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Report On A Live Flounder Holding Project On The Eastern Shore Of Virginia, Wec Terry

Reports

The goals and objectives of this Grant Program were to ascertain if live fluke could be held in a "low tech" flow through seaside tank system and sold later when market prices were higher? We have also tried to determine how wild fluke will be affected by changes in temperature and climate and whether they can be trained to feed on raw fish or other feed? We sought to determine if weak and stressed fish can be identified and removed from the tank prior to affecting healthy fish in the tank? And if not, can any resulting disease in the …

Development Of Clear Plastic Containers For Pasteurizing Crab Meat, Johnny Graham

Reports

Two containers with two different thicknesses ( 60 and 90 mil) were developed and seven lid stock materials with five different sealants were evaluated. In addition, two trays and three different film types were also tested and evaluated for this project. All containers and combinations were not successful. All containers leaked as a result of the pasteurization process. The microbiological tests (aerobic plate counts) and Gram stain test data indicated spoilage bacteria present in the meat samples in each container following refrigerated storage.

The 307 cups were often overfilled, perhaps stressing the lidding seal. The 404 cups were under filled …