Sea Cucumber Farming in the Philippines Releases Sustainability Report

EUGENE, OR, November 29, 2012

Roberts & Rose Mariculture Corp, wholly owned subsidiary of Roberts & Rose Holdings, is pleased to announce the completion of its sustainability management plan for ethical and restorative sea cucumber farming. The report is the operating strategy for the enterprise and was developed from a comprehensive review of sustainability and socially responsible reporting frameworks, including leading aquaculture and fishery certification schemes.

Roberts and Rose Mariculture Corp is a new venture of seasoned aquaculturists that focuses on restoring native sea cucumber populations for ecologically sustainable harvest and production of premium food and medical products for international specialty markets. Sea cucumbers, while not the prettiest animal, are very important to supporting marine biodiversity as well as the human diet in much of the world. The company's innovative method of best-practice husbandry and meat processing integrates restoration of marine ecosystem food pyramids using traditional knowledge and contemporary aquaculture biotechnology.

The key reporting themes in the sustainability management plan include: Maintain natural relationships among species, responsible stewardship of ecosystems, community development and promotion of safety and health.

About Roberts & Rose Holdings
Roberts & Rose Holdings is a privately owned aquaculture company with operations in the Philippines focused on restoring native sea cucumber populations for cultivation of their meat and use as medicinal products. The company will operate in the biodiverse coastal waters off Busuanga Island in the Calamian Group northeast of Palawan, Philippines. Our mission is to create a sustainable and ethical aquaculture business that produces a premium product in international markets. For more information and to view the sustainability report, visit robertsandrose.com.

Roberts & Rose Holdings, with wholly-owned subsidiary, Roberts & Rose Mariculture Corp, is a privately owned aquaculture company focused on restoring native sea cucumber populations for cultivation of their meat and use as medicinal products. The company will operate in the biodiverse coastal waters off Busuanga Island in the Calamian Group northeast of Palawan, Philippines.