Toxins from harmful algae in fish from Scottish coastal waters

Kershaw, Joanna L.; Jensen, Silje-Kristin; McConnell, Bernie; Fraser, Shaun; Cummings, Caroline; Lacaze, Jean-Pierre; Hermann, Guillaume; Bresnan, Eileen; Dean, Karl; Turner, Andrew D.; Davidson, Keith; Hall, Ailsa J.

doi:10.1016/j.hal.2021.102068

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“…These biotoxins, produced by bacteria, cyanobacteria, and microalgae, are known to bioaccumulate in fish, mollusks, and crustaceans [349][350][351][352][353]. In the case of the presence of biotoxins in fish co-products in particular, this may in fact represent a problem, since fish appear to preferentially accumulate toxins in the viscera rather than in the flesh [354][355][356][357][358]. Therefore, it becomes paramount to signal the collection of fish and marine animals in the vicinities of harmful algal blooms where these toxins are abundantly produced [359], even for purposes of making use of animal parts not directly intended for dietary consumption.…”

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Marine Animal Co-Products—How Improving Their Use as Rich Sources of Health-Promoting Lipids Can Foster Sustainability

Monteiro,

Domingues,

Calado

2024

Marine Drugs

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Marine lipids are recognized for their-health promoting features, mainly for being the primary sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and are therefore critical for human nutrition in an age when the global supply for these nutrients is experiencing an unprecedent pressure due to an ever-increasing demand. The seafood industry originates a considerable yield of co-products worldwide that, while already explored for other purposes, remain mostly undervalued as sustainable sources of healthy lipids, often being explored for low-value oil production. These co-products are especially appealing as lipid sources since, besides the well-known nutritional upside of marine animal fat, which is particularly rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, they also have interesting bioactive properties, which may garner them further interest, not only as food, but also for other high-end applications. Besides the added value that these co-products may represent as valuable lipid sources, there is also the obvious ecological upside of reducing seafood industry waste. In this sense, repurposing these bioresources will contribute to a more sustainable use of marine animal food, reducing the strain on already heavily depleted seafood stocks. Therefore, untapping the potential of marine animal co-products as valuable lipid sources aligns with both health and environmental goals by guaranteeing additional sources of healthy lipids and promoting more eco-conscious practices.

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