2 nd SPC Regional Aquaculture Meeting Nov Sustainable aquaculture development in Pacific Islands region and northern Australia

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1 2 nd SPC Regional Aquaculture Meeting Nov 2006 Sustainable aquaculture development in Pacific Islands region and northern Australia MINIPROJECTS Background One component of the larger ACIAR-funded project Sustainable aquaculture development in the Pacific Islands region and northern Australia Novel concept - raised at 3rd HoF (2003), introduced at 4 th HoF (2004), reported at 5 th HoF (2006) Links previous and ongoing ACIAR and WorldFish Center research to the SPC Pacific Aquaculture Program Provides a mechanism for response to a regional or national constraint Draws on an allocated pool of funds to be disbursed on a case-by-case basis 1

2 Objectives Develop and implement miniprojects that provide solutions to identified research gaps / production constraints of multi-country significance. Implement rapid response technical problemsolving activities to address specific in-country bottlenecks to aquaculture development. Methods Pathway for appraisal and implementation SPC first point of contact prepare a concept note Concept note sent to project members for approval Project proposal prepared by proponent or assisted by QDPI&F or SPC as needed Project proposal distributed to team members and to technical experts if required A Third Party Legal Agreement signed between QDPI (Director General level) & SPC Funds disbursed If funds sent from SPC to member countries then an MOU is signed between SPC and the country. SPC may also engage services as SPC consultant 2

3 Criteria Target an identified constraint to aquaculture; High probability of success; Widespread benefits (beyond one or two operations/countries); Linked to completed or ongoing ACIAR or WorldFish Center research. Lesser criteria (in ranked order) are: Technical feasibility; Extension strategies; Degree of engagement of private sector; Co-funding/contribution by counterpart agency; Level of supervision; Socio-economic viability; Bilateral benefits to countries involved; Legislative structure; Guidance by country/commodity priorities. Grant Application Developed a simplified project proposal format There were two categories of miniprojects. As a general rule: Short-term projects with budgets averaging AU$10-12,000 and maximum twelve month time frame. Long-term projects with budget up to AU$50,000 and maximum two year time frame. 3

4 Confirmatory testing of the viral status of Penaeus monodon (black tiger shrimp) populations in the Fiji Islands Country: Fiji Summary: To determine the status of P. monodon natural populations in Fiji in relation to a range of viral diseases Status: completed Development of commercial and farm-made feeds for tilapia and Macrobrachium in PNG and Fiji Size: Large Country: PNG and Fiji Summary: Assessment of locally available ingredients and formulation / trial of least-cost aquafeeds Status: ongoing 4

5 Monoculture of the freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium lar, in Vanuatu and integrated prawn-taro farming in Wallis & Futuna Country: Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Summary: Collect baseline data on growth of M. lar in monoculture and integrated with taro Status: Completed Rehabilitation of the mariculture research facility at Motupore Island Research Centre (MIRC), Papua New Guinea Country: PNG Summary: Expert advisor to visit the site and report on options and cost estimates for rehabilitating MIRC with capability for quarantine and mariculture functions Status: completed 5

6 Microalgae culture training for Tonga / Samoa Fisheries staff Country: Tonga / Samoa Summary: Training in maintenance of micro-algae stock cultures and scale-up of mass cultures Status: both completed Half pearl ( mabe ) production in Kiribati Country: Kiribati Summary: Produce large numbers of mabe from P. margaritifera in Kiribati; assess the quality of mabe produced using different seeding techniques and grow-out conditions. Status: ongoing 6

7 Experimental release and monitoring of cultured juvenile white teatfish (Holothuria fuscogilva) in Kiribati Country: Kiribati Summary: Develop a release strategy and monitoring protocol for hatchery-produced juveniles white teatfish; estimate the survival and growth of released juveniles Status: ongoing Village-scale sponge aquaculture in the Solomon Islands Country: Solomon Islands Summary: Investigate the feasibility (technical and economical) of establishing village sponge farms in Solomon Islands Status: Ongoing 7

8 Productivity, profitability and constraints in tilapia and freshwater prawn farms in Fiji, with emphasis on farm types, farming practices and choice of feeds Country: Fiji (USP) Summary: Compare farm site productivity and farmer performance across a range of tilapia and Macrobrachium farms Status: Ongoing Evaluation of improved feed and stocking density for GIFT tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, in cage culture in Yonki Reservoir Country: PNG Summary: To improve stocking density and diet for GIFT tilapia in cages. Status: ongoing 8

9 Assessment of the glass eel and elver (Anguillidae) resource in the Navua River, Fiji Islands, and its potential to support a new eel aquaculture industry in Fiji Country: Fiji Summary: Train USP students and Fijian MFF Officers in specialised techniques to collect glass eels and elvers Status: completed Eradication of Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), restocking of Nile tilapia (O. niloticus) and improved aquaculture pond management in Nauru Country: Nauru Summary: Remove pest fish; restore derelict ponds, restock with Nile tilapia; provide training in tilapia husbandry Status: Completed 9

10 Experimental stocking and community management of tilapia in Lake Safai, Samoa Country: Samoa Summary: Evaluate growth and survival of stocked Nile tilapia in the lake; develop a community co-management regime for the government restocking program Status: Ongoing Withdrawn Pond productivity and growth and survival of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in integrated and non-integrated duck-fishcrop farming systems (small miniproject) Enhancing the pearl oyster (Pteria penguin) resource in Vava u Tonga (small miniproject) 10

11 Miniproject Summary Cage culture MIRC facilities Tilapia Sponge farming Feeds study M. lar trials White teatfish reseeding Mabe pearl Microalgae training Tilapia restocking Eel survey Pond study USP shrimp viral study Microalgae training Summary 14 projects AU$184,000 funding 9 countries 8 commodities 11

12 Outcomes Science results Increased capacity through training (fisheries officers, farmers, students) Strengthened Fisheries agencies and educational institutions Supported SPC Aquaculture Plan New initiatives e.g. M. lar research, larger feed study Lessons learned Country awareness of project and funds availability Not all projects succeeded Good leadership in country and commitment to project Simple proposal format. However, needs to be well considered and include a careful budget to avoid top-up Administrative delays legal contracts, MOUs, money transfers Transactions costs - small amounts of money require as much effort as large amounts! 12

13 Dissemination of results Direct full reporting to relevant countries SPC Newsletter and special bulletin articles Summary document to all PINs, SPC technical reports Brochure to be produced from Feed Formulation Miniproject Contact points for more information: Ben, Satya, SPC; and QDPI&F Phase 2 of the project Strong endorsement from the SPC Heads of Fisheries delegates, April 2006 for the miniproject scheme and a second phase Emphasise stronger linkages with government departments and building capacity at this level Mechanism to address regional work plan proposed under SPC Action Plan 2006 (in preparation) Emphasis on collaboration with ACIAR target countries 13

14 Merci Thank you 14