Seafood preservation techniques have evolved from ancient methods to modern innovations like canning, freezing, and surimi production. Canning in the 19th century introduced airtight containers, while commercial freezing technologies like flash freezing extended shelf life. Surimi pastes in the...

Food security is a significant global concern as a result of the burden that the fast-expanding global population has placed on finite resources, such as arable land for farming. Additionally, the hunt for more nutritious food alternatives has been prompted by a growing understanding of health,...

With its ability to sink carbon, sustain marine biodiversity, employ women, and unlock value chains, seaweed farming demonstrates how development, climate, and nature work together to generate value and uplift communities. Seaweed farming can help build a world free of poverty on a livable...

Purpose The article presents the phenomenon of hazards related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the food supply chain (FSC) by identifying possible stakeholders of a seafood company who might be influenced by the hazards. Design/methodology/approach A case study...

This paper seeks to outline the power of benchmarking to influence social transformation in the fisheries industry in contributing to the realization of ocean equity. It will do so by drawing on the experience of the Seafood Stewardship Index of the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), which...

Fish and fisheries products have created a sensation world over because of high health attributes. With the high unit value, Fish and fisheries especially seafood has been acclaimed as one of the fastest moving commodity not only in the domestic market, but also in the global market. The seafood...

Purpose: This study aims to explore the risk level of pufferfish and lionfish by comparing them among Turkish marines. In addition, this study focuses on comparing pufferfish with lionfish to determine which one is more dangerous for marine economics in Türkiye. Design/methodology/approach:...

We explore whether providing ocean acidification (OA) information affects consumers’ preferences for seafood products in a middle-income country in the southern hemisphere. Seafood attributes include shell size and appearance, meat color, texture, taste, nutritional composition, product...

Artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) is a major source of anthropogenic mercury (Hg) to the environment globally, and to West Africa, and these inputs have led to environmental contamination and human exposure. While studies have documented the effects of Hg inputs in West Africa, there...

The WTO Agreement on Agriculture applies to those "agricultural products" as defined in its Annex 1. This definition expressly excludes "fish and fish products" from the scope of application of the Agreement. In light of this exclusion, the paper is intended to provide a historical account of...

"There's a certain romance to the oyster industry of the Pacific Northwest. To most, it conjures images of men in oilskins, working from low boats and braving the elements to bring in the harvest: fresh, succulent oysters from the pristine bays and inlets of northern California, Oregon,...

In order to be healthy, people need essential amino acids, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids and not less than 28 vitamins and minerals. The fish is a healthy protein source with a special nutritional value, rich in essential nutrients: proteins, amino acids, vitamins A, B6, B12, D, and...

Non-tariff measures (NTMs) can affect trade performance of trading partners. In addition to trade performance, the NTMs (including sanctions) may have direct and indirect linkages to capacity of trading partners to meet their commitments under Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The purposes...