Bill Manci

Mr. Bill Manci

President, Fisheries Technology Associates, Inc.


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Predictions come true, aquaculture can come to the rescue

February 3, 2012

 The U.S. continues to run a huge trade deficit in seafood, but some important shifts have occurred over the past twelve months.  I believe we have reached a tipping point of sorts, one that could mean the world for U.S. aquaculture.

The romantic notion of eating wild fish must end

August 26, 2011

The End of the Line | www.time.com

Fishing for the purposes of feeding the human population is unsustainable.  Aquaculture is the only answer to growing demand and limited supply from the wild.

Aquaculture receives good news about environmental impact

June 16, 2011

Blue Frontier: Managing the Environmental Costs of Aquaculture | www.conservation.org

Aquaculture has always been about environmental conservation, but some naysayers have continued to attack it with little regard for its upside. Now a new report reveals the truth about aquaculture and its benefits.

An aquaculture primer: a food production, investment, and conservation message

May 10, 2011

Aquaculture is the wave of the future. We grow our aquatic foods on fish farms, and at the same time preserve wild populations from decimation or extinction. Aquaculture has now come of age as an agricultural pursuit, and as a potential investment.

As the rest of the world “catches up,” U.S. aquaculture will flourish

December 14, 2010

Despite a nasty recession (and to some degree because of it), the U.S. is poised to become a more significant producer of aquacultured seafood.

The salmon GMO debate highlights opponents’ hypocrisy

October 28, 2010

Is Genetically Altered Fish OK? FDA to Decide | abcnews.go.com

The development of a faster-growing Atlantic salmon has the potential to revolutionize the salmon aquaculture industry. One hitch--the new fish is a genetically modified organism (GMO). Opponents fear genetic and ecological armageddon, but their fears are baseless and not supported by science.

Aquaculture taking the correct steps to repair image

August 12, 2010

Aquaculturists (fish farmers) are becoming more savvy and aware of the role that image and public relations plays in their success or failure. Product and facility certification by an independent party is becoming the norm, and will be with us in the future.

Current trends point to the future of aquaculture

June 2, 2010

The oceans have reached their capacity to supply the world with seafood, even as demand continues to rise. By necessity, aquaculture is destined to be the vehicle from which consumers source and buy seafood.

Fish oil replacement: palm oil may not be the answer

June 2, 2010

Palm oil replaces fish oil in tilapia feed--substitution also increases shelf life | www.gaalliance.org

Palm oil is being touted as a less-expensive alternative to fish oil in farmed fish diets. While this might make good economic sense, the ramifications to human health may be problematic.

Nimble aquaculturists adapt to economic conditions and opportunities

April 28, 2009

Weary catfish farmers now landlords of algae | www.msnbc.msn.com

Fish farmers see new opportunities and adapt quickly to changing economic conditions.  Biofuels could be the next new market for aquaculture producers.

Department of Commerce on the cusp of a major decision regarding aquaculture

February 6, 2009

Obama names Judd Gregg commerce secretary | www.google.com

Our trade deficit in fisheries products second only to petroleum.  As a matter of national security, it is time for us to regain control over our food supply and support offshore production of fish.

Government warnings about consumption of wild fish present an opportunity for fish farmers and aquaculture

January 21, 2009

High Mercury Levels Are Found in Tuna Sushi | www.nytimes.com

The health of the U.S. population is in jeopardy from obesity and its related diseases.  Eating more fish can be an answer to this epidemic.  Eating aquacultured fish can help you avoid contaminants in wild fish and be gentle to the environment at the same time.

Fish farming industry designed to meet future demand

April 11, 2008

Fish farming's growing dangers | www.time.com

Fish farming is too often characterized in a negative light.  Without fish farming, the world's oceans would be devoid of fish.  The development of alternatives for fishmeal and fish oil as feed ingredients will make fish farming sustainable and further reduce risks of human exposure to organic and heavy metal residues.

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