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Bill Manci

Mr. Bill Manci

President, Fisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

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Council Member Biography

Bill Manci is the President of Fisheries Technology Associates, where he specializes in fisheries management and technical and economic feasibility analysis of fish farming and aquaculture facilities, fisheries industry intelligence, due diligence, and statistics, finfish and shellfish production technology, and facility design, management and assessment. Mr. Manci manages a team of 20-25 technical professionals within the fisheries and aquaculture field. During his 33 year career, he has published over 300 articles and writes regularly for national and international publications. After completing his academic career and prior to founding his company in 1982, Mr. Manci participated for six years in aquaculture research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History

1982 - Unspecified
President, Fisheries Technology Associates, Inc.
1976 - 1982
Research Specialist, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

GLG NewsSM Analyses by Bill Manci(?)

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Nimble aquaculturists adapt to economic conditions and opportunities

April 28, 2009

Weary catfish farmers now landlords of algae | www.msnbc.msn.com

Fish farmers see new opportunities and adapt quickly to changing economic conditions.  Biofuels could be the next new market for aquaculture producers.

Department of Commerce on the cusp of a major decision regarding aquaculture

February 6, 2009

Obama names Judd Gregg commerce secretary | www.google.com

Our trade deficit in fisheries products second only to petroleum.  As a matter of national security, it is time for us to regain control over our food supply and support offshore production of fish.

Government warnings about consumption of wild fish present an opportunity for fish farmers and aquaculture

January 21, 2009

High Mercury Levels Are Found in Tuna Sushi | www.nytimes.com

The health of the U.S. population is in jeopardy from obesity and its related diseases.  Eating more fish can be an answer to this epidemic.  Eating aquacultured fish can help you avoid contaminants in wild fish and be gentle to the environment at the same time.

Fish farming industry designed to meet future demand

April 11, 2008

Fish farming's growing dangers | www.time.com

Fish farming is too often characterized in a negative light.  Without fish farming, the world's oceans would be devoid of fish.  The development of alternatives for fishmeal and fish oil as feed ingredients will make fish farming sustainable and further reduce risks of human exposure to organic and heavy metal residues.

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Study Group Name No. Members
Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council 4887
Experts in the Automotive Council 3422
Agriculture Consultants 398
Pet Care Experts 263
Fertilizer Purchasers 248

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Recent Seminars

October 27, 2006 | New York

GLGi: Status and Future of Global Fish Farming and Aquaculture