Monday, October 22, 2012

22/10/12: Samoa aquaculture grant; tilapia in Canadain high school; FDA approved drugs

Hello,
  • The Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, Samoa is set to receive $70,000 from the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors to establish an aquaculture center in Samoa. The center will potentially grow both freshwater and saltwater species of plants and animals, including abalone, fish and vegetables. Read more...
  • 'What are 300 tilapia doing in a Toronto high school?', asks the Globe and Mail.  I know it's only Monday but this has got be a contender for headline of the week.  Students at Bendale Business and Technical Institute, are raising the fish as part of a 'green industries' project.   The project is part of a move to 'reclaim' the school grounds after a shooting near the school in 2008.  Heart-warming stuff.  Read more...
  • In an open letter, the FDA has reminded aquaculture professionals that not all drugs marketed for fish food are approved.  Even if a marketed product has the same established name (active ingredient) as an FDA-approved drug, that doesn’t mean it’s also FDA-approved. The letter also sets out which drugs are approved.  Read more...


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