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The SEAT project is exploring the sustainability of the trade in aquaculture products from Bangladesh, China, Thailand and Vietnam to the European Union and will consider whole value chains for tilapia, catfish, shrimp and prawns.

Project outcomes will support industry expansion and promote safe and sustainable products for consumers, whilst ensuring a fair deal for producers who meet appropriate social and environmental standards.

The highly interdisciplinary project will examine issues such as environmental impact, Life Cycle Analysis, social justice and ethics, food safety and governance. Read more

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SEAT Thailand at the East Thailand Annual Shrimp Farmers Expo 28-29th January 2012

January 31st, 2012

The SEAT Thailand Team attended and exhibited at the Thailand Shrimp Farmers Club East Thailand Annual Expo 28-29th January 2012. SEAT State of the System Posters summarising the SEAT projects initial survey work on the production and market and value chains of cultured Shrimp and Tilapia in Thailand were shown and also piloted with a questionnaire to a critical and discerning mainly commercial audience. The SEAT Team were also in discussions with several exhibiting commercial input supplying companies regarding potential Action Research (ie putting research findings into practical commercial use).

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