ASSG CONFERENCE
2018

Day 1 – October 4th Corran Halls

Nick Lake – Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers
Conference Opening

Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform

Conference Session 1 – Social and Environmental Perspectives

Shellfish and the Health of the Nation
Baukje de Roos – Rowett Research Institute

Environmental Benefits of Native Oyster Production
Morven Robertson – Blue Marine Foundation

Conference Session 2 – The International Picture

Swedish Mussel Production and Seed Supply
Asa Strand – Swedish Institute for Research

The Spanish Cultivation Industry Perspective
Martina Ferreira Novio – ANFACO, Vigo, Pontevedra

Oyster Developments in Australia
Gary Seidel – Hexacyl and Col Bridges- Smart Oyster

Day 2 – October 5th

The Role of Crown Estate Scotland
Amanda Bryan – Chair, Crown Estate Scotland

Conference Session 3 – Environment and Stewardship

Shellfish Production and Ecosystem Services
Adam Hughes – SAMS / UHI Aquaculture Hub

Management of Irish Mussel Seed Stocks
Nicolas Chopin – BIM Ireland

Water Quality and the Role of Shellfish
Matthew Service – AFBINI Northern Ireland

Conference Session 4 – Scottish Industry Developments

Shellfish Research and the Future Outlook
Richard Slaski – SARF Executive Director

Mussel Seed – Constraints and Opportunities
Gregg Arthur / Michael Tait – SSMG / Shetland Mussel Hatchery

Engagement with the UK Shellfish Sector – How can Targeted Philanthropy Help?
Eleanor Adamson – Programme Manager, Science / Strategy

Development Support and Businesses
Elaine Jamieson – HIE, Head of Food and Drink Policy