laboratory research to an economical and acceptable food production system 

 from fish harvest to consumption. 



International interest in FPG processing is developing. Processing plants 

 are operating in Sweden and planned for Canada. The French are develop- 

 ing an enzyme process, and research FPC activities are being conducted in 

 Brazil, Germany, Morocco, Pakistan, and Peru. During 1969, Swedish and 

 U.S. sources sent FPC to Nigeria as a food additive in small scale experi- 

 mental feeding programs. 



The Industry's Future 



A healthy fishing industry can make a contribution to the economy and 

 to providing needed food resources. Attaining a competitive fishing in- 

 dustry will require a multiple attack on the industry's problems involving 

 scientific research to improve understanding of the resources, exploration 

 to ascertain quantities and location, technology for better harvesting and 

 processing, uniform State, Federal and international guidelines for con- 

 servation and management, improved marketing, and better management 

 practices by the industry itself. 



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