FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199305600

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleAssessment of Captive Broodstock Technology
Proposal ID199305600
OrganizationNational Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameDr. Barry Berejikian
Mailing addressP. O. Box 130 Manchester, WA 98353
Phone / email2068428365 / [email protected]
Manager authorizing this projectDr. Robert Iwamoto
Review cycleFY 2001 Ongoing
Province / SubbasinSystemwide / Systemwide
Short descriptionDevelop captive broodstock husbandry practices through experimental research to i) improve juvenile quality, ii) improve adult reproductive performance, iii) improve in-culture survival, and iv) identify genetic risk factors.
Target species
Project location
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Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

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Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

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Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
1995 Reviewed the status of captive broodstock technology with respect to physiology, microbiology, morphology, genetics, and husbandry and produced a comprehensive written document.
1995 Determined differences in reproductive behavior and success of captively reared and wild adult salmon
1996 Developed method to bioencapsulate therapeutic levels of three antibiotic compounds into live adult Artemia.
1996 Demonstrated that hormone implants effectively advanced and synchronized spawning without impairing gamete quality in sockeye salmon
1996 Demonstrated that increased body fat levels were correlated with the onset of early (age-2) male maturity in spring chinook salmon
1996 Developed new DNA microsatellite techniques for determining individual reproductive success of spawning salmon
1997 Demonstrated that growth/body size more important than fat level in affecting early male maturity, and that high growth rate impairs cellular mediated immunity in chinook salmon
1997 Quantified individual breeding success of captively reared adults to determine correlations between morphometric variation and breeding success
1997 Demonstrated that combinations of dietary carotenoid pigments are more effective than single carotenoid supplements in developing appropriate nuptial coloration patterns
1997 Determined the optimum dietary fatty level and feeding level for sockeye salmon reared from fry to spawning, and demonstrated that there was no effect of dietary fat level on precocious maturation, unlike reports in spring chinook salmon
1997 Demonstrated higher and more consistent tissue levels of erythromycin in first feeding salmonids fed live bioencapsulated Artemia diets than conventional medicated pellets.
1998 Developed a freeze-dried bioencapsulated Artemia diet that maintains high palatability with first-feeding salmon. Freeze-dried bioencapsulated Artemia can be produced off-site, shipped and stored until needed
1998 Determined the effects of male size on female breeding behavior
1998 Provided evidence that early survival in chinook salmon can be sensitive to modest levels of inbreeding (12-25% greater than a control) incurred in a single generation
1998 Shown that chinook salmon body size and shape are highly heritable and have similar genetic and phenotypic architectures, suggesting that selection could act quickly to affect variation in these characters
1998 Demonstrated that resistance to infection by Vibrio in chinook salmon is heritable but that time to death is not. These results indicate the importance in captive broodstock programs of considering the genetic bases of traits that affect fitness
1998 Quantified individual reproductive success of captively reared adults to determine correlations between morphometric variation and breeding success. Demonstrated that kype length is correlated with behavioral measures of male breeding success.
1998 Demonstrated that diets supplemented with krill and vitamins reduced embryonic deformities in sockeye salmon.
1998 Demonstrated that rearing temperature decreased age-at-maturity in sockeye salmon
1998 Developed a panel of assays to assess immune functions of salmonid broodstock reared in captivity
1998 Completed the first quantitative profile of immune functions of sockeye salmon reared at different temperatures, and identified a rearing temperature effect on antibody responses.
1998 Demonstrated that azithromycin decreased mortality caused by Bacterial Kidney Disease, when compared to conventional (erythromycin) treatments.
1999 Quantified the effects of one consequence of early male maturation (i.e., male size) on female breeding behavior and success . Demonstrated that females respond less favorably to smaller males by delaying spawning.
1999 Directly evaluated the breeding success of captively reared adults released to spawn in their natal streams in Idaho. This research has lead to developing more effective monitoring plans and protocols, and guided reintroduction strategies
1999 Described the detailed reproductive behavior patterns of chinook salmon. This information (previously absent from the published literature) guided monitoring and evaluation efforts for programs released ESA-listed, captively reared adult chinook salmon.
1999 Described the detailed reproductive behavior patterns of chinook salmon and developed protocols for use in monitoring breeding behavior of ESA-listed chinook salmon
1999 Directly evaluated the breeding success of captively reared adults released to spawn in their natal streams in Idaho
2000 Recorded survival and growth data from brood year 1997 and 1998 inbred progeny of captively reared chinook salmon

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

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Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
No objectives for Planning and Design $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Reduce mortality from Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD) in chinook salmon a. Evaluation of toxic effects of long-term prophylactic use of azithromycin and erythromycin in fall chinook salmon 2 $55,400
1. b. Determine azithromycin depuration or inactivation rates in effluent from salmon during feed-based antibiotic treatment. 2 $60,100
1. c. Determine efficacy of vaccines 3 $97,750
2. Improve adult salmon natural reproductive performance a. Evaluate the effects of rearing environments and acclimation on reproductive behavior and success 4 $198,840
2. b. Evaluate the effects of hydraulic embryo sampling on viability 2 $92,600
3. Improve reintroduction success a. Assess relative success of different re-introduction (release) strategies 4 $106,200
4. Improve physiological development including maturation synchrony and reproductive characteristics a. Evaluate the effects of growth rate on incidence of early male maturity and adult quality in spring chinook salmon 4 $195,650
4. b. Evaluate the effects of growth on maturation timing, fecundity, egg size, and egg quality. 4 $195,200
5. Reduce genetic impacts of captive breeding programs a. Determine effects of close inbreeding on captive and released chinook salmon 3 $68,460
5. b. Characterize genetic basis of life history in chinook salmon 3 $67,500 Yes
6. Enhance juvenile body characteristics of salmon a. Assess the quality of fish released from ongoing captive broodstock program 3 $48,000 Yes
6. b. Evaluate the effects of dietary protein and energy intakes on post-release fitness. 3 $52,000 Yes
7. Improve olfactory imprinting in sockeye salmon a. Determine environmental effects on imprinting at different developmental stages 5 $162,500 Yes
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002FY 2003
$1,529,800$1,575,700$1,442,000$1,485,300

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
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Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2001 cost
Personnel FTE: NMFS $227,352
Fringe NMFS $50,699
Supplies $210,000
Travel Air, gov't vehicle, ferry, and POV $28,740
Indirect SLUC, NOAA $139,068
Capital Freshwater captive broodstock rearing and experimental evaluation facilities $48,000
PIT tags # of tags: 4000 $9,200
Subcontractor University of Washington $329,240
Subcontractor University of Idaho $87,982
Subcontractor Frank Orth and Associates $48,300
Subcontractor Miscellaneous Service Contracts $26,000
Subcontractor Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission $162,839
Other Rents, Communication, Utilities, Printing $32,780
$1,400,200
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2001 cost$1,400,200
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2001 budget request$1,400,200
FY 2001 forecast from 2000$1,400,000
% change from forecast0.0%
Reason for change in estimated budget

No change

Reason for change in scope

In February 1999, project coordinators consulted with the Stanley Basin Sockeye and Snake River Chinook Technical Oversight Committees, including the project's BPA COTR, to assist in prioritizing research objectives. As a result Objective 5, Improve Olfactory Imprinting in Sockeye Salmon, was identified as critical to the success of the sockeye salmon captive broodstock program and was added to this research project. Other lower priority objectives were phased-out to accommodate this research. The remaining Objectives may appear different from the fy2000 proposal. This is because the project outline has been re-organized to better communicate the Objectives, Tasks, and products of the project in response to the fy2000 ISRP project review .

Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.

Recommendation:
Ongoing Funding: yes; New Funding: no
Date:
Jul 14, 2000

Comment:

There is no change in budget.

In February 1999, project coordinators consulted with the Stanley Basin Sockeye and Snake River Chinook Technical Oversight Committees, including the project's BPA COTR, to assist in prioritizing research objectives. As a result Objective 7, Improve Olfactory Imprinting in Sockeye Salmon, was identified as critical to the success of the sockeye salmon captive broodstock program and was added to this research project. Other lower priority objectives were phased-out to accommodate this research. The remaining objectives may appear different from the FY 2000 proposal. This is because the project outline has been reorganized to better communicate the objectives, tasks, and products of the project in response to the FY 2000 ISRP project review. The MainSys SRT supports the reorganization of tasks and objectives.


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 13, 2000

Comment:

Rationale: Budget increase inappropriate in this review.
REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
expense
Date:
May 2005
FY05 NPCC start of year:FY06 NPCC staff preliminary:FY06 NPCC July draft start of year:
$1,468,100 $1,468,100 $1,468,100

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website