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Capitol Hill Oceans Week 2005
Federal Coordination and USDA Marine Aquaculture Support Programs
Gary JensenUSDA Cooperative State Research,
Education and Extension ServiceWashington, DCgjensen@csrees.usda.govTel. 202-401-6802
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Presentation Topics
Federal Legislation Interagency InitiativesHighlights USDA Programs Concluding Remarks
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Trends in U.S. Consumption
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Federal Legislation for National Aquaculture Policy and
Interagency Coordination
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National Aquaculture Act of 1980
Cites national aquaculture policy to encourage the development of aquaculture in the United States
Establishes an interagency coordinating group, Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture
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Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture (JSA)
Purpose to increase the overall effectiveness and productivity of Federal aquaculture research, transfer, and assistance
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Today’s Subcommittee on Aquaculture
Executive Office of PresidentNational Science and Technology Council
Committee on Science Subcommittee on Aquaculture
LeadershipChair, Department of Agriculture Vice-chairs, Departments of Commerce
and InteriorExecutive Committee (multiple agencies)
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JSA National Coordinating Task Forces
Working Group on Quality Assurance in Aquaculture Production (since 1990)
Shrimp Virus Task Force (1996-2004)Aquaculture Effluents Task Force (1999-2005)National Aquatic Animal Health Task Force on
Aquaculture (since 2001)Science and Technology Task Force (in
development)All include marine aquaculture components
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Advantages of Federal Coordinating Framework
Address issues of national scope and importance
Engage agencies with authorities and programs that impact outcomes
Mobilize stakeholder input and national expertise within a coordinated, systematic process
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Evolution: USDA Aquaculture Support Programs
Changing Clientele Traditional agricultural producers
(livestock, poultry, crops)Fish farmers (catfish)Aquaculture producers (not species
specific)
Aquaculture considered part of agriculture and defined as such for purposes of specific programs
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Broad Mandate for USDA Programs Supporting Aquaculture
Salinity of water (freshwater or seawater) not used as a criterion for access to most programs and services
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Highlights of USDA Programs that Support Marine
Aquaculture Development
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Highlights USDA Programs Research
Agricultural Research ServiceIn-house research armUSDA scientists (60) and facilities
National Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture Research Center - WV
New National Marine Aquaculture Coldwater Center with University of Maine
Improved shellfish breeding and ecologically compatible management practices (OR)
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ARS Aquaculture Program
14 locations$37 million28 projects
AK
HI
Nat’l Center for Cool & Cold Water Aquaculture
Aquatic Animal HealthResearch Laboratory
Thad Cochran Nat’l Warmwater Aquaculture Center
Harry K. Dupree Nat’l Aquaculture Research Center
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Highlights USDA Programs Research
Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension ServicePrimary extramural funding armPartnership with 108 land grant
universities and colleges
16
CSREES Research Funding by Species (2002)
Major Species No. of Projects Millions of Dollars
Catfish 62 $2.5
Trout 35 $2.0
Other Salmonids 28 $1.0
Crawfish 13 $0.618
Oysters 38 $3.0
Clams and Mussels 22 $1.5
Striped Bass 30 $2.7
Tilapia 27 $1.1
Penaeid Shrimp 16 $3.6
Other Shellfish 23 $0.543
Other Finfish 69 $4.2
Baitfish 4 $0.378
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Highlights USDA ProgramsExtension and Outreach
Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension ServiceFederal partner with land grant
universities in cooperative extension system
Joint USDA-NOAA National Aquaculture Extension Steering Committee
Joint USDA-NOAA National Aquaculture Extension Conferences
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Regional Aquaculture Centers Integrating Research, Industry and Extension
NORTH CENTRALNORTH CENTRAL NORTHEASTERNNORTHEASTERN
SOUTHERNSOUTHERN
WESTERNWESTERN
TROPICAL & SUBTROPICALTROPICAL & SUBTROPICAL
Honolulu, HI
Seattle, WA
East Lansing, MI
Stoneville, MS
Dartmouth, MA
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Highlights USDA ProgramsAquatic Animal Health
Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceVeterinary biologics licensing International harmonization and import protocolsExport assistance with health certificatesControl and management programs for reportable
pathogensDisease diagnostic laboratoriesNational Animal Identification Program, including
aquaculture
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Highlights USDA ProgramsMarketing
Agricultural Marketing ServiceCountry of Origin Labeling regulation for
seafood National Organic Standard ProgramMarketing Research ProgramCommodity Purchase Program
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Highlights USDA ProgramsConservation
Natural Resources Conservation ServiceNational Conservation Practice Standards
New 3-year trial Shellfish Aquaculture Management initiative
Environmental Quality Incentives ProgramFinancial and technical assistance Support for environmentally sound and
sustainable aquaculture practices
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Concluding Remarks
Aquaculture supplies food and thus has contract with society (consumers) for responsible environmental stewardship and safe, wholesome products
Aquaculture needs strong, responsive government programs and enabling policies to advance and revolutionize our aquaculture heritage
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Marine Aquaculture Will Grow
Wild harvest of seafood is hunting and gathering in a natural system Technology makes fishing more efficient
More wild species now have harvest restrictions and global supplies limited
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Vision for the Future
global competitiveness
animal and human health
sustainability
environmental health