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Thailand: 2nd development plan for shrimp industry finalized
The country’s Fisheries Department has finalized its second strategic plan for shrimp, focusing on managing exports in the lucrative industry through 2012. Essential elements include upgrading shrimp
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Emirates Airlines targets Senegal seafood cargo trade
On 1st September, Emirates launched flights to Dakar, Senegal to target seafood cargo headed to the Middle East markets. Located off the Atlantic Ocean in the west of Africa, Senegal has a strong tr
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Brazil puts restriction on Vietnamese catfish imports
Imports of catfish from Vietnam into Brazil have been put on-hold due to allegations on the quality of the products. Producers in Brazil request for Vietnamese pangasius consignments to be tested for
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Full cycle farmed grouper targeted in the Philippines
The country’s aquaculture industry is being geared up to export full cycle farmed grouper, locally known as lapu-lapu to the lucrative oriental live markets in Asia . The Philippines is one of the m
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Quality logo for Indian seafood exports
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has launched its export quality logo for Indian seafood products. The logo has been registered with the Trade mark/copyright and registration
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Philippines: Financial aid for displaced tuna workers
The country’s Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has so far released some P3.629 million (US$ 81 000) worth of assistance to more than 900 tuna industry workers in general Santos who had lost t
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Shrimp consumption increased in the French market
Driven by positive demand, shrimp imports increased significantly in the France market during the first half of 2010 . Total import was 18.5% higher in quantity; following the global rise in
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Frozen skipjack price remains stable
Import price of frozen skipjack has been stable at US$1500-1525 /MT for Thai canners during the last two weeks. Supply shortage continues along with the fishing bans in the eastern and western Paci
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US imports more catfish
Frozen catfish imports increased with 10.1% higher supplies during the January-June period, compared to the same period last year. Frozen pangasius fillet, as usual dominated the imports. Domestic
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Fish prices in SE Asia are up in Ramadhan
Fresh fish prices in some Asian countries have soared during July and August, particularly during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan. Unlike prices of other food items which are usually higher du
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Shrimp prices have firmed up in the international market
Strong buying interests from the US and European markets have pushed up shrimp prices in the international market . Offer prices of farmed black tiger and vannamei shrimp have advanced by 20-5
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Shrimp consumption in Japan is affected by the unusually hot weather
Retail sale of shrimp has been affected in Japan by the continuing hot weather; people stay indoor to avoid heat strokes. Death reports of some old folks , related to the hot weather , a
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Dr Muhammad Ayub is the new Director of INFOFISH, taking over from Dr Subasinghe who was Director of the intergovernmental
organisation for just over a decade. Dr Ayub, whose last position was as Director General of Fisheries, Punjab province, Pakistan, brings with him more than 25 years’ experience in fisheries administration and research, in the Punjab Department of Fisheries. He has also been involved in project planning, implementation and appraisal, as well as policy formulation and advisory services.
Dr Ayub obtained his Ph D degree in Fisheries and Allied Aquaculture from Auburn University, Alabama, USA in 1992 and M Sc in Zoology from Government College, Lahore, Pakistan in 1979. He was also a Visiting Professor at Government College, Punjab University, Lahore, where he taught environmental science, limnology and aquaculture to M Phil classes and supervised postgraduate students. Dr Ayub was also a Consultant for a FAO/UNDP project on fisheries and aquaculture. He has more than 45 publications to his credit, published in national and international journals.
Dr Ayub has been an active member of a number of national and international societies, including the American Fisheries Society and World Aquaculture Society. He is a Fellow of the Zoological Society of Pakistan and President of the Pakistan Fisheries Society.
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