The Mediterranean and Black Sea shark populations have fallen by 97 percent over the last 200 years. The loss of these top predators could have serious consequences on the entire marine ecosystem reports the FAO.
Research at UC Irvine, USA has found that plankton soaks up twice as much carbon than previously thought, highlighting the need to rethink ocean carbon models. Until now, estimations for carbon levels has been based on the Redfield ratio which has been used since 1934.
The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Shrimp Council, USA has broadened its scope to address industry issues. A newly formed Executive Committee will guide the Council’s agenda.
The committee includes representatives from Sea Port Products, Contessa Food Products, Inc., Censea Inc., Mazzetta Company LLC and Rich Products Corporation, will serve a two-year term.
According to Shrimp Council Chairman, Bill Dresser of Sea Port, the group has focused on marketing for several years, but will now have a dual purpose.
“The Shrimp Council’s public relations and social media campaign is effective and will continue to be a major focus, however the Council will also address industry issues related to shrimp,” said Dresser. “Shrimp Council members want to make sure superior shrimp is available in the U.S. marketplace. We need to take a stronger leadership role on best practices, social issues and scientific research.”
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“The Shrimp Council’s public relations and social media campaign is effective and will continue to be a major focus, however the Council will also address industry issues related to shrimp,” said Dresser. “Shrimp Council members want to make sure superior shrimp is available in the U.S. marketplace. We need to take a stronger leadership role on best practices, social issues and scientific research.”
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