Mekong dam must not threaten fish and economy

Consultants planning to bid for a planned reappraisal of the controversial Xayaburi Dam proposal on the Mekong main stem need to commit to using current best practice in the hydropower industry, World Wildlife Fund  (WWF) has urged.

The call from WWF follows Mekong River Commission deferment of a decision on the dam amid mounting criticism from Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, expert panels and environment and community groups of a lack of information on key potential dam impacts which could affect the food supplies and livelihoods of millions.

“Putting it frankly, the key documentation prepared by consultants for the promoters of this dam has been nowhere near international standards and it reflects very poorly on the consultants involved,” said Dr Jian-hua Meng, WWF International Sustainable Hydropower Specialist. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed magazine from Perendale Publishers

Yngve Myhre appointed as new CEO in SalMar

SalMar ASA's board of directors has today appointed Yngve Myhre as the new CEO. Mr Myhre has long experience from a number of companies within fishery, aquaculture and processing. He will assume the position from June 6, 2011.

 "I am very pleased with the appointment of Yngve Myhre. He has long experience and great expertise from the seafood industry and he will contribute to further develop the strong position SalMar has achieved as an industry leading salmon farming company", says Bjørn Flatgård, Chairman of SalMar ASA.

 Yngve Myhre has extensive experience from the seafood industry. He was the CEO of Aker Seafoods ASA in the years 2001 to 2010. Mr. Myhre has previously been the CEO of the salmon farming company Nova Sea AS where he currently serves as Chairman. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed magazine from Perendale Publishers

Flounder farming could lead to stock enhancement

Long, narrow turkey houses are a common sight in the rural regions surrounding Fayetteville. But in Bunnlevel, something different is growing under those roofs. Larry Lanier, owner of Little River Trails Aquaculture, is in the process of converting four poultry houses into a full-fledged flounder farm.

For more than a year, he's overseen construction of a nursery and three grow-out houses for the fish. He expects the project to consume at least six more months before it's completed. But considering how long it's taken the US to get on board with growing marine fish, that's a short wait. "This is the future," Lanier says. And the future is upon us. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed magazine from Perendale Publishers