Dr. McVey delivered opening remarks, extending warm welcome to the Chinese delegation, and Congratulations on the holding of the Third LMRJCP Meeting in Silver Spring. Dr. McVey welcomed Professor Qian as new Chairman of the Chinese delegation and expressed appreciation on the hard work of Mr. Liu Congmeng as previous delegation co-Chair. Professor Qian expressed appreciation for holding the Third Panel Meeting in Silver Spring and his pleasure to lead the Chinese delegation to this meeting to discuss cooperation in an area of great importance. Both delegations and participants exchanged brief introductions. The agenda was discussed and agreed.
During the meeting, both sides began with a review of the status of projects under the Second LMRJCP Meeting Minutes and shared a high degree of satisfaction with the progress of activities.
Both sides affirmed various matters of principle for continued U.S.-China cooperation in the field of living marine resources. The primary objective of collaboration under this forum is the promotion of mutual interests and exchanges in science, research, training in aquaculture, fisheries and related areas between the two countries. The dissemination of research results through peer reviewed publications in professional journals is a desired outcome both as product of collaboration and to promote awareness of the importance of U.S.-China cooperation in this area. Continued collaboration and contact between principal investigators and colleagues following specific exchange activities, is desired. Both sides agreed to work together creatively identify funding channels to further promote and expand both the breadth and scope of cooperation between fisheries and aquacultural scientists of both counties. Additional funding channels could include non-government, multilateral, other governmental, and private sector grants in addition to traditional funding mechanisms. Finally, to dedicate increased attention on program activities, both sides agreed to meet approximately every two years to develop a work plan of two years duration.
The two sides emphasized that the objective for the work of U.S.-China LMRJCP is to establish an efficient working mechanism and further intensify the broad cooperation and exchanges in the fields of marine and fishery science between the two countries through the identification and implementation of cooperative projects.
The two sides reiterated that equality, mutual benefit, common development and seeking common ground while preserving differences are basic principles underlining cooperation. Both sides agreed to proceed step by step in carrying out the cooperation in a spirit of openness and full exchange of information.
The two sides agreed that the Third LMRJCP meeting would discuss those priority projects in which common interest exists and could be implemented within available and projected resources of each country. Discussions covered Aquaculture Techniques and Science, Environmental Assessments of Aquaculture and Fisheries, and Personnel Exchange and Training. With regard to those projects for which there desire for implementation could not be guaranteed during the four day meetings owing to various issues such as budget, logistics, scheduling, or other issues and circumstances, those projects are also submitted for implementation, as possible. Both sides intend to implement all projects identified.
The two sides also agreed that in principle, for the projects identified by the LMRJCP, unless clearly indicated otherwise, the sending side will cover the international traveling expenses and receiving side will cover the local expenses for food, accommodation and transportation in their country. Transportation from national port of entry to local work location would be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Both sides are agree to make full use of their relative strengths to develop a complementary program, taking full advantages of resources, technology, and funds.
In order to ensure sufficient time for preparation for project implementation, the sending side and receiving side will aim to confirm through dialogue exact dates and specific project requirements 30 to 45 days prior to commencement of joint activities.
The Third LMRJCP concluded with recommendation for the implementation of projects for the 1997 and 1998 period. Both sides agree to work with vigor towards their successful implementation subject to availability of funds within this period in accordance with the budgetary process. Additional projects will continue to be discussed for future implementation. The implementation plan of the identified projects at the meeting will be worked out through detailed discussion between the Co-Chairman and the implementing institutions of both sides.
The Panel reaffirms that it needs to continue to meet to facilitate U.S.-china cooperative activities under the U.S.-China Marine and Fisheries Protocol of the U.S.-china Science and Technology Agreement. The Chinese delegation agreed to host the Fourth LMRJCP meeting in the People's Republic of China in late 1998 or early 1999. The detailed schedule and venue will be finalized by the Co-Chairman of the LMRJCP through correspondence.
The Minutes are signed in Silver Spring, Maryland on March 14, 1997, in duplicate
in English and Chinese, both texts being equally authentic.
Dr. James P. McVey
Professor Qian Zhilin
National Aquaculture Coordinator
President
National Sea Grant College Program
Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2. The Work Plan for 1997-1998
Dr. Hans Laufer will travel to China tentatively in May or June 1997 for
one to two weeks to assess and prepare conditions for collaboration on
this topic. China will send one principal investigator to the United States
to collaborate with Dr. Hans Laufer for up to six months in late 1997
to early 1998.
US Principal Investigator: University of Connecticut, Hans Laufer
Chinese Principal Investigator: Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy
of Sciences, Li Fuhua
One Chinese scientist will travel to the United States for up to 6 months,
tentatively scheduled for late November to June 1998 for continuation
of this project from First and Second work plans.
US Principal Investigator: University of Arizona, Dr. Donald Lightner
Chinese Principal Investigator: Yellow Sea Fishery Research Institute,CAFS,
Mr. Huang Jie
A program will be pursued incorporating expertise in the United States
and China in the issues of introduction of SPF shrimp ( Penaeus vannamei)
seed, quarantine technology, and development of nucleus breeding center.
The Panel recognized the importance of this issue but could not confirm
specific implementation activities during the course of the meeting.
US Principal Investigating Institution: Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
Consortium
Chinese Principal Investigating Institution: Yellow Sea Fishery Research
Institute, CAFS
One US scientist is invited to China in 1997 to begin coordinating this
project. One Chinese scientist is invited to the United States for three
months in 1997 and 1998.
US Principal Institution: to be determined
Chinese Principal Institution: Third Institute of Oceanography, SOA, Xu
Xun
Continuation of Education Program for Gong Hui and Jiang Donghuo of Qingdao
on shrimp nutrition and feed research for the development of environmentally
friendly feeds and pond management. Also, a model for pond production
and environmental impact will be developed for use in sustainable aquaculture
and fisheries.
US Principal Investigator: Dr. Addison Lawrence, Texas A& M University
Implementation schedule: continuing
Continuation of work defined previously and started with Second LMR Report.
One Chinese scientist will travel to the United States in 1997-1998 for
up to six months.
US Principal Investigator: Rutgers University, Stan Allen
Chinese Principal Investigator: Institute of Oceanology, Zhang Fusui
One US scientist will travel to China to discuss, observe, and document
the extent and nature of recent developments in Chinese molluscan industry
in September 1-30, 1997 or April 1-30, 1998
US Principal Investigator: Rutgers University, Ximing Guo
Chinese Principal Investigator: Institute of Oceanology, Zhang Fusui
To continue collaborative work in Bay Scallop disease begun in 1993 and
to understand the distribution and pathogenicity of the unidentified haplosporidian
parasite found in scallop samples in Shandong and Liaoning Provinces,
two US shellfish pathologists will travel to China in 1998 for three weeks
to define protocol and training for sampling shellfish for joint study
at VIMS in 1999.
US Principal Investigator: Virginia Institute of Marines Sciences, Fu
Lin Chu and Eugene Burreson
Chinese Principal Investigator: Institute of Oceanology, Zhang Fusui
Arrangements will be begun for one Chinese scientist to travel to the
United States Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences in 1999 for up to
six months to continue collaboration on disease research under 2 above.
US Principle Investigators: Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences, Fu
Lin Chu and Eugene Burreson
Chinese Principal Investigator: Institute of Oceanology, Zhang Fusui
US Participants: Bridgeport Aquaculture High School and NOAA
Dates: to be defined
Building upon exchanges implemented under the Second Living Marine Resources
program and mutual interest between specific US and Chinese institutions
in this area, a formalized program will be developed between Oceanic Institute
and the South China Sea Fishery Research Institute in the area of finfish
cooperation. Exchanges concerning mullet, common Dolphin, rotifer, and
other finfish-related issues will be discussed and implemented following
correspondence of the Co-Chairman and heads of the two identified national
institutions. Agreement for specific activities will be based upon mutual
interest of both institutions. This effort encourages continuation of
mullet cooperation project begun with Second LMR Report pending further
discussions. Both sides agree to proceed with the exchange of information
concerning finfish development in their respective countries to further
calcify mutual interests for a sustained program in finfish aquaculture.
US Principal Institution: The Oceanic Institute
Chinese Principal Institution: South China Sea Fishery Research Institute,
CAFS
Short-term visit to China by US viral disease specialist in 1997/1998
to learn state of viral disease of fish in China, the discuss needs of
Chinese and US researchers in this area for joint collaboration, explore
possibilities for specific collaborative research efforts for mutual benefit,
and explore possibilities for Chinese students to come to the United States
to pursue M.S. and Ph.D degrees in antigenic variation of aquatic birnaviruses
and other areas including technology transfer, opportunities for PCR and
DNA sequencing studies, and exploration of new aquaculture species in
the US, such as tilapia.
US Principal Investigator: University of Maine, Bruce Nicholson
Chinese Principal Investigator: to be determined
One or two US scientists are invited to the First Institute of Oceanography
in Qingdao in 1997 for continuation of program begun under Second LMR
Report.
US Principal Investigator: Texas Parks and Wildlife, Robert Vga
Chinese Principal Investigator: First Institute of Oceanography, Mao Xinghua
In accordance with activities in this area under the LMR forum and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the Biotechnology Center of the University
of Connecticut and the Experimental Marine Biology Laboratory of the Institute
of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, one US scientist will
travel to China in Fall 1997 to learn and observe the latest developments
in Chinese advances primarily at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in this
area and a subsequent 3 month visit by a Chinese scientist to develop
a prototype nori farm for enhanced nutrient removal by native American
species and assistance improving genetic manipulation of the conchocelis
"seed."
US Principal Investigator: Charles Yarish, University of Connecticut
Chinese Principal Investigator: Fei Xiugeng, Institute of Oceanology
This project will be continued from the Second Living Marine Resources
Joint Coordination Panel (previously red tide). Subject priorities to
be addressed include 1) laboratory cultivation of HAB samples, 2) toxicity
analysis, and 3)
US Principal Investigator: to be clarified
Chinese Principal Investigator: First Institute of Oceanography, Zhu Mingyuan
US Principal Investigator: National Marine Fisheries Service, Loh Lee Low
US Supporting Investigators: University of Washington, Vincent Galucci; University
of Georgia, Changsheng Chen
Chinese Principal Investigator: First Institute of Oceanography, Zhu Mingyuan;
Chinese Supporting Investigators: Institute of Oceanology
US Principal Investigator: University of Georgia, Dr. Mac Rawson and other
US Investigators to be identified
Chinese Principal Investigator: East China Sea Fishery Research Institute
and other institutions to be identified
US Principal Investigator: NOAA Library, Carol Watts
Chinese Principal Investigator: Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Yang
Ningsheng
3. The Delegation
Chinese Delegation
Prof. Qian Zhilin
P.R.C. CO-Chair LMR Panel
President, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
Prof. Liu Ruiyu
Professor, Institute of Oceanology
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Zhu Mingyuan
Professor, First Institute of Oceanography
State Oceanic Administration
Ms. Wang Qin
Interpreter
Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
US Delegation
Dr. Standish Allen
Associate Professor, Rutgers University
Dr. M. Robert Belas
Center of Marine Biotechnology
Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Anthony Calabrese
Director, Milford Laboratory
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
Dr. Chansheng Chen
Assistant Professor, University of Georgia
Dr. Kenneth Chew
Director-School of Fisheries
University of Washington
Dr. Fu Lin Chu
College of William & Mary
Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences
Mr. James A. Cnnelly
Superintendent of Schools
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Dr. Ximing Guo
Assistant Professor, Rutgers University
Mr. Jonathan Justi
U.S. Executive Secretary
NOAA, Office of the Under Secretary
Dr. Addison Lawrence
Professor, Texas A&M University
Dr. Hans Laufer
Professor, University of Connecticut
Dr. Loh-lee Low
Deputy Derector-Resources Ecology & Fishery Management
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
Dr. James McVey
U.S. Co-Chair, LMR Panel
National Aquaculture Coordinator
NOAA National Sea Grant College Program
Dr. Mac Rawson
Director, Georgia Sea Grant Program
Department of Marine Sciences, University of Georgia
Dr. Steven Waste
Aquaculture Coordinator
National Marine Fisheries Service
Office of Sustainable Fisheries
Dr. Kenneth Webb
College of William & Mary
Viginia Institute of Marine Sciences
Mr. Mark Wildman
Office of International Affairs
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
Dr. Charles Yarish
Professor, University of Connectitut
Dr. Cheng Sheng Lee
Director, The Oceanic Institute
Mr. John J. Curtis
Supervisor
Bridgeport Aquaculture School
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