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FISHERIES

The first generation has a survival rate of customers and consumers. I am pleased
92 percent. The annual survival rate of all with the biological performance of the first
of the fish in the ocean farms is currently generation, including the survival rate as
96 percent. well as strong sea lice control,” says Knut
Skeidsvoll, Managing Director of Grieg
The fish has been farmed Seafood Newfoundland.
with no sea lice issues. “I want to thank all of my colleagues in
The fish farmed in Newfoundland will be Newfoundland for their hard work during
transported to the growing North American these years, as well as the local commu-
The first generation of fish has grown market without the need of air freight, nities of Placentia Bay and the Province of
well throughout the year. Deep pens, no making it a local alternative with low car- Newfoundland & Labrador for their sup-
need for treatments of any form as well bon emissions. port. We will keep developing our New-
as transfer of best practices from similar foundland region step by step, and create
conditions in other Grieg Seafood regions “Since 2014, we have been working to- jobs and value for the communities where
have contributed to good fish health and wards this day, when we are finally able to we operate for years to come,” Skeidsvoll
welfare throughout the production cycle. send salmon grown in Placentia Bay to our says.
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CAT BACKS PRIMA LARVAE BALI IN

ADVANCING WHITELEG SHRIMP BREEDING

Prima Larvae Bali (PLB), a leading hatch-
ery in Eastern Indonesia, is bolstered by
the expertise of the Center for Aquacul-
ture Technologies (CAT) to elevate their
Whiteleg shrimp (vannamei) breeding pro-
gram. This support enhances PLB’s commit-
ment to delivering biosecure, top-quality
postlarvae suited for Indonesia’s unique
farming landscape, while also introducing
cutting-edge genetic technology.
PLB is widely recognized in the Indo-
nesian aquaculture industry for its com-
mitment to delivering quality post-larvae
(PLs). Through a meticulously designed
selection scheme and larvae culture pro-
cess, ensuring that each PL inherits the
full genetic potential from the selected
broodstock to achieve fast growth and
disease resistance. Emphasizing rigorous
biosecurity measures, PLB exclusively pro-
duces 100% Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) the utilization of molecular markers and the Alejandro Gutierrez, the Director of
PL larvae. Only frozen feeds are used to latest technologies to generate genetical- Breeding at CAT, also weighed in on the
nurture the shrimp broodstocks, with a ly diverse and adaptable lines of shrimp. partnership: “We are thrilled to bring our
firm stance against the use of fresh/live Their multi-generational selection methods scientific expertise to the table in this
feeds within the facility. This dedication to have already demonstrated improvements collaboration with PLB. By merging CAT’s
excellence in larvae culture has not only set in both growth rates and survival capabil- advanced statistical modelling and molec-
PLB apart but has also made a significant ities in commercial farm conditions. ular techniques with PLB’s local industry
contribution to the aquaculture sector in Henry Wijaya, Director at Prima Larvae insights, we aim to produce shrimp lines
the region. that are not just fast-growing but are
Bali, shared his excitement about the col-
In an ambitious move to further improve laboration, stating, “Our partnership with adapted to the unique conditions of In-
the quality of its offerings, PLB has enlisted CAT is a significant leap forward for PLB and donesian aquaculture. This is science and
the expertise of CAT, an industry leader the aquaculture industry in Indonesia. By local knowledge coming together to make
in aquaculture research and development. combining CAT’s robust genetic technolo- a real impact.”
Leveraging CAT’s use of advanced statisti- gies and selection methodologies with our By offering farmers access to genetically
cal models, both organizations aim to refine deep understanding of local needs, we are superior shrimp lines, PLB is making a sig-
the selection of genetic lines for shrimp poised to deliver shrimp post larvae that are nificant contribution to the sustainability
that grow quickly and thrive in commercial not only fast-growing but also increasingly and productivity of Indonesia’s shrimp
settings. CAT’s proven approach includes resilient, generation after generation.” production.

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