PROGRAMME
» Program
Session 1: Juvenile production and selective breeding
09.40
The Norwegian cod breeding programme is up and running, Atle Mortensen, Norwegian Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture Research
An Icelandic family selection programme for cod-farming, Theodór Kristjánsson, Stofnfiskur Ltd.
10.20
Molecular biology in cod breeding, Jakob Kristjánsson, Prokaria Ltd.
10.30
MarineBreed AS offers genetically improved material to the cod farming
industry, Morten Rye, MarineBreed AS / Akvaforsk Genetics Center AS
10.40
Hatchery production of cod in Iceland, Agnar Steinarsson, Marine Research Institute
10.55
Discussion
Session 2: Farming of wild cod
Capture-based farming of cod - the Norwegian history and state of the art, Kjell Midling, Norwegian Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture Research
Capture and ongrowing of cod juveniles in NW Iceland, Thórarinn Ólafsson, Háafell Ltd.
Feed and feeding of captured cod, Jón Örn Pálsson, Thóroddur Ltd.
Fjord ranching of cod in Iceland, Björn Björnsson, Marine Research Institute
Session 3: On-growth and rearing technology
Challenges in on-growing of farmed cod, Per Gunnar Kvenseth, Norwegian Seafood Centre
Feed and nutrition in cod farming, Rannveig Björnsdóttir, Icelandic Fisheries Laboratories
Physiological changes affecting quality of farmed cod, Thorleifur Ágústsson, Icelandic Fisheries Laboratories
Environmental and genetical regulation of growth in cod, Albert K. Imsland, Akvaplan-niva Ltd.
Session 4: Health and environmental considerations related to cod farming
Cod diseases: What do we know and what do we need to know? Sigurdur Helgason, Institute for Experimental Pathology, Keldur, University of Iceland
Experimental vaccination of cod, Bjarnheidur K. Gudmundsdóttir, Institute for Experimental Pathology, Keldur, University of Iceland
Loss of genetic variability in the first generation of reared Icelandic cod strains. Christophe Pampoulie, Marine Research Institute
Reception by the Minister of Fisheries
Session 5: Status and perspectives in cod farming in Nordic countries
Cod farming 2000-2010 - experiences and challenges, Jørgen Borthen, Project Leader "Go for Cod", Norwegian Seafood Centre
Cod farming in Iceland – Status and future plans, Valdimar Ingi Gunnarsson, Aquaculture group AVS
Future challenges of cod culture in Denmark, Josianne Støttrup, Danish Institute for Fisheries Research
Opportunities and impediments to cod farming in the Faroes, Roar Heini Olsen, P/F Fiskaaling, Aquaculture Research Station of the Faroes
Cod farming in Sweden -- experiences and future plans, P-O Larsson, Swedish Board of Fisheries, Institute of Marine Research
NorthCod: sustainable cod production in northern Europe, Oddvar Ottesen, Bodoe Regional University
Cod Development in Marine Harvest, Magnus Skretting, Marine Harvest
10.40
Discussion
Session 6: Quality, processing and marketing
Food for future consumers, Sjöfn Sigurgísladóttir, Icelandic Fisheries Laboratories
Processing of farmed versus wild cod, Rúnar Birgisson, Marel Ltd.
Growing the market with farmed cod, Bjørn-Erik Stabell, Norwegian Seafood Export Council
Perceptions of Farmed Cod in the US – Issues and Opportunities, Steve Dillingham, Strategro International, LLC
Session 7: Added Value in Seafood and fish farming. International conference organized by the Ministry of Fisheries in Iceland
Address by Árni M. Mathiesen, Minister of Fisheries in Iceland
14.10
Address by Commissioner Joe Borg, Member of the European Commission with responsibility for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs
Address by William T. Hogarth, Director of NOAA Fisheries
Increasing value of Seafood through advances in technology, Ásgeir Ásgeirsson, Director of Product Development at Marel
Increasing value of seafood: Cooperation between the government and the industry. Sjöfn Sigurgísladóttir, Director General of the Icelandic Fisheries Laboratories
Increasing value of seafood through logistics, Kristján M. Ólafsson, Logistics Manager, Samskip
Increasing value of seafood through management system, Bruno Correard, Manager for Sustainable Marine Resources, Carrefour
Increasing value of seafood by establishing the “Alaska Seafood” brand, David Bedford, Deputy Commissioner of The Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Panel discussions. Moderator: Friðrik Friðriksson, Chairman of the Committee of Increased Value of Seafood
Closing remarks by Icelandic Minister of Fisheries Mr. Árni M. Mathiesen
Reception hosted by Icelandic Minister of Fisheries Mr. Árni M. Mathiesen
Organized by Nordic cod farming Network in co-operation with AVS Aquaculture group