by
Roger Gilbert, Publisher, International Aquafeed
It was fitting that the 10th edition of ‘Monaco Blue Initiative’ was held back at the Oceanographic Institute on the shores of the Mediterranean in Monaco last month.
After a decade of engaging conservationists and a range of NGOs and
stakeholders associated with work related to our oceans and Marine Protected
Areas (MPAs), MBI has achieved much in terms of opening up communications,
identifying critical areas for intervention and connecting shore-based
communities all under the umbrella of coastal and ocean protection.
The successful breeding and outgrowing of the humble sea cucumber in Madagascar is also celebrating its 10th anniversary and is an impressive and timely example of how coastal communities can improve their income generating powers while at the same time positively impacting shoreline and ocean conservation.
Aquaculturists - both those providing nutrition from fed or non-fed species alike - should be major stakeholders in the challenge to reduce the impact of human exploitation on fragile ocean eco-systems, yet this year’s MBI in Monaco largely overlooked their role.
Aquaculturists work their cages and farming operations 24/7 all year round and have a constant presence in the costal and ocean spaces they occupy. They must be seen as key potential caretakers or stewards in the protection of the sea in and around their operations and be included in the design and management of MPAs.
They have much to offer including experience, knowledge, staff and even financial support. Remote or seasonal management of MPAs, where agriculturists are excluded, may prove more costly and less effective in achieving their objectives.
Read more HERE.
It was fitting that the 10th edition of ‘Monaco Blue Initiative’ was held back at the Oceanographic Institute on the shores of the Mediterranean in Monaco last month.
The successful breeding and outgrowing of the humble sea cucumber in Madagascar is also celebrating its 10th anniversary and is an impressive and timely example of how coastal communities can improve their income generating powers while at the same time positively impacting shoreline and ocean conservation.
Aquaculturists - both those providing nutrition from fed or non-fed species alike - should be major stakeholders in the challenge to reduce the impact of human exploitation on fragile ocean eco-systems, yet this year’s MBI in Monaco largely overlooked their role.
Aquaculturists work their cages and farming operations 24/7 all year round and have a constant presence in the costal and ocean spaces they occupy. They must be seen as key potential caretakers or stewards in the protection of the sea in and around their operations and be included in the design and management of MPAs.
They have much to offer including experience, knowledge, staff and even financial support. Remote or seasonal management of MPAs, where agriculturists are excluded, may prove more costly and less effective in achieving their objectives.
Read more HERE.
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