Resources

A global assessment of bycatch and discards
01 January 1996
01 January 1996
Estimates of global fish discarded, as well as techniques to reduce bycatch levels, including traditional net selectivity, fishing gear development and time/area restrictions, are discussed.

Post-Harvest Fisheries Development: A Guide to Handling, Preservation, Processing and Quality
01 January 1996
01 January 1996
A comprehensive overview of the basic concepts behind post-harvest fisheries science and technology, to assist the non-specialist with decision making.

Freshwater Fish Processing And Equipment In Small Plants
01 January 1996
01 January 1996
This document reviews the equipment used in freshwater fish processing, taking into account the different processing methods such as chilling, preserving, smoking and fish silage production.

Quality and Quality Changes in Fresh Fish
01 January 1995
01 January 1995
The book describes fundamentals in fish biology, chemical composition of fish, and post mortem changes, with a view to explain the rationale for optimal catch handling procedures and obtaining maximum shelf life.

Freezing At Sea
01 January 1994
01 January 1994
This document is intended to serve as a background paper and an introduction to the operations and equipment used in the freezing and cold storage of fish both on shore and at sea.