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Initial Mediterranean aquaculture, based on two euryhaline and eurytherm fish, allowed a wide geographical developlemt. But sustainability on market proved that competitive production needed more restricted conditions of technological and geographical adequation. As others activities, cost effective Mediterranean aquaculture will be specifically regionalised on (narrow) optimal conditions of production. Due to different and less broad environmental conditions of life that bass and bream, actual new species might provide a wider panel of opportunities for complementary (ie less based on competition) regional aquacultures, basis for more sustainable and equitable productions. Research and Innovation, requisite for succesful diversification cannot be based on dispersion of efforts nor on too restricted target of prioritary species. Harmonious equilibirum between generic innovations and specific characteristics of interesting potential candidates, is needed (mimetic species, systems of production, hatchery techniques, biology of big and fast growers). The challenge for such sustainable development, needs sustainability in the RTD cycle ie sustainability in Reserach financing.
Dr. Pascal Divanach is a director of research and Head of the Aquaculture Department of Intitute of Marine Biology of Crete (IMBC). He has 29 years experience in finfish mediterranean aquaculture and a special knowledge in early life of fish (eggs, prelarvae, larvae, fry), and in the biology / technology of hatcheries (from extensive to hyperintensive), mainly the so called mesocosm ones. He also has much experience in methods/techniques used in hatcheries for increasing quality and productivity.
Contact details: IMBC, PO Box 2214, GR 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Tel: +302 (810) 243127 Fax: +302 (810) 241882
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