Presented by: Catherine Morrison Bord Iascaigh Mhara

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 45 Supports for Innovation in aquaculture Insufficient investment in R&D Off-shore aquaculture sites (less environmentally sensitive) Development of oyster hatcheries. Novel species and niche products. Fish diseases and parasites. Natural occurring events such as algal blooms and diseases such as AGD. Technically advanced systems

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 46 Supports for productive investments in aquaculture Environmentally sustainable production techniques Global recognition as a leading producer of organic species Insufficient investment in R&D Insufficient product availability to meet market demand Overdependence on foreign seed supplies for oysters. Off-shore aquaculture sites (less environmentally sensitive) Significant employment potential Novel species and niche products. Significant Export potential Global demand for high- quality seafood Cost / efficiency benefits from consolidation Underutilised aquaculture sites. Land and sea based nursery sites. Market gaps (e.g. oysters) Development of oyster hatcheries. Fish diseases and parasites. Nutrient rich waters Established production capabilties

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 47 Supports for new forms of income & added value Limited business planning from smaller operations Overdependence on intermediaries to access markets. Lack of Irish packaging/distribution presence on mainland Europe. 48 Support for management relief & advisory services for farms Limited business planning from smaller operations Lack of co-ordinated route to market Overdependence on intermediaries to access markets. Restrictions on development arising from Natura 2000 Lack of support services and ancillary industries

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 49 Promoting human capital and networks Co-existence with other marine activities. Stakeholder opposition to industry. 50 Increasing the potential of aquaculture sites Sheltered bays suitable for aquaculture production Delays in licensing process

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 53 Conversion to EMAS and organic Aquaculture Environmentally sustainable production techniques Global recognition as a leading producer of organic species Global demand for high- quality seafood Off-shore aquaculture sites (less environmentally sensitive) Market gaps (e.g. oysters) 54 Aquaculture providing Environmental Services Restrictions on development arising from Natura 2001 Lower temperature profile which reduces the risk of mortality Stakeholder opposition to industry. Climate change. Regulatory limits for biotoxins.

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 55Public Health Measures Fish diseases and parasites. Natural occurring events such as algal blooms and diseases such as AGD. Competition from less regulated 3rd countries. 56Animal Health & Welfare Measures Insufficient bay level management Fish diseases and parasites. 57Aquaculture Stock Insurance Fish diseases and parasites. Natural occurring events such as algal blooms and diseases such as AGD.

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 71Supports for Marketing Measures Environmentally sustainable production techniques Global recognition as a leading producer of organic species Fragmentation within certain sectors Experienced operators with proven track record Competition in the organic salmon sector. 32(1) of CPRFinancial Instruments Use of Financial Instruments to leverage Resources Lack of private investment Lack of access to finance. Constrained exchequer funding.