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Seafood Industry Research Fund 

A 501(c)3 organization established in 1964

Joel Kolen Dear Seafood Industry Professional,

Welcome to the first Seafood Industry Research Fund (SIRF) newsletter. We will be sending these to you quarterly in the hopes of keeping you apprised of research developments related to the seafood industry. We invite you to take advantage of our library of research results consisting of over 350 articles which are available on our web site at www.sirfonline.org. We hope you will visit our site and take advantage of this wealth of information.  

 

Our mission is to provide research to the seafood industry that is immediately useful in your business and that will help contribute to your bottom line. We welcome your feedback on research topics that may be of importance to the industry. Please feel free to contact us at admin@sirfonline.org.

 
Sincerely,

Joel Kolen, Chairman
Seafood Industry Research Fund
Newly Established Fund
Susan Chamberlain Memorial Fund  Susan Chamberlain
SIRF mourns the passing of Susan Chamberlain. Susan played a fundamental role in the initial organization of the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) and its activities during the association's early years. Her hard work and dedication supported the opening of GAA's corporate office and helped establish important connections with producer organizations around the world. 
 
To honor Susan and her work, the Susan Chamberlain Memorial Fund has been formed.  The memorial will provide a source of annual funding for aquaculture-oriented research in the seafood industry.  The SIRF Board reserves this type of tribute for those who have made a special mark in the seafood industry through their contributions and accomplishments within the seafood industry and their community.  Susan deserves this recognition. 
 
Your contributions to the Susan Chamberlain Memorial Fund are an investment in our industry's future and the public's health. 

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About SIRF

The Seafood Industry Research Fund (SIRF) was established in 1964 and was originally named the Fisheries Scholarship Fund. It is a tax exempt, philanthropic, educational organization.  

 

SIRF is supported entirely by voluntary contributions from individuals and companies in and related to the seafood industry.

 

Click here to learn more about how the fund supports research of interest to the seafood industry.   

 

We appreciate the opportunity to share information about SIRF, our research funds and projects and thank you for your support!

SIRF Board of Directors

 

Issue Date

 


March 2012

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Research Project

 in Final Phase

Sensory and Physical Assessment of Microbiologically Safe Culinary Processes for Fish and Seafood

 

This  project considers two cooking methods for shrimp, salmon, tilapia and oysters.   Through sensory characterization, taste, texture, and visual appearance of the products will be evaluated when the species are cooked to safe end point temperatures.  Consumer attitudes on culinary preparation techniques and food safety will be gleaned during focus groups, and a report will be developed for scientific publication and one for translating the science into messages about cooking seafood safely for consumers.
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Living tributes are established for those who have made a special mark in the seafood industry through their contributions as well as their accomplishments within the seafood industry and their community. Invest in our industries future, the public's health and acknowledge the outstanding contributions of these individuals.

 

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SIRF's research and operating funds come entirely from generous donations made by individuals and corporations who support our mission of sponsoring scientific research of immediate and practical use by the seafood industry. Visit our website for details about open funds and information about making donations. 

 

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