This opinion piece on the growing role of farmed fish published on The New York Times caught my attention this morning. It not only examines how aquaculture production is increasing but also the possible consequences of reducing fishing.
Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome disease has been detected in the Hawkesbury River, New South Wales, Australia.
This is the third time the disease has been detected in the region In late
2010 it was detected in the Georges River and shortly after in Sydney
Harbour.
DPI Aquaculture Manager, Ian Lyall, said that consumers can still be confident in the quality of oysters in the market place. “Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome only affects Pacific oysters. The
Food Authority and NSW Health have confirmed the disease poses no risk
to human health,” Lyall said.
BioMar has agreed to divest its 50.71 percent
ownership interest in the Norwegian fish farming business Sjøtroll
Havbruk. The buyer is Norway-based Lerøy Seafood Group, one of Norway's
leading salmon farming businesses. The agreement is subject to ordinary
terms and conditions, including to authority approval.
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| Chargrilled oysters (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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