Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission

This is the final report of the Twenty-sixth Session of the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC), held in Beijing, PR China from 24-30 September, 1998. Major topics discussed were : fish utilization in the Asia-Pacific region; current issues on capture fisheries in Asia and the Pacific; issues related to the development of sustainable aquaculture; achievement of APFIC and its future direction; merger of the BOBC and APFIC; the restructuring of APFIC subsidiary bodies and regional fishery cooperative projects.

This is the report of the twenty-fourth Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1998. The symposium focused post-harvest issues and utilization of low value products.

Technological Approaches to using By-Catch in Low-Cost Products for human Consumption by Yu Swee Yean
Keywords: post-harvest; by-catch utilization; marketing; review

Utilization of Bycatches in Low-Value Fish in India by K. Gopakumar
Keywords: post-harvest; by-catch utilization; India; review

Utilization of Trawl Bycatches in Southeast Asia by Tan Sen Min
Keywords: post-harvest; by-catch utilization; Southeast Asia; review

The Microbiology of Low-Salt Fermented Fish Products by Christine Paludan Muller
Keywords: post-harvest; microbiology; fermented fish; review

Traditional Fermented Fish Products in Indonesia by Hari Eko Irianto
Keywords: post-harvest; fermented fish; Indonesia; review

Market Potential of Processed Tasmanian Jack Mackerel (Trachurus declivis) for Human Consumption by Jaquie Edwards and Felicia Kow
Keywords: post-harvest; marketing; Jack Mackerel; Trachurus declivis; Australia; Tasmania; review

Maximizing Utilization of Low Value Fish for a Better Future – Using Black Tilapia as a model by Jamilah Bakar and Azemin Youzoff
Keywords: post-harvest; marketing; Tilapia; Oreochromus mossambicus; Malaysia; review

A Study on the Fish Price and Consumption of Fish in the Nine Cities of Fujian Province of China in 1997 by Qiu Chengyu
Keywords: post-harvest; marketing; China; Fujian; review

Preparation and Storage Studies on Squilla Pickle by R. Tanuja and M. Shahul Hameed
Keywords: post-harvest; Squilla; Oratosquilla nepa; stomatopods; India; review

Preparation and Properties of Functional Protein Concentrate from Tuna Euthynnus affinis by V. Muraleedharan and K. Gopakumar
Keywords: post-harvest; tuna; Euthynnus affinis; protein concentrate; India; review

Use of Soybean Flour in Fish Sausage Processing by Yusro Nuri Fawzya, Sugiyono, Hari Eko Irianto and Suparno
Keywords: post-harvest; soybean flour; fish sausage; Indonesia; review

Studies on the Extraction of Fish Protein Concentrate (FPC) by Solvent Extraction by Li Laihao, Chen Peiji, Li Luidong and Wang Daogong
Keywords: post-harvest; protein concentrate; solvent extraction; China; review

Processing of Fish Flour from Croaker (Pseudocienia amoyensis by Yusro Nuri Fawzya, Dwiyitno, Hari Eko Irianto and Rosmawaty Peranginangin
Keywords: post-harvest; fish flour; croaker; Pseudocienia amoyensis; Indonesia; review

The Utilization of Fish Protein and Oil from Anchovy (Angraulis japonicus by Changhue Xue, Y. Cao, Y. Lui, C. Wang and X. Chen
Keywords: post-harvest; fish protein; fish oil; anchovy Angraulis japonicus ; Japan; review

Utilization of Fish Waste for Fish Silage Powder and its Application as Feed for Chicken and Fish Culture[/i] by Nazory Djazuly, Sunarya and Dwi Budiyanto
Keywords: post-harvest; fish waste; aquaculture; chicken feed; Indonesia; review

Utilization of Freshwater Catla (Catla catla) for Preparation of Myofibrillar Protein Concentrate[/i] by T.V. Sankar and A.Ramachandran
Keywords: post-harvest; Catla; Catla catla; myofibrillar protein concentrate; India; review

Control of Salting Schedule and its Effect on the Quality and Storage Life of Cured Fish by K.P. Antony, V. Muraleedharan, J. Joseph and K. Gopakumar
Keywords: post-harvest; fish salting; India; study

Changes in Fish Proteinase Activity of Indian Mackerel upon Curing in Brine and Salt by Leema Jose, P. Seema Nair and M.R. Raghunath
Keywords: post-harvest; fish salting; fish proteinase activity; India; study

Processing and Frozen Storage Characteristics of Ray Fillets by A. Ramachandran and T.V. Sankar
Keywords: post-harvest; freezing; rays; India; study

Effect of Indian Gooseberry (Phynanthus emblica) on Fish Oil Antioxidation by E.M.R.K.B. Edirisinghe, W.M.K. Perera and A. Bamunuarachchi
Keywords: post-harvest; Indian Gooseberry; Phynanthus emblica; fish oil antioxidation; Sri Lanka; study

Fatty Acid Composition of some Small Pelagic Fish in Sri Lanka by E.M.R.K.B. Edirisinghe, W.M.K. Perera and A. Bamunuarachchi
Keywords: post-harvest; Indian Gooseberry; Phynanthus emblica; fatty acid composition; Sri Lanka; study

Influence of Extraction Methods on Quality of Shark Liver Oils by C.V.L. Jayasinghe, W.M.K. Perera and A. Bamunuarachchi
Keywords: post-harvest; extraction methods; shark liver oil; Sri Lanka; study

Assessment of Nutritional Value of Processed Shark Fins in Different Species by C.V.L. Jayasinghe, M.K. Perera, R. Samaradivakara and S.P. Jayasooriya
Keywords: post-harvest; nutritional value; processed shark fins; Sri Lanka; study

Studies on the Extraction of Phospholipids from Mussel by Hong Lin, Changhue Xue, Weifeng Lou and Xiubai Cheng
Keywords: post-harvest; phospolipids; mussels; China; study

Regular Changes of Free Amino Acid and Taurine During Oyster Freshness Preservation by Wu Cheng-Ye and Liu Zhi-Yu
Keywords: post-harvest; free amino acids; taurine; oysters; China; study

Fish Inspection and Control Systems in the Asia Pacific Region by Sirilak Suwanrangsi
Keywords: post-harvest; fish inspections; control systems; HACCP; review

Histamine in Tuna in the Pacific Island Region by Tony Chamberlain
Keywords: post-harvest; histamine; tuna; Pacific Island Region; review

Histamine producing micrococcus and flavobacterum spp. from fish by S. Gunaratne, U. Samarajeewa, T.S.G. Fonseka, I.V. Ranjani and K.S. Seetha
Keywords: post-harvest; histamine; micrococcus; flavobacterum; Sri Lanka; study

Incidence of Salmonella in Fishery Products by Sirilak Suwanrangsi, Kanokphan, Srimanobhas and Suwimon Keerativiryaporn
Keywords: post-harvest; Salmonella; review

Distribution of Chlostridium Botulinum in Cured Fishery Products by K.V. Lalitha and K. Gopakumar
Keywords: post-harvest; Chlostridium Botulinum; Cured fishery products; India; Cochin; review

Incidence of Listeria in Fish in Indonesia by Murtiningsih and Sunarya
Keywords: post-harvest; Listeria; Indonesia; review

Analysis of Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) using Mouse Bio-Assay to Support the Indonesian Shellfish Program by Sunarya and Kukah S. Achmad
Keywords: post-harvest; Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP); shellfish; Indonesia; study

Study of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point System Related to the Processing of Fish and Meat Products by N.P. Edirisinghe, T.S.G. Fonseka and S. Jayaratne
Keywords: post-harvest; processing; HACCP; Sri Lanka; study

Quality Determination of Commercially Frozen Prawns Using Nucleotide-Based Products, Sensory Assessment and Texture Measurements by P.T. Lakshmanan, P.D. Antony and K. Gopakumar
Keywords: post-harvest; frozen prawns; nucleotide-based products; sensory assessment; texture measurements; India; study

Overview of a Simple, Systems Based Approach to the Reduction of Blowfly Infestation of Cured Fish by Clare Johnson and John Esser
Keywords: post-harvest; cured fish; blowfly infestation; review

Studies on the Organizational Structure, Leadership Styles and Communication in the Seafood Industry in Kerala (India) with respect to their Applicability for Introducing Total Quality Management by S. Shassi and A. Ramachandran
Keywords: post-harvest; organizational structure; communication; total quality management; India; Kerala; review

Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture for Food Security in Sri Lanka by J.M.P.K. Jayasinghe
Keywords: inland fisheries; aquaculture; food security; Sri Lanka; review

This document contains the texts of the ASIA-PACIFIC FISHERY COMMISSION (APFIC) Agreement, as last amended at the Twenty-Fifth Session of the Commission (Seoul, Republic of Korea, 15-24 October 1996) and approved by the FAO Council at its Hundred and Twelfth Session (Rome, Italy, 2-7 June 1997). The document also includes the rules of procedure for the Commission.

This is an earlier version of the APFIC Brochure 1997

This is the final version of the Twenty-Fifth Session of the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) held in Seoul, Korea, from 15 to 24 October 1996. Major topics discussed were; environmental aspects of responsible fisheries; the state of fisheries and aquaculture in Asia and the Pacific; future role of APFIC in fishery management in the region; and the proposed amendments to the APFIC Agreement and Rules of Procedure.

This is the report of the twenty-third Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1996. The symposium focused fisheries and environmental issues.

This is the report of the twenty-third Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1996. The symposium focused on fisheries and environmental issues.

Temperature Variability as a Prime Environmental Change for Responsible Fisheries Activity by Sangbok D. Hahn
Keywords: environmental issues; temperature variability; review

The Marine Environment and Fisheries by Hiener Naeve
Keywords: environmental issues; marine fisheries; review

Application of Integrated Coastal Management System for Sustaining Coastal Fishery Development by Chua Thia-Eng
Keywords: environmental issues; integrated coastal management; review

Protection of Resources and Environment and Fisheries Development in China by Chinese Bureau of Fisheries
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; China; review

Environmental Impact of Harvesting Techniques and Utilization of Discards in India by K. Gopakumar
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; harvesting techniques; discards; India; review

An Analysis of Environmental Threats to Marine Fisheries in Indonesia by Rokhmin Dahuri
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; marine fisheries; Indonesia; review

Environmental Aspects of Responsible Fisheries in Japan by Japanese Fisheries Agency
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Japan; review

Integrated Coastal Resource Management (ICRM) as a Tool for Sustainable Fisheries Development by Jessica C. Munoz
Keywords: environmental issues; integrated coastal resource management; Philippines; review

Status of Coastal and Off-Shore Fisheries Resources in Relation to Environmental Aspects in Korea( by Zang Geun Kim
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Korea; review

Environmental Aspects of Marine Fisheries of Sri Lanka by Pauline Dayaratne
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Sri Lanka; review

Environmental Aspects of Responsible Fisheries in the Gulf of Thailand by Sunee Suvapepun
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Gulf of Thailand; review

Marine Fisheries and Environment in ASEAN Region by Suraphol Sudara
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; ASEAN region; review

An Update of By-Catch Issues in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean Tuna Fisheries by Peter G. Williams
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Western and Central Pacific; by-catch; tuna; review

Environmental Impacts on Coastal Fisheries along the West Coast of Thailand by Vudhichai Janekarn and Somsak Chullasorn
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Thailand; Andaman Sea; review

Integrated Management of Coastal Fisheries: Lessons from Initiatives in San Miguel Bay, Philippines by Geronimo T. Silvestre
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Philippines; San Miguel Bay; review

Resource Management strategies for Carigara Bay, Philippines by Jessica C. Munoz
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Philippines; Carigara Bay; review

The Effects of Human Population Pressure on Fishing Methods: From nets to Cyanide to Dynamite by N.G. Willoughby, Victor Nikijuluw and Kedi Suradistra
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Philippines; population pressure; fishing methods; cyanide; dynamite; review

Marine Parks of Malaysia: Coping with or Migrating the Environmental Impacts on Coastal Environmental Degradation and Resource Depletion by Sukarno B. Wagiman
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Malaysia; marine parks; review

Assessment to Damage of Fisheries Resources from Harmful Algal Blooms in Korea by Hak Gyoon Kim
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Korea; algal blooms; review

Water Pollution and its Control in Coastal Waters of Japan: Present Situation’ Objectives and Startegy by Hisashi Yamada and Kumiko Ikeda
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Japan; water pollution; review

Restoration Processes from Perturbation in Semi-Enclosed Coastal Waters Regarding Nutrient Distributions and their Effects by Kazufumi Takayanagi and Hisashi Yamada
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Japan; nutrient distribution; review

Yellow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem Program by N. Cyr, H.T. Huh, Q. Tang and S. Kim
Keywords: environmental issues; fisheries management; Yellow Sea; review

List of Participants

1993 Report of the Twenty-fourth Session of the Indo-Pacific Fishery Commission. This is the final report of the Twenty-seventh Session of the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC), held in Manila, Philippines from 19-21 September 2001. Major topics discussed were: reports of the ad hoc working groups of experts; report of the executive committee and the future direction of APFIC.

This is the report of the twenty-second Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1993. The symposium focused fish fisheries management and development.

1990 Report of the Twenty-third Session of the Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission. This-is the final version of the report of the Twenty-third Session of the Indo-Pacific Fishery Commission (IPFC), held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 14 to 24 May 1990. Major topics discussed were: artificial reefs and fish aggregating devices as resource enhancement and fisheries management tools; status and prospects of the fisheries sector in Asia and the Pacific; matters referred for the attention of the Commission; and a review of the structure, functions and responsibilities of IPFC and its subsidiary bodies including amendments to the terms of reference.

This is the report of the twenty-first Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1990. The symposium focused fish aggregating devices and artifivcial reefs.

1987 Report of the Twenty-second Session of the Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission. This is the final version of the report of the Twenty-second Session of the Indo-Pacific Fishery Commission (IPFC), held in Darwin, Australia, from 16 to 26 February 1987. Major topics discussed were: the exploitation and management of marine fishery resources in Southeast Asia, trends of fisheries in the region, the development of fish utilization and marketing in the IndoPacific Region, progress in the implementation of the Strategy and Programmes of Action of the FA0 World Conference on Fisheries Management and Development, matters related to functions and responsibilities of the PFC Standing Committee on Resource Research and Development (SCORRAD), future inter-sessional activities of the Commission, subjects for symposia at future sessions and cooperation with other bodies dealing with fisheries in the Indo-Pacific region. A list of the main decisions, directives and recommendations are listed in Appendix D.

This is the report of the twentieth Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1987. The symposium focused aquaculture and artisanal fisheries.

1984 Report of the Twenty-first Session of the Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission. This is the final version of the report of the twenty-first Session of the Indo-Pacific Fishery Commission (IPFC), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 10 to 15 December 1984. Major topics discussed were the trends in fisheries in the region, the follow-up to the FAO World Conference on Fisheries Management and Development, matters related to functions and responsibilities of IPFC, proposals for future inter-sessional activities, and subjects for symposia at future sessions. A list of the main reconmendations of the session is included as Appendix G.

1982 Report of the Twentieth Session of the Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission.[ joint Report of the seventh Session of the Indian Ocean Fishery Commission (IOFC)]. The final formal report of the joint meeting of the seventh session of the Indian Ocean Fishery Commission (IOFC) and the twentieth session of the Indo-Pacific Fishery Commission (IPFC), held in Kuta Beach, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, from 11 to 18 November 1982 is presented. Major topics were a review of the-activities of the subsidiary bodies of IOFC and of IPFC, a general debate on the situation and prospects of fisheries in the region, opportunities and needs for regional cooperation, a review of some regional technical assistance programmes, future of Indian Ocean Fishery Commission and Indo-Pacific Fishery Commission and the FAO World Conference on Fisheries Manaqement and Development. A list of major decisions and recommendations of the joint meeting is included as Appendix D. The portions of the report relating to IOFC and IPFC separately were also endorsed respectively by the Commissions.

The report on the eighteenth meeting of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Council and IPFC Symposium on Fish Utilization Technology and Marketing in the IPFC Region, held in Manila, Philippines from the 8th to 17th March, is presented. Among the topics discussed were: fish utilization technology and marketing, national and intergovernmental activities, research and statistics and tuna management.

This is the report of the nineteenth Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1980. The symposium focused aquaculture and artisanal fisheries.

The report on the eighteenth meeting of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Council and IPFC Symposium on Fish Utilization Technology and Marketing in the IPFC Region, held in Manila, Philippines from the 8th to 17th March, is presented. Among the topics discussed were: fish utilization technology and marketing, national and intergovernmental activities, research and statistics and tuna management.

This is the report of the eighteenth Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1978. The symposium focused on post-harvest issues.

Fishery Development Perspectives Sub Region 1: West Asia and East Africa The Secretariat
Keywords: inland fisheries

The report on the seventeenth meeting of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Council and IPFC Symposium on the Development and Utilization of Inland Fishery Resources, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from the 27th to 1st November, is presented. Among the topics discussed were: development and utilization of inland fishery resources, research and statistics, management, increasing production and improving utilization and distribution of fish in the IPFC region and national and intergovernmental activities.

This is the report of the seventeenth Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1976. The symposium focused on inland fisheries.

Fishery Development Perspectives Sub Region 1: West Asia and East Africa The Secretariat
Keywords: inland fisheries

The report on the sixteenth meeting of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Council and IPFC Symposium – Indian Ocean Fishery Commission on the on the Economic and Social Aspects of National Fisheries Planning and Development, held in Jakarta, Indonesia from the 30th to 8th November, is presented. Among the topics discussed were: economic and social aspects of national fisheries planning, problems pertaining to small scale fisheries, aquaculture and environment and economics, resources appraisal management and international and regional programs.

This is the report of the sixteenth Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1974. The symposium focused on fisheries planning and development.

Fishery Development Perspectives Sub Region 1: West Asia and East Africa The Secretariat
Keywords: fisheries development; West Asia; East Africa

Biological Processes Involved in Pollution of Coastal Aquaculture Waters by V. Gopalakrishnan
Keywords: aquaculture; coastal pollution; biological processes; India; review

A Review of Some Effects of Contaminants on Marine Organisms by Maynard M. Steinberg
Keywords: toxicology; PCB’s; heavy metals; pesticides; review

Multifarious Uses of Coastal Areas Suitable for Aquaculture Development by V.J. Jhingran and V. Gopalkrishnan
Keywords: aquaculture; coastal management; India; review

Water Pollution as a Constraint to the Development of Marine Planning by M. Fujiya
Keywords: water pollution; coastal management; Japan; review

Coastal Aquaculture and Environment in The Philippines by R.M. Lesaca
Keywords: aquaculture; coastal management; Philippines; review

A Critical Appraisal of the Water Pollution Problem in India in Realtion to Aquaculture by V.G. Jhingran
Keywords: aquaculture; water pollution; coastal management; India; review

Recent Developments in the New Zealand Rock Oyster Farming Industry (1970 -1972) and Problems Regarding Aquatic Pollution by L. Curtin
Keywords: aquaculture; aquatic pollution; rock oyster; Ostrea spp.; New Zealand; review

Preliminary Experiments on Thiodan and Endrin on Fish Culture in Indonesia by A. Hardjamulia and S. Kusumadinata
Keywords: aquaculture; aquatic pollution; insecticides; Thiodan]; Endrin: Indonesia; review

Sewage and Aquacultural Production by E. B. Slack
Keywords: aquaculture; sewage; insecticides; New Zealand; review

Ecological Conditions for Successful Culture of Fish in Sewage Pond Effluents by B.L. Teoh
Keywords: aquaculture; sewage; ecology; New Zealand; review

The Use of Pollutants for Aquaculture – Conditioning of Wastes for Aquaculture by George L. Chan
Keywords: aquaculture; sewage; conditioning; Papua New Guinea; review

The report on the sixteenth meeting of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Council, held in Wellington, New Zealand from the 18th to 27th October, is presented. Among the topics discussed were:coastal and high seas pelagic resources, coastal aquaculture and environment, resource appraisal and stocks and international and regional programs.

This is the report of the fifteenth Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1972. The symposium focused on fisheries resources.

The report on the fourteenth meeting of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Council, held in Bangkok, Thailand from the 18th to 27th November, is presented. Among the topics discussed were: coastal aquaculture, management of common-use resources and development of fishing potential, cooperative study of the Kuroshio, international Indian Ocean fishery survey and development programme, South China Sea fishery development programme and the interrelationship between IPFC and IOFC.

This is the report of the fourteenth Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1970. The symposium focused on fisheries management.

Distribution of Copepods in the Inner Gulf and Western Coast of Thailand by S. Suvapepun and W. Suwanrhumpa
Keywords: plankton; copepods; distribution; Thailand; review

On the Biology of Anchovies (Stolephorus lacepede) in Philippine Waters by K. Tiews
Keywords: anchovies; Stolephorus lacepede; Philippines; review

A Morphometric Study of Rastrelliger spp. from the Mergui Archipelago, Burma by A.D. Druzhinin and Daw Tin Tin Myint
Keywords: mackerel; Rastrelliger spp ; Burma; review

Indian Mackerel, Rastrelliger spp. in Burma Waters by A.D. Druzhinin
Keywords: mackerel; Rastrelliger spp ; Burma; review

Serum Protein Polymorphism in Grey Mullet Mugil cepalus Linn. by Veravat Hongskul
Keywords: grey mullet; Mugil cepalus ; Serum Protein Polymorphism; Thailand; review

Observations on the Post-Larval Prawns (Penaidae) in the Pulicat Lake with notes on their Utilization in Capture and Culture Fisheries by M. Subralunanyam and K. Janardhana Rao
Keywords: prawn post-larvae; Penaidae ; aquaculture; India; Pulicat Lake; review

Identification of Juveniles of the Prawns Penaeus monodon and P.indicus by R. Mallikarjuna Rao and V. Gopalakrishnan
Keywords: Penaeus monodon; P.indicus ; identification; India; review

On the Winter Breeding of Hilsa ilisha in The Ganga River System by A.N. Ghosh and T.D. Nangpal
Keywords: hilsa; Hilsa ilisha ; winter breeding; Ganga River System; India; review

Food and Feeding Habits of the Commercial Species of Fish in Laguna De Bay by M.N. Delmendo
Keywords: feeding habits; Laguna De Bay; Philippines; review

Induced Spawning by Pituitary Hormones Injection of Pond-Raered Species by M. Boonbrahm, W.Tarnchalanukit and W. Chuapoehuk
Keywords: Induced Spawning; Pituitary Hormones; Thailand; review

Preliminary Experiments on the Modification of the Reproduction Cycle of an Indian Carp of Cirrhina reba by Control of Light and Temperature by P.U. Verghese
Keywords; Reproduction Cycle; control; Cirrhina reba; India; study

Studies on Compatibility and Competition of Silver Carp, Hypothalmichthys molitrix, and Catla catla by K.K. Sukumaran, S.B. Singh, D.S. Murthy and P.C. Chakrabarti
Keywords; Silver Carp; Hypothalmichthys molitrix; Catla Catla catla ; competition; compatibility; India; review

A Survey on the Quality of Shrimp Subsequently Used for Freezing by Bung-Orn Kasemsarnt and Arun Rattagool
Keywords; processing; shrimp; quality; Thailand; review

Studies 2: Extraction and Determination of Vitamin A Content of Liver Oils of some Philippine Fishes by the Direct Method by S.V. Bersamin, S.G. Salcedo and C. Guevara
Keywords; fish liver oil; Vitamin A extraction; Philippines; review

The report on the thirteenth meeting of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Council, held in Bangkok, Thailand from the 14th to 15th October, is presented. Among the topics discussed were: demersal fisheries, coastal aquaculture, coastal and high seas pelagic resources and the structure and function of regional fisheries offices.

This is the report of the thirteenth Fisheries Symposium convened by the IPFC in 1968. The symposium focused on trawl fisheries.