شرايط حمل و نقل تون ماهيان صيد شده در شب ، توسط لنجهادر استان هرمزگان

Onboard handling conditions of nightly caught tuna by conventional fishing vessels in hormozgan province, Iran.

Fishers need to be aware of problems related to handling of fish in sea, and its quality and safety. Improper handling of tuna can cause quality loss, histamine poisoning of consumers and loss of investments. Onboard handling of nightly caught tuna by conventional fishing vessels, were studied. Data collected from landing areas in Hormozgan province, by talking to fishermen, observing handling practices and monitoring time and temperature. In nightly catches, the fish is handled on deck with no icing. According to estimated time for catching and handling, concluded that tuna is held 4-16 hours at ambient temperatures before landing. During warm months (May to October), tuna body temperature was 27-28°c, in landing stages. Tuna handling is improper and there is the risk of microbial growth and histamine production. Several practical recommendations for improve the quality of product are presented.