Conference of University Rectors in Ireland : University Collaboration Aquaculture/Mariculture

Aquaculture/Mariculture

Universities Involved National University of Ireland, Galway
Queen's University Belfast

Department(s) Zoology Department, Shellfish Research Laboratory (SRL)
Carna. School of Biology and Biochemistry Centre for Marine Resources and Mariculture (CMar), Portaferry.

Project Title / Description Cmar is a University and Outreach Centre established in June 1994 by the Queen's University Belfast, with support from the International Fund for Ireland. The facility located beside the Marine station at Portaferry undertakes research, technology transfer and education in aquaculture marine science and related areas.
The Centre holds workshops and seminars to disseminate the results of its research and provides an environmental audit and quality control service to Industry. Since it's inception it has maintained close links with the Shellfish Research Laboratory in Carna. Dr. Mercer has been a member of the board since 1994.

Contacts Dr JP Mercer
Tel + 353 95 32201
Fax + 353 95 32229
srl@iol.ie Dr D Roberts
Tel 04890 272249
Fax 04890 236505
d.roberts@queensbelfast.ac.uk

Business Involvement Aquaculture and Fishery Associations in both jurisdictions e.g. The Irish Aquaculture Association, The Irish Salmon Association, The Irish Shellfish Association, The Irish Lobster Association.

Development Potential
Considerable potential exists for both scientific and Industry Cross Border cooperation for development of Aquaculture and Fisheries for marine and fresh water species.

Universities Involved	National University of Ireland, Galway Queen's University Belfast
Department(s)	Zoology Department, Shellfish Research Laboratory (SRL) Carna. School of Biology and Biochemistry Centre for Marine Resources and Mariculture (CMar), Portaferry.
Other Universities	Sea Grant College Program, Connecticut, USA
Project Title / Description	The Irish American Aquaculture Initiative (Ir. Am. Aqua.) The National University of Ireland, Galway, in conjunction with the Queen's University Belfast signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the N.E. Sea Grant Programme Colleges, USA in 1991. This was specifically to further co operation in research, technology transfer and education in Marine Science and related areas. A major feature of its ongoing activities has been in the organisation of conferences and workshops with a major emphasis on interaction between science and industry in the area of aquaculture and fisheries. The cochairs are Professor E Monahan (USA), Dr D Roberts (NI) and Dr JP Mercer (Irl).
Contacts	Dr JP Mercer Tel + 353 95 32201 Fax + 353 95 32229 srl@iol.ie	Dr D Roberts Tel 04890 272249 Fax 04890 236505 d.roberts@queensbelfast.ac.uk	Prof. E Monahan Tel 001 860 405 9110 Fax 001 860 405 9109 emonahan@uconnvm.uconn.edu
Business Involvement	Aquaculture and Fishing Industries and Associations in Ireland and North America.
Development Potential	Yes, with effective utilisation of cross border initiatives. In particular the potential of aquaculture offers a range of possibilities from RTD projects leading to a development of SME's for both marine and fresh water species.

Universities Involved	National University of Ireland, Galway Queen's University Belfast
Department(s)	Zoology Department, Shellfish Research Laboratory (SRL) Carna. School of Biology and Biochemistry Centre for Marine Resources and Mariculture (CMar), Portaferry.
Other Universities	Institute of Marine Research, Norway Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Project Title / Description	Genetics of the European lobster (Homarus gammarus): population structure and impacts of stock enhancement (GEL) FAIR CT984266. This three year (19982001) EU funded project is to determine the overall genetic cooperation of stocks of the clawed lobster (Homarus gammarus) throughout its range. Populations being studied extend from the subarctic southwards along the N. Atlantic Coast of Europe to Morocco and into the Mediterranean Sea. A primary aim is to determine genetic variability among natural populations by developing new microsatellite and DNA markers. This will be used to describe variation on both macro and micro geographic scales. These data are fundamental requirements for the rational management of an exploited species and for the development of stock enhancement practices and protocols.
Contacts	Dr JP Mercer Tel + 353 95 32201 Fax + 353 95 32229 srl@iol.ie	Dr D Roberts Tel 04890 272249 Fax 04890 236505 d.roberts@queensbelfast.ac.uk	Dr Knut Jorstad Tel + 47 55 238302 Fax + 47 55 238333 knutj@imr.no
	Prof. Triantaphyllidis Tel + 30 31 998309 Fax + 30 31 998374 TRIANT@bis.auth.gr
Business Involvement	EU Lobster Industry Associations e.g. The Irish Lobster Fishermen's Association (ILA).
Development Potential	The results of this project coupled with work being carried out on early benthic phase lobsters by NUI, Galway, Norway, Italy and the UK under the EU LEAR project (CT961775) will be an important component in developing long term lobster management strategies.