required to meet the ever-changing demand on services. In spite of increases in activity by the hospital‚ admissions and waiting lists are increasing‚ reflecting this increasing demand (Table22.1). Table 22.1 Admissions 1991-2 In-patient Day cases Acute Waiting list Total 1992-3 17‚198 21‚893 37‚793 8723 76‚884 1993-4 15‚641 27‚237 39‚490 8820 82‚368 17‚444 16‚136 36‚459 70‚039 Health authorities want the best value for money service‚ best use of resources‚and high patient throughput
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Declining Fish Stock One major problem we are facing as a country is the rapid decline in several different species of fish in the ocean. Some specialist have actually looked into this to determine the cause for the decline in fish in the ocean. One of the major causes is that some species of fish are being fished more than others. It is even stated that more fish than the species are being able to actually reproduce. This alone could eventually lead some of the species into extinction. This is
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Research shows that fish respond to painful stimuli in a manner that is not just a simple reflex. In the article “Hooked on a Myth” by Victoria Braithwaite‚ biologists say “We shouldn’t be so quick to believe that fish don’t feel pain.” The Standing Committee of the European Convention for the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes explains‚ "The skin of the fish is the first line of defence against disease and provides protection from the environment. It contains sensory receptors for touch
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COD: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World Mark Kurlansky AP World In the book Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky‚ the author tries to prove that the discovery of the cod fish changed the world. Gadus morhua‚ or cod‚ had turned from a commercial fish eaten by all‚ to a reason for war and travel. The book starts by following a group of Canadian fishermen who were struggling to sustain their livelihood on overfished seas. What they didn’t know was
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Interactions between farmed and wild fish An overview 2 1 Unique challenges in fish • New species are domesticated at a much more rapid speed – both in numbers and efficiency than ever before in history • Difficult (or impossible) to avoid escapees • When escaped – large areas can be influenced • Often introduction to new areas • Number of individuals farmed can be much larger than in wild population 3 4 2 Two important misconceptions regarding selection 1. That artificial
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The Fish by Elizabeth Bishop: Gone Fishin’ "The Fish" by Elizabeth Bishop is saturated with vivid imagery and abundant description‚ which help the reader visualize the action. Bishop’s use of imagery‚ narration‚ and tone allow the reader to visualize the fish and create a bond with him‚ a bond in which the reader has a great deal of admiration for the fish’s plight. The mental pictures created are‚ in fact‚ so brilliant that the reader believes incident actually happened to a real
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poems throughout her career as a poet. Two of her more popular poems include “One Art” and “The Fish”. Both of these poems are loaded with a plethora of symbolism. Bishop utilizes the symbolism to artistically convey her central message‚ or theme‚ to the reader. In “One Art”‚ Bishop uses symbolism such as material objects‚ art‚ homes‚ and places. In “The Fish”‚ Bishop uses symbols such as the fish to help highlight her main points. In both of these poems‚ Bishop conveys concepts she deems important
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story “The fish” by Elizabeth Bishop is important that it portrays that beauty transcends physical existence and falls into the experience that the viewer has with the subject that is being displayed. The poem is in past tense because the point of view is coming from the main character after he realized he had a great appreciation for the fish and its beauty. The story portrays a story of a fisherman who has the rare opportunity to meet an amazing creature. This is why he describes the fish as “venerable”
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international bluefin tournament‚ the largest catch being 1‚760 recorded in 1949. Many other tournaments were also held throughout the Northeast United States until the mid- 1960’s‚ when bluefin tuna’s population appeared to have declined. A detailed study of the reason for this decline was never carried out but it could have been due to a change in water temperature‚ availability of food‚ oceanic currents and overfishing. Until the 1970’s‚ bluefin tuna fishing was merely seen as a recreational past
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FISH FARMING AND FISHERY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3 UNITS) FIS 510 LECTURE GUIDE BY O.T. AGBEBIPh.D University of Agriculture‚ Abeokuta 1 FIS 510: FISH FARMING AND FISHERY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3 UNITS) MATERIALS ARRANGEMENT Generally‚ in most third world countries fish and most fish products are sold fresh‚ dried‚ smoked or frozen and these enterprises are women dominate. As there is a general lack of storage facilities in these countries‚ a large proportion of the catch‚ sometimes
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