Tilapia is routinely called the chicken of the sea but on one farm in Texas, USA, this metaphor is a little closer to becoming a reality. East Texas Tilapia was once a chicken farm but is now home to a burgeoning tilapia farm.
The decision to change species came after a decline in the broiler business across Texas. Rather than abandoning agriculture completely, the family-run business teamed up with other chicken farmers to start a new fish business.
We've heard about using shrimp shells to ripen bananas now researchers at Nofima, Norway are investigating even more ways to use shrimp by-products. The organisation is taking part in an EU-funded project into 'active' packaging. Chitin and Chitosan from shells shells can be used in packaging to conserve food. What's more, the packaging is biodegradable, making it an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.
Nofima's part of the two year project, which is being conducted with other European research facilities, equates to NOK 1 million in funding.
Nominations for the Scottish Marine Awards have been announced. Nominees include Marine Harvest Scotland, the NAFC Marine Centre and Akva.
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| Raw shrimp, ready for cooking. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |