Dr. Hillary Egna, Director

Oct 1, Sep 30, 2011 Oregon State University awarded $8.9-million grant to support aquaculture and fisheries worldwide through the AquaFish CRSPOregon State University awarded $8.9-million grant to support aquaculture and fisheries worldwide through the AquaFish CRSP Represents a 50% cut to aquaculture research previously done in ACRSPRepresents a 50% cut to aquaculture research previously done in ACRSP

Award Timeline USAID RFA for this CRSP: 7/31/06 USAID Award to OSU: 9/29/06 (10/1/06) CRSP RFP release: 11/2006 Sub-award Proposals received: 1/31/07 Independent Technical Reviews: 3/31/07 USAID & Mgmt reviews: 4/2007 Project start dates: costs allowed from April 1, 2007 but subcontracts signed by OSU in Oct 2007.

Expected Timeline Project current end dates: 30 Sep 09Project current end dates: 30 Sep 09 Project extension requests in Spring 2009Project extension requests in Spring 2009 New RFP (new lead US inst) expected early 2009New RFP (new lead US inst) expected early 2009 Existing project continuation plans due in 2009, in groupings, allow for seemless transitionExisting project continuation plans due in 2009, in groupings, allow for seemless transition

General Program Concepts Cross cuttingCross cutting Lead partnersLead partners GoalsGoals RFP Guidance for projects, will be the similar for new RFPRFP Guidance for projects, will be the similar for new RFP

Program-level cross-cutting concepts address biodiversity conservationaddress biodiversity conservation address non-GMO biotechnologyaddress non-GMO biotechnology address IEHA goalsaddress IEHA goals

Lead Partner Institution a single US institution assume strong administrative and technical leadership for projects involved in advisory groups serving the overall program form collaborative partnerships through sub-awards

Operational goal: maximum program impacts for small-scale farmers and fishers, in Host Countries and more broadly. Specifically, the Aquaculture & Fisheries CRSP will strive to:Operational goal: maximum program impacts for small-scale farmers and fishers, in Host Countries and more broadly. Specifically, the Aquaculture & Fisheries CRSP will strive to:

Develop sustainable end-user level aquaculture and fisheries systems to increase productivity, enhance international trade opportunities, and contribute to responsible aquatic resource management Develop sustainable end-user level aquaculture and fisheries systems to increase productivity, enhance international trade opportunities, and contribute to responsible aquatic resource management

Enhance local capacity in aquaculture and aquatic resource management to ensure long-term program impacts at the community and national levelEnhance local capacity in aquaculture and aquatic resource management to ensure long-term program impacts at the community and national level

Foster wide dissemination of research results and technologies to local stakeholders at all levels, including end users, researchers, and government officials; and Foster wide dissemination of research results and technologies to local stakeholders at all levels, including end users, researchers, and government officials; and

Increase Host Country capacity and productivity to contribute to national food security, income generation, and market access. Increase Host Country capacity and productivity to contribute to national food security, income generation, and market access.

RFP pointers (1) Balance between topic areas in Integrated Production Systems (4 TA) and in People, Livelihoods, and Ecosystem Interrelationships (6 TA).Balance between topic areas in Integrated Production Systems (4 TA) and in People, Livelihoods, and Ecosystem Interrelationships (6 TA). TA=topic areasTA=topic areas Each project has TAs in both categories.Each project has TAs in both categories.

RFP pointers (2) Focus on aquaculture research for smallholders and to benefit the poor.Focus on aquaculture research for smallholders and to benefit the poor. No funding for “fisheries only” projects, or “outreach only” projects”No funding for “fisheries only” projects, or “outreach only” projects” Focus on key ecosystems and species; less focus on genetics, diseases but acceptable if combined with relevant TAsFocus on key ecosystems and species; less focus on genetics, diseases but acceptable if combined with relevant TAs

RFP pointers (3) No more than 10 investigations per proposal (project)No more than 10 investigations per proposal (project) Must have primarily research (study/experiment) and at least one outreach investigation (activity)Must have primarily research (study/experiment) and at least one outreach investigation (activity) Has an outreach planHas an outreach plan Has a gender planHas a gender plan

RFP pointers (4) Clear goal (Themes A-D) supported by TA and investigationsClear goal (Themes A-D) supported by TA and investigations Alignment with USAID goals: gender, capacity building, environmental impact, and other points in RFPAlignment with USAID goals: gender, capacity building, environmental impact, and other points in RFP

RFP pointers (5) 50% budget (direct costs) in HC50% budget (direct costs) in HC Little or no US PI salaryLittle or no US PI salary Overall minimal salary support for professionals, except true HCOverall minimal salary support for professionals, except true HC No expats, no consultantsNo expats, no consultants Students identified and part of researchStudents identified and part of research 35% US match on total (eg 400k, then 140k)35% US match on total (eg 400k, then 140k) 15% optional HC contribution on total funding15% optional HC contribution on total funding

First RFP core research projects awarded6 core research projects awarded All major regions and foci coveredAll major regions and foci covered New participantsNew participants Competitive, externally reviewedCompetitive, externally reviewed USAID approval required for sites (eg Bangladesh)USAID approval required for sites (eg Bangladesh) All 6 projects can continue, based on performance (not full proposals)All 6 projects can continue, based on performance (not full proposals)

6 New AquaFish CRSP Projects- from RFP (core research portfolio) 1. 1.NCSU - UAriz Improved Cost Effectiveness and Sustainability of Aquaculture in the Philippines and Indonesia Philippines & Indonesia

2. UM -- WWF Improving Sustainability and Reducing Environmental Impacts of Aquaculture Systems in China, and South and Southeast Asia Nepal, Vietnam, China, (Bangladesh)

3. UConn Avery Point -- URI Development of Alternatives to the Use of Freshwater Low Value Fish for Aquaculture in the Lower Mekong Basin of Cambodia and Vietnam: Implications for Livelihoods, Production and Markets Cambodia, Vietnam

4. UAriz -- TTU Developing Sustainable Aquaculture for Coastal and Tilapia Systems in the Americas Mexico, Guyana

5. UHH -- LSU Human Health and Aquaculture: Health Benefits through Improving Aquaculture Sanitation and Best Management Practices Nicaragua, Mexico

6. Purdue -- VT & UAPB Improving Competitiveness of African Aquaculture through Capacity Building, Improved Technology, and Management of Supply Chain and Natural Resources Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana

LWA: Mali Project OSU -- Mali, Kenya, China, Thailand, USAOSU -- Mali, Kenya, China, Thailand, USA USAID Mali = CTOUSAID Mali = CTO HCPI Phase II (just ended) OSU -- South Africa, Thailand, Brasil, Honduras, + HCPI Phase III (air breathers) OSU -- poss Peru, Bangladesh + Synthesis Project - OSU Central Projects

Network Development: First Phase ( ) 12 US Universities; 22 HC Inst/Univ12 US Universities; 22 HC Inst/Univ 18 Country locales (+)18 Country locales (+) 200+ scientists, researchers200+ scientists, researchers 92 students92 students >100 collaborating institutions, GOs, NGOs, private sector>100 collaborating institutions, GOs, NGOs, private sector

Global AquaFish CRSP Themes A. Improved Health and Nutrition, Food Quality, and Food Safety B. Income Generation for Small-Scale Fish Farmers and Fishers ($) C. Environmental Management for Sustainable Aquatic Resources Use ($) D. Enhanced Trade Opportunities for Global Fishery Markets

10 Topic Areas: 10 Topic Areas: Integrated Production Systems; People, Livelihoods, and Ecosystem Interrelationships Production System Design and Best Management Alternatives Sustainable Feed Technology Indigenous Species Development Quality Seedstock Development Human Health Impacts of Aquaculture Food Safety and Value-Added Product Development Technology Adoption and Policy Development Marketing, Economic Risk Assessment, and Trade Watershed and Integrated Coastal Zone Management Mitigating Negative Environmental Impacts

Second RFP: Expected to be released early 2009 Fill Gap-areas in portfolio: 1-2 new projects Africa focus (IEHA countries) 2 Possible “gap” Themes: Enhanced Trade Opportunities for Global Fishery Markets Food Safety & Value-Added Product Development All 10 topic areas but special emphasis on several “gap” topics, including (in priority order): Improved Health and Nutrition, Food Quality, and Food Safety Watershed & Integrated Coastal Zone Management Quality Seedstock Development TENTATIVE AREAS -- SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not necessarily represent an official position or policy of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Mention of trade names or commercial products in this document does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use on the part of USAID of the Collaborative Research Support Program. The accuracy, reliability, and originality of work presented in this report are the responsibility of the individual authors. Program activities are funded by Grant No. EPP-A from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and by participating US and Host Country institutions.

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1. Production System Design & Best Management Alternatives Polyculture of sahar (Tor putitora) with mixed- sex Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Co-sponsorship of "second international workshop on cultivation and biotechnology of marine algae: an alternative for sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean" Training in best management practices for the production of molluscs in the states of Nayarit and Sinaloa

2. Sustainable Feed Technology Local ingredients substituting for fishmeal in tilapia and pacu diets in Guyana Alternative feeds for freshwater aquaculture species Feeding reduction strategies and alternative feeds to reduce production costs of tilapia culture

3. Indigenous Species Development Development of snook (Centropomus spp) seed production technology for application in aquaculture and restocking of over-fished populations Incorporation of the native cichlids, tenhuayaca, Petenia splendida and castarrica, Cichlasoma urophthalmus into sustainable aquaculture in Central America: improvement of seedstock quality and substitution of fish meal use in diets Oyster-relaying and depuration in open ocean locations

4. Quality Seedstock Development Broodstock seed quality and fingerling production systems rearing for Nile tilapia in the Philippines Development of small-scale Clarias fingerlings as bait for Lake Victoria commercial fisheries in Western Kenya

5. Human Health Impacts of Aquaculture Monitoring and reducing microcystins in tilapias and channel catfish cultured in a variety of aquaculture systems Food safety study of leafy greens irrigated with tilapia farm effluents Microbiological quality of shellfish growing waters and tissues

6. Food Safety & Value-Added Product Development Maximizing the utilization of low value or small size fish for human consumption through appropriate value added production development

7. Technology Adoption & Policy Development Feed technology adoption and policy development for fisheries management Internet-based extension podcasts for tilapia farmers in the Philippines AquaFish CRSP sponsorship of the eighth international symposium of Tilapia in aquaculture to be held in Egypt (October , 2008)

8. Marketing, Economic Risk Assessment, & Trade Competition and impacts between use of low value/trash fish for aquaculture feed versus use for human food Developing supply chain and group marketing systems for fish farmers in Ghana and Kenya On farm verification of tilapia-catfish predation culture

9. Watershed & Integrated Coastal Zone Management Characterization of pond effluents and biological and physiochemical assessment of receiving waters in Ghana Determination of carrying capacity of the Boca Camichin Estuary in reference to oyster culture

10. Mitigating Negative Environmental Impacts Assessment of diversity and bioecological characteristics of low value/trash fish species Impact of introduction of alien species on the fisheries and biodiversity of indigenous species in Zhanghe Reservoir of China and Tri An Reservoir of Vietnam Elimination of MT from aquaculture masculinization systems: use of catalysis with titanium dioxide and bacterial degradation

New CRSP Goal and Focus Goal - “…create global partnerships that develop sustainable solutions in aquaculture and fisheries for improving health, building wealth, conserving natural environments for future generations and strengthening poorer societies ability to self-govern” Goal - “…create global partnerships that develop sustainable solutions in aquaculture and fisheries for improving health, building wealth, conserving natural environments for future generations and strengthening poorer societies ability to self-govern” Focus on reducing poverty in developing countries by improving access to fish and water resourcesFocus on reducing poverty in developing countries by improving access to fish and water resources

6 Lead Projects’ Countries LAC: Mexico, Guyana, NicaraguaLAC: Mexico, Guyana, Nicaragua Asia: Vietnam, China, Nepal, Cambodia, Philippines, IndonesiaAsia: Vietnam, China, Nepal, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia Africa: Kenya, Ghana, TanzaniaAfrica: Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania LWAs - Mali HCPI Phase II project mentorships (just ended): Honduras, Brasil, South Africa, Thailand, others above HCPI Phase III: poss. add Bangladesh, Peru (to begin in 2008/9) air breathing fishes USA18/20

DTAP ADTAP BDTAP CDTAP D Maria HawsKwamena QYang YiBob Pomeroy Konrad DabrowskiChris BrownClaude BoydJoe Molnar Le Xuan SinhYuan DerunBill TollnerH. Bolivar E. Vera CruzTereso AbellaLai QuimingSoMany Jiang MinChong LeeDavid BengtsonLiu Liping Dan MeyerI WudtisinRafael Martinez GEladio Gaxiola Marcia MacomberC CrawfordWang YoujiHarvey Pine Kevin FitzsimmonsRob ChitwoodopenRussell Borski RCE AsiaRCE LACRCE AfricaYOUR NAME Med BolivarWilfrido C.Charles NgugiIS NOT PhuongSuyapa MeyerKhalid SalieON THIS LIST? Wang WeiminGuillermo R.Hery CoulibalyPLEASE SEE ME! Le Thanh HungFred ChuGaoussou T. SoNamPablo AlanisNancy Gitonga MadhavMaria PortellaSteve Amisah TT HienAaron McNevinAyuguRoving: HassanudinopenNathanael H.Hillary, Laura, Lisa

Discussion at All tables: Establishing regular communications internally (within ea DTAP/ RCE) and among groups (DTAPs & RCEs): How, plans, action items? Also DTAP tables: Indicators? Also RCE tables: Leveraging?