Crustaceans

After a strong rebound in 2010, the current year looks likely to set new trade records for shrimp thanks to strong demand and rising prices, reports Globefish.

The sustainable management of shellfish needs a long-term strategy to apply precautionary approach concepts to shellfish stocks, writes TheFishSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.

Andrew Mcdonald, Angela Caporelli, Shawn Coyle and James Tidwell from Kentucky State University look at local farmers' markets as possible direct retail outlets for fresh, whole, freshwater prawn.

Scientists at Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, have pioneered new technology to test if shellfish are safe to eat.

Speaking at the 9th Asia Regional Advisory Group (AG) on Aquatic Animal Health, Professor Timothy Flegel (Centex Shrimp and BIOTEC, Thailand) presented updates on current crustaceans diseases in the Asia Pacific.