Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Norwegian Aquaculture Experience By Mr Svein Ludvigsen, Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Swakopmund, Namibia 14 February 2005

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future Norway’s position in production and export (FAO 2002)

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future The importance of the industry Norway as an export nation: 95% (2000 products) are exported to 150 countries 3rd largest exporter of seafood in the world 2004: Total export NOK 28.2 billion Salmon and trout: NOK 11.4 / USD 1.8 billion

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future Key factors for success: Long and clean coastline Good public infrastructure Predictable and stable regulation regime Innovative thinking and exchange of expertise Strong focus on research

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future Production growth Technology, innovation, education

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future Management

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future APPLICANT Sends application to regional office of the Directorate of Fisheries REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE DIRECTORATE OF FISHERIES Registers application Receives comments after a hearing Sends the application to the County Governor, County Veterinary and the Coast Directorate Decision according to the Act relating to breeding of fish, shellfish etc. MUNICIPALITY Registers and makes the application public with a 4 week deadline to make comments Sends the application with comments from the hearing and the municipality's own evaluation to the Directorate of Fisheries. COUNTY GOVERNOR Decision according to the Pollution Control Act Comments on environmental, game and fish issues and gives a general evaluation COAST DIRECTORATE Decision according to Acts related to harbours and fairways Licence/rejection FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY Decision according to Food Act and the Act concerning the welfare of animals

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future New Aquaculture Act in progress Source: FAO New law

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future Challenges I – production time Fresh water 2-year smolt Growth in sea 1,5-year smolt Growth in sea 1-year smolt 0+ smolt Key words: - improved smolt production methods - better feed sites / farm management - improved disease prevention - selection breeding programmes

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future Challenges II – disease

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future High priority from authorities and industry Technical regulations introduced to prevent escapees Challenges III - escapees

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future Scenario 2030… Source: FAO

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future The way ahead – what can be learned… There are no easy solutions Success require time, funding and efforts Some knowledge may be transferable / adaptable The possibilities are enormous due to limited potential growth in traditional fisheries ”There will be trials and errors, but you can succeed”

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future