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Hoppers

Hoppers in Australian trawl fisheries Hoppers are a practical and efficient sorting device. Sorting the catch is quicker and easier and hoppers keep the target product and bycatch in better condition as they are held in seawater and not exposed to air on the back deck of the trawler. Hoppers – An industry driven initiative

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Buying Seafood

What to look for when buying seafood When purchasing whole fish: Bright and lustrous skin or scales Firm flesh that springs back when touched Bright pink-red gills Pleasant fresh sea smell. When purchasing fillets and cutlets: Bright, lustrous and firm flesh Any dark muscle should be pink-red in colour Pleasant fresh sea smell No discolouration,

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Cooking Seafood

Cooking Seafood Most species lend themselves to a wide variety of cooking styles. With a little guidance, seafood is one of the easiest foods to cook – so feel free to experiment….and enjoy! Select a recipe from the list. Learn more and try some great seafood recipes from the Sydney Fish Market.

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Storing Seafood

Storing Seafood Seafood begins to deteriorate as soon as it is caught and killed, this is irreversible during storage. We can’t stop product from deteriorating, but we can control the rate that product deteriorates. Freshly caught seafood To maximise the quality and shelf life of your seafood, place your catch in an ice slurry, or

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Standard Fish Names

Standard Fish Names Australia has over 5000 native species of fish, and many more crustaceans and molluscs. Several hundred of these species are important commercially, and many others support recreational activities such as fishing and diving.   There has long been confusion over fish names in Australia. Species were often known by more than one

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Barotrauma

Understanding Barotrauma Fish that are rapidly retrieved from depths greater than 10 metres do not have time to adjust to water pressure changes, resulting in the expansion of gases in the swim bladder and other organs. These rapid pressure changes can cause fish to suffer a range of injuries, known as barotrauma. Physical effects of

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