ASMI Seafood Technical Program Overview October 2016 Within ASMI, my role is to be the science liaison to the seafood industry by effectively communicating the environmental, regulatory, nutritional and research topics that affect the market of Alaska’s fisheries and the livelihood of the harvesters and processors that rely on the fisheries. Michael Kohan Seafood Technical Program Director

Seafood Technical Program QUALITY SAFETY SUSTAINABILITY In the past, the primary focus of the technical program was to support the Responsible Fisheries Management Certification initiative. Presently, the goal for the program is to reconnect with the industry and provide resources in multiple technical categories including: seafood contaminants, seafood safety, seafood quality, traceability and promoting innovative opportunities for Alaska seafood. An important component of the technical program is to provide support for the marketing programs on technical matters. SCIENCE

Seafood Technical Overview Applied Investigations Research opportunities related to the quality and value of Alaska seafood - seafood nutrition and quality - product development - processing issues - environmental issues Supplied Materials Outreach and educational material related to Alaska seafood - develop content, materials and provide guidance for technical issues of concern - develop materials for industry on quality and processing techniques Trade Education Outreach and educational opportunities in seafood technical issues for the industry - support educational opportunities to promote the seafood technical field - collaborate with the fishing industry to develop cohesive strategies for the sustainable growth of Alaska seafood

ASMI All Hands 2015 Kodiak Seafood Marine Science Center Fisheries Industry Technical Center A big topic in 2015 for the technical committee was the future of the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center formerly called the Fisheries Industry Technical Center. Unfortunately, it is still a prominent issue this year. To give a brief background, with budget cuts in Alaska, the University of Alaska proposed cutting funding to the facility. This facility and the staff that run it are integral to seafood safety training programs and product development opportunities for the Alaska seafood industry. ASMI was tasked to write a letter of support to the University of Alaska president last fall to consider alternative means of funding the facility. Through direction from the technical chair and co-chair this letter was signed by the board and presented to the University. As it stands now, the University sent out a RFI for possible options. A local non-profit board formed in Kodiak was the single respondent and since then no further action has been taken. Non profit board (local folks) University sent out a request for information- would like feedback on information on options for the FITC- who wants to be out there to help collaborate (last spring) Non profit put together a RFI, no other university responded Looked into the borough investing- borough sent an engineer over and there is a lot of maintenance so it was a show stopper In trouble- SFOS is being less cavalier about dumping it than before, however, there is no plan

Applied Investigations Research opportunities related to the quality and value of Alaska seafood USDA NUTRITIONAL DATABASE & NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION USDA/FAS QUALITY SAMPLES PROGRAM SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PROJECT PARASITE STUDY: TEMPERATURE THRESHOLDS FOR VIABILITY

Supplied Materials Outreach and educational material related to Alaska seafood - ASMI Seafood Buyer’s Guides Quality Handling Videos Gathering resources/feedback for new quality grading specs for Alaska seafood WHITEFISH Worked with the ASMI Sustainability program to develop an Alaska RFM Chain of Custody Standard and Program of Work   SALMON

Trade Education Outreach and educational opportunities in seafood technical issues for the industry Presentations Support seafood science educational events Ongoing updates to the website  Provided support for FITC training including: HACCP, Better Processing Control School, Alaska Seafood Processor Leadership Institute, Roe Workshop, Smoked Seafood School and Seafood Processing Quality Control Training   Supported seafood science educational events including the student poster and presentation competition at the Pacific Fisheries Technologist conference hosted by Seafood Products Association and the Surimi School and Forum hosted by the Oregon State University Seafood Lab. Supported and presented with AFDF at the Iceland Ocean Cluster Forum on utilization of crustacean shells at Seafood Expo North America. Presented at the Salmon Ocean Ecology Meeting about integrating the fishing industry and the science community.

THANK YOU Continue to build relationships to create opportunities for research projects to increase the value of Alaska seafood. Continue to revamp and develop technical materials based on industry needs. Continue to support seafood safety training and education.