GLG News by Fertilizer Purchasers

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

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.

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

The romantic notion of eating wild fish must end

August 26, 2011

Analysis of: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.

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

Aquaculture receives good news about environmental impact

June 16, 2011

Analysis of: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.

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

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.

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

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.

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

The salmon GMO debate highlights opponents’ hypocrisy

October 28, 2010

Analysis of: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.

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

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.

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

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.

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

Fish oil replacement: palm oil may not be the answer

June 2, 2010

Analysis of: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.

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

Nimble aquaculturists adapt to economic conditions and opportunities

April 28, 2009

Analysis of: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.

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