World of Fisheries
With an increasing percentage of fish going to the frozen and fresh markets, and the increasing requirement for high quality waste (secondary raw materials for by products), the attitude for the entire fishing industry is changing.
Although many problems related to seafood are much more complicated than some for those faced by agriculture, the fishing industry has been grossly negligent in its concern about quality control of raw materials.
The new industry means technology from harvest through handling, processing, holding and distribution to the final market. This sequence must be started by the fisherman.
The number of experts differing on the role that food from the main and freshwater bodies of the world should play in mankind futures staggers the imagination.
The complex physical and biological environments, the difference in food requirements between many developed and developing nations, and the political relationships between nations (particularly those on continental and island sea coats) greatly complicate predications of these food resources and the ability to chart a course of action.
The highly nutritious protein foods form the sea and inland fresh waters do have an important place in feeding people. This impact can be increased tremendously through both harvesting and aquaculture operations.
Like all modern developments based on technology, the solution involves major financial investments, enlightened management and wise application of the technology.
World of Fisheries
