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The Scientific Underpinnings Of Biodiversity Protection, Jane Lubchenko Jun 1996

The Scientific Underpinnings Of Biodiversity Protection, Jane Lubchenko

Biodiversity Protection: Implementation and Reform of the Endangered Species Act (Summer Conference, June 9-12)

5 pages.


Food Of Cobia, Rachycentron Canadum, From The Northcentral Gulf Of Mexico, Gabriele H. Meyer, James S. Franks Jan 1996

Food Of Cobia, Rachycentron Canadum, From The Northcentral Gulf Of Mexico, Gabriele H. Meyer, James S. Franks

Gulf and Caribbean Research

The stomach contents of 403 cobia, Rachycentron canadum, caught in the northcentral Gulf of Mexico recreational fishery from April through October of 1987-1990 were examined. Cobia ranged from 373-1,530 mm in fork length. Of the 403 stomachs, 287 (71.2%) contained at least one identifiable prey taxon. Crustaceans, consisting primarily of portunid crabs, were the predominant food. Crustaceans occurred in 79.1% of the stomachs and comprised 77.6% of the total number of identifiable prey. The second most important prey category was fish which was dominated by hardhead catfish, Arius felis, and eels. Fish occurred in 58.5% of the stomachs …


Ec96-450 Let's Preserve: Meat, Poultry, Fish And Seafood, Julie A. Albrecht, Dennis E. Burson Jan 1996

Ec96-450 Let's Preserve: Meat, Poultry, Fish And Seafood, Julie A. Albrecht, Dennis E. Burson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Canning meat, poultry and seafood is one way to preserve food for the future. This publication provides accurate, up-to-date methods for safe canning of meat, poultry and seafood.

For general directions on how to can, refer to “Let’s Preserve: Canning Basics” EC90-434.