An economic assessment of the commercial harvesting sector, seafood processing and distribution
sectors, charter boats for hire, livebait boats and dealer houses, marinas, support facilities, and
recreational boats was undertaken in Mississippi to determine the level of damage sustained as a
result of Hurricane Katrina. The devastation by this hurricane...
Tsunami catastrophe has had devastated ten main fishing districts of the country and which account for 72% of the
marine landings. The tsunami affected areas are very important for commercial tuna fisheries and fish landings
(except shrimp aquaculture), fleet operations and livelihood of fishermen. The purpose of this study was...
The economic viability of the fishery will be dependant on the ability of the processors to deliver
desired products to their customers, when required. The ultimate goal must therefore be to identify
what the customers want and then to optimise the process that delivers the final product.
Catching fish is...
There is now an increasing demand among consumers for high-quality and safe aquaculture products. However, in becoming an important contributor to the markets for seafood, the aquaculture industry has become increasingly subject to rigid food safety, traceability, and processing requirements (e.g. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Good Aquaculture...
The market for fish products in Finland has changed markedly since the removal of trade barriers after the country's accession to the EU in 1995. Further the transition from a producer to a consumer-oriented society has created numerous new demands for food products. New dietary trends, such as low fat...