Boston, MA– Certified Quality Foods (dba Seafood Analytics), announces the introduction of Fishboard, a fully integrated electronic fish-monitoring device. Fishboard allows researchers, aquaculture farms, processors, at-sea observers, fishermen, and other participants in the seafood industry to quickly and easily measure and store important electronic information about fish.
With Fishboard, users can quickly and easily assess length, weight, health, condition, and degradation status and body composition of individual fish. The device displays real-time observation and storage of all measurements. Stored values can be used for comparisons, growth trends, reports, and analysis while real-time data can be used for immediate evaluation of individual fish health and growth. GPS, pictures and other data can also be added. Fishboard is the first device to market with all of these capabilities.
The measurable benefit is a simple-to-use electronic monitoring device that can assess physiological condition, nutritional status, and body composition of fish in real-time. The user-friendly design and usage of the machine allows anyone to measure, store and send valuable fisheries data. Dr. Keith Cox developed the device while on assignment with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Alaska, with applicability ranging from fishermen to research agencies. Funding for the research and development was through the North Pacific Research Board (NPRB).
“Fishboard addresses pressing fisheries management and seafood supply chain needs by providing a means to measure fish and seafood that enables effective management and sustainability of marine and aquaculture resources,” said Dr. Cox, Chief Scientific Officer, Seafood Analytics.
Seafood Analytics will be exhibiting at booth # 2578 during the 2018 Seafood Expo North America. Staff will also be demonstrating the handheld CQR reader designed for fresh fish buyers and QA personnel to determine fish quality and if fish was previously frozen.
About CQ Foods and Seafood Analytics
Seafood Analytics, part of the CQ Foods, Inc. family of companies is an advanced technology, implementation and certification company that develops and manufactures analyzers that are used, to objectively measure seafood quality. Seafood Analytics tools and services are currently being implemented in several U.S. grocery chains food service distributors.
Source: CQ Foods and Seafood Analytics