Various methods for setting giant squid surimi was studied during a training visit sponsored by the SEAFOODplus training programme. The results are reported in this Scientific Alert Note.

Differences in temperament determine how common carp responds to environmental stressors. Levels rank from the expression of specific genes, stress, and physiology to behavior. This, in its turn has a profound effect on production and ethical quality when these fish are farmed.

A surprisingly high number of genes with divergent patterns of variation has been found among cod populations. The variation is likely to reflect adaptive quality trait variation in this species.

In a Ph.D. study, the conflict between health positive and toxicological factors related to seafood consumption was studied by means of different probabilistic intake assessments using the Belgian market and fish consumption data from a SEAFOODplus consumer survey

Eating 150 g of fish, such as salmon or cod three times a week, or taking fish liver oil daily, can improve health variables, like body weight, blood lipids, inflammation and oxidative status. Seafood does not seem to decrease bone loss, which is generally found in weight loss processes.