Shellfish Industry Development Strategy (SIDS) – 2 years on Dr Tom Pickerell Director - SAGB

Outline What is SIDS? What have we done in 2 years? Year 3+ plans

SIDS “Seafish-funded, SAGB-facilitated project aiming to sustainably develop the UK wild-caught & cultivated shellfish industries” Recognised by Defra in their 2009/09 Marine Programme Plan as a “Priority Project” for achieving their 2027 Fisheries Vision

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“should focus on support for the development of the inshore/shellfish industry to take advantage of its large growth opportunities” “should focus on support for the development of the inshore/shellfish industry to take advantage of its large growth opportunities” 5

Net Benefits Recommendation 6 Why Strategy was “English” English IFWG Defra & Seafish Bannister Report

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Most species can increase in volume All species can increase in value 8

Most species can increase in volume All species can increase in value Especially cultivated 9

Net Benefits Recommendation 6 Why Strategy was “English” English IFWG Defra & Seafish Bannister Report Strategy Report Seafish

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SIDS Net Benefits Recommendation 6 Why Strategy was “English” English IFWG Defra & Seafish Bannister Report Strategy Report Seafish Welcomed but not endorsed By Defra English IFWG Seafish & SAGB SIDS

What have we done in 2 years?

Linkages from Strategy What have we done in 2 years? 3 Key Workstreams SIDS Projects Linkages from Strategy ‘English Shellfish Industry Development Strategy’ SeaFish funded Nick Lake & Sue Utting Takes forward Bannister Report Support needed for the sustainable and profitable development of the sector. Builds on SAGB ‘Strategy for the Development of the Shellfish Industry’ (amended in 2004). Well received by Defra IFWG – March 07 Defra did not endorse due to 12nm issue Original Strategy Issues Novel Strategy Issues

3 Key Themes 1. Giving managers the ability to manage shellfisheries appropriately. 2. Raising the profile of UK shellfish. Security of tenure

Key Theme 1: Giving managers the ability to manage shellfisheries appropriately NSRG scoping study Management Proxies & Biological Reference Points Permit scheme study SFC Byelaw study Lobster Questionnaire Brown Crab work Sussex Inshore Sustainability Project 17

Key Theme 2: Raising the profile of UK shellfish Investigate & Promote Health Benefits of Shellfish MCS ‘Fishonline’ update MSC & Shellfish cultivation Seafish Responsible Fishing Scheme Expansion Market opportunities for niche products ASC Web-based films for UK shellfish Oyster tasting guide World’s Largest Prawn Cocktail 18

Shellfish: tasty, sustainable and healthy The Food Standards Agency says that if you want to eat healthily you should cut down on fat (especially saturated fat), salt and added sugars. Many supermarkets are using traffic light indicators on their packaging to help you make informed choices about healthy eating. These use the simple red, amber and green system to show whether the food has high, medium or low amounts of fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt. The ‘traffic lights’ below have been created for the most popular shellfish in the UK and demonstrate how a portion of shellfish (100g) can contribute to a healthy diet. Shellfish Association of Great Britain Prawns Cockles Mussels Squid Crab Fat 0.9g 1.3% GDA LOW LOW Fat 0.6g 0.9% GDA LOW Fat 2.7g 3.9% GDA Fat 1.7g 2.4% GDA LOW Fat 5.5g 7.9% GDA MED Saturated Fat 0.2g 1.0% GDA LOW LOW Saturated Fat 0.2g 1.0% GDA LOW Saturated Fat 0.5g 2.5% GDA Saturated Fat 0.3g 1.5% GDA LOW Saturated Fat 0.7g 3.5% GDA LOW LOW Sugars 0.0g 0% GDA Trace ≈ 0% GDA Sugars LOW LOW Sugars Trace ≈ 0% GDA LOW Sugars Trace ≈ 0% GDA Trace ≈ 0% GDA Sugars LOW MED 0.48g 8% GDA Salt MED Salt 1.23g 20.5% GDA MED 0.73g 12.1% GDA Salt 0.23g 4.6% GDA Salt LOW MED Salt 1.1g 17.5% GDA 76 Calories 3.8% GDA 53 Calories 2.7% GDA Calories 3.7% GDA 74 Calories 4.1% GDA 81 Calories 6.4% GDA 128 Whelks Scallops Oysters Lobster Octopus 1.2g 1.7% GDA Fat LOW LOW Fat 1.4g 2.0% GDA Fat 1.3g 1.9% GDA LOW LOW Fat 1.6g 2.3% GDA Fat 1.3g 1.9% GDA LOW LOW Saturated Fat 0.2g 1.0% GDA Saturated Fat 0.4g 2.0% GDA LOW LOW Saturated Fat 0.2g 1.0% GDA 0.2g 1.0% GDA Saturated Fat LOW LOW Saturated Fat 0.3g 1.5% GDA Sugars Trace ≈ 0% GDA LOW LOW Sugars Trace ≈ 0% GDA LOW Sugars Trace ≈ 0% GDA Sugars Trace ≈ 0% GDA LOW LOW Sugars Trace ≈ 0% GDA MED Salt 0.7g 11.6% GDA 0.45g 7.5% GDA Salt MED MED 1.28g 21.3% GDA Salt Salt 0.83g 13.8% GDA MED Not Known Salt 89 4.5% GDA Calories Calories 5.9% GDA 118 65 Calories 3.3% GDA Calories 5.2% GDA 103 83 Calories 4.2% GDA Green (Low) Amber (Medium) Red (High) Fat ≤ 3.0 g > 3.0 to ≤ 20.0 g > 20.0 g Saturates ≤ 1.5 g > 1.5 to ≤ 5.0 g > 5.0 g Sugars ≤ 5.0 g > 5.0 to ≤ 12.5g > 12.5g Salt ≤ 0.30 g > 0.30 to ≤ 1.50g > 1.50 g The Shellfish Association of Great Britain is a trade association which assists and promotes the sustainable development of the Shellfish Industry in the United Kingdom. From sea to plate, Seafish delivers expert knowledge, skills and support which help the UK seafood industry secure a sustainable and profitable future. The Food Standards Agency have set criteria that define the boundaries for these nutrients in 100g of food. The percentage figures are calculated from the Guideline Daily Amounts (GDA) for a typical female adult. GDAs are guideline and personal requirements vary depending on age, gender, weight and activity. Shellfish Association of Great Britain www.shellfish.org.uk www.seafish.org

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Oyster Tasting Guide 21

World’s Largest Prawn Cocktail 22

Key Theme 3: Security of Tenure 6-12nm issue & CFP Reform National Strategy for Scallop Dredgers Mapping effort in the <15m fleet Shellfish & offshore renewable energy Water Quality Work: Agricultural pollution (workshop & factsheet) CSO pollution event reports Classification Group WFD & Shellfisheries Pacific oysters Adaptive Management Protocol for EMS 23

Progress to Date SIDS 3 year goal is 10% increase in volume & value Productions figures from 2008 show a combined wild-caught & cultivated shellfish increase in value to £297m and volume to 180,500 tonnes 13% and 9% increases from 2006 respectively 24

Year 3 Plans Funding runs out in August 2010 Sylvette Peplowski new SIDS manager Complete ongoing SIDS projects Begin new projects: Traffic Light “ice labels” Cooked oyster recipes 5 further films Shellfish “Speed Dating” Further factsheets (RYA & Supermarkets/Grade B) Gigas ‘summit’ 25

Year 3+ Plans Emerging issues include: Climate change & Ocean acidification Role of shellfish in Food Security Developments Food vs Environment Role of shellfish in healthy eating debate Water Quality (SWD, viruses) To complex for industry to act alone Need Government backing WQ: Grade B Viruses WFD/SWD 26

Take Home Message SIDS has made positive steps towards stated aim & goals Further work is needed Cross Government support required if shellfish production potential is to be realised 27

tom@shellfish.org.uk The Shellfish Association of Great Britain Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4R 9EL 28