ASSG
CONFERENCE
2019
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October 31st
Mairi Gougeon MSP
Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment
The Big Picture
Bivalve shellfish – resilience in action
Sandra Shumway – Department of marine Science, University of Connecticut, USA
Shellfish production – delivering benefits
Aad Smaal – Aquaculture and fisheries group, Wageningen University, Netherlands
The International Picture
Mussels and Oysters – shelf space guaranteed
Mhairi Forbes and Rosemary Wilkinson, M & S
A short career in shellfish and restaurants
Ben Wright, Wright Brothers restaurants, London
Turning shellfish into seafood – a simple process?
Stephen Cameron, Scottish Shellfish marketing group
November 1st
Industry Development
Improving biotoxin testing capabilities
Kevin Mulholland, Product manager, Neogen Europe
Finding NAEMO—Mussel research support network
Åsa Strand – Co-ordinator, Mussel stocks workshop
Selecting the “best” shellfish for production
Tim Bean – Roslin research Institute, Edinburgh
Mussel longlines and environmental benefits
John Holmyard/Danielle Bridger – Offshore farms Ltd,/University of South West, Devon
The Scottish Perspective
Shell-volution – an opportunity for demand driven industry research
Gregg Arthur – NAFC Marine Centre, Shetland and Michael Tait, SSMG
Applying science and technology – delivering shellfish
Carter Newell – Pemaquid Mussel Farms, Maine, USA
Bivalve hatcheries and growers requirements—views and visions from our suppliers
Panel discussion chaired by Tristan Hugh Jones – Loch Ryan Oysters
Mark Dravers – Guernsey Sea Farms
Kelsey Thompson – Morecambe Bay Oysters
2019 ASSG Best Shellfish Winners
Native Oysters
Winner – Loch Nell Oysters
Highly commended – Loch Ryan Oysters
Rock Oysters
Winner – Isle of Bara Oysters
Highly Commended – Islay Oysters
Mussels
Winner – Inverlussa Mussels
Highly Commended – Shetland Mussels
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