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Raising Fish in a Barrel

An Israeli innovation for raising seafood anywhere -- including the desert - could be the answer to the world's growing problem of over fishing and water shortages.

"Our technology is totally independent of the sea," says Dr. Yossi Tal of Israel's Grow Fish Anywhere, a company that invented a way to raise fish commercially under any kind of conditions. "We are establishing our own unique ecology in our system to sustain the fish, without discharging any pollution."

GFA's solution could signal a breakthrough as the world's fishing industry faces the effects of over fishing, as well as chronic water shortages.
Producing one kilogram of fish conventionally requires 5,000 to 7,500 liters of water, according to GFA. founder Dr. Jaap Van Rijn, head of the department of animal sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (www.huji.ac.il). In the GFA. system, the amount required is just 40 liters of the precious fluid.

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"BioDigest - Center of Marine Biotechnology"

 Join Dr. Yonathan Zohar, Director as he takes us on a tour of the University of Maryland Center of Marine Biotechnology (COMB) in Baltimore, MD. Scientists at COMB are working on ways to create new, advanced, and more sustainable aquaculture systems in hopes of decreasing the burden overfishing has put on our fragile ocean systems.

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"Investing in Nutrition: Let's Grow Together"

This video explains that nutrition is one of the most important issues for children growing up in developing countries. The entire globe suffers from hunger and illnesses caused from a lack of nutrition. Learn why the time for action is now. Hear from leaders in nutrition from all over the world who will explain the studies and methods that have been researched and that now just need to be implemented. Poor nutrition as an infant can affect that individual for the rest of her life. Learn about programs that the World Bank encourages and that help make children around the globe healthier and happier.   

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Boosting Production in Burkina Faso

Thousands of individuals are suffering in Burkina Faso from a lack of adequate agriculture and food. But the FAO and EU are trying to reverse this growing problem by providing the citizens with seeds that can be used for planting. The hope is that these seeds will foster food security and promote a sustainable agricultural industry.   

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Drip Irrigation for Row Crops

In Bleckley County, Georgia, farmers are implementing Israeli irrigation technology.  This form of irrigation is good for the environment, less expensive for farmers, and full of future possibilities. Hear from some farmers in Georgia about this irrigation system and its potential  for enhancing the farming process.   

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The Truth About Your Food, Expert on the Spot ANSWERS, Dr.Kerem

What does the food we eat do to our brain? How can we prevent disease based on our diet?  What foods are healthy for us to consume? What foods should we avoid? Learn from Dr. Kerem about what makes a healthy diet, which foods we should eat regularly, and what foods to avoid. An expert in nutrition, Dr. Kerem answers questions to help us live healthier and happier lives.   

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