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Behnan Thomas

Projects
National workshop “Market requirements for the aquaculture industry in Croatia” in Zadar-Croatia

by Behnan Thomas November 13, 2012

November 13, 2012

This workshop was attended by 23 participants representing fish farms, processing companies, universities, and national government and administration.…

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Projects
National workshop “Bivalve Safety Management” in Saranda-Albania

by Behnan Thomas November 7, 2012

November 7, 2012

The joint workshop targeted both Albanian and Montenegrin participation and provided the latest information on several topics,…

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Fisheries
Information on fish stocks should be relevant and coherent

by Behnan Thomas November 1, 2012

November 1, 2012

Is a glass half full or half empty? That depends on the individual’s point of view and what he or she chooses to emphasise. Data on fisheries faces the same issue – it can be read in different ways depending on who is doing the reading.

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Fisheries
Stakeholder collaboration improves fishery, livelihoods, and habitat

by Behnan Thomas November 1, 2012

November 1, 2012

Originally conceived as a one-time fisheries buy-out to reduce fishing pressure, the California Central Coast Groundfish project in the United States has evolved into a long-term fisheries ‘buy-in’ for an environmental organisation that has invested considerable funds, time, and staff to help struggling fishermen and local communities while simultaneously improving a fishery and habitat. The project story presented here provides insights for possible engagement strategies in Europe.

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Technology
Precise determination of fish species and their origin

by Behnan Thomas November 1, 2012

November 1, 2012

Every living creature, and thus every species of fish and aquatic animal, has a natural “signature” which is encoded in its genetic material. The sequence of molecular building blocks (nucleotides) in the genetic molecule, the DNA, is unique for every individual. Being able to read this nucleotide sequence enables conclusions to be drawn about the species in question – not only in the case of raw fishes but often also of cooked, smoked, marinated or sterilised products.

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Technology
New generation fish processing equipment

by Behnan Thomas November 1, 2012

November 1, 2012

Founded in 2003 and based in Kopavogur Iceland, Valka specializes in the development and marketing of equipment and automation solutions for the fish processing industry. Although a relatively young company, Valka has already built a reputation for manufacturing high quality products. The company designs high technology hardware and software aimed at enhancing productivity and increasing profitability.

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Magazine Issues
Eurofish Magazine Issue 6 2012 (November / December)

by Behnan Thomas November 1, 2012

November 1, 2012

November / December 2012 EM 6 Country profiles: Croatia and Spain Technology: DNA analysis in the fisheries industry Fisheries: Pioneering American experiment may hold lessons for European Fisheries –…

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Projects
National workshop “Food safety in rainbow trout production” in Podgorica-Montenegro

by Behnan Thomas October 30, 2012

October 30, 2012

This joint Montenegrin – Albanian workshop was attended by 40 people including 10 participants from Albania who travelled to Montenegro to attend the workshop.…

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Regional workshop in Bodrum-Turkey

by Behnan Thomas October 19, 2012

October 19, 2012

The regional workshop was held in Bodrum (Turkey), and it was attended by 34 participants representing central and local government and industry from Albania,…

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Database of Products from Warm Water Aquaculture in the EU Market

by Behnan Thomas October 16, 2012

October 16, 2012

The aim of the project was to develop for the FAO a visual database of products from warm water aquaculture,…

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