Today's Headlines Aquaculture's potential in the Falklands The Falkland Islands' pristine waters and sheltered bays are ideal for fish farming, and the infrastructure to process and transport seafood there already exists. Seafood snacks on display at Foodex Shin Han Sung Food, Maruesu Corp. and Hiramatsu Seafoods Co. were among the companies exhibiting at the Japanese trade show. Results of rainbow trout research 'stunning' A University of Rhode Island scientist discovers a way to enhance the species’ muscle growth without increasing the amount of food it eats. Omega Protein posts 2009 net loss The company attributes a difficult 2009 primarily to a 35 percent drop in fish oil prices due largely to reduced demand from the Chilean salmon farming industry. Slade Gorton, red crab producer partner The Boston-based supplier will offer certified-sustainable domestic red crab produced by The Atlantic Red Crab Co.

Additional Headlines Nordsee owner plans IPO Heiner Kamps, owner of Europe's largest seafood chain, plans to raise as much as EUR 500 million in an initial public offering to finance expansion. Documentation flaws hold up bluefin tuna imports The Japanese government suspends the import of about 2,200 metric tons of farmed Atlantic bluefin tuna. U.S. recommends endangered listing for loggerheads The National Marine Fisheries Service calls fishing gear one of the biggest threats to loggerhead turtles in the Atlantic. Taco Bell offers shrimp taco LTO The largest U.S. taco chain is offering a Pacific Shrimp Taco in conjunction with Lent. Wienerschnitzel menus Lent-friendly Sea Dog The Sea Dog is an Alaska pollock fillet served with lettuce and tartar sauce on a 6-inch bun.

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