The head of the Chinese delegation was the first to deliver opening remarks, extending welcome to the American delegates to China and congratulations on the holding of the First Coordination Panel Meeting in Beijing. He also expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by each of the two sides of Coordination Panel for the smooth convening of the meeting.

The head of the Chinese delegation officially informed the American side the following: with a view to promote the healthy development of Sino-American cooperation in the field of marine and fishery science and technology and further create a cooperative atmosphere on the basis of equality, mutual benefits, friendship and understanding, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Chinese Government agreed in principle to provide genetic resources of Penaeus chinensis to the American side and all else necessary procedures were underway.

The head of the American delegation expressed thanks for the warm reception and wonderful preparation for the meeting made by the Chinese side, and highly appreciated the tremendous efforts and the important decisions made by the Chinese side in resolving the issue of Penaeus chinensis genetic resources to be exported to America..

At the meeting, the two sides conducted consultation on some matters of principle for future Sino-U.S. living marine resources cooperation and reached an agreement.

The two sides emphasized that the objective for the work of Sino-U.S. Coordination Panel on Living Marine Resources Cooperation was 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 benefits, common development and seeking common ground while preserving differences are the basic principles. They agreed to proceed step by step in carrying out the cooperation.

The two sides agreed that the next coordination panel meeting would only discuss those priority projects in which common interest exists and could be implemented within the available resources of each country. With regard to those projects for which there are cooperative intention from both sides, but implementation is not yet possible, the two sides will conduct discussion through correspondence. Once the conditions are appropriate, the projects will be submitted to the next meeting of the Coordination Panel for approval.

The two sides also agreed that in principle for the projects identified by the Coordination Panel Meeting, unless clearly indicated otherwise, the sending side will cover the international traveling expenses and the receiving side will cover the expenses for food, accommodation and transportation in their country. Both sides are encouraged to make full use of their relative strengths to develop a complementary programme, taking full advantages of resources, technology and funds.

In order to ensure sufficient time for preparation, the sending side will aim to inform the receiving side of the exact date and specific requirements for the implementation of the projects 45 days in advance. Two sides also agreed to exchange project proposals to be submitted to the next Panel Meeting before October 15 and to receive preliminary responses from each other at the end of November.

After consultation, both sides agreed to implement projects listed in Annex II.

Additional projects will continue to be discussed for future implementation. The implementation plan of the identified projects in the Meeting will be worked out through detailed discussion between the implementing institutions of both sides.

The two sides indicated that the projects identified by the meeting will not affect the implementation of the projects identified by the Report of the 11th Joint Working Group Meeting on Cooperation in the Field of Marine and Fishery Science and Technology (Protocol, Annex XI ).

Regarding the composition of the Coordination Panel, both sides agreed to add one additional member in order to ensure broader representation of their
national interests.

The two sides agreed that the Coordination Panel will normally hold a meeting once a year, however, special meetings may be held after consultation. The second meeting will be held in the United States in early 1995. The detailed schedule and venue will be finalized by the leaders of the Coordination Panel from both sides through correspondence.

The Minutes were signed in Beijing on February 2, 1994, in duplicate in Chinese and English languages, both texts being equally authentic.

ANNEX I.

NAME LIST OF THE TWO DELEGATIONS

CHINESE DELEGATION

Mr. Liu Congmeng Deputy Director General, Department of International
Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Head of Delegation

Mr. Liu Ruiyu Professor, Institute of Oceanology
Chinese Academy of Science, Member of the Panel

Mr. Zhu Mingyuan Professor, First Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Member of the Panel

Mr. Liang Shen Division Chief of Aquatic Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Member of the Panel

Mr. An Jianji Deputy Division Chief, Bureau of International Cooperation
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Member of the Panel

Mr. Jiao Yongke Division Chief of International Cooperation Department,
SOA, Chinese Executive Secretary of China/US Marine and Fisheries Protocol

Mr. Wang Jian Deputy Division Chief of International Cooperation
Department, Ministry of Agriculture

Mr. Li Jieren Deputy Division Chief of Aquatic Department, Ministry of
Agriculture

Mr. Wang Yao Project Coordinator, Department of International Cooperation, State Science and Technology Commission

Mr. Hu Yanan Program Officer of International Cooperation Department,
Ministry of Agriculture

Mr. Wang Lixing Program Officer of Aquatic Department, MOA

Mrs. Sun Liping Program Officer of International Cooperation Department,
Ministry of Agriculture

AMERICAN DELEGATION

Mr. James Paul McVey NOAA Office of Atmospheric Research, Director of
SeaGrant Aquaculture Program, Head of Delegation

Ms. Barbara S.P. Moore NOAA Office of Atmospheric Research,
U.S. Executive Secretary of US/China Marine and
Fisheries Protocol, Chief, International Activities

Mr. Dean Parsons NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Manager National Aquaculture Program

Mr. John Nickum U.S. Department of Interior National Aquaculture Coordinator

Mr. Loh-Lee Law NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Deputy Director Resource Ecology and Fisheries Management Division

Mr. Addison Lawrence Texas A & M University, Professor of Fisheries Science

Mr. Jonathan C Justi NOAA Office of Atmospheric Research, International
Activities Staff

ANNEX II

LIVING MARINE RESOURCES JOINT COORDINATION PANEL

1994 WORK PROGRAM

I. SHRIMP

1. DISEASE

Identify and characterize shrimp pathogens and initiate the development of specific pathogen free stocks in Penaeus chinensis, develop diagnostic tools for detecting primary pathogens and developing disease resistant stock and immunologic techniques for improving production.

2. ENDOCRINOLOGY

Develop a program to control growth through hormone control in Penaeus chinensis, in coordination with the program on development of specific pathogen free stocks.

3. NUTRITION

Develop cooperation between scientists on this-topic.

4. GENETICS

Initiate a research program following the evolution of genetic of Penaeus chinensis.

Both sides agreed to emphasize these areas. The U.S. agreed to invite PRC experts to work in the U.S. for a total of 14 man-months in the areas of genetics, disease and endocrinology. The exact program and distribution among these topic areas will be determined after further discussion and appended to this work plan. The PRC agreed to invite one U.S. scientist for a period of one month to work in the field of disease research in the PRC.

5. ENHANCEMENT

The U.S. will send two experts to the PRC for a period of two weeks to evaluate the Chinese program in fishery enhancement for possible application of this technology in the U.S. The U.S. experts would like to view the hatchery and pond technology supporting PRC enhancement efforts in both shrimp and finfish and the data reflecting the results of these programs.

II. SCALLOPS

1. Genetic understanding of Argopecten irradian (U.S. scallop) in Chinese commercial culture

One U.S. scientist will visit the PRC for one month to collect samples for genetic analysis in the U.S. One PRC scientist will visit the U.S. for a period of three months to participate in the genetic analysis program. ~

2. Genetic improvement of Agropectent irradian through selected breeding and gene manipulation.

One PRC scientist will spend three months at the NMFS laboratory in Milford, CT to work with specialists on manipulation of genes and selective breeding programs at that facility.

3. Selective breeding of Chlamys farreri (Chinese scallop)

One PRC scientist will work with the NMFS laboratory in Milford, CT for a period of two months to study genetic improvement techniques.

4. SCALLOP DISEASES

A general program of cooperation in this area will be developed in the future.

5. AQUACULTURE HIGH SCHOOL

Both sides agreed that one PRC scientist will go to the U.S for a period of two weeks to develop a plan of cooperation with the Aquaculture High School in Bridgeport Connecticut. After the plan is developed, one PRC expert will spend one year working with the high school to develop a model farm and training program for the high school.

III. MARINE FINFISH

1. MULLET

The PRC agreed to facilitate the visit of two U.S. scientists for a two to three month period to develop a cooperative program for mullet culture in China. The U.S. will arrange with the cooperating institution to cover international transportation costs as well as costs of food and lodging for this activity. The PRC will provide local transportation.

IV. FISHERY MODEL IN JIAOZHOU BAY

The U.S. agreed to explore the possibility of funding for one PRC scientist to visit the U.S. for a few months. The purpose of the visit would be to work with NMFS and other scientists to develop a fishery model for the bay. Existing data will be used. Coordination with the broader large marine ecosystems program in the Yellow Sea will be explored.

V. TRIPLOID OYSTERS AND ABALONE

The PRC requested that two PRC scientists visit the U.S. for a period of two months to study triploid production technology for oysters and abalone. The U.S. agreed to explore resources to accommodate this request, and give a final response to the PRC before May, 1994.

VI. JELLYFISH

The PRC agreed to host the visit of a U.S. expert for a period of two weeks to observe the harvest and processing of jellyfish and to explore joint venture possibilities. The U.S. agreed to provide a detailed proposal within two months so that plans can be made for the visit this summer.

VII. CRYOPRESERVATION

The PRC' requested a cooperative research program on cryopreservation of fish and shrimp gametes. The U.S. agreed to explore U.S. interest and resources in this area for possible implementation in 1994 or 1995.

VIII. RED TIDE ORGANISMS

Both sides agreed that research in this area is of high priority and the U.S. will facilitate the participation Dr. Anderson of WHOI in a cooperative study on red
tide mechanisms as well as his participation in a workshop in the PRC in June,1994.

IX. LIBRARY AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE

The PRC agreed to host two U.S. information specialists for a period of two weeks to develop a plan for improved communication and information transfer between the two scientific communities.

X. MARINE ALGAE

Both sides agreed to explore resources to devote to both macro and micro-algal culture research for the future.

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