co. Cork E: araglenvalleytrout@eircom.net T: +353 58 50049 C: John Hayden Atlantis Seafoods Wexford Ltd Unit F1 Strandfield Business Park, Rosslare Road, Co. Wexford E: sales@atlantis.ie T: +353 53 9123309 W: www.atlantis.ie C: John Kenny/Mark O’Connor Ballybay Perch Ltd. Corkeeran, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan E: Ballybayperch@hotmail.com T: +353 42 9756907 W: www.Ballybayperch.com

Clarke Fish Exports Ltd. O’Rahilly and Connolly Streets, Ballina, Co. Mayo E: info@clarkes.ie T: +353 96 21022 W: www.clarkes.ie C: Kevin Clarke Clogherhead Fishermans Co-op Port Oriel, Clogherhead, Co. Louth E: paulboyd@cloghercoop.com T: +353 41 9881403 C: Paul Boyd Coastguard Seafoods Ltd. Harbour Road, Annagassan, Co. Louth T: +353 42 9372527 C: Terry Butterly

Ballycarbery Fine Foods Unit 4, Caherciveen Business Park, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry E: info@ballycarberyfinefoods.com T: +353 66 9473974 W: www.ballycarberyfinefoods.com C: Darina Healy/Linda Macauley

Connemara Fisheries Ltd. Cornamona, Connemara, Co. Galway E: connemarafisheries@eircom.net T: +353 94 9548193 W: www.connemarafisheries.com C: Pat Somerville

Ballycotton Seafoods Ltd. Garryvoe, Co. Cork E: adrian@ballycottonseafood.ie T: +353 21 4646522 W: www.ballycottonseafood.ie C: Adrian Walsh

Connemara Smokehouse Ltd. Bunowen Pier, Aillebrack, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway E: graham@smokehouse.ie T: +353 95 23739 W: www.smokehouse.ie C: Graham Roberts

Beaumont Fish Sales 29 Millenium Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 11.

E: sales@beaumontfishsales.com T: +353 1 8649977 W: www.beaumontfishsales.com C: Paddy Donegan

Daly’s Seafood’s Ltd. Kimego, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry E: dalyseafoods@iolfree.ie T: +353 66 9472082 W: www.dalysseafood.com C: Michael Daly

Beshoffs of Howth 17-18 West Pier Howth, Co. Dublin E: info@beshoffs.ie T: +353 1 8397555 W: www.beshoffs.ie C: Alan Beshoff Byrne Seafoods Beaugh, Malin, Co. Donegal E: byrneseafoods@hotmail.com T: +353 74 9370638 C: John Byrne Burren Smokehouse Ltd. Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare E: sales@burrensmokehouse.ie T: +353 65 7074432 W: www.burrensmokehouse.ie C: Peter/Birgitta Curtin

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

Dorans on the Pier 7-8 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin E: sean.doran@dorans.ie T: +353 1 8392419 W: www.dorans.ie C: Sean Doran Duncannon Fish Co. Ltd. New Ross, Co. Wexford E: kaironan@eircom.net T: +353 51 421364 C: Kai Ronan Dunmore East Fishermens Co-op Ltd. Dunmore East, Co. Waterford E: defcoop@eircom.net T: +353 51 383377 C: Maurice Glody

Dunn’s Seafare Ltd. Jamestown Business Park, Finglas, Dublin 11 E: sales@dunns.ie T: +353 1 8643100 C: Ken Ecock Eany Fish Products Ltd. Inver, Co. Donegal T: +353 74 9736318 W: info@eanyfishproducts.com C: William Ward East Coast Inshore Fishing Co. Ltd. Unit 28 Millenium Business Park, Cappagh Road, Dublin 11 E: brianeastcoast@hotmail.com T: +353 8649233 C: Brian O’Callaghan Eiranova Fisheries Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co. Cork E: eira@eircom.net T: +353 27 70250 C: Brendan Minehane Fastnet Catch Harbour Drive, Baltimore, Co. Cork T: +353 87 0966342 C: John Kearney Fish Ahoy Arthurstown, New Ross, Co. Wexford E: fishahoy@eircom.net T: +353 51 389369 C: Michael Walsh Fish Sales Killybegs Ltd. Stragar, Killybegs, Co. Donegal E: conal@fishsaleskillybegs.ie T: +353 74 97 31297 C: Conal Molloy Fishman’s Market Unit 16B, 16 Hebron Business Park, Co. Kilkenny E: hoyne2jc@eircom.net T: +353 56 7793929 C: John Hoyne Flemings Seafood Old Coastguard Station, Ros a Mhil, Co. Galway E: flemingseafood@gmail.com T: +353 91 572088 W: www.flemingseafood.com C: Gay Fleming Four Leaf Clover 67 Henry Street, Co. Galway E: marykilcar@hotmail.com T: +353 91 860000 C: Ali Jalivandi Foyle Fishermen’s Co-op Society The Pier, Greencastle, Moville, Co. Donegal E: info@foylefishermensco-op.com T: +353 74 9381170 W: www.foylefishermensco-op.com C: John O’Kane Galway & Aran Fishermen’s Co-op.

The Pier, Rossaveal, Co. Galway E: gafishcoop@eircom.net T: +353 91 572161 C: Sean Griffin

Galway Bay Seafoods New Docks, Galway City, Galway E: sales@galwaybayseafoods.com T: +353 91 563011 W: www.galwaybayseafoods.com C: Noel Holland Gannet Fishmongers Limited 5-6 Royal Rock, Ballybane, Galway E: gannet.fish@gmail.com T: +353 91 440168 C: Stephane Griesbach Garrihy Seafoods Ltd. Doolin, Co. Clare T: +353 65 7074075 C: Joe Garrihy Glenmar Shellfish Ltd. Main Street, Union Hall, Skibbereen, Co. Cork E: info@glenmarshellfish.com T: +353 28 33818 W: www.irishprawns.com C: Diarmuid O’Donovan Goatsbridge Trout Farm Goatsbridge, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny E: goatsbridgetroutfarm@eircom.net T: +353 86 8188340 (Mag) +353 86 2544906 (Ger) W: www.goatsbridgetrout.ie C: Gerard Kirwan Good Fish Processing Ltd. Carrigaline Industrial Park, Crosshaven Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork E: d.good@goodfish.ie T: +353 21 4373917 W: www.goodfish.ie C: Denis Good Green Isle Foods Ltd. Monread Road, Naas, Co. Kildare E: tom.cronin@greenisle.ie T: +353 45 876511 C: Tom Cronin Greencastle Fish Shop Greencastle, Co. Donegal T: +353 74 9381065 C: Harry McCormick H J Nolan (Dublin) Ltd. Rathdown Road, Dublin 7 E: info@nolanseafoods.com T: +353 1 8680066 W: www.nolanseafoods.com C: George Nolan Hanlon Ltd. 75/78 Cork Street, Dublin 8 E: sales@hanlon.ie T: +353 1 4737425 W: www.hanlon.ie C: Mark Hanlon Hederman Smoked Salmon (Belvelly Smokehouse) Belvelly, Cobh, Co. Cork E: mail@frankhederman.com T: +353 21 4811089 W: www.frankhederman.com C: Frank Hederman Iasc Ui Mathuna Ballyhea, An Daingean, Co. Kerry E: omathuna@iol.ie T: +353 66 9151136 C: Paddy O’Mahony

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Ireland West Seafarer The Pier, Killala, Ballina, Co. Mayo E: iws@eircom.net T: +353 96 32717 C: Niall Byrne

M.J. Flanagan Unit 603, Northern Extension Industrial Park, Co. Waterford E: flanfish@indigo.ie T: +353 51 874926 C: John Whittle

Irish Seaspray Ltd. Tir An Fhia, Leitir Moir, Co. Galway E: info@irishseaspray.com T: +353 91 551222 W: www.irishseaspray.com C: Sean Gavin

Marine Harvest Ireland Rinmore, Fanad, Co. Donegal E: pat.connors@marineharvest.com T: +353 74 91 59071 W: www.marineharvest.com C: Pat Connors/Eve Anne McCarron

Joe Garvin Fish Sales 3 Nephin View, Ardagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo T: +35396 71564 C: Joe Garvin

McKenna Fish Sales Unit 30 Millenium Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 11 E: info@mckennafish.com T: +353 1 8649040 C: Alan McKenna

Keem Bay Fish Products Ltd. Pollagh Keel, Achill Island, Co. Mayo E: keembay@gofree.indigo.ie T: +353 98 43265 C: Gerry Hassett

Meylers Fish Merchants Common Quay St, The Bullring, Wexford T: +353 53 9122339 C: James Meyler

Keohane Seafoods Ltd. Unit 25 Kinsale Road Industrial Estate, Kinsale Road, Co. Cork E: centralfishmarket@eircom.net T: +353 21 4322059 C: Coleman Keohane Kerry Fish (Irl) Ltd. Renard Point, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry E: order@kerryfish.com T: +353 66 9472177 W: www.kerryfish.com C: Liam Quinlan Kilkerrin Salmon/ISPG Ltd. Cill Chiarain, Connemara, Co. Galway E: liamroche@eircom.net T: +353 87 2830641 C: Liam Roche Kingfisher Fresh Ltd. Kerlogue Industrial Estate, Rosslare Road, Co. Wexford E: kingfisherfresh@eircom.net T: +353 53 9144704 C: Michelle O’Neill Kirwan Fish Merchants Strand Street, Clogherhead, Co. Louth E: philipkirk2010@gmail.com T: +353 41 9830622 C: Patrick Kirwan Kish Fish Co. Ltd. Bow Street, Dublin 7 E: sales@kishfish.ie T: +353 1 8543900 W: www.kishfish.ie C: Tadgh O’Meara Lett Seafoods Kerlogue Industrial Estate, Rosslare Road, Co. Wexford E: info@lettfrozenfoods.com T: +353 53 9140446 W: www.lettfrozenfoods.com C: Richard & Christian Lett

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Millstream Ltd. Kiltrea, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford E: bryr@eircom.net T: +353 53 9234282 C: Bryan Rothwell Morgans Oceanfresh Ltd. Ardaghy, Omeath, Co. Louth E: info@morganoceanfresh.ie T: +353 42 9375128 W: www.morganfinefish.com C: Brian McCullagh Murrin Fisheries Ltd. Roshine Road, Killybegs, Co. Donegal T: +353 74 9731362 C: James Murrin Nicholas Lynch Ltd. 13 Ashbourne Manufacturing Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath E: nicksfish@gmail.com T: +353 1 8353666 C: Nicholas Lynch Nicky’s Plaice Ltd. Store F West Pier, Howth, Dublin E: nickysplaice@eircom.net T: +353 1 8326415 W: www.nickysplaice.com C: Martin McLoughlin Normandy Ireland Ltd. The Pier, Schull, Co. Cork E: ndy@normandyireland.com T: +353 28 28599 C: Xavier Legrix

Oceanpath Ltd. Claremont Industrial Estate, West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin E: sales@oceanpath.ie T: +353 1 8398900 W: www.oceanpath.ie C: Ken Ecock Rene Cusack Ltd. Raheen Industrial Estate, Limerick E: paulcusack@renecusack.ie T: +353 61 317566 W: www.renecus.com C: Paul Cusack Renvyle Fisheries Connemara Ltd. Tullyillion, Renvyle, Connemara, Co. Galway E: fisheries@diamonds-of-renvyle.com T: +353 95 43486 C: Liam Diamond Rockabill Shellfish Ltd. Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, Dublin E: rsf@indigo.ie T: +353 1 8417874 C: Bill Price Saltees Fish Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford E: michael@salteesfish.ie T: +353 53 9129870 W: www.salteesfish.ie C: Michael O’Flaherty Scibeen Foods Ltd. Abington, Murroe, Co. Limerick T: +353 61 386005 C: Michael O’Callaghan Seafood Cuisine Ltd. Fastnet Industrial Estate, Marsh Road, Skibbereen, Co. Cork E: seafoodcuisine@gmail.com T: +353 28 21869 C: Padraigh O’Donovan Sealyons Seafood Ltd. Castle Pier, Carrigaholt, Co. Clare E: nfo@sealyons.ie T: +353 65 9058222 C: Gearoid Lyons Select Seafoods Ltd. Butterly Business Park, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5 E: selectseafoods@eircom.net T: +353 1 8486839 C: Brendan Boylan

Spillane Seafoods Lockabane, Killarney, Co. Kerry E: seafood@eircom.net T: +353 64 31320 C: Paudie Spillane Star Seafoods Ltd. Dauro, Kenmare, Co. Kerry E: starseafoods@eircom.net T: +353 64 41427 C: Danny McCarthy Starcrest Seafoods Ltd. The Mullins, Old Laghey Road, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal E: starcrestseafoods@eircom.net T: +353 74 9721092 C: Alister McClay The Fisherman Unit 1, Ballybane Industrial Estate, Co. Galway T: +353 91 760127 C: Patrick O’Malley Thomas Mulloy Ltd. 3 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin E: info@mulloys.ie T: +353 6611222 W: www.mulloys.ie C: Thomas Mulloy Ummera Smoked Products Ltd. Ummera House, Inchybridge, Timoleague, Co. Cork E: info@ummera.com T: +353 23 46644 C: Anthony Creswell Union Hall Smoked Fish Ltd. Union Hall, Co. Cork E: nolanelmar@hotmail.com T: +353 28 33125 C: Sean Nolan William Carr & Sons Ltd. Curraglass, Mallow, Co. Cork E: billyc@wmcarr.com T: +353 58 56216 C: Billy Carr Wrights of Howth 14 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin E: mark@wrightsofhowth.com T: +353 1 8323937 W: www.wrightsofhowth.com C: Mark Wright

O’Cathain Iasc Teo The Quay, Dingle, Co. Kerry E: 2cathainiasc@eircom.net T: +353 66 9151322 W: www.iascteo.com C: Ricky Keane

Shellfish De La Mer Ltd. Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co. Cork E: info@shellfishireland.com T: +353 27 70461 W: www.shellfishireland.com C: Richard Murphy

Wrights of Marino 21 Marino Mart, Marino, Dublin 3 E: info@wrightsofmarino.com T: +353 1 8333636 W: www.wrightsofmarino.com C: John Wright

Ocean Marine Ltd. 25A Monkstown Farm, Monkstown, Co. Dublin E: info@oceanmarine.ie T: +353 1 2802842 C: Darren Rogerson

Spa Seafoods The Spa, Tralee, Co. Kerry E: spa_seafoods@iolfree.ie T: +353 66 7136901 W: www.spaseafoods.com C: Brendan Walsh

Yawl Bay Seafoods Foxhole Industrial Estate, Youghal, Co. Cork E: yawlbay@indigo.ie T: +353 24 92290 C: David Browne

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

Suppliers to the Aquaculture Industry T: - Telphone

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CONSULTANTS Aquafact International Ltd. 12 Kilkerrin Park, Liosbaun, Tuam Road, Galway C: John Costello T: (091) 756812 / 756813 F: (091) 7556888 E: info@aquafact.ie Aquatask Enterprises Ltd. Ballinahallia, Moycullen, Galway C: Mr. Diarmuid Mulcahy T: (091) 556715 M: 087 2266472 F: (091) 7556715 E: dmu1@eircom.net AquaTT Ltd Box 8989, Dublin 2 C: David Murphy T: (01) 6449008 F: (01) 6449009 E: david@aquatt.ie Atlantic Fare Kilkieran, Connemara, Galway C: Valerie Dujardin T: (095) 33300 F: (095) 33453 M: 087 6502645 E: sales@ispg.ie Jennings & O’Donnovan Finisklin Industrial Estate, Sligo C: Colm Jennings T: (071) 9161416 F: (071) 9161080 www.jodireland.com Marine Informatics Unit 3, Killaoe Industrial Est., Killaloe Co. Clare C: Dr John Wallace T: 061-375180 E: info@marineinformatics.com Watermark Aqua-Environmental Ballywaltrim, Killarney Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow C: Dr. Neil Bass T: 286200 M: 087 2481581 E: neilbass@iol.ie

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Aqua-Fact International Services Ltd. 12 Kilkerrin Park, Liosbaun, Tuam Road, Galway C: John Costello T: (091) 756812 / 756813 F: (091) 756888 E: info@aquafact.ie

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

E: - Email

W: - Web

C: - Contact

Hensey Glan-Uisce Teo Coismeigmore, Furbo, Galway C: Mary Hensey T: (091) 592174 M: 087 2860845 E: info@glan-uisce.ie Techworks Marine Ltd 4A Park Lane, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin T: 01 236 5990 E: info@techworks.ie Veolia Water Ireland Ltd Kilkenny Industrial & Business Park, Purcellsinch, Dublin Road, Kilkenny E: Salesenquiries@veoliawater.ie

GENERAL Air Products Ireland Ltd Western Industrial Est., Kileen Road, Dublin 12 T: 1800 995 029 Akva Group 36F Shore Road, Inverness IVI INF, Scotland C: Douglas Johnson T: 0044 146322 1444 F: 0044 146322 3535 E: djohnson@akvagroup.com All in a Shell Ltd. Doonisky, Lissarda, Cork C: Mr. Michael Barry T: (026) 42267 M: 087 2510413 F: (026) 42645.

E: info@allinashell.com W: www.allinashell.com Alnamartec Ltd Wimbourne Quay, Blyth Northumberland NE24 IPX, UK T: 0044 1665 602917 F: 0044 1665 605399 Alltech Ireland Summerhill Road, Sarney, Dunboyne, Co Meath T: 8252244 Aquabeam BTB Innovation C: David R Holt Dysart Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7NB, UK T: 0044 1476 576280 F: 0044 1476 561557 E: sales@bgbinnovation.com

Besnard ZI Route de Sablé, 72200 La Fleche, France T: 33 (0) 2 43 940982 E: contact@besnard-ste.fr Bonnar Engineering Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny, Donegal C: Pat Bonnar T: (074) 9122256 F: (074) 9124877 E: info@bonnarengltd.ie Buccaneer Ltd Buccaneer House, 4 Union Road, Macduff Aberdeenshire, AB4414U7, Scotland, UK C: Ian McDonald T: 0044 (0) 1224 828555 C H Marine Marsh Road, Skibbereen, Cork C: Nicholas Bendon T: (028) 23190 E: sales@chmarine.com Cochon 11 Rue Belles Ezines-BP2, 17680 Le Gua, France C: Christophe Pierre T: 00 33 546228214 / 2983 F: 00 33 546228719 Delta Valves and Plastics West Link Business Park, Kilnap, Old Mallow Road, Cork C: Peter Harrington T: (021) 4 399377/021-4399388 F: (021) 439 9388 E: deltavalves@eircom.net Depur Systems Ltd Moneycarragh Fishfarm, 62 Dromara Road, Dundrum, Co. Down, Northern Ireland C: John Smyth T: 028 4375 1113 E: info@depursystems.com Dryden Aqua Ltd Butlerfield, Bonnyrigg, EH I 9 3JQ, Midlothian, Scotland UK C: Howard Dryden T: 00 44 1875822222 F: 00 44 1875822229 E: aqua@drydenaqua.com DSM Industriholmen 59, 2650, Hvidovre, Denmark T: 0045 43208981

Dundrum Bay Oyster Fishery 24 Main Street, Dundrum, Newcastle, Down, Northern Ireland UK C: Robert Graham T: (048) 43751810 F: (048) 43751610 Eddie Carr and Co. Ltd Colga. Calry, Sligo, Rep. of Ireland C: Eddie Carr T: (071) 9147180 M: 087 2544217 F: (071) 9147182 E: sale@eddiecarr.com Everyvalve Equipment 19 Station Close, Potters Bar, EN6 I TL, Hertfordshire, England, UK C: Chris Townsend T: 00 44 1707 642018 F: 00 44 1707 646340 E: sales@everyvalve.com Fishtechnic Fredelslomh Gmbh 37186 Moringen, Germany T: 0049 5555 99300 E: fishtenik@t-online.de Fusion Marine Marine Resource Centre, Barcaldine, Oban, Argyll PA37 15E, Scotland UK T: 0044 1631 720730 F: 0044 1631 720731 E: enquiries@fusionmarine.com Gael Force Marine Ltd. 136 Anderson Street, Inverness, IV3 8OH, Scotland UK T: 0044 1463 229400 E: sales@gaelforce.net Gem Plastics Regaskin, Cavan, Co. Cavan C: James King T: 049 43 31077 F: 049 43 61157 E: sales@gemplastics.ie IDS Monitoring Ltd., Unit 3 Killaloe Ind Estate, Killloe, Co Clare, Ireland C: John Wallace T: 061 375180 W: www.idsmonitoring.com Jennings & O’Donovan Finisklin Industrial Estate, Sligo T: 071 9161416

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JFC Manufacturing Co Ltd Weir Road, Tuam, Co Galway T: (093) 24066 E: info@jfcmarine.com W: www.jfcmarine.com JF Moulds / Eco Tanks Portnason, Ballyshannon, Donegal C: John Fenton T: (071) 9851025 E: jfmoulds@eircom.net Jotun Ltd Unit K7 Marina Commercial Park, Central Park Road, Cork T: (021) 4965955 F: (021) 4965992 E: enquiries.ireland@jotun.com J T Electric Kambsdalur, Faroe Islands T: 00298 47 4444 F: 00258 47 4445 E: info@jt.fo J & W Stuart (Ire) Ltd Castletownbere, Co. Cork C: Michael Murphy T: 027 71663 F: 027 70973 M: 086 2667991 Kingspan/Aerobord Ltd. Askeaton, Limerick C: John Blessing T: (061) 604600 F: (061) 604601 E: john.blessing@kingspan.com Liftup Akua AS N-5640 Eikelandsosen, Norway C: Jorgin Gunnarsson T: 0047 56582711 E: mail@liftup.no Marketech The Pier, Ballycotton, Cork C: Peter McKeown T: (021) 4646134 M: (086) 8100113 F: (021) 4646756 E: peter@marketech.ie Mohn Aqua Unit 5 The Enterprise Park, Forres, IV36 2AB, Scotland C: Chris Hyde T: 0044 1309 678270 E: chris.hyde@mohnaqua.com MSD Animal Health Red Oak North, South County Business Park, Dublin 18 T: 01 237 0220

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Ocea Aquaculture Ltd Torrangorm Industrial Est Unit 1A PA34 4PA Scotland T: 0044 7511 114500 T: 0047 5538 5000 W: www.ocea.no Pascal Sarl La Ville-Es-Jaretts, 35350, St. Columb, France T: 0033 2 99898989 Satmar Gatteville-Phare, France C: Julien Szwarcberg T: 00 33 233234161 F: 00 33 233231255 E: satmar@wandoo.fr Sterner AquaTech 1 Longman Drive, Inverness, Scotland UK C: Mark Farquhar T: 00441463 250275 F: 0044 1463 250275 E: info@sterner.co.uk Sotra Anchor & Chain Videnes, 5363 Aagotnes, Norway T: 0047 56326852 E: age@sotra.net Storvik As Kilmory Industrial Estate, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA 31RR, Scotland C: Richard Alison T: 0044 1 546603989 / 0044 188077070 Tropical Marine Centre TCM Bristol Cribbs Causeway Centre Bristol BS10777 T: 0044 117 958 1150 E: commercial@ tropicalmarinecentre.co.uk Tysonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Ship Riggers) Ltd Unit 4, Omega Business Park, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, UK T: 0044 1472 347065 Vaki Akralind, No. 4, 201 Kopauogur, Iceland C: David Jarron T: 00 354 5953000 E: david@vaki.is Veolia Water Ireland Ltd Kilkenny Industrial & Business Park, Purcellsinch, Dublin Road, Kilkenny E: salesenquiries@veoliawater.ie Wire Ropes Ltd. North Quay, Wicklow C: Mr Clyde Wynne T: (0404) 67375 F: (0404) 67053

EXHIBITIONS

FINFISH STOCK

Aquaculture UK 2016 Ascomber Rosebank, Ankerville Street, Tain, Ross & Cromarty, 1V19 1BH, Scotland T: 0044 1862 892188 E: info@aquacultureuk.com

Landcatch Natural Selection Ormsary, Loghgilpheard, Argyll, Scotland Pa31 8PE, UK E: enquiries@hendrix-genetics.com

Aquanor 2015 Nor Fishing Foundation N 7030Trondheim, Norway T: 0047 90841124 E: mailbox@nor-fishing.no

FINFISH FEED Aller Aqua (Ireland) Ltd. Allervej 130, DK 6070, Christianfeld, Denmark T: 00 45 7022 1910 W: www.aller-aqua.com BioMar Ltd North Shore Road, Grangemouth FK38UL, Scotland T: 0044 1324665585 Coppens International bv 15 Swindon Road, Redlands Highworth, Wiltshire SN6 7SL C: Matthew French T: 00 44 778 6083 Ewos Ltd Westfield, Bathgate, EH48 3BP, West Lothian, Scotland UK C: Lindsay Pollock, T: 00 44 1506633966 F: 00 44 1506632739 E: lindsay.pollock@ewos.com Skrettring Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6DF, T: 0044 1606 561090 E: info.aqua@skretting.com W: www.skretting.com Triskell Seafood Ltd. Strandhill Co. Sligo T: 071-9168060 M: 087-2451558 E: triskell@eircom.net W: www.triskellseafood.com C: Marie Aude Danguy United Fish Industries Killybegs, Donegal C: John Healy T: (074) 97 41800 F: (074) 97 41847

Marine Harvest Kindrum, Fanad, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal C: Jan Fennstra T: (074) 9192820 E: irishsales@marineharvest.com Stofnfiskur Stadarberg 2-4, P O Box 24, 222 Hafnarfjordur, Iceland C: Jonas Jonasson T: (354) 564 63 00 F: (354) 564 63 01 E: fiskur@stofnfiskur.is

INSURANCE Suderland Marine Aquaculture Risk (Management) Ltd Salvus House, Aykley Heads, Durham DHI 5TS, England UK C: Tom Rutter T: 00 44 191 3740400 F: 00 44 191 3740484 E: mutual@smmi.co.uk MCM Insurance Brokers Wellworth Buildings, Bridge Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo T: 096 72977

MAPS LaTene Maps PO Box 6098, Foxrock, Dublin C: John Coleman T: (01) 2847914 E: enquires@latene.com W: www.latene.com

NETS Aqualine AS Pir Trondheim, nr7010, Norway C: Hans Olav Ruo T: 0047 73809932 E: hans.olaf.ruo.@aqualine.no Cavanagh Nets Ltd. Drumaweir House, Greencastle, Donegal C: Mr. Lawrence Cavanagh T: (074) 9381178 F: (074) 9381014

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

Coastal Cages Ballymoon, Kilcar, Donegal C: Martin Carr T: (074) 9738406 F: (074) 9738406 I.C. Trawl Ltd. West Pier, Howth, Dublin C: Iver Christensen T: (01) 8323509 F: (01) 8460004 E: ictrawl@eircom.net Swan Net Gundry Ltd Roshine, Killybegs, Co. Donegal C: Martin Howley T: (074) 97 31180 W and J Knox Ltd. Kilbirnie, KA25 7DY, Scotland UK C: Ms. Julie McDonald T: 00 44 1505 682511 F: 00 44 1505 682980 E: nets@wj-knox.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHY Aquaphoto Picture Library 15 O’Brien’s Place, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 C: Shay Fennelly T: +353 (0)1 8370220 M: +353 (0)87 6428902 F: (098) 36247 E: shayfennelly@eircom.net

SECURITY SYSTEMS Barry Electronics Ltd. St. Catherines Road, Killybegs, Donegal C: Donal Haughey T: (074) 97 31215 F: (074) 97 31739 E: el@iol.ie

SHELLFISH STOCK Guernsey Sea Farms Parc Lane, Vale, GY3 SEQ, Guernsey, Channel Islands C: Mark Dravers T: 00 44 1481 247480 F: 00 44 1481 248994 E: oyster@guernseyseafarms.com Morecambe Bay Oysters Old Gravel Works, South Walney Island, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3YQ C: Kelsey Thompson T: 0044 1229 474158 F: 0044 1229 474500 E: info@morecambayoysters.co.uk

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

Redbank Oyster Hatchery. Ltd. New Quay, Burrin, Clare C: Mr. Jarlaith Connellan T: (065) 70 78189 F: (065) 70 78055

Millbrook Hatcheries Drumcavney, Trenta, Letterkenny, Donegal C: John O’Boyle T: (074) 9737474

Satmar Gatteville-Phare, France C: Julien Szwarcberg T: 00 33 233234161 F: 00 33 233231255 E: satmar@wandoo.fr

Northern Salmon Company Glenarm Hatchery, Glenarm, Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK C: John Russel T: (048) 2841691

Tralee Bay Hatchery The Ponds, Kilshanning, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry T: 353 66713909 M: 00353863966566

Santa Cruise Salmon Ltd. Carrigahorig, Nenagh, Tipperary C: Peter Gibbs T: (090) 9747122

SMOLT

Seven Springs Trout Hatchery Ballyhampton Road North, Larne, Antrim, Northern Ireland UK C: David Baird T: (048) 28260977

Ballinderry River Enhancement Association Orritor, Cookstown, BT80 9ND, Tyrone, Northern Ireland UK C: Alan Keys T: (048) 86751201 Carrigadrohid Smolts Ltd. Carridadrohid Hatchery, Macroom, Cork T: (026) 48132 M: 087 9080521 F: (026) 48054 E: declanquigley@eircom.net Connemara Fishfarms Doorus, Corr na Mona, Galway C: Paul Sommerville T: (094) 95 48193 F: (094) 95 48194 Douglas Valley Hatchery Ltd. Kilclough, Kilworth, Cork C: Michael Walsh T: (025) 27337 F: (025) 27635 Eir Nor Teoranta (Laschinger Aqua Group) Ballyhea, Dingle, Kerry C: Gerald Hofmaier, T: (066) 9151139 T: (066) 9150008/9 F: (066) 9151133 ESB Hatchery (Ballyshannon) Knather Road, Ballyshannon, Donegal C: John Gallagher T: (071) 9851712 F: (071) 9852318 Marine Institute Salmon Management Division Furnace, Newport, Mayo C: Deirdre Cotter T: (098) 42300

Sperrin Mountain Spring Hatchery 109 Fergarron Road, Cookstown BT80 9QL, Tyrone, Northern Ireland UK C: Wilfred Mitchell T: (048) 81659700

TRAINING AND PUBLICATIONS Aquaculture Development Centre University College Cork, Lee Maltings, Prospect Row, Cork C: Gavin Burnell T: +353 (0)21 4904590 M: +353 (0)86 8206464 F: +353 (0)21 4904593 E: aquaculture@ucc.ie W: http://adc.ucc.ie Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland Athenry, Co. Galway C: Gery Flynn T: 353 (0) 91 844 822 E: flynn@inshore-ireland.com W: www.aquacultureandseafoodireland.com Fish Farmer Magazine Special Publications, Craigcrook Castle, Craigcrook Road, Edinburgh EH4 3PE, Scotland C: Malcolm Dickson T: 00 44 20702957 F: 00 44 131 312 4551 W: www.fishfarmer-magazine.com Fish Farming International Nexus Place, 25 Farringdon Street, London EC4A 4AD, UK C: Ratchel Mutter T: 00 44 2070295714

Institute of Aquaculture University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland UK T: 00 44 1786 467874 F: 00 44 1786 472133 E: aquaculture@stir.ac.uk Irish Skipper Annagry, Letterkenny, Donegal C: Hugh Bonner T: (074) 9548935 F: (074) 9548940 E: hugh@maramedia.ie Marine Times Cranny Road Inver Co. Donegal C: Mark McCarthy T: (074) 97 36899 F: (074) 97 32635 E: marinetimes@eircom.net W: www.marinetimes.ie Sparsholt College Hampshire, Winchester, S021 2NF, England UK T: 00 44 1962776411 F: 00 44 1962776587

VETERINARY Aquatic Veterinary Group BioResearch Ireland, National Diagnostics Centre, University College Galway, Galway C: Ms. Margaret Ruttledge/ C: Ms. Evelyn Collins T: (091) 524098 F: (091) 586570 Kaycee Veterinary Products 14 Enterprise Park Lewes Road Lindfield West Sussex RH162LH, UK T: 0044 1444482888 E: sales@kaycee.co.uk W: www.kaycee.co.uk MSD Animal Health Red Oak North, South County Business Park, Dublin 18 T: 01 237 0220 Pharmaq Unit 15 Sandleheath Ind. Est. Fordingbridge Hampshire SP61PA, UK T: 01 237 0220 E: orders@pharmaq.no W: www.pharmaq.com Vet-Aqua International Unit 7B Oranmore Business Park, Oranmore, Galway C: Hamish Rodger T: (091) 792997 E: vetaquainter@gmail.com

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Irish Seafood Exporters T: - Telphone

F: - Fax

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SHELLFISH Atlanfish Limited Malin Road Carndonagh Donegal Ireland C: Gareth Gallagher Managing Director T: +353 74 937 4285 +44 777 486 4900 F: +353 74 937 4685 E: gareth@atlanfish.com W: www.atlanfish.com Bantry Bay Seafoods Gortalassa Bantry Co. Cork Ireland C: Orla D’Arcy Sales & Marketing Manager T: +353 27 50 977 F: +353 27 50 943 E: orladarcy@bantrybayseafoods.com W: www.bantrybayseafoods.com Bell’s Isle Seafoods Tullyearl Co. Donegal Ireland C: Des Moore Managing Director T: +353 74 97 22 791 F: +353 74 97 23 858 M: +353 8 76 53 67 81 E: valanddes@eircom.net Breizon Limited Dalriada Mina Inverin Rossaveal Co. Galway Ireland C: Loic Guenael Managing Director T: +353 91 572 157 F: +353 91 572 246 E: vivierbreiz@eircom.net Carr Shelfish Ireland Curraglass Mallow Co. Cork Ireland C: Billy Carr Managing Director T: +353 58 56216 F: +353 58 56434 E: billy.carr@wmcarr.com W: www.wmcarr.com Clanawley Kilmore International Kilmore Quay Co. Wexford Ireland C: Mairead Roche Sales & Marketing Manager T: +353 53 912 9755 F: +353 53 912 9700 E: maireadr@cki.ie W: www.cki.ie

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Clogherhead Fishermen’s Co-Op Clogherhead Co. Louth Ireland C: Paul Boyd General Manager T: +353 41 988 1403 F: +353 41 988 1405 E: paulboyd@cloghercoop.com Connemara Seafoods Seafood House Kilmeena Westport Co. Mayo Ireland C: Ann-Marie Mulloy Business Development Manager T: +353 98 41000 +353 98 41328 +353 98 41772 F: +353 98 41666 E: ammulloy@connemaraseafoods.com W: www.connemaraseafoods.com Emerald Mussels Limited Carrowholly Westport Mayo Ireland C: George Golden Managing Director T: +353 98 26376 F: +353 98 26431 E: carrowhollyshellfish.net Errigal Fish Co. Ltd. Carrick Co. Donegal Ireland C: Aodh O Donnell Managing Director C: Wayne Donovan Sales Manager C: Tom Glynn Marketing Manager C: Beatriz Ajenjo Sales Representative Spain/Portugal T: +353 74 973 9023 F: +353 74 973 9114 E: aodh@donegalseafood.com E: wayne@donegalseafood.com E: ajenjo.beatriz@gmail.com W: www.errigalfish.com www.donegalseafood.com www.donegal.se Fastnet Mussels Gearhies Bantry Co. Cork Ireland C: John Murphy Managing Director T: +353 27 61276 M: +353 86 244 0573 F: +353 27 61264 E: john.murphy@fastnetmussels.com W: www.fastnetmussels.com

Galway and Aran Co-Op The Pier Rossaveal Co. Galway Ireland C: Sean Griffin General Manager T: +353 91 572 161 F: +353 91 572 134 E: s.griffin@galwayandaran.ie Glenmar Shellfish Limited Main Street Union Hall Co. Cork Ireland C: Mel Bendon Managing Director T: +353 28 33818 F: +353 28 33099 E: info@glenmarshellfish.com W: www.irishprawns.com Hannigan Fish Trading Limited Fintra Road Killybegs Co. Donegal Ireland C: Jimmy White General Manager T: +353 74 973 2134 F: +353 74 975 3622 E: hftrading@eircom.net W: www.liveirishshelfish.com Kush Shelfish O’Sheas Buildings Kenmare Co. Kerry Ireland C: John Harrington Managing Director T: +353 64 664 1714 F: +353 64 664 1751 E: info@kush.ie W: www.kush.ie Michael Kelly (Shelfish) Limited Tyrone Kilcolgan Co. Galway Ireland C: Diarmuid Kelly General Manager T: +353 91 796 120 F: +353 91 796 720 E: kellyoysters@eircom.net W: www.kellyoysters.com Rockabill Shellfish Stephenstown Ind. Est. Balbriggan Co. Dublin Ireland C: Tom Burke Sales & Marketing Consultant T: +353 1 841 7874 F: +353 1 841 7876 E: tburke@rockabill.ie admin@rockabill.ie W: www.rockabill.ie

Shellfish De La Mer Dinish Island Castletownbere Co. Cork, Ireland C: Damian Connolly Export Manager T: +353 27 70461 F: +353 27 70333 M +353 87 950 6599 E: damian@shellfishireland.com W: www.shelfishireland.com Sofrimar Limited Kilmore Quay Co. Wexford Ireland C: Yohann Pierard Sales & Marketing Manager T: +353 53 912 9660 F: +353 53 912 9699 E: yohann@sofrimar.ie W: www.sofrimar.ie Triskell Seafood Limited Stranhill Co. Sligo Ireland C: Marie-Aude Danguy Managing Director T: +353 71 91 68060 M +353 87 2451558 F: +353 71 916 8064 E: triskell@eircom.net W: www.triskellseafood.com Wrights of Howth 14 West Pier Howth Co. Dublin Ireland C: Mark Wright Managing Director T: +353 1 832 3937 F: +353 1 832 0201 E: mark@wrightsofhowth.com W: www.wrightsofhowth.com

SALMON Burren Smokehouse Limited Kincora Road Lisdoonvarna Co. Clare, Ireland C: Birgitta Curtin Managing Director T: +353 65 707 4432 F: +353 65 707 4303 E: birgitta@burrensmokehouse.ie W: www.burrensmokehouse.ie Connemara Fisheries Limited Cornamona Connemara Co. Galway Ireland C: Kathleen Nee Sales & Marketing Manager T: +353 94 954 8193 F: +353 94 954 8194 E: connemarafisheries@eircom.net W: www.connemarafisheries.com

Aquaculture & Seafood Ireland

Irish Seafood Producers Group Limited Kilkieran, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland C: Valerie Cooke Export Sales Manager T: +353 95 33300 F: +353 95 33454 E: Valerie@ispg.ie W: www.atlanticfare.com

Oceanpath/Dunns of Dublin West Pier Howth Co. Dublin Ireland C: Ken Ecock Managing Director T: +353 1 839 8900 F: +353 1 839 8930 E: ken@oceanpath.ie W: www.dunns.ie

Irish Seaspray Tir An Fhia Lettermore, Co. Galway, Ireland C: Sean Gavin - Managing Director T: +353 91 551 222 F: +353 91 551 234 E: sgavin@irishseaspray.com W: www.irishseaspray.com

William Carr & Sons Limited Curraglass Mallow Co. Cork Ireland C: Billy Carr Managing Director T: +353 58 56216 F: +353 58 56434 E: billy.carr@wmcarr.com W: www.wmcarr.com

Kenmare Select 84 Rue du Cherche Midi Paris 75006, France C: Cyprien Benoit Director, Business Development T: +33 61 637 1534 F: +353 1 4222 0206 E: cyprien.benoit@kenmare-select.com W: www.kenmare-select.com Kinvara Smoked Salmon Limited Kinvara Co. Galway Ireland C: Declan Droney Managing Director T: +353 91 637 489 F: +353 91 638 193 E: Declan@kinvarasmokedsalmon.com W: www.kinvarasmokedsalmon.com

BORD BIA - Irish Food Board Clanwilliam Court Lower Mount Street Dublin 2 Ireland C: Director Markets Michael Murphy C: International Markets Manager Breiffine Kennedy T: +353 1 668 5155 F: +353 1 6687521 E: info@bordbia.ie W: www.bordbia.ie

Wrights of Howth 14 West Pier Howth, Co. Dublin Ireland C: Mark Wright Managing Director T: +353 1 832 3937 F: +353 1 832 0201 E: mark@wrightsofhowth.com W: www.wrightsofhowth.com

Marine Harvest Ireland Rinmore Fanad, Letterkenny Co. Donegal, Ireland C: Pat Connors Sales Director T: +353 74 919 2820 F: +353 74 919 2825 E: pat.connors@marineharvest.com W: www.marineharvest.com www.donegalsilver.ie www.theorganicsalmoncompany.ie

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Fish Farms in Northern Ireland T: - Telphone

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W: - Web

Patrice Bonnargent Killough Oysters Ltd 20 Blackstaff Road Clough Co. Down

Harold Henning Henning Bros Ltd The Harbour Kilkeel Co.Down

Jean Marie Alfonso Greencastle Oysters Ltd. 27 Fair Road Greencastle Co. Down BT34 4LS

Billy Johnston Island shellfish 68 Mill Bay Road Islandmagee Co. Antrim

Darren Cunningham Killowen Shellfish Ltd 31 Stewarts Road Annalong Co.Down Brian Cunningham Green Isle Shellfish/Cloughmore Shellfish Unit 3 Kilkeel Business Park Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX Raymond Dougal Dougold Mussels Ltd Ravenscliffe Ballymalley Greencastle Road, Moville Liam Flynn 11 Chancellorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Bessbrook, Newry BT35 8PR Co. Down Danny Gallagher Norfish Ltd 8-10 Haw Road Lisahally Co. Derry Jerry Gallagher North West Shellfish Carrick Upper Carrigart Co. Donegal George Golden Dougold Mussels Ltd 104 Glen Road Maghera Co. Derry Paschal Boutrais DOMA(NI) 5 The Quay Dundrum Co. Down BT33 OLS Richard Henning Down Mussels Ltd 15 Needham Court Kilkeel Co. Down

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Stephen Kelly Carlingford Lough Mussels c/o Crescent Seafood 1 Redwood Park, Murrintown Co. Wexford Kevin McMillen 9 Westmount Park Newtownards Co. Down BT23 4BP Brendan Quinn Q&A Shellfish 11 Grange Manor Newry Road, Kilkeel Co. Down Don Saville Island shellfish 20 Hollow Road Islandmagee Co. Antrim Warren Shanks Shinglebay Shellfish 70-72 Browns Bay Road Islandmagee Co. Antrim Felix Sloan Fair Green Oysters 12 Fair Road Greencastle Co.Down Mark Steele Foyle Fresh Seafoods Ltd Gulladuff Moville Co. Donegal Nick Stephens Subaquaculture Bishops Mill 9 Abbacy Rd. Portaferry Co. Down Andrew Verwijs C-Fresh Mussels Ltd Irfish (Dunmore East) Ltd. The Harbour, Dunmore East Co. Waterford James Wilson Deep Dock Ltd Bwthyn-y-Mor Llanfaethlu Holyhead, Angelsey

Alan Young 41 Gregstown Park Newtownards Co. Down BT23 8GW Wales

Alan Keys BREA Orritor Hatchery, Orritor Road Cookstown Co. Tyrone

Hugh Delargy Glenariffe Trout Farm 5 Glen Road Glenariff Co. Antrim

Tommy Devlin Judestream Fish Farm Scotchtown Lane, Balindery Bridge Coagh Co. Tyrone

Raymond Mairs Glenoak Fisheries 1 Nutts Corner Road Crumlin Co. Antrim

Mark McAlister Blue Valley Fish Farm 14 Upper Kildress Road Cookstown Co. Tyrone

John Russell Northern Salmon Company Castle Demesne, Glenarm Co. Antrim

Cathal Quinn Pluckmill Fish Farm 37, Cadian Road, Egllish Dungannon Co. Tyrone

Lee Beverland Otterburn Farm 31 Caddy Road, Randalstown Co. Antrim Graham Young Seven Springs Hatchery Ballyhampton Road Larne Co. Antrim Ian McGrath Silverstream Fisheries Ltd Old Corby Mill, Limnavallaghan Road Clough, Martinstown Co. Antrim Marcus Malley Straid Trout Fisheries 21 Castletown Road, Ballynure Ballyclare Co. Antrim Adam Reid Movanagher Fish Farm DCAL 152 Vow Road, Kilrea Ballymoney Co. Antrim John Smyth Moneycarragh Fish Farm 60 Dromara Road Dundrum Co. Down

Brian Johnston Rocks Lodge Trout Farm 24 Bunderg Road, Lisnatunny, Newtownstewart Co. Tyrone Wilfred Mitchell Sperrin Mountain Spring Hatchery 22 Loughfea Road, Cookstown Co. Tyrone Alan McKewon Orritor Fish Farm 266 Orritor Road, Cookstown Co. Tyrone Maurice Lyttle Rectory Lodge Fishery 10 Rectory Road, Cookstown Co. Tyrone Tommy Marshall 314 Coalisland Road Dungannon Co. Tyrone BT71 6ET Ian Gamble Ballyarton Hatchery Lower Ballyarton Road Co Derry

Paul Kearney EMEC Ltd 126 Marble Arch Road, Killesher Florencecourt Co. Fermanagh

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Northern Ireland Seafood Companies T: - Telphone

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Anglo North Irish Fish Producers Organisation The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX T: +44 (0) 28 41762855 F: +44 (0) 28 4176 4904 E: info@anifpo.com W: www.anifpo.com Cloughmore Shellfish 3 The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX Northern Ireland T: 44 (0) 28 4176 9208 C & N Chambers The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down Northern Ireland BT34 4AX T: +44 (0) 28 417 65100 F: +44 (0) 28 417 64245 E: info@cnc-fish.co.uk W: www.cnc-fish.co.uk/ C: Mr. Charles Chambers M: 07074465100 C: Mr. Norman Chambers M: 07074663212 C& O Milligan Downpatrick Rd Ardglass Downpatrick Co. Down BT30 7SF Northern Ireland T: +44 (028) 4484 1098 C: Comgall Milligan Denholm Fish Selling Ltd. Coastguard Cottages Harbour Rd Portavogie Co. Down BT22 1EA Northern Ireland T: +44 (028) 4277 1429 E: pvg@denholm-fishselling.co.uk W: www.denholm-fishselling.co.uk C: Sam Mawhinney Donegal Prime Fish Skeoge Industrial Estate Beraghmore Rd Co. Londonderry BT48 8SE Northern Ireland T: +44 (028) 7135 0059 E: donegalprimefish@hotmail.com C: Dorothy Ryan

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E: - Email

W: - Web

C: - Contact

East Coast Seafoods Old Boiler House Killard Drive Downpatrick Co. Down BT30 7PW Northern Ireland T: 44 (028) 44 841196 E: info@eastcoastseafoods.co.uk

Kilkeel Kippering Company The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX Northern Ireland T: 44 (028) 4176 3164 C: Cecil McCullough E: cecil@kilkeelkippering.plus.com

Ewing’s Seafoods 6 Kendal Street Belfast BT13 2JR Northern Ireland T: 44 (028) 9032 5534 W: www.ewingseafoods.com/belfast C: Walter Ewing

Kilkeel Seafoods Ltd The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down N Ireland BT34 4AX T: +44 (028) 41762649 E: admin@kilkeel-seafoods.com W: http://kilkeel-seafoods.com

Glenarm Organic Salmon 8 Castle Demesne Glenarm Co. Antrim BT44 0AD Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 288 41691 E: info@glenarmorganicsalmon.com W: www.glenarmorganicsalmon.com/ Henning Bros. Fishing Co. Ltd. The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 4176 2335 F: +44 (0) 28 4176 2335 M: +44 (0) 78 0881 2188 / 079 2186 5833 W: www.henningfish.co.uk E: info@henningfish.co.uk Keenan Seafood Limited Blackstaff Road Kennedy Way Belfast BT11 9DT C: Gerry Keenan T: +44 (028) 9061 8088 F: +44 (028) 9043 1096 E: info@keenanseafood.com Kennedy’s Direct Catch Down Business Park 46 Belfast Road Downpatrick County Down BT30 9UP C: Kenny Kennedy T: +44 (028) 4461 7277 W: www.kennedysdirectcatch.com Kilhorne Bay Seafoods Limited Moneydarragh Road Annalong County Down BT34 4TZ Northern Ireland T: +44 (028) 43 768261 F: +44 (028) 43 768900 W: www.kilhorne.com

Rathlin Island Lobster & Crab Cleggan Cottage Rathlin Island Co. Antrim BT54 6RT Northern Ireland T: 44 (0) 28 2076 3948 C: Liam & Benji McFaul Rooney Fish The Harbour Kilkeel County Down BT34 4AX Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 4176 3071 F: +44 (0) 28 4176 2188 E: sales@rooneyfish.com W: www.rooneyfish.com C: John Rooney

McKeown’s Fish & Poultry Shop 14 High Street Bangor Co. Down BT20 5AY Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 9127 1141 M: +44 (0)7793641422 W: www.mckeownsfishmongers.co.uk

S & P Milligan 20 Downpatrick Road Ardglass Downpatrick Co. Down BT30 7SF T: +44 (0) 28 44 841595 C: Seamus Milligan

McMullan Shellfish The Lobster Ponds 5 Glenariffe Road Glenariffe Co. Antrim BT44 0QY Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 2177 1032 C: Alex McMullan

Sea Source The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 4176 2855 F: +44 (0) 28 4176 4904 W: www.sea-source.com/

Mortons Fishmongers 22 Bayview Road Ballycastle Co. Antrim BT54 6BT Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 2076 2348 C: Patrick McLernon

Something Fishy N.I. Ltd. 1 The Tides Portavogie Co. Down Northern Ireland T: + 44 (0) 7769 152244 C: Alan Coffey

Mourne Seafood Bar Fishmongers 34-36 Bank St Belfast BT1 1HL Northern Ireland T: +44 (028) 90 24 8544

T.H. Nicholson The Harbour Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4AX T: +44 (0) 28 417 64919 E: info@thnicholson.co.uk

Still Waters Fishing Unit 1 Princess Anne Road Portavogie Co. Down BT22 1DT Northern Ireland T: +44 (0) 28 4277 1316 E: paul@stillwatersfishing.co.uk W: www.stillwatersfishing.co.uk

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Aquaculture & Seafood Agencies T: - Telphone

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Aquaculture Initiative EEIG 12B Innovation House, Down Business Centre, 46 Belfast Road, Downpatrick, Co. Down BT30949, Northern Ireland T: 028 44619660 Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board Kilminchy Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, T: 05786 67857 E: info@alab.ie Aquaculture and Fisheries Development Centre University College Cork, Cooperage Building, North Mall, Cork T: 021 4904541.

AquaTT Ltd. Box 8989, Dublin 1 T: 01 6449008 F: 01 6449009 C David Murphy E: david@aquatt.ie Bord Bía Clanwilliam Court Lower Mount St, Dublin 2, Ireland T: 01 668 5155 F: 01 668 7521 E: info@bordbia.ie BIM (Irish Sea Fisheries Board) Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

T: 01 214 4100 F: 01 284 1123 NI Department of the Environment Clarence Court, 10-18 Adelaide Street, Town Parks, Belfast BT28GB T: 048 + 90540540

E: - Email

W: - Web

C: - Contact

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Agriculture House, Kildare St, Dublin 2.

T: 1890 200 510 / +353 238859500 E: info@agriculture.gov.ie Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Coastal Zone Management Division Sea Fisheries Administration Seafood Policy & Development West Cork Technology Park, Clonakilty, Co Cork T: 1890 25 27 41 European Aquaculture Society Slijkensesteenweg 4, B-8400 Oostende, Belgium C: Alistair Lane T: 0032-59 323859 F: 0032-59321005 E: eas@aquaculture.cc Inland Fisheries Ireland (HQ) Swords Business Campus, Swords, Co Dublin T: +353 1 8842 600 F: +353 1 8360 060 E: info@fisheriesireland.ie Irish Salmon Growers Association (part of IFA Aquaculture) Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Naas Road, Dublin 12.

T: 01 4508755 F: 01 4551043, E: postmaster@ifa.ie C: Mr Richie Flynn.

Irish Shellfish Association (part of IFA Aquaculture) Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Naas Road, Dublin 12.

T: 01 4508755 F: 01 4551043, E: richie@ifa.ie C: Mr Richie Flynn

Irish Seaweed Industry Association Ryan Institute, Orbsen Building, University College Galway.

T: 091 493548 F: 091 495515 E: caroline.murphy@nuigalway.ie Loughs Agency 22 Victoria Road, L’Derry T: 028-71342100 RofI: 048-71342100 E: general@loughs.agency.org Marine Institute & Marine Data Centre Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 387200 W: www.marine.ie Ocean Harvest Technology N 17 Business Park, Milltown, Co. Galway T: 093-5180710 E: info@oceanharvest.ie Salmon Research Agency of Ireland (Marine Institute) Furnace, Newport, Co. Mayo.

T: 098 41107 Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority Park Road, Clogheen, Clonakilty, Co Cork T: 023 885 93 00 E: info@sfpa.ie Údaras na Gaeltachta Na Forbacha, Furbo, Gaillimh T: 091 503100 F: 091 592037 W: udaras.ie E: eolas@udaras.ie

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