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Computer Software for Fisheries Computer Software for Fisheries Aquaculture Design and Management 1.1 A Guide to the Financial Analysis of Shrimp Farming (spread sheet) 

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This Programme was written by Wade L. Griffin, Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University and Granvil D. Treece, Aquaculture Specialist, Texas A&M University, Sea Grant College Programme, 1996. In starting a shrimp culture business, one of the first steps is to develop a business plan. The business plan should contain a statement about the business and a financial plan. Once the basic business plan has been developed, it is necessary to demonstrate the economic feasibility over the planning horizon of the venture. This type of analysis is required by banks or investors for determining the financial success of the venture. The purpose for this Programme is to assist the in conducting an econom ic feasibility analysis of a shrimp farm. To achieve this objective a financial analysis is conducted for a hypothetical intensive shrimp farm on the Texas coast. The hard copy of the analysis accompanying the diskette shows the results of the analysis and a "read me" file explains how to use the model and how to customize it to suite the s’ needs. The model includes seven (7) tables: 1. Unit Cost, Production, and Financial Assumptions; 2. Construction and Equipment Needs; 3. Farm Production and Inputs Used; 4. Capital Transactions and Various Financial Assumptions; 5. Pro Forma Cash flow Budget (Profit and Financial Return); 6. Pro Forma Balance Sheet; and 7. Pro Forma Income Statement (break-even analysis, sensitivity analysis). This financial model fo r a shrimp farm is developed in a fully integrated spread sheet. For example, if you want to change your stocking density, the model will automatically make all the changes to your cash flow, balance sheet, income statement, and rate of return.

1.2 Softcrab Educational Programme Educates potential investors in recirculating soft-shell crab shedding systems. Some input data is not accessible, realistic defaults provided. Generates income and cash flow statements. Source: Louisiana Sea Grant College Programme, Marine Resource Economics, Knapp Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803, USA

1.3 Shellfish Farm Spreadsheet and Economic Analysis Software Package Provides prospective and practicing oyster farmers with estimates of profitability of -defined oyster farms. s comprehensive financial analyses. May be adapted to other types of shellfish operations. should be familiar with spreadsheet software. Source: New Jersey Sea Grant Communications Office. 1.4 AquaSim PC A unique financial management Programme for aquaculture enterprises incorporating uncertainty and adaptive management practices. All production parameters and cost/price values, and associated uncertainty values, are specified. Analyzes affect of uncertainty on financial performance and probability of farm survival and economic success. Generates a variety of summary statements for up to ten years of operation. Source: Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Maryland at College Park, 2200 Symons Hall, College Park, Maryland 20742-5535, USA. 1.5 AquaDEC A combination of budget and financial decision tools that can be used for both start-up and on-going aquaculture businesses. Generates a variety of financial statements and ive information including investment valuations, loans, depreciation and recovery, start-up and fiscal year balance sheets, monthly cash flow, income statement, equity, and marketing. Includes menu driven analyses and graphical outputs. Source: Sea Grant Advisory Programme, G022 McCarty Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, USA. 1.6 Aquaculture Price Analysis Generates enterprise budgets for freshwater fish farms (catfish, crawfish, and other freshwater fish). Reports income, variable costs, fixed costs, and net returns before taxes, standardized on a per acre basis and based on -specified production levels. Limited input data and ability to customize to site-specific considerations. Source: Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Extension Computer Technology Group, Special Services Building, Room 105, College Station, Texas 77843-2468, USA. 1.7 Mariculture Price Analysis Generates enterprise budgets for marine fish farms (shrimp, redfish, and other marine fish). Reports income, variable costs, fixed costs, and net returns before taxes, standardized on a per acre basis and based on -specified production levels.

Limited input data and ability to customize to site-specific considerations. Source: Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Extension Computer Technology Group, Special Services Building, Room 105, College Station, Texas 778432468, USA 1.8 Catfish Budget Generates enterprise budgets for new and existing 5 and 20 acre catfish ponds. Reports income, variable costs, fixed costs, break-even sales cost, and risk rated net returns. Budgets may be customized to fit individual farms, but fixed values include harvest size (1 lb), mortality rate (6%), and stocking rate (3500 fish/acre). should be familiar with spreadsheet software. Source: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, Management Operations, Athens, Georgia 30602, USA. 1.9 Enterprise Provides a complete 12-year financial analysis for a defined shrimp mariculture facility. Limited -specified inputs. Intended for illustrative purposes. should be familiar with spreadsheet software. Source: Texas A&M University Sea Grant College Programme, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-4115, USA. 1.10 AQUAFarmer V1.1 ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY SOFTWARE FOR RECIRCULATION AQUACULTURE ; Fisheries Victoria (Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Victoria) has recently released an economic feasibility and financial planning modelling software tool called AQUAFarmer. The bioeconomic model used can be classified as a non-optimising budget simulation which uses the growth, and FCR and mortality characteristics of a particular species and cash and accrual ing principles to arrive at performance and profitability measures. Various scenarios using different bio-economic inputs (including risk) can be compared and contrasted. Version 1.1 has been specifically designed for recirculation aquaculture technology. The software has been developed to assist the emerging recirculation aquaculture industry and land based farmers who want to more thoroughly utilise their water resources by developing small scale fish farm systems to provide supplementary income. A comprehensive overview can be found at http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/ (via fisheries and aquaculture, aquaculture, business investment)

1.11 The Aquaculture Planning Simulator (APS) A database module of the two aquaculture information systems of the FAO, SIPAM and SIPAL. An analytical tool for evaluation of project proposals by comparison of technical and economic parameters against similar projects already in operation and included in the database. Required software: runtime version of Knowledge Pro and access to Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) through CD-ROM or Dialog via modem. Source: Mario Pedini, Fishery Resources Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Via Delle Terme Di Caracalla, 00100 Rome, Italy 1.12 Aquaculture Development Decision System (ADDSS) A prototype DSS for planning and developing the aquaculture industry in a given region. Uses a combination of econometric models and databases to provide guidance on the most appropriate species to culture, production technology, and level of production intensity. Source: PingSun Leung, Dept. Of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 3050 Maile Way, Gilmore 115, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA 1.13 AquaFarm A comprehensive, Windows-based decision system for deg and managing a full range of crustacean and finfish production facilities, including static and recalculating green-water pond systems, intensive water reuse and recirculation systems, and flow-through systems. The software provides: 

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Expertise in aquacultural engineering, simulation of -specified facilities, decision for facility design and management planning, and data management functionality Flexible levels of analytical complexity and full access to (1) all facility and fish stock specifications, (2) facility management methods, and (3) all parameters and methods of the physical, chemical, and biological models used to simulate aquaculture facilities Generation (prediction) of facility climate and water quality regimes, facility operation and fish culture schedules, and enterprise budgets in tabular and graphical formats.

Source: Bioengineering Department, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-3906, USA

Chapter 2 : Pond 2.1 Pond A Microsoft Windows-based decision system for warm water pond aquaculture. Simulation-based pond dynamics and fish performance projections provide a comprehensive and integrated analytical framework to compare alternative production strategies for warm water finfish production, including stocking, feeding, fertilization, liming and water management practices. Generates graphical outputs for examining facility climate variables, water temperature and quality, bacterial, primary, and secondary productivity, pond fertilization and liming, natural and artificial fish feed utilization, and fish growth and survival. An in-built parameter estimation package generates fish growth parameters from supplied fish growth data. An integrated economics package enables enterprise budget generation for each production trial. Source: John Bolte, Biosystems Analysis Group, Bioresource Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-3906, USA 2.2. NID-Tech Water quality management and environmental assessment, aquaculture and fisheries calculations. Source: Dr. A. M. D'Silva, Environmental Research Laboratory, Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, School of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA 2.3 Aquasyst A collation of seven individual Programmes designed for aquaculture management, particularly salmonids under intensively managed conditions. Management tools include record keeping, statistics, fish feed and production projections, and fish waste and required space projections. Provides status reports, including observed vs. expected information. specified fish performance parameters. Source: Sterling H. Nelson and Sons, Murray Elevators Division, PO Box 7428, Murray, Utah 84107, USA 2.4 CARPplus and CARPplusII A hatchery and grow out management tool applicable to any fish species. Calculates fish feed, growth, number, and harvest schedules. Estimates fish space and water flow rate requirements. specified fish performance parameters. Source: Aquasoft, PO Box 853, Gresham, Oregon 97030, USA

2.5 AquaCAD Software for deg ponds. Provides capabilities for calculating levee base widths, heights and volume. Plus all other calculations needed to estimate the volume of earth to be removed for pond construction. Source: AquaCAD Pond Deg Software, 10508 Cooperlake Road, Bastrop, LA 71220, USA. 2.6 DSS for Mariculture Regulation Uses a combination of models and quasi-expert system methodology to assess environmental impacts of finfish aquaculture in coastal environments.. Source: William Silvert, Habitat Ecology Division, Biological Sciences Branch, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, P.O. Box 1006, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 4A2, Canada 2.7 Aqua Assist Aqua Assist is a management system for marine fish farms. System features Fully Relational Multi Networked Database Engine Site Location and Pen Position Towing Fish Stock types (species) and levels Dive Records Feeding Schedules Fish Health/growth/deaths Environmental monitoring data Stock levels and order information with direct orders to major suppliers Pen and Plant Maintenance Security Controlled Swim Thru Monitoring

Source: Robert Bronstein, IT Manager, Aqua Assist, 50 Nankoor Cres Howrah, Hobart 7018, Tasmania Australia 2.8 AP/1 - Shrimp/Fish Pond Management AP/1 is a decision system for shrimp and fish pond management. Specific tools include (1) Pond Harvest Estimated Price, (2) Forecasting, (3) Parameters(Microbiological, Environmental, Physical-Chemical), (4) Sample Management (Estimated vs True Factors), (5) Feed/Density Estimation Tool (based, among other considerations, on Pond Productivity and quality of the feed, (6) Graphical Analysis, (7) Stores historical information(Comparative), (8) scenario testing (modelling). Source: Luis Fernando Martinez, Lansol S.A., San Martin 110 y la Ria Guayaquil, Ecuador. 2.9 AquaCalc 1.0 AquaCalc (version 1.0) is a series of 12 pre-Programmed, easy-to-use calculators that do many of the basic calculations required to design and run an aquaculture facility. Funded by Texas Sea Grant, the software was developed by EcoMar Mariculture. Whether the is working with finfish or crustaceans, this Programme can be a real time saver. The Programme is organized into three categories - design calculators, operations calculators and conversion calculators, and comes with a detailed ’s manual. AquaCalc 1.0 has been tested and used by commercial aquaculture facilities (both finfish and crustacean) for the monitoring and daily control of important parameters such as oxygen, NH3 production, feed rates, pH and alkalinity, and un-ionized NH3. AquaCalc software can also assist with converting a variety of units commonly encountered in aquaculture, such as biomass, productivity, energy, power, flow rate, nitrogen, oxygen, length, area, mass, temperature, alkalinity and volume. The can quickly convert meters to inches or feet, or convert hectares to acres, litres to gallons or to cubic meters, temperature in degrees C to temperature in degrees F, and many more conversions. aquaCalc includes conversions for shrimp such as count-per-pound of shrimp and carapace length. It also includes finfish conversions such as standard length or fork length to whole weight, and many more useful conversions to assist the fish and shrimp farmer make their job easier. Source: Texas A&M University, Sea Grant College Programme, 2700 Earl Rudder Fwy South, Suite 1800, College Station, Texas 77845. USA.

2.10 ProManager, Harvest Optimizer, Wizard, Water Wizard, Foodman An integrated and complementary set of software tools for aquaculture production management. Provides input, storage, and analysis of all production data, including fish stocking, water quality, feeding, mortality, and harvest. Generates data reports, tables, and graphical outputs. Provides production forecasting and scheduling capabilities for fish feeding and growth, optimal fish harvesting, and water management. Fish performance parameters are accessible. Foodman is a comprehensive ing system for the food distribution industry. Source: Island Science, PO Box 564, 1650 Indian Valley Road, Novato, California 94948, USA. 2.11 Pond Class A decision system that provides guidelines for freshwater pond fertilization and liming. Nutrient requirements for a pond are calculated using limnological principles. A linear Programming algorithm enables calculation least-cost inorganic and/or organic fertilizer combinations that meet the predicted nutrient requirements. Lime requirements are calculated on the basis of soil pHpercent base saturation relationships developed for major categories of soil types. Version 1.2 provides limited capabilities for simulating pond water temperature. Source: Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture CRSP, Office of International Research and Development, Snell Hall Rm. 400, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA. 2.12 Fish The Fish Information Storage and Handling Programme produced by Anglesea Software is provided free to BOCM Paul's Fish Feed Group customers. Customised for each farm. Handles all the normal stock record keeping and feed calculations. Source: BOCM Paul's Fish Feed Group, Renfrew Mill, Wright Street, Renfrew, Scotland PA4 8AH. 2.13 Pisces s fish culture research activities, including calculation of oxygen saturation, estimated biomass, and recommended feeding rates. Stores oxygen levels and fish transfer events. Source: Software Development Group, PO Box 18027, Boulder, Colorado 80308 USA.

2.14 Feed Formulation Software Feed formulation software that produces least cost diets based on linear Programming. The software can handle up to 1000 nutrients and 1000 ingredients per product. The software generates a variety of reports showing ingredient usage, nutrient composition and costs, along with rejected ingredients. Versions are available in Spanish, French, German, and English. Source: Dr. Michael A. Stachiw, Format International, Inc., 10715 Kahlmeyer Dr., St. Louis, MO 63132. 2.15 Fish Vet Multi-media diagnostic Programme that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of fish diseases. Considers disease symptoms, water quality, and nutrition parameters. Includes 150 colour photographs and s various languages besides English. Source: Fish Vet, Inc., 12620 Ivy Mill Road., Reisterstown, Maryland 21136, USA.