Comprehensive Seafood Hazards: Vibrio Risks and Integrated Health Protection in Coastal Communities
Summary: This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of health risks associated with seafood, with particular emphasis on Vibrio species as significant pathogens responsible for wound infections and foodborne illness in coastal populations. The session also addresses broader biological, chemical, and physical hazards in seafood systems, including environmental contaminants and occupational injury risks. Designed for both industry and public health audiences, the webinar integrates current research, surveillance insights, and field-based practices to support risk reduction across the seafood value chain. Practical, evidence-based strategies for prevention, safe handling, and exposure mitigation will be highlighted, with relevance for both seafood workers and consumers.
Intended Audience:
- Fishermen and seafood industry workers
- Healthcare professionals in marine and coastal communities
- Environmental health specialists
- Students and professionals in marine biology, public health, and infectious diseases
- Organizations focused on coastal health, seafood safety, and environmental protection
Presenters:
Gülsün Akdemir Evrendilek, Ph.D., Associate Extension Professor and Seafood Technology and Food Safety Specialist, The University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Chad Roy, Ph.D., M.S.P.H, Professor of Medicine, Vice Chair, Research, Deming Department of Medicine, Associate Dean for Research, Tulane School of Medicine
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