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Researchers work toward cheaper algal biodiesel

UNITED STATES | Friday, September 03, 2010
Scientists have been working on a two-step hydrolysis-solvolysis technique for algal biodiesel production directly from wet algal biomass while eradicating the need for the expensive processes of biomass drying, organic solvent extraction and catalysts.

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Shrimp industry to get face lift
Thailand | 01:40 | Thailand’s Fisheries Department will focus on managing shrimp exports during 2012, as they plan to complete the second strategic plan for the shrimp industry, which is set to be submitted for cabinet approval. Full Story
Spain commit to renew EU-Morocco agreement
Spain | 01:20 | The head of MARM, Elena Espinosa, has said that the Spanish Government is prepared to do "everything possible" to make sure that the renewal of the fisheries agreement between the EU and Morocco is "not a problem." Full Story
First offshore mussel farm gets green light
United Kingdom | 00:20 | Offshore Shellfish Ltd have been granted a lease by The Crown Estate to develop a pioneering offshore rope cultured mussel farm in Devon. The full development will be 15.4 square km in size, making the farm the largest of its kind in Europe. Full Story
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