Development of Development of Alternatives to the Use of Alternatives to the Use of

Freshwater Low Value Freshwater Low Value Fish for Aquaculture in Fish for Aquaculture in

the Lower Mekong Basin the Lower Mekong Basin of Cambodia and Vietnam: of Cambodia and Vietnam:

Implications for Implications for Livelihoods, Production Livelihoods, Production

and Marketsand Markets Lead Institution: Lead Institution:

University of ConnecticutUniversity of Connecticut

Project TeamProject TeamRobert Pomeroy, University of ConnecticutRobert Pomeroy, University of Connecticut

Sylvain De Guise, University of ConnecticutSylvain De Guise, University of Connecticut

Tessa Getchis, University of ConnecticutTessa Getchis, University of Connecticut

David Bengtson, University of Rhode IslandDavid Bengtson, University of Rhode Island

So Nam, Inland Fisheries Research and Development So Nam, Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (IFRDI)Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (IFRDI)

Prum Somany (IFRDI)Prum Somany (IFRDI)

Hap Navy (IFRDI)Hap Navy (IFRDI)

Tran Thi Thanh Hien, College of Aquaculture and Tran Thi Thanh Hien, College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Cantho University, Vietnam (CTU)Fisheries, Cantho University, Vietnam (CTU)

Le Xuan Sinh (CTU)Le Xuan Sinh (CTU)

Development ThemeDevelopment Theme

Enhanced Trade Opportunities for Global Enhanced Trade Opportunities for Global Fishery Markets Fishery Markets

Introduction Introduction

• In the Mekong River region, many capture In the Mekong River region, many capture fisheries resources have been largely fisheries resources have been largely

overexploited and, as a result, development of overexploited and, as a result, development of aquaculture has been encouraged to provide aquaculture has been encouraged to provide the protein, income, employment and export the protein, income, employment and export

earnings for some countries. earnings for some countries.

• There is increasing demand and trade in the There is increasing demand and trade in the region for low value/trash fish for both region for low value/trash fish for both

aquaculture and animal feeds. aquaculture and animal feeds.

• The main driver of this project is the The main driver of this project is the continued expansion of aquaculture and its continued expansion of aquaculture and its

dependency on capture fisheries for low dependency on capture fisheries for low value/trash fish for feed.value/trash fish for feed.

Introduction Introduction

Introduction Introduction

The focus of this project is equally on the The focus of this project is equally on the aquaculture of carnivorous fish and the aquaculture of carnivorous fish and the management of lower value/trash fish. management of lower value/trash fish.

Investigations 1, 2 and 5 address the uses and Investigations 1, 2 and 5 address the uses and bioecological characteristics of low value/trash bioecological characteristics of low value/trash

fish. fish.

Investigations 3 and 4 address alternative Investigations 3 and 4 address alternative feeds for freshwater aquaculture and feed feeds for freshwater aquaculture and feed

technology adoption. technology adoption.

Study sites in Cambodia & VietnamStudy sites in Cambodia & Vietnam

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Cambodia

Mekong

Mekong

China

Vietnam

Vietnam

Laos

Thailand

Myanmar

Tonle Sap

CAMBODIA

THAILAND LAOS

VIETNAM

Khone Falls

SR

CHN

KDPV

15o N

10o N108o E

108o E

101o E

101o E

15o N

12o N12o N

14o N14o N

10o N

102o E 104o E 106o E

104o E102o E 106o E

11o N

13o N13o N

11o N

103o E 105o E 107o E

103o E 105o E 107o E

PNH

BTB

KCH

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CT0 100 200 300 400

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Cambodia

Mekong

Mekong

China

Vietnam

Vietnam

Laos

Thailand

Myanmar

Tonle Sap

CAMBODIA

THAILAND LAOS

VIETNAM

Khone Falls

SR

CHN

KDPV

15o N

10o N108o E

108o E

101o E

101o E

15o N

12o N12o N

14o N14o N

10o N

102o E 104o E 106o E

104o E102o E 106o E

11o N

13o N13o N

11o N

103o E 105o E 107o E

103o E 105o E 107o E

PNH

BTB

KCH

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CT

Investigations Investigations Investigation 1Investigation 1

Competition and impacts between use of low value/trash fish for aquaculture feed Competition and impacts between use of low value/trash fish for aquaculture feed versus use for human foodversus use for human food

Topic Area 1: Marketing, Economic Risk Assessment, and TradeTopic Area 1: Marketing, Economic Risk Assessment, and Trade

This investigation is a studyThis investigation is a study

Subcontracting Partner Institution: College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Subcontracting Partner Institution: College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Cantho University, Vietnam (CTU)Cantho University, Vietnam (CTU)

Host Country PIs: Host Country PIs:

Dr. Le Xuan Sinh, College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, CTU, Vietnam Dr. Le Xuan Sinh, College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, CTU, Vietnam

Mrs. Hap Navy, Mrs. Hap Navy, Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Phnom Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Penh, Cambodia

Objective: Objective:

The objective of the study is to describe and analyze the status and trend of The objective of the study is to describe and analyze the status and trend of supply and demand of low value/trash fish, and to assess the impacts of utilization supply and demand of low value/trash fish, and to assess the impacts of utilization

of low value/trash fish in aquaculture on food security and livelihoods of of low value/trash fish in aquaculture on food security and livelihoods of households in the lower Mekong basin of Cambodia and Vietnam. A second households in the lower Mekong basin of Cambodia and Vietnam. A second

objective is to support development of a policy framework addressing objective is to support development of a policy framework addressing aquaculture/capture fisheries interactions, the sustainable exploitation and use of aquaculture/capture fisheries interactions, the sustainable exploitation and use of low value/trash fish in the lower Mekong basin, and human food security issues.low value/trash fish in the lower Mekong basin, and human food security issues.

InvestigationsInvestigationsInvestigation 2Investigation 2

Title: Assessment of diversity and bio-ecological characteristics of low Title: Assessment of diversity and bio-ecological characteristics of low value/trash fish speciesvalue/trash fish species

Topic Area 2: Mitigating Negative Environmental ImpactsTopic Area 2: Mitigating Negative Environmental Impacts

This is a study type of investigationThis is a study type of investigation

Subcontracting Partner Institution: Inland Fisheries Research and Subcontracting Partner Institution: Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Host Country PIs: Host Country PIs:

Dr. So Nam, Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Phnom Dr. So Nam, Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Penh, Cambodia

Dr. Le Xuan Sinh, College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Cantho University, Dr. Le Xuan Sinh, College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Cantho University, Vietnam Vietnam

Objectives:Objectives:

The overall objective of this study is to investigate the environmental impacts The overall objective of this study is to investigate the environmental impacts of aquaculture development in the Lower Mekong Basin of Cambodia and of aquaculture development in the Lower Mekong Basin of Cambodia and Vietnam as the biodiversity “hotspot” areas, and to research into potential Vietnam as the biodiversity “hotspot” areas, and to research into potential

negative impacts of aquaculture operations on wild fish species diversity and negative impacts of aquaculture operations on wild fish species diversity and their stocks (i.e. populations). their stocks (i.e. populations).

InvestigationsInvestigationsInvestigation 3Investigation 3

Title: Alternative Feeds for Freshwater Aquaculture Title: Alternative Feeds for Freshwater Aquaculture Species Species

Topic Area 3: Sustainable Feed Technology Topic Area 3: Sustainable Feed Technology

Investigation is a studyInvestigation is a study

Lead PI: Lead PI:

Dr. David Bengtson, Professor and Chair, Department of Dr. David Bengtson, Professor and Chair, Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of

Rhode IslandRhode Island

Subcontracting Partner Institution: College of Aquaculture Subcontracting Partner Institution: College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Cantho University, Vietnamand Fisheries, Cantho University, Vietnam

Host Country PI: Host Country PI:

Dr. Tran Thi Thanh Hien, Vice-Dean, College of Dr. Tran Thi Thanh Hien, Vice-Dean, College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Cantho University Aquaculture and Fisheries, Cantho University

Objective: Objective:

The objective of the study is the development of cost-The objective of the study is the development of cost-effective alternative feeds for carnivorous freshwater effective alternative feeds for carnivorous freshwater species to replace or reduce the dependence on low species to replace or reduce the dependence on low

value/trash fish.value/trash fish.

InvestigationsInvestigationsInvestigation 4Investigation 4

Title: Feed Technology Adoption and Policy Development for Title: Feed Technology Adoption and Policy Development for Fisheries Management Fisheries Management

Topic Area 4: Technology Adoption and Policy DevelopmentTopic Area 4: Technology Adoption and Policy Development

This is an activity type of investigationThis is an activity type of investigation

(b) Lead PI: Tessa Getchis, Connecticut Sea Grant, (b) Lead PI: Tessa Getchis, Connecticut Sea Grant, University of Connecticut-Avery Point, Groton, CT USA. University of Connecticut-Avery Point, Groton, CT USA.

Sub-contracting Partner Institution: Inland Fisheries Sub-contracting Partner Institution: Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Research and Development Institute, Phnom Penh,

Cambodia Cambodia

Host Country PIs: Host Country PIs:

Dr. Prum Somany, Inland Fisheries Research and Dr. Prum Somany, Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Dr. Le Xuan Sinh, College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Dr. Le Xuan Sinh, College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Cantho University, Vietnam Cantho University, Vietnam

Objective:Objective:

The overall objective of this activity is to develop The overall objective of this activity is to develop appropriate feed technology and provide technology related appropriate feed technology and provide technology related

information to end-users of aquaculture and aquatic information to end-users of aquaculture and aquatic resources to change their use patterns.resources to change their use patterns.

Investigations Investigations Investigation 5 Investigation 5

Title: Maximizing the utilization of low value or small size Title: Maximizing the utilization of low value or small size fish for human consumption through appropriate value fish for human consumption through appropriate value

added product developmentadded product developmentTopic Area: Food safety and value-added product Topic Area: Food safety and value-added product

developmentdevelopmentThis investigation is a study.This investigation is a study.

Lead PI: Dr. Robert Pomeroy, Department of Agricultural Lead PI: Dr. Robert Pomeroy, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics/CT Sea Grant, University of and Resource Economics/CT Sea Grant, University of

Connecticut-Avery Point, Groton, CT, USAConnecticut-Avery Point, Groton, CT, USA

Subcontracting Partner Institution: Inland Fisheries Subcontracting Partner Institution: Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Research and Development Institute, Phnom Penh,

Cambodia Cambodia Host Country PI: Dr. So Nam, Inland Fisheries Research Host Country PI: Dr. So Nam, Inland Fisheries Research

and Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Development Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Objective: Objective:

The overall objective of this study is to ensure high The overall objective of this study is to ensure high quality, safe and nutritious low value or small-size fish quality, safe and nutritious low value or small-size fish

processed products for local consumers and the processed products for local consumers and the competitive international markets.competitive international markets.