Accumulation of the catch is a 

 long and arduous task. ^Courtesy 

 of Revista Industria Pesquera, 

 Habana) 



b. Fish Wasted. 



Three hooks on a line with a 

 fish on each. (Courtesy of 

 Revista Industria Pesquera, 

 Habana) 



Fish affected with diseases known as ••cHama" or "caribe," caught 

 in winter off the coast of Yucatan, are thrown overboard. Outfitters are 

 anxious to know what causes the diseases and how to prevent them. 



Considerable interest has been shown by American tanneries in grouper 

 skins , but fishermen say it is too troublesome to skin the fish. Furthermore, 

 consumption patterns preclude the possibility of skinning the fish before sale 

 (see 10, d. ). 



The heads, shells and residues of lobster and the heads, bones, viscera 

 and residues of canned bonito are all wasted. From time to time attempts have 

 been made to prepare meal for animal and poultry feed, or for fertilizer, but 



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