TheFishSite Latest News
Federal Attendance Could Bring $260,000
According to the Connecticut Post, the federal official will be in Boston this weekend and hopes to attend the opening session of the 28th annual symposium
Walter Blogoslawski, of the National Marine Fisheries Service said that Gutierrez attendance is likel to mean the announcement of a $260,000 federal grant to fund research at the fisheries service's Milford laboratory.
US Rep. Rosa DeLauro, worked to secure the money for the East Coast Shellfish Growers Association and the East Coast Shellfish Research Institute. She is chair of the Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee in Congress.
The annual seminar expects to attract 150 scientists and shellfish industry leaders across the US and from overseas. Papers will be from University studies and businesses working in the industry. Research done at the University of Karachi in Pakistan into the cholesterol content in oysters also will be presented.
To read the full story click here.
TheFishSite News Desk
More Fish Industry News
November Agriculture And Fisheries Council Agenda
Potential For Fishmeal-Free Salmon
Fish Wholesaling Industry Research
College To Boost Fish Farming
Consultation On Net And Trap Licences- Fish farming in Paddy Fields Takes Off
Tilapia-Skin Gelatine Next for Aquafinca
VIV China Reflects Development of Chinese Industry- Protection for Island Cockle Industry
Accessing Markets Directly To Improve Payments
