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

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

3. 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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5. “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

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

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8. Most species can increase in volume All species can increase in value8

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

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

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12. 45 issues identified 12

13. 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

14. What have we done in 2 years?

15. 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

16. 3 Key Themes
1. Giving managers the ability to manage shellfisheries appropriately.
2. Raising the profile of UK shellfish.
Security of tenure

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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 % GDA
LOW
LOW
Fat
0.6g % GDA
LOW
Fat
2.7g % GDA
Fat
1.7g % GDA
LOW
Fat
5.5g % 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 % 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 % GDA
Fat
LOW
LOW
Fat
1.4g % GDA
Fat
1.3g % GDA
LOW
LOW
Fat
1.6g % GDA
Fat
1.3g % 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 % 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

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21. Oyster Tasting Guide 21

22. World’s Largest Prawn Cocktail22

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

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