Fisheries Expo from today

Shirley WIJESINGHE

The first ever International Fisheries Expo Sri Lanka 2008, an International Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Exhibition organised by Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in collaboration with the Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka will be held at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre from November 7 to 9.

The exhibition will open doors to all stakeholders connected with traditional and modern innovative of the Fishery Industry at international level.

Launching of a website on the Fishery Industry will also take place at the first day of the exhibition.

Organisers hope the participation of technology and service providers, investors, specialists in the field, donor agencies and policy makers.

This would provide an opportunity to make use of their knowledge to develop the country's fishery industry, sources said.

The exhibition includes updated technology in the fishery industry and auxiliary industries such as fishing gear, boat and yatch builders, suppliers of packaging materials and accessories, fishing net manufacturers, suppliers of refrigerator and aquaculture technology systems.

Free seminars on topics related with the fisheries industry in Sea Bass Culture, Fresh Water Prawn Culture and Ornamental Fish Culture also will be held during the exhibition.