Cook Islands Aquaculture Development Plan – 2012 -2016 (102)CategoriesFiles
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Authors: MMR and SPC
Title: Cook Islands Aquaculture Development Plan – 2012 -2016
Source: SPC
Date: March 2013
Keywords: Cook Islands, Aquaculture, Development Plan
Abstract: Aquaculture is a relatively recent activity in Cook Islands, dating only from the early 1970s. By the mid-1980s, however, Cook Islands had emerged as one of the region’s major players (in terms of value) based on the success of the blacklip pearl farming industry.
Authors: Hambrey consulting in association with Nautilus Consultants
Title: Opportunities for the development of the Pacific Islands Mariculture Sector, Policy brief
Source: SPC
Date: November 2011
Keywords: mariculture, economic assessment
Abstract:
Key Messages
- We need to get away from the idea that mariculture (aquaculture in seawater) is always a good development and should be promoted at all costs. It is a demanding and often high-risk activity that needs to be compared with alternatives.
- Before any new mariculture enterprise is launched there needs to be a thorough study of the market for the product, and the expected costs of production.
- Recognising and building on the role of the private sector in mariculture greatly improves the chances of success.
Authors: Hambrey consulting in association with Nautilus Consultants
Title: Opportunities for the development of the Pacific Islands Mariculture Sector
Source: SPC
Date: November 2011
Keywords: mariculture, economic assessment
Abstract:
This overview report addresses opportunities for the development of the Pacific Islands’ mariculture sector in general terms. More specific analysis of opportunity in particular countries is presented in the five accompanying country reports (Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands).
Authors: Johan Bell and Tim Pickering
Title: Aquaculture and climate change
Source: SPC
Date: 2012
Keywords: aquaculture, climate change
Abstract:
The aim of this policy brief is to:
- Alert Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) to the projected effects of climate change on the contributions of aquaculture to food security and livelihoods; and
- Identify the adaptations and policies needed to capitalise on the opportunities and reduce the threats.
Authors: Ruth Garcia Gomez and Jeff Kinch
Title: Pathogen and Ecological Risk Analysis for the introduction of Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) from the Philippines into Papua New Guinea
Source: SPC
Date: January 2012
Keywords: Risk analysis, cobia.
Abstract: The objective of this document is to undertake an Introduction Risk Analysis (IRA) of the potential pathogen-related, ecological, and socio-economic risks associated with the proposed introduction of an improved strain of cobia (Rachycentron canadum) from the Philippines into Papua New Guinea (PNG) for aquaculture development. The proposed location for grow out of cobia is the Kavieng Lagoon in the New Ireland Province and will be undertaken by a private company which is based in Kavieng, with technical and quarantine support from the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and their Nago Island Mariculture and Research Facility which is located in the Kavieng Lagoon; and the National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA).