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Welcome to this week's newsletter
We have 2 new features this week:
Tilapia Market Report - January 2008
The US market of tilapia is growing, says the latest Globefish Report. Total imports for 2007 were estimated at 170 000 tonnes, and after allowing a conversation factor of 2.85 for tilapia fillets, this equates to about 400 000 tonnes. It makes the US the world’s second major market for tilapia after China.
Live Vaccine is Feasible for Strep. iniae Control
Jane Jordan, TheFishSite Editor, reports on a joint research project to develop control methods for Streptococcus iniae in fish. US Scientists with the Sea Grant programme, have demonstrated the feasibility of using a live-attenuated vaccine to prevent this deadly infection. The preliminary trials are part of a research and development project that embraces both pharmacology and genetic science.
 United States
'Delacata' Push into the Premium Market
US - The US catfish industry is pinning its hopes on a new, premium catfish fillet, that could increase consumer interest and help the struggling industry out of decline.
Cash Diversion Demand to Protect Oyster Farmers
WASHINGTON STATE - Willapa Bay's oystermen are once again looking for legal help to protect their livelihoods. Ghost shrimp are damaging the Bay's oyster beds and they says funds need to diverted into research to find ways of controlling the problems.
Seafood Exports Re-packed and Returned Home
US - Is the seafood that China imports from the United States and elsewhere staying in China for local consumption? Evidence suggests that less than 10 percent of the total US seafood exports to China actually stay in the country for domestic consumption, says a US Department of Agriculture report.
Caution Urged on Ciguatera
US - A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning is set to hit fish farming in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
 Norway
Standing Strong, But Future Uncertain
NORWAY - Clipfish sells well on the Portuguese market, but as the market for "quick" clipfish dishes grows, Norwegian producers must be on the ball.
 Iceland
Great Opportunities for Fish Farming in Iceland?
ICELAND - A new Icelandic study, presented yesterday, on the behavioral patterns of cod in Arnarfjördur fjord in the West Fjords, shows that there are great opportunities for fish farming in Icelandic fjords.
 Philippines
Farm and Fish Trading Centre for Malasiqui
PHILIPPINES – Arthur Yap, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA) has opened the Malasiqui Bagsakan Centre, Pangasinan. The project is part of a programme designed to increase the profitability of farmers and fish producers.
Illegal Malimono Prawn Farm Taken to Task
PHILIPPINES - The Provincial Environment and Management Office (PEMO) Special Task Force has carried out a joint field investigation – verification report on an illegal, large scale prawn along the boundaries of Brgy. Can-aga and Brgy. Pili, Malimono.
Aquaculture Could Alleviate Shortage and High Prices
PHILIPPINES - Fish catch and production in Bohol needs to increase by at least 43 per cent, says two of the province's government agencies.
 Israel
Israeli Fingerling Prices Soar After Cold Kills Half St Peters Production
ISRAEL - Breeders are warning that a shortage of fresh water fish is likely until the middle of next year.
Fish Farming Goes Urban
ISRAEL - Israeli Professor Yonathan Zohar has developed a land-based production fish farming system that he says might stop the world's dramatic decline in fisheries.
 Australia
Abalone Harvest on Target for Increased Demand
SOUTH AUSTRALIA - The abalone harvest is underway in South Australia and for one Elliston-based aquaculture company its first yields are better than expected.
Locals Oppose Port Neill Farms
AUSTRALIA - Towns' folk are strongly opposing Port Neill's prospects for more aquaculture. Residents do not want fish farms in their waters says local lobbyist Tom Bagshaw.
National Seafood Program Kicks Off in April
AUSTRALIA - The National Seafood Industry Leadership Program 2008 begins on the 15 April 2008 in Port Lincoln.
 Pakistan
Inland Policy Will Enhance Fish Farming
PAKISTAN - More efficient hatchery production and the development of aquaculture are primary objectives in Pakistan's proposed ‘Inland Fisheries Policy’.
 Canada
Fishery Value Reaches High for 2007
CANADA - Newfoundland and Labrador fisheries were valued at almost CAN$1 billion last year - an historic high and due to increased landings and better returns for key species.
 India
Ornamental Event Attracts Crowds
KERALA - Thousands crowded into Kerala's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for India's International Aqua Show 2008. here showcasing
Tax Cuts and Aquaculture Support Vital for Shrimpers, says SEAI
INDIA - The rising rupee, US anti-dumping levies and a battle against competitive shrimp species and cheap imports is plummeting India's seafood trade into crisis.
Marine Sector Must Globalise
KARACHI - India's seafood exports business is facing myriad problems and it needs consolidation to emerge as a strong contender in the global competition.
 Micronesia, Federated States of
Palau Should Eye Fish Farming
PALAU - The Pacific Island of Palau should consider fish farming as a thriving business venture, writes Bernadette H. Carreon in Marianas Variety.
 United Kingdom
FSA to Combine Sustainability In Fish Advice
UK - The Food Standards Agency is to review its advice on eating fish in relation to the sustainability of some species of fish.
Investor Beats Path for Sustainable Production
SCOTLAND - New opportunities in sustainable aquaculture is the focus for successful Sutherland salmon farmer Loch Duart, after private equity company Capricorn Investment Group (CIG) took a stake in the business.
Scots' Industry Welcomes FSA 'Sustainable' Review
SCOTLAND - Bertie Armstrong, Chief Executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, says sustainability needs to be part of food standards advice.
 General
Standards for Tilapia Aquaculture Up for Discussion
WORLDWIDE - Draft standards for certifying tilapia aquaculture products, and a possible timeline for their introduction, will be mooted at WWF's Tilapia Aquaculture Dialogue on 27 February 2008.
 Chile
Chilean Distribution Deal Opens Up South American Market
CHILE - The Norwegian company Immunocorp Animal Health has signed a distribution agreement with the Chilean company Europharma to market the immuno-stimulant MacroGard®.
 New Zealand
Maori Scholars Sought for Study Programme
NEW ZEALAND - Te Ohu Kaimoana is seeking keen Maori scholars for its Global Fisheries Programme.
 Malaysia
Fish breeder finds himself in a rotten situation
MALAYSIA - A cut in power supply for six hours cost a fish breeder losses of RM1 million after some 150,000 barramundi (ikan siakap putih) died when its oxygen supply was interrupted two days ago.
Company news
DuPont Pledges $1 Million to World Food Prize
US - DuPont has made a $1 million contingent donation to fund the establishment of a permanent home for the World Food Prize in Des Moines, Iowa. The donation will support the transformation of the former Des Moines Public Library into the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates and will be administered through DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred.
That's all for this week!
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