The processing of fish and other marine resources

The preservation of freshness in fish (commonly referred to as fish handling) and the conversion of fresh fish into other products can both be considered as methods of processing. In commercial practice, however, the term "processing" is confined to the conversion of fresh fish into other products.

Enteropathogenic E. coli and other coliforms in marine fish

One hundred and twenty six samples of marine fish (96 from landing centre and 30 from retail market) and swabs from deck surfaces of 34 fishing boats were examined for coliforms including enteropathogenic E. Coli. Forty out of 96 fish samples from landing centre, 24 out of 30 from retail market and 11 out of 34 fishing boats revealed coliforms. On further tests, 5, 7 and 4 coliform isolates from the three groups respectively were found to be E. coli. Two of the E. coli. isolated, one from sciaenids and one from cat fish, were found to be enteropathogenic serotypes 055 and 0111. Enteropathogenic serotypes of E. coli are reported from sciaenids and cat fish for the first time in this country.

On the vertical distribution of seers and other commercially important fishes in the surface drift nets

This note highlights the author's attempts to determine the vertical height for catching seers (Scomberomorus sp.) and other commercially important fish off Kakinada coast.

Carp culture in the Philippines: polyculture with tilapia and other milkfish

The paper presents the result of the study on the polyculture of the different species of carp with tilapia and milkfish. Polyculture does not hamper the growth of primary species but rather increased the production. However, bighead carp and silver grow faster compared to other species.

Workshop on assessing governance in the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem, Bangkok, Thailand, October 28-30, 2014: workshop summary and messages for Bay of Bengal marine resource policy-makers and other stakeholders

This brochure suggests casting a wider net when dealing with governance assessment to include other players.