having a motor-driven perforated drum, was built to demonstrate the feasibility of the development. Species from the Atlantic Ocean and carps from inland waters were processed in short batches. Selected marine species were: white croaker (Micropogonias furnieri), brazilian flathead (Percophis brasiliensis), red porgy (Pagrus pagrus), silver warehou (Seriolella porosa), and king weakfish (Macrodon ancylodon).