Monday, February 3, 2014

03/02/14: Invasive species prevention; fish factory upgrade; UK aquaculture programme announced

Scientists from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA and the US Forest Service recently presented findings of the effectiveness of different Asian carp prevention barriers in a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.

It is estimated that hydrologic separation could prevent 95 percent to 100 percent of Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes, and an electric barrier could prevent between 85 percent and 95 percent of introductions.
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Australian fish farmer Huon Aquaculture recently announced the the construction of a  $12 million factory upgrade will start this month.

The expansion will give the Parramatta Creek factory its own smoking and packaging capabilities and will create ninety full-time jobs and 100 temporary construction jobs. 
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For the first ever, Oceanology International - the world’s largest exhibition for marine science and technology - will feature a full aquaculture programme in light of the growing importance of the industry. 

Oceanology International is scheduled to take place on 2 March 2014 from 10:00 - 15:00.
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