The prawn fishing industry in the Spencer Gulf - an inlet off the Southern coast of Australia - along with State Government researchers are collaborating on a study which involves tagging prawns in order to improve the growth and movement patterns.
6000 western king prawns have been tagged in the region over the past two years, of which around 100 have been recaptured by prawn fishers and sent to researchers for analysis.
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Last week, the Honourable Gail Shea, minister of fisheries and oceans, Canada, along with Dr. James Lunney, MP provided further details regarding the country's future aquaculture plans.
A recent investment of $54 million over the next five years will help expand Canada’s Sustainable Aquaculture Program, which focuses on scientific research and regulatory enhancements.
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A recent study by scientists from Stanford University, USA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), also based in the US, has revealed that crude oil interferes with fish heart cells.
The toxic consequence is a slowed heart rate, reduced cardiac contractility and irregular heartbeats that can lead to cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death.
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| Spencer Gulf, South Australia seen from a NASA satellite (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |