IEC INTERNATIONAL Collaborative Marine Research and Development Ltd. WHATS NEWS- October 2001 IEC… Announces Launch of A New Not-For-Profit Society IEC INTERNATIONAL is pleased to be able to use its "Whats New" service to announce the formation of the LIVE MARINE FISH RESEARCH SOCIETY There has been, and continues to be, initiatives underway to develop various aspects of the LIVE marine fish industry in British Columbia. These include, but are not limited too: - Fishing Gear Development (hook, trap, cage, net) - Harvest Methodology - At Sea Transportation - Validation - Land Transport - Live Holding - Growout of LIVE fish - Aquaculture - Hatchery Development - Disease Evaluation - Nutrition - Packaging - Processing - Regulations (fish openings, transfer licenses, ponding licenses, etc.) - Air Transport - Marketing and Market Development Ø Since the late 1970's when the Sablefish ponding work was begun, industry has undertaken much of this work independently and at significant cost, and in most cases -- loss. Support gained in one area tended to be thwarted by constraints in another. Ø Twenty years later, individual companies continue to deal independently with governments, etc. with respect to issues such as permits, licenses, tenures, disease, validation, research, etc. This process is expensive, redundant, and difficult, as industry initiatives most often precede the development of appropriate government policy. The result has been the stymied development of, what will eventually become an extremely valuable industry in British Columbia and other parts of Canada. Ø In an effort to support the technologies and policies that will support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable LIVE marine fish industry in British Columbia, and Canada, interested industry members have come together to form the--LIVE MARINE FISH RESEARCH SOCIETY (A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SOCIETY). MISSION STATEMENT: -- to support: the dissemination of information; promote education; research required technologies; and, recommend policies that will promote the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable LIVE marine fish industry in British Columbia, and Canada. GOALS: -- To identify and promote research and development regarding such topics as: validation, handling, health certification, nutrition, disease, transportation, markets, closed containment culture, hatchery, fishery based culture. GUIDING PRINCIPLES: -- The principles that guide the development of the LMFRS include the: ¨ Protection of existing fisheries and markets; ¨ Minimizing negative environmental impacts of development; ¨ Optimizing the economic contribution to local communities; ¨ Increasing the value of marine fish species through the development of technologies, protocols and process to maintain fish alive until they reach the final consumer; and, ¨ Supporting controlled expansion of the industry. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: -- The founding Board of Directors represent all aspects of the developing LIVE marine fish industry including: Fishermen, Culturists, First Nations; Researchers; Marketing and Processing; and, Equipment. ¨ Rob Tryon-- Sole Fisherman ¨ Rick Jones--Sable and Halibut Fisherman ¨ Wally Simpson- Sablefish/Halibut/Tuna Fisherman ¨ Kim Mauriks- Live Halibut and Rockfish Fisherman ¨ Fred Hawkshaw- Lingcod, Rockfish and Salmon Fisherman- ZN ¨ Mark Bowler-Haisla Fisheries Committee ¨ Brian Payer- Exec Dir. Naut'sa Mawt Resources Group (Alliance Tribal Council) ¨ John Spence, PhD. IPOST- Seafood Sustainability Program and representing an alliance of Northern communities interested in native marine fish rearing, & cultivation. ¨ Steven Anderson- Marketing ¨ Jim Brackett, DVM -Syndel International Inc. ¨ Fred Sverre, RPBio. --ENTECH Environmental Consultants Ltd. ¨ Lorne Clayton, RPBio.-IEC INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS: -- So as to support the interest and contribution of government participants, the Board of Directors has identified a series of advisors who represent Provincial Government- Fisheries Managers: Federal Government- CFIA and DFO Researchers; Community; and, Education. These individuals have been invited to sit as Advisors to the Board, a non-voting position. MEMBERSHIP: -- Membership in the Society is open to all those individuals, companies and Associations that support the environmentally compatible and sustainable development of the LIVE marine fish industry in British Columbia, Canada, and Internationally. YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN AND SUPPORT THIS IMPORTANT INITIATIVE W. E. Lorne Clayton, RPBio. Executive Director For Further Information or Membership Information Please Contact: LMFRS c/o 4829 Maplegrove Street, Victoria, British Columbia CANADA Phone 250-658-0179 Fax 250-658-4709 Email LMFRS@ieccorporate.com Ask for the LMFRS BROCHURE and/or LMFRS Membership Information The formation of the LMFRS was supported by a grant from the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries. IEC INTERNATIONAL Collaborative Marine Research and Development Ltd. 4829 Maplegrove Street Victoria, British Columbia CANADA V8Y 3B9 Ph 250-658-0179 Fax 250-658-4709 email clayton@ieccorporate.com http://www.ieccorporate.com <<<<<<<<