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Turning the Tide: The State of Seafood
A new report from Monterey Bay Aquarium in California alleges that the world's growing demand for seafood could be damaging the oceans. It stresses, however, that there are new signs of hope, and new data point to a brighter future.
A new report from Monterey Bay Aquarium in California alleges that the world's growing demand for seafood could be damaging the oceans. It stresses, however, that there are new signs of hope, and new data point to a brighter future.
Cooperative Programme Ensures Safe Shellfish
An outline of the US Food and Drug Administration's co-operative programme that ensures shellfish are safe for consumers to eat.
An outline of the US Food and Drug Administration's co-operative programme that ensures shellfish are safe for consumers to eat.
US Feed Outlook - October 2009
Estimates for the production of maize, barley and oats have been increased, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook for October 2009.
Estimates for the production of maize, barley and oats have been increased, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook for October 2009.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - October 2009
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from the World Agricultural Outlook Board covers projected production and prices for wheat, coarse grains and oilseeds.
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from the World Agricultural Outlook Board covers projected production and prices for wheat, coarse grains and oilseeds.
Culture-Based Fisheries in Lao PDR [NACA]
Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) reports on community management and revenue sharing practices of culture-based fisheries in Lao. Culture-based fisheries is a practice that utilises small water bodies for the secondary purpose of...
Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) reports on community management and revenue sharing practices of culture-based fisheries in Lao. Culture-based fisheries is a practice that utilises small water bodies for the secondary purpose of...
Practical Implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries and Aquaculture
The need to apply an ecosystem approach to fisheries management is now globally accepted. It represents a move away from fisheries management systems that focus only on the sustainable harvest of target species and towards systems and decision-making...
The need to apply an ecosystem approach to fisheries management is now globally accepted. It represents a move away from fisheries management systems that focus only on the sustainable harvest of target species and towards systems and decision-making...
Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Lao PDR - a Legislative Review
The importance of living aquatic resources to the people of Lao PDR is increasingly well understood. This review by Philippe Cacaud and Phouvieng Latdavong of the FAO is a background document to a legal review process for fisheries and aquaculture, the...
The importance of living aquatic resources to the people of Lao PDR is increasingly well understood. This review by Philippe Cacaud and Phouvieng Latdavong of the FAO is a background document to a legal review process for fisheries and aquaculture, the...
NIFES Report on Undesirable Substances in Fish and Fish Products
Norway's National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research (NIFES) has determined the content of certain undesirable substances in marine oils for human consumption and in selected fish and fish products.
Norway's National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research (NIFES) has determined the content of certain undesirable substances in marine oils for human consumption and in selected fish and fish products.
Fisheries of the United States 2008
The annual statistics for 2008 have been published by National Marine Fisheries Service for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). While the volume of landings was 11 per cent lower than the previous year, value was up by five per cent....
The annual statistics for 2008 have been published by National Marine Fisheries Service for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). While the volume of landings was 11 per cent lower than the previous year, value was up by five per cent....
NASA Researcher Nets First Measure of Africa's Coastal Forests
A report from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) describes how new techniques for mapping the mangrove swamps are used as a vital first step to protecting these unique ecosystems in Africa and elsewhere.
A report from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) describes how new techniques for mapping the mangrove swamps are used as a vital first step to protecting these unique ecosystems in Africa and elsewhere.
US Feed Outlook - September 2009
US grain production has increased both over last month and also year on year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook for September 2009.
US grain production has increased both over last month and also year on year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook for September 2009.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - September 2009
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from the World Agricultural Outlook Board covers projected production and prices for wheat, coarse grains and oilseeds.
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from the World Agricultural Outlook Board covers projected production and prices for wheat, coarse grains and oilseeds.
Aquaculture Now Provides Half of World's Fish
A new study from Stamford University in the US has found that half of the fish consumed globally is now raised on farms. Professor Naylor and co-authors also support the reduction in the use of wild-caught fish meal and fish oil in aquaculture feeds.
A new study from Stamford University in the US has found that half of the fish consumed globally is now raised on farms. Professor Naylor and co-authors also support the reduction in the use of wild-caught fish meal and fish oil in aquaculture feeds.
Assessment of Sea Lice Treatment Efficacy
In the field of fish health, it can often be easy to jump to a wrong conclusion, particularly where the assessment of the efficacy of sea lice treatment is concerned. Assessment of treatment efficacy requires a broad view and a number of factors must...
In the field of fish health, it can often be easy to jump to a wrong conclusion, particularly where the assessment of the efficacy of sea lice treatment is concerned. Assessment of treatment efficacy requires a broad view and a number of factors must...
Understanding China's Fish Trade and Traceability Systems
A forthcoming European Union (EU) regulation to combat illegal fishing will require that China obtain and manage catch certificates for all fish raw materials potentially destined for EU markets. A report by Shelley Clarke for Traffic East Asia explains...
A forthcoming European Union (EU) regulation to combat illegal fishing will require that China obtain and manage catch certificates for all fish raw materials potentially destined for EU markets. A report by Shelley Clarke for Traffic East Asia explains...
