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ello, dear readers, and welcome to the spooky October issue of THE CRUST! As we are in the Halloween month, it should be in theme that I talk about some scary stuff happening in the industry. Here, I want to address some fears that have been felt by farmers around the world lately; among them are the fear of disease, the fear of low prices, and the fear of uncertainty.

This causes some farmers to hold off stocking or even exit the industry to seek a better opportunity. Nonetheless, with fear, there should also be hope.

Lately, I’ve heard more and more conversations saying that people are switching to monodon from vannamei. For a long time, the monodon market has been a pretty niche market compared to the volume of vannamei. It was also primarily produced in small producing countries such as Bangladesh.

But now more and more countries are trying to switch due to the incessant drop in vannamei price. Malaysia and India are some of the countries stocking more and more monodons in their ponds. And with the global economy still in a slump and vannamei production keeps increasing, we can only hope that the price will not drop to an unworkable point.

As the risk in farming goes down, so will the profit margin for the farmers. We can clearly see this example in the poultry business, where it is so easy nowadays to grow chicken that prices sometimes drop below production cost. The method to grow chicken is mostly already figured out, and now the game is how to increase efficiency. In this mature industry,

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the profit margin is distributed to the whole supply chain, and whoever can control the longer supply chain stands to gain more. However, the risk in shrimp farming is still very high. Farming shrimp is not getting easier right now, with plenty of diseases cropping up worldwide and the current unstable climate condition. And with this risk, there should be

ample rewards to incentivize the farmers to continue operating and developing. There is still a wide knowledge gap to be filled until the shrimp industry can reach the same maturity as their terrestrial counterparts. And with losses felt here and there, it will be interesting to see at what price level the farmers finally decide not to take the risk.

Nevertheless, not everything is bleak, and there is still hope for the shrimp industry.

Several programs are targeting climate-friendly goals that promise incentives. These programs incentivize the supply chain to be more sustainable and go find a more sustainable source for their products. This will then, in turn, be marketed as a premium product to the end consumer to raise awareness and stimulate demand.

This is excellent news because the world needs to prevent further climate change, and businesses should strive to reduce their carbon footprint. However, my only hope is that these incentives will be passed up to the farmer’s level. And with what’s happening in the industry right now, the carrot approach seems to be the better option than the stick.

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he Shrimp Club Indonesia (SCI) West Java (Jabar) and Banten chapter recently convened a farmer gathering in Cirebon, West Java. Bobby Indra Gunawan, the Chairman of SCI Jabar­Banten, stated that the event aimed to gather shrimp farmers and owners by providing a platform for net­ working, knowledge­sharing, and the exchange of ideas. “I hope that with this conference we can both find out what the problems are in shrimp farming and how to solve them,” The event was enriched with in­depth discussions featuring expert speakers in the shrimp industry. Here is a short overview of the topics covered during the event:

Shrimp genetic evolution ­ Ari Setiadhi

The genetic evolution of shrimp has shown significant progress. According to General Manager Kona Bay Indonesia, Ari Setiadhi, there has been a continuous enhancement of both shrimp production and genetic improvement. In Kona Bay itself, genetic improvement began with phenotype­based selection, involving identifying superior individuals gathered from the wild nature. However, by the 2010s, the enhancement of parent stock had progressed

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“It means that the animal’s DNA has been dissected, so that we hope that the selection based on this DNA will be more accurate. Because DNA is the smallest code in the animal body or human which will later be transferred to the next ge­ neration,” Ari explained.

Nevertheless, Ari under­ scored that genetic improve­ ment is just one of the complex methods to improve shrimp farming quality. So to achieve optimal results, other aspects of cultivation need to be im­ proved as well.

The vital role of minerals Arfindee Abru

Regional Technical Support INVE Aquaculture, Arfindee Abru agreed that successful shrimp farming isn’t solely de­ pendent on genetics; the quality of water is equally critical. Ac­ cording to him, environmental factors constitute to 40 percent of the part that needs attention.

A key focus here is the pivotal role of minerals, both macro and micro, in shrimp cultiva­ tion. Particularly in the current situation that several farmers have been shifting farming trends toward lower salinity (around 30 parts per thousand) to mitigate the Vibrio issues.

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He said that mineral defi­ ciencies in shrimp farming can lead to various issues, including cramped­muscle syndrome, soft shells, or thin exoskele­ tons which render their immu­ nity vulnerable. For instance, the mineral deficiency could produce 20% of soft­shelled shrimp per kilogram in Thai­ land. Additionally, thin shells can lead to injuries and other complications due to difficulties in exoskeleton formation.

Therefore, the addition of minerals is highly recommend­ ed to prevent mineral deficien­ cy and the bad effects it causes.

As shrimp do not always absorb minerals optimally from water only, Arfindee suggests to add minerals through water and feed combination.

Monitoring and mitiga­ ting disease ­ Reskha Handyani

Shrimp health manage­ ment is also one of the key fac­ tors in successful cultivation.

According to Animal Diagnostic Business Unit Lead of Nusan­ tics, Reskha Handayani, shrimp health management involves some preventive actions, such as regular monitoring using PCR and balancing microor­ ganism consortiums. Reskha said that PCR tests serve two

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AR-BANTEN GATHERING primary functions, including confirming the causes of mor­ tality and determining the ap­ propriate first aid measures in case shrimp are affected by pathogens.

Furthermore, the other pre­ ventive approach is maintaining a balance among a consortium of probiotic microbes, algae, and opportunistic microbes like Vibrio. She emphasized that adding probiotics is not just a matter of volume or dosage, but must ensure that the probiotics are active so that they are able to compete with and control the Vibrio.

Sustainable shrimp farming ­ Ning Shinny Widjaja

In addition to actively im­ proving genetic traits, water quality, and disease manage­ ment, the sustainability of shrimp cultivation also needs to be addressed, including envi­ ronmental and social aspects of the farm. Whether we realize it or not, shrimp farming activities simultaneously impact and are affected by environmental de­ gradation and climate change.

Cultivation is affected by degra­ dation, while on the other hand, shrimp farms also contribute to environmental issues, inclu­ ding carbon emissions.

According to Senior VP

Bobby Indra Gunawan

Targeting the untapped market ­ Coco Kokarkin

In addition to production aspects, the discussion also touched on marketing aspects, as shared by Coco Kokarkin, Executive Director SCI. Ac­ cording to him, Indonesia need to adopt a marketing strategy by targeting specific market segments to compete globally.

Particularly by producing sizes not supplied by other countries, such as Ecuador.

In this context, Coco sug­ gested producing small­sized shrimp. For instance, he has no

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less than 20,000 tons of demand for shrimp weighing 4.5 grams for the Japanese market. On the other hand, the American market is also open for 8 grams shrimp which cannot be sup­ plied by Ecuador. However, the supply is scarce as intensive farmers are not keen on pro­ ducing small size.

“US consumers love to consume fried (small­sized) shrimp in their fast food. Ecua­ dor can’t supply this due to high labor costs to process small­ sized shrimp,” Coco said.

He said that intensive farm­ ers and shrimp exporters in Indonesia can consider this small­sized market opportuni­ ty. Meanwhile, for medium and large­sized, He suggested tra­ ditional farmers compete with Ecuador by producing cheaper shrimp.

Apart from small­sized de­ mand, Japan is also known as a market for large and high­qual­ ity shrimp, which are produced environmentally friendly. They also require shrimp which should be fasted for two days before being harvested. Coco said that this process, together with the cooking process at the right temperature, can produce red shrimp (without adding as­ taxanthin) that are most liked by consumers.

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of DELOS Aquaculture, Ning Shinny Widjaja, the cumulative process of shrimp farming over time has negative consequen­ ces for the surrounding envi­ ronment. Therefore, ecosystem management around the ponds remains crucial. According to her, this process can start with the wastewater treatment (IPAL) within the ponds. This system is vital for maintaining the overall water quality around the ponds. Furthermore, Ning also recommended deploying mangrove reforestation around or integrated with farms. Apart from biologically preserving the environmental quality, mang­ roves can have indirect social impacts as well.

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Diatoms are the second most commonly found phytoplankton found in shrimp farms and dominate the natural marine ecosystem. This plankton is responsible for your brownish colour pond’s water.

Some farmers like to have this plankton in their ponds, especially in the early days of culture given that some diatom species serve as a natural food source for vannamei shrimp larvae.

Looking at the overall ecosystem, these two groups of phytoplankton are the type of phytoplankton that most farmers are hoping to dominate their pond’s ecosystem. Green algae and diatom will help you stabilize your pond’s water pH, reduce nitrogen waste and help shade your pond from direct sunlight. Though there are also little concerns regarding diatoms, this phytoplankton class has a very short life cycle. If farmers are not wary about the nutrient availability or exchange too much water too suddenly, there might be a plankton crash.

Before moving forward to the other two spooky planktons, we must understand what a plankton crash is. A plankton crash is an event where most of your planktons die in a short amount of time. This will cause an intense disturbance in

your pond’s water ecosystem, starting from lost of shading, high nitrogen waste and total organic matter. This event also can cause an increase in vibrio bacteria.

Cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates are two tricky planktons that we do not want in our ponds. These two groups should be closely monitored for rate of change and their percentage of total plankton.

Cyanobacteria or blue green algae is a group of phytoplankton that are responsible for your greenish blue pond water, especially in the night.

Dinoflagellate is a group of plankton that is responsible for your reddish pond water. Most species in these groups have the capability to release toxins when they die such as neurotoxins, cyanotoxin and others.

Is plankton a trick or treat for your shrimp farm? With the correct measurements, management and quick reactions to changes, plankton is a treat, if it drifts out of control it may become a trick. It is noteworthy that in open pond systems plankton is an inevitability, however some systems use shading or indoor approaches to eliminate the volatility that comes with phytoplankton so it can be neither a treat nor a trick.

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hat lies beneath? With limited tools to see what is in our water, the microbiome is hard to measure while its management is vital to consistent success.

This poses constant challenges which should spook us into action, a healthy microbiome resists pathogenic factors and promotes growth and survival.

Plankton are free living microscopic organisms that drift in water columns. They are classified into two groups: phytoplankton and zooplankton. Phytoplankton are a group of planktons that can produce their own food from inorganic compounds such as ammonia and carbon dioxide. Zooplankton are plankton groups that get their nutrition from organic compounds such as organic carbon and leftovers feed. In shrimp farming, we usually report phytoplankton daily with four different classifications.

First we move to two plankton that act as a “treat” for our shrimp. Green algae is the most commonly found phytoplankton in your pond’s water ecosystem. This plankton is responsible for your greenish colour pond water. Most of the green algae available in the pond provide few negative impacts while they are alive and when stable will contribute to improve water

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xygen is a staple for the well-being of almost every animal, including the aquatic ones, and farmers need to provide this basic necessity to their crops so they can live and grow well. There are plenty of horror stories in farms where there was a sudden drop in dissolved oxygen (DO) levels that caused mass mortality within the pond. In a high-biomass pond, deaths can be seen as soon as 15 minutes after the DO drops below the requirement.

Whether it is caused by a failed electrical system or inadequate aeration system, it is imperative to maintain a minimum amount of DO for the success of the crop.

There have been a lot of advancements regarding aeration in aquaculture. Many new equipment are now available to increase the pond’s DO more effectively and efficiently. With these progresses, it is now more possible to cultivate shrimp with a higher density system.

Despite this fact, many farmers

still rely on only paddlewheels to aerate their ponds. In this article, we want to explore the blower equipment, a substitute for paddlewheels that has been used in many shrimp farms and is said to be more effective at increasing their DO.

Do You Know Your DO?

Wayan Agus Edhy, Technical Advisor of Delos, explained that paddlewheels are helpful not just to increase DO in the pond but also to homogenize the water column by generating water currents. This way, there will be fewer problems with water stratification in the pond. The target here is to have a similar parameter between the pond’s surface water and the bottom.

Wayan adds that each paddlewheel with the capacity of 1 HP (horsepower) can accommodate the needs of 30,000 PLs well into the cycle. In his opinion, if the stocking density is still below 250 PLs/m2, paddlewheels are still adequate as long as the farmer has a reli-

able DO monitoring system in place.

Boyun Handoyo, the head of BPBAP Situbondo, also expressed similar concern. He said that every farm needs to have accurate DO data because they need to know whether the oxygen in their pond is at an optimal level or critical level.

Oxygen availability is affected by both the mechanical aspect and the biological aspects, such as plankton photosynthesis and respiration. Besides that, DO can also be maintained by active water circulation in the pond when needed, Boyun adds.

Boyun then emphasizes how important DO is for the shrimp’s bodily function and is a limiting factor in many pond systems. This is supported by Wayan, who explains that oxygen is needed for shrimp’s metabolic process in their body.

Low DO condition can affect their metabolism, resulting in delayed growth and other problems. Wayan recommends all

farmers maintain their pond’s DO to a minimum of 4 ppm to ensure optimal shrimp growth.

Blowers Usage

In low-density systems, paddlewheels are enough to support a pond’s DO, but if you want to increase your pond density, you need to add alternative aeration systems, such as blowers. According to Wayan, blowers should be operated once DO measurement shows a downtrend, which indicates an increasing biomass.

He also believes that the blower’s ability to diffuse air to the water column is limited by its placement and depth, saying that “at 150 cm depth, blowers can still work optimally.”

For blower use, Boyun explained the upside of using this kind of aeration to THE CRUST. He starts by saying that by using blowers, farmers can achieve their target oxygen level faster than by just using paddlewheels. This is due to how vastly different ways each

aeration with a combination of blower and wheel in the square ponds when both are activated

aeration with a combination of blower and wheel in round ponds

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VITY WITH BLOWERS

Field Application

In BPBAP Situbondo has two types of installation in their farm. First is their Gundil site, which houses 40 circular tanks with a 20-meter diameter within a 1,3-hectare piece of land that

is being used to grow shrimps.

Second is their Gelung site, housing 14 conventional square ponds, as large as 2 hectares per pond, also used for shrimp.

Boyun explained that they use “clean bottom” and “clean water” systems in their ponds, using a flow-through technology that can circulate the pond water up to 30% daily.

Within the Gundil installation, not all of the ponds use a combination of paddlewheels and blowers. However, in the Gelung installation, all the ponds use a combination of these aeration systems. According to him, the primary function of the paddlewheels is to make sure they have a clean bottom in addition to oxygen generation. But if the goal is to increase DO, blowers are much better and more economical compared to the paddlewheels.

Furthermore, Boyun calculates that farmers spend at least Rp. 4.500 per Kg of shrimp produced on energy cost. But by using a combination of the two

aerators, he believes farmers can save around 20% on energy costs.

In accordance with Wayan’s opinion, Boyun believes that the use of blowers in BPBAP Situbondo is crucial because they are using a super-intensive system with shrimp density above 200 PLs/m2. This is vital because these two aerators have their own jobs to do inside the system. In BPBAP Situbondo’s case, when using the two aerators, they can achieve a DO level of 5,2 mg/L at night and 6,8 mg/L at day.

“Economically, if you only use paddlewheels, each 1HP can only support around 350 Kg of shrimp biomass. But if we use a combination of paddlewheels and blowers, each 1HP can produce enough oxygen to support around 550 Kg biomass,” he claims.

One important note that Boyun wants to remind other farmers is that placement is also critical when using both equipment. The paddlewheels

help create a current that can sweep the sludges on the pond’s bottom while the blowers provide the much-needed oxygen to support a high-density system. To achieve maximum benefit, they have to set it in a way that makes both aerators work together. “In principle, the paddlewheels help distribute the oxygens that are being injected by the blowers so it can spread evenly throughout the pond area,” he explains.

Performance-wise, Boyun believes that a farm that only uses paddlewheels for aeration will probably achieve maximum productivity at 30 tons/ha/cycle.

But if the farm applies paddlewheels and blowers into its system, he believes that they can achieve productivity up to 100 tons/ha/cycle depending on what kind of technology is applied in their farms.

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aeration with a combination of blower and wheel in square ponds when the pond is not yet filled with water

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equipments work. Paddlewheels launch water into the air, creating water splashes, which in turn binds oxygen to the sprayed water. Whereas blowers inject air directly into the water, directly enriching the water column with oxygen.

Boyun believes that the use of blowers will be a staple for farms in the future. He argues that this is due to the noticeable environmental degradation happening all around, which further drives the oxygen requirement for the system to work normally. “Before, it was still possible to culture and grow shrimp normally with a DO level of 3 mg/L. Nowadays, when the DO level reaches 3 mg/L, diseases often hit the shrimps,” he claimed.

State of the Thai Shrimp Industry today

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gave a talk this week in Thailand to young shrimp farmers highlighting the dire straits of the Thai shrimp industry. What was once a giant has slowly been diminishing in size & stature. What has caused this? And what can be done to elevate the once mighty Thai shrimp industry?

Accounting for 1% of Thailand’s GDP, the shrimp industry (and its peripherals) was once responsible for as much as a fifth of global shrimp production. Only China produced more shrimp back in the early 2000’s.

These days, Thailand has barely 5% of global shrimp production. It’s fallen so far behind its competitors. Ecuador, India, Indonesia & Vietnam all produce

more shrimp than Thailand. It’s not that production has shrunk though, Thai shrimp production has been maintained at 250,000MT per year for the past 15 years. Certainly the volume took a dive in the EMS years of 2011-2013 but it has since recovered. However Thailand’s competitors have simply accelerated their production massively. Consider, in 2010, Ecuador produced 200,000MT of shrimp. In the space of 12 years, the production has increased five-fold and Ecuador

now stands at 1,000,000MT (or more) of shrimp in 2022.

Similarly, India in which the Vannamei was banned from being farmed (to protect the local black tiger farmers) up till 2010, has gone from zero to 1,000,000MT of production. The industry has expanded on an unimaginable scale.

According to date from the Thai ministry of trade, the bulk of Thai shrimp (around 80%), is exported. Half of Thai shrimp is exported as commodity, peeled shrimp etc, 30% is value added

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(breaded, battered, nobashi) while 20% is consumed locally.

A country of 70 million people consuming only 50,000MT per year of shrimp. Consider this, the average American consumes about 2kg of shrimp per year. Thai’s only consume 700g of shrimp per capita per year. A lot can be improved on in this respect. Thai cooking does feature seafood prominently.

Thai shrimp exports can be broadly categorised into 3 main markets. The US (33%), Japan (24%), China (13.62%). These 3 markets make up the bulk of Thai shrimp exports. Going further in depth into these 3, we explore what are the challenges Thailand faces in these markets in our next article.

effects 1 Bactericidal (AMPs)

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Lauric Acid as natural antimicrobials 43.13% Lauric Acid

Stimulant effect (easily penetrates mitochondria bacteria)

absorbed and 4 Easily oxidized to energy

calcium, hormone production and enzymes, and growth

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Suppress growth bacteria Vibrio spp. Harm

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he shrimp industry, with all its challenges, remains an interesting industry for many people. It is no wonder that various aquaculture forums, both national and international, address topics related to the shrimp industry, both technically and more broadly.

Global Shrimp Forum 2023, held in Utrecht, Netherlands from September 5th to 7th, is one of the comprehensive international conference events that discusses the shrimp industry. This is the second event since its first edition in 2022.

More than 500 executives from across the shrimp industry attended this event to discuss the most pressing issues facing the sector and to develop a longterm strategy towards a better and more sustainable future for shrimp.

Denny Leonardo, a representative from the Young Indonesian Shrimp Farmers Association, also attended and was specially invited to be a panelist at this event. He stated that the Global Shrimp Forum focuses more on strategic points in the shrimp industry compared to

technical aspects in the global fishing industry. What is inte­ resting about this forum, Denny added, is that the neutrality between producing countries is maintained, allowing for dynamic and captivating discussions for the audience.

Farmers X Tech

On the third day, Denny participated in a breakout session as a panelist with the theme “Farmers x Tech,” which brought together farmers from various countries such as India, Guatemala, Indonesia, and Ecuador, as well as several tech suppliers. One of them is a power management solution company, which helps save energy costs and prevent mortalities due to power failure.

There is also a company that launched a satellite-based water quality monitoring service, which will help farmers better understand water quality performance in their ponds. Lastly, there is a company that offers a rental-based smart feeding solution, which helps farmers save costs on feeding their shrimp.

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Also present at the event was Anton Immink, the CEO of ThinkAqua. Anton has over 25 years of experience in aquaculture sector development across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Anton expressed his desire to find solutions for farmers and regulators to address the many challenges that aquaculture continues to face as the sector grows. This includes environmental management at the farm and resource level, coordinated health control, sustainable and quality inputs, better use of data, and equitable access to innovation.

Denny, who is a farmer and the CEO of Pandora Aquatech, a one-stop aquaculture engineering, procurement, construction, and consulting provider focusing on sustainable and scalable shrimp farming, emphasized the important role of technology and sustainable markets, especially in the current shrimp farming industry.

He also provided important information that can be used as a reference in running the shrimp farming industry in Indonesia.

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Established by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Shrimp Insights (Willem van der Pijl) and Contango (Jørgen J. Lund), the Global Shrimp Forum Foundation is an independent non­profit and mission oriented organisation based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Each year, the foundation will use any financial surplus generated from the annual meeting of the Global Shrimp Forum, to contribute financially to projects aligned with the GSFF’s mission. These projects will initially focus on mangrove conservation, aquaculture improvement and pre-competitive research.

Some of the topics discussed at the Global Shrimp Forum 2023 include: Trade Statistics: The Latest Import and Export Trends, Feed Manufacturing and Feed Ingredients, Production: Strategies to Sustain Shrimp Production in Challenging Times, Finance and Investment: CEO Visions and Investor Reflections, Animal Welfare and Decarbonization, Technology and Innovation, and Retail and Consumption.

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cusing on increasing domestic production. China also suddenly released information that they produce around 800-1.2 million tons per year in a challenging climate with high production costs. Information like this is important for us as one of the shrimp suppliers/producers in the world. From here, we can try to strategize how our shrimp can continue to survive in the current international market,” explained Denny.

Denny also emphasized the need for global marketing entities to increase global consumption and improve public relations regarding shrimp consumption campaigns. “Specifically for Indonesia, shrimp branding and marketing are important, especially for the local market. There needs to be an entity focused on driving the local market. The government and stakeholders in this sector need to play a role.

This includes countering black campaigns related to shrimp consumption and, of course, branding Indonesian shrimp to remain competitive in the global market,” he stressed.

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Seafood Sensations: DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Ocean Lovers

alloween is a time for creativity and self-expression, and what better way to show that you work in the seafood industry than by going with an aquatic theme? If you’re a seafood lover or just looking for something different, we’ve got the perfect Halloween costume ideas for you. Get ready to dive into a world of underwater wonder with these DIY seafood-themed Halloween costumes that are sure to make a splash at any Halloween party.

Crab or Lobsterfor Ocean Lovers

The Sushi Ensemble

If you’re feeling a bit crabby, why not embrace it with a lobster or crab costume? Create pincers using red foam or fabric, and attach them to a red bodysuit. Make oversized claws for your hands or hold onto a pair of kitchen tongs for added effect. Use black paint to add details and don’t forget the googly eyes. Paint your face red and don’t forget to walk sideways for the full crustacean experience.

A Fishy Endeavor

For those who want a unique twist on seafood, how about beco­ ming your favorite sushi roll? A sushi costume can be created with colored felt, foam, and a headband. Go as a classic California roll, spicy tuna, or any other favorite sushi combination. To make it more interesting you can also do this with a couple of friends to make the whole platter. You’ll not only look delicious but also incredibly creative.

Embrace your aquatic side by becoming a colorful fish for Hallo­ The Friendly Octopus ween. Start by crafting a fish body using brightly colored fabric or Octopuses are fascinating sea creatures known for their intellifelt. Create a tail that fans out and attaches to your waist. Decorate gence and unique appearance. To create an octopus costume, use your fish with scales made from sequins or fabric paint. For an ex- a large, floppy hat as the head, and attach long, dangling tentacles tra touch of authenticity, add some fins to your arms and wear a made from fabric or pool noodles. Add some suction cup details to fish mask or a headpiece to complete the look. This costume will your tentacles and large googly eyes or create your own to give your creature a lifelike appearance. You’ll be the center of attention with have you swimming through the Halloween festivities with style. your big tentacles flopping around the dance floor.

The Starfish Sensation

If you want a cute and simple DIY costume, try becoming a STAR... The Fisherman Friend FISH. Get a red or orange­colored outfit for the base, and then If you’d rather be the one catching seafood, consider a fisherman create your starfish arms using felt or fabric. Don’t forget to add or fisherwoman costume. Wear overalls, a plaid shirt, and a fishing some sparkly accents to mimic the glistening of sea stars in the hat. Accessorize with a fishing rod and a net. You can even carry a ocean. You can easily wear this costume with friends and create a basket with plush fish to complete the catch­of­the­day vibe. You’ll be ready to haul in your oceanic bounty. whole school of starfish!

so, for this year’s halloween party, why not try to impress your friends while representing the seafood industry?

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Protect your profits

Mitigate risk through mycotoxin deactivation In addition to rising feed costs, mycotoxins further impact profitability by impairing growth performance and health status. The risk is never zero.

Mycotoxin risk management is the insurance policy to secure feed quality and safety, whilst optimizing productivity.

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