Aquaculture and fish-farming Books
Hardie Grant Books Fish Butchery: Mastering The Catch, Cut And Craft
Book SynopsisJames Beard award-winning author and culinary game-changer Josh Niland returns with the ultimate guide to the art of Fish Butchery, with expert techniques and groundbreaking recipes that are an urgent call for action on culinary sustainability. Josh’s multi award-winning debut The Whole Fish Cookbook created a new blueprint for fish cookery, while its bestselling sequel Take One Fish unpacked 15 different species to reveal their true gastronomic potential. In this latest book, Josh continues to open our eyes to the potential of fish in the kitchen. Presented in three stunning sections – Catch, Cut and Craft – it’s both a challenge to the food industry to do things differently and a dazzling manual to the eye-popping potential in each and every fish. Featuring detailed instructions on how to prepare fish – from reverse butterfly to double saddle – as well as over 40 brilliant recipes for everything from fish sticks to pies, sausage and chorizo, Fish Butchery will disrupt, challenge and inspire the next generation. Trade Review"The book is a treasure trove of practical knowledge, and it's also a visual delight. With fun drawings and stunning photographs adorning its pages, 'Fish Butchery' is as engaging to read as it is enlightening." -- Dani Zoeller * Tasting Table *
£25.60
The Crowood Press Ltd Trees: Their Use, Management, Cultivation and
Book SynopsisThis book is an essential reference tool for all those who have a passion for trees as well as those who work in tree-related professions whether they be garden managers, forest and country park wardens, foresters, woodland managers or those working in the fields of arboriculture and horticulture. Moreover, this volume is also intended to be a textbook of trees aimed at arboriculture, horticulture and forestry students studying at National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels and for candidates of the Royal Horticultural Society's Diploma in Horticulture and the Society's Master of Horticulture [RHS] Award. Other books in this field have tended to concentrate either on the science of trees, or have specialized on their management, culture or aesthetics. This volume, however, is a comprehensive study that illustrates the relationship between all these subjects.
£32.00
CABI Publishing Climate Change and Infectious Fish Diseases
Book SynopsisClimate change with global warming is not disputed by the vast majority of scientists and the aquatic system is most affected. A global rise in water temperature and acidification of the aquatic environment will continue even if we can significantly reduce the current output of the two most important greenhouse gasses (carbon dioxide and methane). These and other environmental changes will affect fish health which includes infectious pathogens. This important new text is the second volume on climate change and fish health. It covers changes to the freshwater ecosystem and their current and expected effects on selected infectious diseases of fish. The book represents contributions by over 50 experts from 18 countries. Comprehensive and thought-provoking, the book details abiotic and biotic environmental changes in temperate and tropical freshwater ecosystems, sequestrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide and effects on infectious diseases (12 microbial and 10 parasitic) in economically important fish in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters. The text is key reading for fish disease scientists, aquatic ecologists, fish health consultants, veterinarians, policy makers and all who are interested in fish health and the environment.Table of ContentsPart I: FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS AND BIOLOGICAL SEQUESTRATIONS OF ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE 1: Freshwater Ecosystems in North America with Reference to the Great Lakes Basin. By Derrick T. de Kerckhove and Cindy Chu 2: Tropical Freshwater Ecosystems, Biota and Anthropogenic Activities with Reference to South-East Asia. By Jia Huan Liew, Rayson Bock Hing Lim, Bi Wei Low, Maxine Allayne Darlene Mowe, Ting Hui Ng, Yiwen Zeng and Darren Chong Jinn Yeo 3: Biological Sequestrations of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide with Strategies to Enhance Storage of the Gas. By Namitha Nayak, Rajesh Mehrotra and Sandhya Mehrotra PART II: MICROBIAL DISEASES (VIRAL, BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS) 4: Rhabdovirosis (Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Virus). By Carol A. Stepien, Douglas W. Leaman and Megan D. Niner 5: Nodavirosis (Striped Jack Nervous Necrosis Virus). By Sandra C. Zainathan and Nurshuhada Ariff 6: Aquatic Birnavirosis (Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus). By Carlos P. Dopazo 7: Herpesvirosis (Koi Herpesvirus). By Hatem Soliman and Mansour El-Matbouli 8: Orthomyxovirosis (Tilapia Lake Virus). By Win Surachetpong and Kwanrawee Sirikanchana 9: Iridovirosis. By Hsin-Yiu Chou, Hidehiro Kondo and Qi-Wei Qin 10: Vibriosis. By Carmen Amaro, Belén Fouz, Eva Sanjuán and Jesús L. Romalde 11: Aeromoniosis (Aeromonas salmonicida). By Margaret Crumlish and Brian Austin 12: Edwardsiellosis. By Matt J. Griffin, Esteban Soto and David J. Wise 13: Fish Mycobacteriosis. By Christopher M. Whipps, David T. Gauthier and Michael L. Kent 14: Piscirickettsiosis (Piscirickettsia salmonis). By Pedro A. Smith and Fernando O. Mardones 15: Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (Aphanomyces invadans). By Dibyendu Kamilya and Kollanoor Riji John PART III: PARASITIC DISEASES (PROTOZOAN AND METAZOAN INFECTIONS) 16: Amoebiosis (Neoparamoeba perurans). By Jadwiga Sokolowska and Barbara F. Nowak 17: Scuticociliatosis. By Jesús Lamas and José Manuel Leiro 18: Ichthyophthiriosis (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis). By Louise von Gersdorff Jørgensen and Kurt Buchmann 19: Microsporidiosis (Loma salmonae). By David J. Speare 20: Myxoboliosis (Myxobolus cerebralis). By Julie D. Alexander and Jerri L. Bartholomew 21: Gyrodactylosis (Gyrodactylus salaris). By Tor Atle Mo 22: Eubothriosis. By Ken MacKenzie 23: Diplostomiasis (Diplostomum spathaceum and Related Species). By Anssi T. Karvonen and David J. Marcogliese 24: Anisakiosis (Anisakis simplex s.l.). By Arne Levsen, Paolo Cipriani, Miguel Bao, Lucilla Giulietti and Simonetta Mattiucci 25: Lepeophtheirosis (Lepeophtheirus salmonis). By Mark D. Fast and Sussie Dalvin
£172.98
Nova Science Publishers Inc Offshore Marine Aquaculture
Book SynopsisU. S. aquaculture -- the raising of fish and shellfish in captivity -- has generally been confined to nearshore coastal waters or in other water bodies, such as ponds, that fall under state regulation. Recently, there has been an increased interest in expanding aquaculture to offshore waters, which would involve raising fish and shellfish in the open ocean, and consequently bringing these types of operations under federal regulation. While the offshore expansion has the potential to increase U.S. aquaculture production, no comprehensive legislative or regulatory framework to manage such an expansion exists. Instead, multiple federal agencies have authority to regulate different aspects of offshore aquaculture under a variety of existing laws that were not designed for this purpose.
£39.74
Saraband Aquaponic Gardening: A Step-by-Step Guide to
Book SynopsisAquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilising them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable closed system. A combination of the best of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to grow organic vegetables, greens, herbs and fruits, while providing the added benefits of fresh fish as a safe, healthy source of protein. On a larger scale, it is a key solution to mitigating food insecurity, climate change, groundwater pollution and the impacts of overfishing on our oceans. This is the definitive do-it-yourself home manual, with an introduction by Charlie Price, head of Aquaponics UK. It focuses on giving you all the tools you need to create your own aquaponic system and enjoy healthy, safe, fresh and delicious food all year round. Starting with an overview of the theory, benefits and potential of aquaponics, this book goes on to explain: system location considerations and hardware components; the living elements - fish, plants, bacteria, and worms; and, putting it all together - starting and maintaining a healthy system. Aquaponics systems are completely organic. They are four to six times more productive and use 90 percent less water than conventional gardens. Other advantages include no weeds, fewer pests, and no watering, fertilising, bending, digging, or heavy lifting - in fact, there really is no down side! Anyone interested in taking the next step towards self-sufficiency will be fascinated by this practical, accessible and well-illustrated guide.Trade ReviewThis isn't just another book for dummies; this is a comprehensive handbook on how to grow real food...so meticulously documented, that failure is not an option. -- Jeff Edwards - President, Progressive Gardening Trade Association (PGTA)"I have always wanted to put my money where my mouth is and figure out how to do sustainable aquaculture in the context of my home garden. Finally I've got the book to help me do it." -- Paul GreenbergThis is a delightful book to read! ... I've been involved with hydroponics and aquaculture for 30 years and still learned from reading this very thorough how-to book. -- Henry A. Robitaille, PhD - Former General Manager, The Land Exhibit, Epcot Center
£14.44
Rowman & Littlefield Fishing Through the Apocalypse
Book SynopsisWhat does the future hold for fish and the people who pursue them? Fishing Through the Apocalypse explores that question through a series of fishing stories about the reality of the sport in the 21st century. Matthew Miller (director of science communications for The Nature Conservancy) explores fishing that might be considered dystopian: joining anglers as they stick their lines into trash-filled urban canals, or visiting farm ponds where you can catch giant, endangered fish for a fee. But it isn't all bleak. When it comes to fishing, the other part of the story is this: a cadre of anglers is looking to right past wrongs, to return native species, to remove dams, to appreciate the unappreciated fish, to clean our waters and protect public lands. As an angler and conservationist, Matt removes any and all preconceived notions about what it means to fish in the 21st century in order to see the different visions of the future that exist right here, right now. Trade ReviewIntrepid, informed, warmly humorous and determined to catch, understand and save America’s fish, Miller gives us an original and desperately needed documentary. He exposes “trash fish” prejudices, fearlessly wades Miami sewer ditches, casts into the Potomac from the Capitol Mall, microfishes for shiners, and strives to save his home streams. This entertaining and edifying book extolls a conservation-minded angling obsession that just might get us through the apocalypse. -- Henry Hughes, author of Back Seat with Fish: A Man’s Adventures in Angling and RomanceA brilliant, urgent dispatch from the tangled front lines between fishing and conservation. A very funny, sad, infuriating, and hopeful book written by someone who truly understands that the simple act of fishing is so much more complicated than merely catching a fish. -- Stephen Sautner, Author of “Fish On, Fish Off” and “A Cast in the Woods”America needs more outdoor writers like Matt Miller. He understands that fish are wildlife, too, and that there is no such thing as a “trash fish” that wasn’t hybridized or otherwise concocted by humans. In this deeply personal, engaging narrative Miller shows us what’s wrong and right with modern fishing and fish management. But even when he condemns he gives us hope. Anyone who loves nature -- angler or not -- should not miss this important book. -- Ted Williams, outdoor writer and environmental journalistWhat’s to become to become of the ancient art of angling in the dystopian world of 21st-century America? Author Matt Miller goes off in search of an answer, casting his line into trash-strewn agricultural canals, wastewater drainage ditches, pay ponds, as well as near-pristine lakes and rivers, chasing a wide range of species, from beautiful native trout and salmon to dime-sized micro-fish and suckers rarely pursued by anglers. Although Miller doesn’t spare any punches, he is optimistic about the future of angling. Fishing through the Apocalypse is an entertaining and enlightening account for anglers and non-anglers alike. -- Tim Gallagher, author of Born to Fish and The Grail Bird"This book is a masterful blend of many things: a celebration of diversity and wild, native fish, a page-turning adventure that takes us both wide and deep, and a timely call to “pay attention”. But while there are glimpses of a future as ominous as the title suggests, Matthew Miller also points the way to an alternative future, where angling continues to be a vital antidote to both mental and environ-mental monoculture. Which way it goes is down to us". – Jeremy Wade, River Monsters
£13.49
CABI Publishing Aquaculture: An Introductory Text
Book SynopsisProviding a broad and readable overview of the subject, this updated fourth edition of Aquaculture: An Introductory Text covers issues associated with sustainable aquaculture development, culture systems, hatchery methods, nutrition and feeding of aquaculture species, reproductive strategies, harvesting, and many other topics. While its main focus is on the culture of fish, molluscs and crustaceans for food, the book also covers other forms of aquaculture, such as the production of seaweeds, recreational fish and ornamental species, as well as live foods, such as algae and rotifers that are used to feed larval shrimp and marine fish. Thoroughly updated and revised, this essential textbook now includes: - Increased coverage of open-ocean cage culture and sea lice issues with salmon culture; - Coverage of the significant progress made in nutrition, including the move away from fishmeal as protein and fish oil as lipids in feed; - Information on biofloc technology uses, predictive impacts of climate change, probiotics, and the impact of COVID-19 on the aquaculture community; - Updated aquaculture production statistics and lists of approved anaesthetics. Aquaculture remains one of the most rapidly growing agricultural disciplines, and this book remains an essential resource for all students of aquaculture and related disciplinesTable of Contents-: Preface 1: General Overview of Aquaculture 2: Getting Started 3: Culture Systems 4: Understanding and Maintaining Water Quality 5: Diseases and Parasites of Aquaculture Species 6: Reproduction and Early Rearing 7: Aquatic Animal Nutrition 8: Prepared Feeds 9: Additional Topics
£44.46
Elsevier Science Infinity Fish
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Getting values and valuation right 3. Evaluating the benefits from restored ecosystems 4. Intergenerational cost–benefit analysis: A static model 5. Intergenerational discounting: A dynamic model 6. Intergenerational valuation of fisheries resources can justify long-term conservation 7. An ecological-economic model for identifying areas in the ocean with the most vulnerable fish stocks 8. Discount factors and the performance of fisheries management systems 9. An economic indicator for monitoring fishing pressure on marine ecosystems
£106.20
University of Washington Press Four Thousand Hooks
Book SynopsisWorking on an Alaskan fishing schooner, the author learned to bait thousands of longline hooks, handle the daily halibut catch, respect the ocean's raw power and navigate the seedy bars and guilty pleasures of shore leave in Kodiak. This book tells an absorbing adventure story of maritime Alaska.Trade Review"This is pure adventure. Dean's story is…sinewy and spare, understated and often gorgeously written." -- Ethan Gilsdorf * Boston Globe *"Four Thousand Hooks is a marvellous loss-of-innocence book, informative, enjoyable and well worth reading." -- Irene Wanner * Seattle Times *"Four Thousand Hooks has the feel of an honest memoir, valuable for its precision in describing fishing methods, crew interactions, and what Adams thought and felt . . ." -- Scott Bowlen * Ketchikan Daily News *"His first-hand accounts come alive on the pages, where the reader is swept into the story with the narrator. . . . The foreshadowing and timing of the story makes it difficult to stop . . ." -- Christy Olsen Field * Norwegian American Weekly *"Four Thousand Hooks says a lot about our ability to meet extraordinary challenges, and suggests that maybe we're all stronger and more capable than we realize. [It’s] filled with fascinating details of the fishing life, makes for awfully good reading." -- National Fisherman * October 15 *“The well-honed prose tells a good story and one is encouraged to turn the pages to see what happens next. This is not only a very readable book but an important record of a particular type of fishing. -- Arthur G. Credland * Mariners Mirror *"Four Thousand Hooks is one teenage boy's dramatic, yet humorous, coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Alaskan maritime culture . . . a vivid picture of life and commercial fishing conditions in Alaska. . ." -- Jennifer Huffman * Independent Publisher *"Four Thousand Hooks [is] one of the best books about commercial fishing in Alaska. The author began long-lining for halibut at age fifteen and went on to captain his own vessel: it is a great book for anyone interested in life on a commercial fishing vessel." -- Charlotte Glover * Southeast Sea Kayaks Blog *
£15.19
National Academies Press Nutrient Requirements of Fish and Shrimp
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£73.15
Elsevier Science Coastal Habitat Conservation
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Today’s impacts, evolution, pressure changes, and the current direction of marine conservation 2. Marine area-based conservation in the context of global change 3. Effects of coastal urbanization on marine species and habitat conservation 4. Marine bioinvasions in the Anthropocene 5. Biodiversity, aquaculture, and conservation of endangered species 6. Conservation of out-of-sight communities and dark habitats 7. A physiological approach to conservation using biomarkers and molecular approaches 8. Conserving marine biodiversity with ecological restoration 9. Citizen science, conservation policies, monitoring, and management
£82.76
Taylor & Francis Ltd Plankton Guide to Their Ecology and Monitoring
Book SynopsisThis Second Edition of Plankton is a fully updated introduction to the biology, ecology and identification of plankton and their use in monitoring water quality. It includes expanded, illustrated descriptions of all major groups of freshwater, coastal and marine phytoplankton and zooplankton and a new chapter on teaching science using plankton. Best practice methods for plankton sampling and monitoring programs are presented using case studies, along with explanations of how to analyse and interpret sampling data.Healthy waterways and oceans are essential for our increasingly urbanised world. Yet monitoring water quality in aquatic environments is a challenge, as it varies from hour to hour due to stormwater and currents. Being at the base of the aquatic food web and present in huge numbers, plankton are strongly influenced by changes in environment and provide an indication of water quality integrated over days and weeks. Plankton are the aquatic version of a cTable of Contents1. The importance of plankton. 2. Plankton processes and the environment. 3. Plankton-related environmental and water quality issues. 4. Sampling methods for plankton. 5. Freshwater phytoplankton: diversity and biology. 6. Coastal and marine phytoplankton: diversity and ecology. 7. Freshwater zooplankton: diversity and biology. 8. Coastal and marine zooplankton diversity and biology. 9. Plankton in the classroom.
£54.14
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Great Barrier Reef
Book SynopsisThe iconic and beautiful Great Barrier Reef (GBR) Marine Park is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. With contributions from international experts, this timely and fully updated second edition of The Great Barrier Reef describes the animals, plants and other organisms of the reef, as well as the biological, chemical and physical processes that influence them. It contains new chapters on shelf slopes and fisheries and addresses pressing issues such as climate change, ocean acidification, coral bleaching and disease, and invasive species.The Great Barrier Reef is a must-read for the interested reef tourist, student, researcher and environmental manager. While it has an Australian focus, it can equally be used as a reference text for most Indo-Pacific coral reefs.Key Features: Exciting and contemporary account of the issues that face the world's most complex marine ecosystem. Examines the diversity, physiology, ecology and conservaTable of Contents1 Nature of the reef2 Factors affecting the reef3 Overview of reef biodiversity and organisms
£73.14
Taylor & Francis Ltd At the Heart of the Coral Triangle
Book SynopsisEndlessly fascinating, unpretentiously educational, thoughtfully accessible and beautifully presented - Alex Tattersall, award-winning underwater photographer and the founder of Underwater Visions.The Coral Triangle, straddling the confluence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, harbours the greatest biodiversity of marine life on the planet. It is home to a wondrous variety, including 75% of the world's coral species and around 2500 species of fish. The biological and environmental diversity is driven by the volcanically active and complex geology of the so called 'Ring of Fire'. Habitats range from underwater slopes of volcanic black sand to extensive coral reefs in atolls and vast calderas. While clearly vulnerable to increasing global threats such as climate change, pollution and overfishing, the Coral Triangle currently features some the richest coral reefs in the world.With stunning photography supported by an engaging and accessible text, this book highlights and cTrade ReviewThe focus of this book is on Southeast Asia’s reefs in the ‘Coral Triangle’. These are at the centre of global biodiversity, with more different species of corals, fish and invertebrate life than anywhere else in the world. We need to significantly raise awareness because reefs today face an existential threat... Because most people will not see, let alone study and understand coral reefs, we need books whose photographs and text convey their beauty, nature and extraordinary species. Reefs are the canaries in the coal mine in the sense that they are an ecosystem that is forewarning us about the global extinction of species and systems that began ever since we entered this uncharted Anthropocene epoch. The stunning photographs in this book showing images of some of the world’s richest and most intact coral reefs will help to raise awareness, and that is going to be key. -- Charles Sheppard OBE, Professor Emeritus (from the Foreword)What I especially liked about the book was that because it celebrates the biodiversity of the Coral Triangle, everything is described from a diver's viewpoint. It is full of behavioural observations that will stand divers, and especially underwater photographers, in good stead on future visits to Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, PNG, and the rest... Sometimes books by underwater photographers are plainly based around showing off their best images, and the narrative flow can feel a bit strained or distorted as a result. That doesn't feel like the case here. This is a generously illustrated book with thoughtful, informative writing by an observant diver/photographer teamed up with a highly experienced marine biologist.-- Steve Weinman in Diver Magazine, 2021Endlessly fascinating, unpretentiously educational, thoughtfully accessible and beautifully presented.-- Alex Tattersall, award-winning underwater photographer and the founder of Underwater VisionsAlan J Powderham’s passion is to observe fish – to hang out on a coral reef as unobtrusively as possible and watch the array of life going about its business around him. His stunning book, At The Heart Of The Coral Triangle, is the result of doing just that, in the richest, most vibrant reefs on the planet, for nearly 20 years... He hopes his book is just one small part of the effort to keep preserving the reefs across the Coral Triangle.-- from DIVE Magazine, Autumn 2021The focus of this book is on Southeast Asia’s reefs in the ‘Coral Triangle’. These are at the centre of global biodiversity, with more different species of corals, fish and invertebrate life than anywhere else in the world. We need to significantly raise awareness because reefs today face an existential threat... Because most people will not see, let alone study and understand coral reefs, we need books whose photographs and text convey their beauty, nature and extraordinary species. Reefs are the canaries in the coal mine in the sense that they are an ecosystem that is forewarning us about the global extinction of species and systems that began ever since we entered this uncharted Anthropocene epoch. The stunning photographs in this book showing images of some of the world’s richest and most intact coral reefs will help to raise awareness, and that is going to be key. -- Charles Sheppard OBE, Professor Emeritus (from the Foreword)Endlessly fascinating, unpretentiously educational, thoughtfully accessible and beautifully presented.-- Alex Tattersall, award-winning underwater photographer and the founder of Underwater VisionsWhat I especially liked about the book was that because it celebrates the biodiversity of the Coral Triangle, everything is described from a diver's viewpoint. It is full of behavioural observations that will stand divers, and especially underwater photographers, in good stead on future visits to Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, PNG, and the rest... Sometimes books by underwater photographers are plainly based around showing off their best images, and the narrative flow can feel a bit strained or distorted as a result. That doesn't feel like the case here. This is a generously illustrated book with thoughtful, informative writing by an observant diver/photographer teamed up with a highly experienced marine biologist.-- Steve Weinman in Diver Magazine, 2021Alan J Powderham’s passion is to observe fish – to hang out on a coral reef as unobtrusively as possible and watch the array of life going about its business around him. His stunning book, At The Heart Of The Coral Triangle, is the result of doing just that, in the richest, most vibrant reefs on the planet, for nearly 20 years... He hopes his book is just one small part of the effort to keep preserving the reefs across the Coral Triangle.-- extract from review in DIVE Magazine, Autumn 2021Table of ContentsSeascapes. Fish Portraits. Invertebrates. Predation. Reproduction. Behaviour. Symbiosis. Reptiles. Conservation
£43.69
CRC Press Limnology Climatology and Paleoclimatology of the
Book SynopsisThe large lakes of the East African Rift Valley are among the oldest on Earth, and are vital resources for the people of their basins. They are unique among the large lakes of the world in terms of their sensitivity to climatic change, rich and diverse populations of endemic species, circulation dynamics and water-column chemistry, and long, continuous records of past climatic change. A comprehensive study of the large African lakes is long overdue. The scientific justification for such an effort is noted in the previous paragraph and is illustrated in great detail in this volume. Societal need for the sustainable utilization of these lakes offers an even more compelling reason for examination of biological food webs, water quality, and past climate variability in East Africa. The lakes provide the most important source of protein for the people of the African Rift Valley, and fish populations are shifting dramatically in response to fishing pressure, introduction of exotic species,Table of ContentsTectonic Setting of the East African Lakes, East African Climate, Physical Limnology, Aquatic Chemistry, Food Webs and Fisheries, Sedimentary Processes and Deciphering the Past in the Large Lakes, Impact of Man, Historical Note
£56.04
CRC Press Annual Fishes
Book SynopsisAnnual Fishes: Life History Strategy, Diversity, and Evolution is the first comprehensive reference on current knowledge of diverse species that exhibit unique survival strategies and provide important models for basic and applied research. This work fills a void, covering the life cycle, reproductive biology, evolutionary ecology, reproductive behavior, sexual selection, genetics, speciation, and integrative and conservation strategies of annual fishesBringing together researchers in different areas of annual fishes to summarize previous work, overview the current research, and highlight promising areas of research, the book is organized into three sections focusing on: Diversity, life history, and reproductive biology Ecology and conservation Evolution The book provides a thorough understanding of the complexity of annual fishes and emphasizes their usefulnessTable of ContentsDIVERSITY, LIFE HISTORY, AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY. Diversity of Aplocheiloidei. Life Cycle, Reproduction, and Development in Annual Fishes: Cellular and Molecular Aspects. Sperm and Egg Envelope Ultrastructure and Some Considerations on Its Evolutionary Meaning. Alternative Developmental Pathways. Sex Determination and Differentiation in Annual Fishes. Annual Fishes of the Genus Nothobranchius as an Experimental Model. Husbandry, Reproduction, and Embryo Culture of Annual Fishes under Laboratory Conditions. ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION. Austrolebias in Space: Scaling from Ponds to Biogeographical Regions. The Evolutionary Ecology of African Annual Fishes. Tolerance of Environmental Stress. Annual Fishes (Rivulidae) from Southern Brazil: A Broad-Scale Assessment of Their Diversity and Conservation. EVOLUTION. Reproductive Behavior and Sexual Selection in Annual Fishes. Comparative Anatomy and Proliferative Zones of Adult Austrolebias Brain. Genome of the Annual Fishes Austrolebias Dynamized by Transposable Elements. Comparative Phylogeographic Patterns in Austrolebias from Different South American Basins. Chromosome Evolution, Divergent Meiotic Pathways, and Speciation in the Family Rivulidae. Genomic Isolated Regions: Linkage Groups in Parental and Laboratory Hybrids between Austrolebias adloffi Species Group. Overview, Future Challenges, and Evolution of Annualism.
£58.50
CRC Press Hagfish Biology
Book SynopsisWith over 70 species still populating the world's oceans after approximately 500 million years, hagfishes are essential benthic organisms that play a vital role in understanding the evolutionary origins of vertebrate life and the maintenance of the oceanic ecosystem. Hagfish Biology is a long overdue book for communicating and furthering study on these unique animals. It provides an avenue of synergy among scientists interested in hagfish physiology, molecular and evolutionary biology, morphology, and protection.New high throughput sequencing technologies, advanced microscopy techniques, descriptions of hagfish embryology, and developments of techniques to understand ancient evolutionary relationships have led to a resurgence of interest in the hagfish as a key species in understanding the evolution of vertebrates. Inspired by these new research perspectives, this book compiles scientific information on hagfishes that is of interest to a range of fields such Table of ContentsAnatomy of the Pacific hagfish (Eptatretus stoutii). Hagfish fisheries research. Fossil hagfishes, fossil cyclostomes, and the lost world of "ostracoderms". Hagfish embryology: Staging table and relevance to the evolution and development of vertebrates. Photoreception in hagfishes: Insights into the evolution of vision. The hagfish heart. Endothelium in hagfish. The adaptive immune system of hagfish. Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal endocrine system in the hagfish. Corticosteroid signaling pathways in hagfish. Acid/base and ionic regulation in hagfish. Feeding, digestion, and nutrient absorption in hagfish. Hagfish slime: Origins, functions, and mechanisms.
£47.49
Taylor & Francis Ltd Aquatic Health and Aquaculture
Book SynopsisThis book discusses how to use the wastewaters, liquid biowastes and soils unfit for agriculture to economically viable aquaculture practices; and putting the emphasis on, aquaculture posology, the science of quantification and administration of doses in aquatic health and aquaculture management. Broadly, aquaculture practices come across three types of problems each; in the context of water quality, and fin fish and shell fish diseases; and preventive, curative and noncurative diseases in fin fish and shell fish. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.Table of Contents1. Water Diversity, Culture Systems and Problems 2. Important Units and Dimensions 3. Monitoring of Water and Sediment Parameters 4. Monitoring of Aquatic Biota and Eutrophication 5. Desirable Ranges of Fresh, Brackish and Seawater for Aquaculture 6. Guidelines 7. Zero Water Exchange 8. Screening, Coagulation, Sedimentation and Liming 9. Chlorination, Dechlorination, Ozonation, Oxygenation and Aeration 10. Principles and Applications of Aeration in Aquaculture 11. Control of pH, Alkalinity and Hardness 12. Control of Ammonia, Iron and Heavy Metals 13. Control of BOD and COD 14. Preparation of Artificial Sea Water and Salinity Manipulation 15. Soil Water and their Interactions 16. Integral Calculation of Doses 17. Environmental Stress and Redox Potential 18. Designing of Effluent Treatment Plants 19. Biowaste and its Application 20. Wastewater use in Aquaculture: Sewage Fed Aquaculture 21. Causes of Soil Salinization 22. Planning and Management of Reservoir Fisheries 23. Nutrients Budgeting for Fish Culture 24. Aquatic Productivity Enhancement through Nutrients Management 25. Environmental Stress and Disease Control
£99.75
CRC Press Edible Seaweeds of the World
Book SynopsisSeaweed is used in many countries for very different purposes - directly as food, especially in sushi, as a source of phycocolloids, extraction of compounds with antiviral, antibacterial or antitumor activity and as biofertilizers. About four million tons of seaweed are harvested annually worldwide. Of the various species known, less than 20 accTrade Review"This book is a worthy successor to Marine Algae: Biodiversity, Taxonomy, Environmental Assessment and Biotechnology…An excellent resource for the beginning phycologist up through experts in the field."—S. T. Meiers, Western Illinois University, in CHOICESelected for the Outstanding Academic Title (OAT) Award 2017 by CHOICE magazine."This book is a worthy successor to Marine Algae: Biodiversity, Taxonomy, Environmental Assessment and Biotechnology…An excellent resource for the beginning phycologist up through experts in the field."—S. T. Meiers, Western Illinois University, in CHOICETable of ContentsIntroduction - Role of Algae in Nature, Main Taxonomic Groups of Marine Algae, Importance of Algae for Mankind (Historical Overview), Marine Algae and Health. Seaweed and the Food Industry - Phycocolloids, Agar, Alginate, Carrageenan. Nutritional Composition of Edible Seaweed - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals. Edible Marine Algae Listed by Geographic Region - North Atlantic (Europe and North America) Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta (Phaeophyceae), Rhodophyta. South Atlantic (Africa and South America) Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, Rhodophyta. Pacific West, Northwest and Southwest (Alaska, California, Mexico, Chile) Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, Rhodophyta. Pacific Islands (Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia) and Hawaii Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, Rhodophyta. East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, Rhodophyta. Indo-Pacific (China, Indochina, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand) Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, Rhodophyta. Bibliography. Index of Species. Index of Common Names. Index of illustrations/photos. Glossary.
£43.69
Taylor & Francis Ltd Women in Field Biology
Book SynopsisWomen are contributing to disciplines once the sole domain of men. Field biology has been no different. The history of women field biologists, embedded in a history largely made and recorded by men, has never been written. Compilations of biographies have been assembled, but the narrativetheir storyhas never been told. In part, this is because many expressed their passion for nature as writers, artists, collectors, and educators during eras when women were excluded from the male-centric world of natural history and science. The history of women field biologists is intertwined with men's changing views of female intellect and with increasing educational opportunities available to women. Given the preponderance of today's professional female ecologists, animal behaviorists, systematists, conservation biologists, wildlife biologists, restoration ecologists, and natural historians, it is time to tell this storythe challenges and hardships they faced and still face, and the prominent rolTable of ContentsPreamble Section 1: Historical Perspective Chapter 1: Introduction Origins: Europe Origins: North America Chapter 2: Pre-1880 (Late Age of Discovery)EuropeNorth America Chapter 3: 1880 to 1916 (Gilded Age)Chapter 4: 1917 to 1945 (War and Interwar Years) The Chicago plant ecologists The Chicago animal ecologists The Nebraska/Minnesota plant ecologists The Wisconsin limnologists The Cornell legacy Elsewhere in the United States Chapter 5: 1945 to 1972 (Postwar Years)Chapter 6: 1972 to Present (Civil Rights Era)Section 2: Current Perspectives 8. Chapter 7: Backgrounds, Paths, and Careers 9. Chapter 8: Experiences and Perspectives Role models and mentors Tales from the field Joys and challenges of motherhood and field biology Advocacy for women: science outreach: service to the profession Are there advantages of being a woman in the field? Hardships and challenges Subtle or overt message that females are intellectuallyinferior to males Prevented from doing something because of being awoman Need to prove self Safety issues/Vulnerability as a woman Sexual harassment/Assault Bullying/Harassment/Jealousy/Stealing Appearance Other challenges Challenges associated with being a woman of colorin field biology Microaggressions (and some not so micro) Positive change Increasing diversity and inclusivity "Words of wisdom" for the next generationSection 3: Looking Toward the Future Chapter 9: Ongoing Challenges and Moving Forward Gender bias in science Prove-it-againThe tightrope The maternal wall Tug of war Isolation Additional challenges faced by women field biologists Ethnic and racial minorities in field biology Moving forward
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Random House USA Inc Death on the Ice The Great Newfoundland Sealing
Book SynopsisEach year, for generations, poor, ill-clad Newfoundland fishermen sailed out “to the ice” to hunt seals in the hope of a few pennies in wages from the prosperous merchants of St. John’s. The year 1914 witnessed the worst in the long line of tragedies that were part of their harsh way of life. For two long days and nights a party of seal hunters—132 men—were left stranded on an icefield floating in the North Atlantic in winter. They were thinly dressed, with almost no food, and with no hope of shelter against the snow or the constant, bitter winds. To survive they had to keep moving, always moving. Those who lay down to rest died. This is an incredible story of bungling and greed, of suffering and heroism. With the aid of compelling, contemporary photographs, the book paints an unforgettable portrait of the bloody
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WW Norton & Co Leviathan
Book SynopsisTrade Review"...perfect summer reading, especially if you happen to be spending the summer by the sea, or on it." -- Adam Kirsch - New York Sun"Leviathan is an exhaustive, richly detailed history of industrial American whaling...Dolin succeeds admirably at what he sets out to do: tell the story of one of the strangest industries in American history." -- Bruce Barcott - New York Times"Starred Review. Engrossing account...at once grand and quirky, entertaining and informative." -- Publishers Weekly"Mr. Dolin handles this long, complex tale with great skill, both as a historian and as a writer (the bibliography and illustrations are splended too)...Leviathan is thoroughly engaging." -- John Steele Gordon - The Wall Street Journal
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Oceanography and Marine Biology
Book SynopsisInterest in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues continues to increase, creating a demand for authoritative reviews that summarize recent research. Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review has catered to this demand since its foundation, by the late Harold Barnes, more than 40 years ago. It is an annual consideration of basic areas of marine research; it returns to certain topics when appropriate in future volumes and adds new topics as they arise. The favorable reception accorded to all the volumes shows that the series is fulfilling a very real need: both reviews and sales have been gratifying. The 41st volume follows closely the objectives and style of the earlier volumes, continuing to regard the marine sciences-in all their various aspects-as a unit. This edition adds commentary on exotic mollusks in the Mediterranean, the diet of harbor porpoises and other topics. Experts treat the physical, chemical and biological aspects of mTable of ContentsOxygen Minimum Zone Benthos: Adaptation and Community Response to Hypoxia. Antarctic Marine Benthic Diversity. Influence of Marine Allochthonous Input on Sandy Beach Communities. The Effects of Sedimentation on Rocky Coast Assemblages. Exotic Mollusks in the Mediterranean Basin: Current Status and Perspectives. Detritus in the Epilithic Algal Matrix and its Use by Coral Reef Fishes. Ecology of Whale Falls at the Deep-sea Floor. The Diet of Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in the Northeast Atlantic: A Review.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Echinoderms Munchen Proceedings of the 11th
Book SynopsisSince 1972, scientists from all over the world working on fundamental questions of echinoderm biology and palaeontology have conferred every three years to exchange current views and results. The 11th International Echinoderm Conference held at the University of Munich, Germany, from 6-10 October 2003,continued this tradition. This volume comprises 95 submitted papers and 96 abstracts covering a wide spectrum from innovative student contributions to the lessons learnt from experienced specialists. The content of the contributions ranges from original research results to the latest synopses concerning a variety of topics, including visual sensing, larval cloning, mutable collagenous tissues, sea urchin aqua-culture, deuterostome phylogeny, palaeobiology and taphonomy.Table of ContentsOrganizationEditorialHistorical retrospectAccompanying thoughtsReproduction and developmentRegeneration and immunologyAquaculture and fisheriesPhysiology and behaviourFunctional morphologyPalaeontology and taphonomyPhylogeny, systematics and taxonomyAbstractsMiscellaneousConfereesAuthor index
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Elsevier Science Dynamic Aquaria
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Marine Aquarium Keeping
Book SynopsisThe science and common sense behind creating an inexpensive,flourishing marine aquarium Marine Aquarium Keeping is the firstcomplete, step-by-step handbook to bring scientific perspective andinsight to the practical basics of assembling and successfullymaintaining a conventional marine aquarium. While minimizinggadgetry and underscoring a simple, commonsense regimen of looking,seeing, and understanding, author and marine biologist StephenSpotte offers logical, chapter-by-chapter guidance to every facetof the hobby--from choosing equipment and setting up an aquarium,to selecting healthy animals and maintaining a flourishingunderwater environment. Inside, readers will discover: * How to make a new aquarium suitable for sustaining life * How to select healthy animals from species demonstrating goodcaptive survival * The step-by-step basics of routine maintenance * How to easily meet the nutritional requirements of marineanimals * The key to disease prevention * TheTable of ContentsThe Aquariums. The Air. The Water. The Subgravel Filter. The Gravel. The New Environment. The Quarantine Period. Animal Selection. Decorating. Maintenance. Foods and Feeding. Health and Disease. Communal Living. Supplemental Light. Aquarium Mythology. Additional Reading. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Marine Invertebrate Fisheries
Book SynopsisSystems Analysis and Simulation in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences William E. Grant This hands-on approach provides guidance to the step-by-step applications of systems analysis and simulation to questions about ecological systems. At the same time, it explains general principles without requiring that readers have a strong background in mathematics, statistics, or computer science. Chapter 1 traces the development of systems ecology introducing basic concepts, while Chapters 2 through 5 present the four phases of systems analysis: conceptual model formulation, quantitative specification of the model, model validation, and model use. 1986 (0 471-89236-X) 338 pp. Bioeconomic Modelling and Fisheries Management Colin W. Clark Discusses the management of commercial marine fisheries and the relationship between the economic forces affecting the fishing industry and the biological factors that determine the production and supply of fish in the sea. Topics focus on methods of preventing overfTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: CRUSTACEAN FISHERIES. Antarctic Krill Fisheries: Potential Resources and EcologicalConcerns (D. Sahrhage). Fisheries for Northern Shrimp (Pandalus Borealis) in the NorthwestAtlantic from Greenland to the Gulf of Maine (D. Parsons & J.Frechette). Resource Assessment and Management Perspectives on the PenaeidPrawn Fisheries of Western Australia (J. Penn, et al.). The West Australian Rock Lobster Fishery: Research for Management(B. Phillips & R. Brown). Northwest Atlantic Snow Crab Fisheries: Lessons in Research andManagement (R. Bailey & R. Einer). The Management of Coastal Penaeid Shrimp Fisheries (S.Garcia). MOLLUSCAN AND OTHER INVERTEBRATE HARVESTS. The California Abalone Fishery: Production, Ecological Interactionsand Prospects for the Future (M. Tegner). Conservation and Management of Queen Conch (Strombus Gigas). Fisheries in the Caribbean (C. Berg & D. Olsen). The Chesapeake Bay Oyster Fishery: Traditional Management Practices(V. Kennedy). Clam Fisheries with Hydraulic Dredges in the Adriatic Sea (C.Froglia). Fisheries for Giant Clams (Tridacnidae: Bivalvia) and Prospects forStock Enhancement (J. Munro). A Perspective on the Population Dynamics and Assessment of ScallopFisheries, with Special Reference to the Sea Scallop, PlacopectenMagellanicus Gmelin (J. Caddy). Managing an International Multispecies Fishery: The Saharan TrawlFishery for Cephalopods (J. de Laguna). Forecasting Yield and Abundance of Exploited Invertebrates (M.Fogarty). Index.
£402.26
The University of Michigan Press The Life of the Lakes 4th Ed. A Guide to the
Book SynopsisA detailed look at the history, health, and management of the Great Lakes fisheryTrade ReviewI have found Life of the Lakes to be the best source to turn to for the questions that I have about the Great Lakes fishery."" - Amanda Holmes, Executive Director, Fishtown Preservation Society, Leland, MI
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University of California Press Becoming Salmon Aquaculture and the Domestication
Book SynopsisExplores how the growth of marine domestication has blurred traditional distinctions between fish and animals, recasting farmed fish as sentient beings, capable of feeling pain and subject to animal-welfare legislation. This book focuses on the fragile and contingent relational practices that constitute salmon aquaculture.Trade Review"The book is both a keenly insightful exploration of the mutual effect of salmon and the people who raise them, and an engaging love letter to ethnography, which illuminates the ways in which such work can expand the boundaries of how we think about vexing issues of science and society... Here is anthropology that speaks to all of us about our food systems and the animals caught up in them, and about the inevitability of uncertainty, offered with no closure and with a masterly voice." Times Literary Supplement "A timely contribution... Overall, Becoming Salmon is a detailed and illuminating study of a rapidly growing industry, offering key insights into the practices of care that literally bring fish as food animals to, and through, life." Anthropology of Work Review
£64.00
University of California Press Becoming Salmon
Book SynopsisExplores how the growth of marine domestication has blurred traditional distinctions between fish and animals, recasting farmed fish as sentient beings, capable of feeling pain and subject to animal-welfare legislation. This book focuses on the fragile and contingent relational practices that constitute salmon aquaculture.Trade Review"The book is both a keenly insightful exploration of the mutual effect of salmon and the people who raise them, and an engaging love letter to ethnography, which illuminates the ways in which such work can expand the boundaries of how we think about vexing issues of science and society... Here is anthropology that speaks to all of us about our food systems and the animals caught up in them, and about the inevitability of uncertainty, offered with no closure and with a masterly voice." Times Literary Supplement "A timely contribution... Overall, Becoming Salmon is a detailed and illuminating study of a rapidly growing industry, offering key insights into the practices of care that literally bring fish as food animals to, and through, life." Anthropology of Work Review
£25.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Marine Fisheries Ecology
Book SynopsisThis text describes fisheries exploitation, biology, conservation and management, and reflects many recent and important changes in fisheries science, including growing concerns about the environmental impact of fisheries.Trade Review"The book is indeed a boon to both the student and teaching communities." Pashudhan "...this book, better than any other single volume I know at present, covers topics that will be important in future ecosystem-based management of fisheries." Fish and Fisheries "Well-written and thoughtfully put together" Professor Terry Quinn (Alaska, Fairbanks) "This book will be widely read and cited" Professor Jeremy Collie (Rhode Island) "Marine Fisheries Ecology is a work of art that provides a broad, ecosystem-level understanding of the biological, economic, and social factors affecting and motivating diverse fisheries at global scales. This "must-read" is an extremely well-written and expertly organized treatise. It will have significant appeal for the established fisheries professional and the student and lecturer alike, including informed members of the public interested in marine ecology and production processes, patterns of fisheries exploitation, socioeconomics, and the complexities of aquatic resource politics and decisionmaking..." Carl V. Burger Past President, American Fisheries Society -and- Chair of the Executive Committee, 4th World Fisheries Congress, Vancouver, B.C. CanadaTable of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgements xii 1 Marine fisheries ecology: an introduction 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Fisheries of the world 1 1.2.1 History of fisheries 1 1.2.2 Fishery science 6 1.2.3 Diversity of fisheries 7 1.3 Patterns of exploitation 9 1.3.1 Boom and bust 9 1.3.2 Conservation and ecosystem concerns 14 1.4 Why manage fisheries? 14 1.5 Objectives of management 15 1.5.1 Range of objectives 15 1.5.2 Balancing objectives 16 1.5.3 From objective to action 17 1.6 Meeting management objectives 17 1.7 Structure of this book 18 Summary 20 2 Marine ecology and production processes 21 2.1 Introduction 21 2.2 Primary production: sources and magnitude 21 2.3 Phytoplanktonic production 22 2.3.1 Links between production and physical processes 22 2.3.2 Upwellings and fronts 24 2.3.3 Rates of phytoplanktonic production 25 2.4 Non-phytoplanktonic production 28 2.4.1 Macroalgae 28 2.4.2 Mangroves 29 2.4.3 Coral reef algae 29 2.4.4 Seagrasses and marsh plants 30 2.4.5 Microphytobenthos 31 2.5 Heterotrophic production 31 2.5.1 The fate of primary production 31 2.5.2 Transfer along the food chain 32 2.5.3 Production of fished species 34 2.5.4 Linking primary production and landings 37 Summary 38 3 Fished species life histories and distribution 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.2 Fishes 39 3.3 Invertebrates 41 3.4 Life histories 55 3.4.1 Sex sex reversal and sex ratios 55 3.4.2 Growth maturity and longevity 56 3.4.3 Egg size fecundity and reproduction 59 3.5 Distribution in space and time 62 3.5.1 Geographical ranges and stock structures 62 3.5.2 Migration 62 3.5.3 Larval transport retention and dispersal 65 3.5.4 Metapopulations 68 Summary 69 4 Population structure in space and time 70 4.1 Introduction 70 4.2 Recruitment 70 4.2.1 Spawner and recruit relationships 71 4.2.2 Mortality during the early life history 78 4.2.3 Depensation 83 4.2.4 Regulation in fish populations 85 4.3 Density-dependent habitat use 86 Summary 88 5 Fishing gears and techniques 90 5.1 Introduction 90 5.2 From shoreline gathering to satellites 90 5.3 Modern commercial fishing gears 94 5.3.1 Towed fishing gear 95 5.3.2 Static fishing gear 103 5.4 Other fishing techniques 106 5.5 Conservation methods 108 Summary 111 6 Fishers: socioeconomics and human ecology 112 6.1 Introduction 112 6.2 Motivations for fishing 112 6.2.1 Food 112 6.2.2 Income 113 6.3 Modifications to fishing behaviour 115 6.3.1 Social 115 6.3.2 Religion 117 6.4 Conflicts and conflict resolution 118 6.4.1 Competing for fish 118 6.4.2 Fish wars 121 6.4.3 Fishers in the political process 122 6.4.4 Traditional management systems 123 6.4.5 Customary marine tenure 124 6.4.6 Co-management 125 Summary 126 7 Single-species stock assessment 127 7.1 Introduction 127 7.2 Balancing birth and death 127 7.3 Surplus production models 128 7.3.1 Stability 128 7.3.2 Models of population growth 130 7.3.3 Fitting models to data 130 7.3.4 Surplus production models in action 132 7.4 Delay–difference models 135 7.4.1 Delay–difference models in action 137 7.5 Virtual population analysis 138 7.5.1 Age-based cohort analysis 140 7.5.2 Length-based cohort analysis 143 7.6 Statistical catch-at-age methods 144 7.7 Yield-per-recruit models 145 7.7.1 Yield-per-recruit models in action 146 7.8 Incorporating recruitment 149 7.8.1 Replacement lines 149 7.8.2 Replacement lines in action 150 7.9 Confronting risk and uncertainty 152 7.9.1 Bayesian analysis 153 7.9.2 Resampling methods 154 7.10 Biological reference points 155 Summary 157 8 Multispecies assessment and ecosystem modelling 159 8.1 Introduction 159 8.2 Multispecies surplus production 159 8.2.1 Multispecies surplus production in action 160 8.3 Multispecies yield per recruit 162 8.3.1 Multispecies yield per recruit in action 162 8.4 Multispecies virtual population analysis 162 8.4.1 Multispecies VPA in action 164 8.4.2 Applying MSVPA data to single-species model 169 8.5 Predators prey and competitors 169 8.5.1 Predator–prey dynamics 169 8.5.2 Competition an unexpected result 170 8.5.3 Management implications 171 8.6 Size spectra 171 8.7 Ecosystem models 173 8.7.1 Ecosystem models in action 174 Summary 177 9 Getting the data: stock identity and dynamics 178 9.1 Introduction 178 9.2 Stock identification 178 9.2.1 The stock concept 178 9.2.2 Methods of stock identification 178 9.3 Stock dynamics 184 9.3.1 Sampling 184 9.3.2 Length weight and age 189 9.3.3 Growth 195 9.3.4 Maturity 199 9.3.5 Fecundity 199 9.3.6 Mortality 201 9.4 The impact of errors 203 Summary 204 10 Getting the data: abundance catch and effort 205 10.1 Introduction 205 10.2 Abundance 205 10.2.1 Survey design 205 10.2.2 Visual census methods 206 10.2.3 Acoustic methods 209 10.2.4 Trawl surveys 210 10.2.5 Depletion methods 213 10.2.6 Mark–recapture methods 214 10.2.7 Egg production methods 214 10.3 The fishery 219 Summary 221 11 Bioeconomics 223 11.1 Introduction 223 11.2 The value of fisheries 223 11.2.1 Trade in fished species 223 11.2.2 Catch values and employment 224 11.3 Bioeconomic models 225 11.3.1 Descriptive bioeconomics 226 11.3.2 Optimal fishing strategies 230 11.3.3 Bayesian methods 235 11.4 Economic vs. social management objectives 237 11.4.1 Subsidies 237 11.4.2 The case for economic efficiency 237 Summary 238 12 Fishing effects on populations and communities 239 12.1 Introduction 239 12.2 Vulnerability to fishing 239 12.2.1 Behaviour 239 12.2.2 Life histories 241 12.3 Intraspecific effects 242 12.3.1 Age and size structure 242 12.3.2 Reproduction 243 12.3.3 Genetic structure 244 12.4 Community effects 245 12.4.1 Diversity 245 12.4.2 Community structure 250 12.4.3 Size structure 251 12.4.4 Competition and trophic interactions 252 Summary 256 13 Bycatches and discards 258 13.1 Introduction 258 13.2 Catches discards and bycatches 258 13.2.1 Definitions 258 13.2.2 Reasons for discarding 258 13.3 Alternatives to discarding 260 13.4 Fisheries and bycatches 260 13.5 Incidental captures 262 13.5.1 Seabirds 262 13.5.2 Sea turtles 264 13.5.3 Sea snakes 265 13.5.4 Marine mammals 265 13.6 Methods to reduce bycatches 267 13.7 Ghost fishing 267 13.8 Sociocultural differences 270 Summary 271 14 Impacts on benthic communities habitats and coral reefs 272 14.1 Introduction 272 14.2 Fishing disturbance 272 14.2.1 Fishing vs. natural disturbance 272 14.2.2 Distribution of fishing disturbance 273 14.3 Direct effects of fishing gear on the seabed 276 14.3.1 Towed fishing gear 276 14.3.2 Direct effects on the substratum 277 14.3.3 Effects on infauna 277 14.3.4 Effects on epifauna 281 14.3.5 Meta-analysis 284 14.4 Effects of static fishing gears 284 14.5 Long-term effects 285 14.6 Fishing as a source of energy subsidies 288 14.6.1 Have population changes occurred? 290 14.7 Indirect effects on habitats 290 14.7.1 Loose seabeds 290 14.7.2 Coral reefs 291 Summary 293 15 Fishery interactions with birds and mammals 294 15.1 Introduction 294 15.2 Birds 294 15.2.1 Competition between birds and fisheries 296 15.2.2 Benefits of discarding 300 15.2.3 Waders and shellfish 301 15.3 Mammals 303 15.3.1 Competition between mammals and fisheries 304 15.3.2 Prey release 307 Summary 309 16 A role for aquaculture? 310 16.1 Introduction 310 16.2 Aquaculture past and present 310 16.3 What is cultivated? 312 16.4 Production systems 313 16.5 Feeding constraints 314 16.6 Prospects for expansion 314 16.6.1 Cage cultivation 316 16.6.2 Stock enhancement and ranching 318 16.7 Case studies 319 16.7.1 Shrimp farming 319 16.7.2 Bivalve mariculture 322 Summary 326 17 Management and conservation options 327 17.1 Introduction 327 17.2 Management objectives strategies and actions 327 17.2.1 From objective to action 327 17.2.2 Catch control 328 17.2.3 Effort control 331 17.2.4 Technical measures 331 17.2.5 Management in action 332 17.3 Improving management 335 17.3.1 Enforcement and compliance 335 17.3.2 Co-management 337 17.3.3 Ownership of resources and harvesting rights 338 17.3.4 Uncertainty and the precautionary approach 338 17.3.5 Role of science 339 17.4 Multispecies and ecosystem-based management 341 17.4.1 What are the objectives? 341 17.4.2 What can be achieved? 341 17.5 Managing fisheries for conservation 342 17.5.1 Endangered species 342 17.5.2 Habitats 343 17.5.3 Protected areas and no-take zones 344 17.6 Future trends 346 17.6.1 Fisheries science 346 17.6.2 Fisheries management 346 Summary 347 References 348 Appendices 1 List of symbols 380 2 Fisheries websites 385 3 Geographic index 389 Index 393
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Crustacean Farming Ranching and Culture
Book SynopsisCrustacean Farming: Ranching and Culture, Second edition. John F. Wickins and Daniel O''C Lee. The second edition of an extremely well-received book, Crustacean Farming, deals with all cultivated crustaceans of commercial significance, shrimp, prawns, crayfish, lobsters, crabs, and spiny lobsters, and examines the criteria by which both the feasibility and desirability of farming proposals are assessed. The characteristics and production methods of farmed and candidate crustacean species are described in sufficient detail to enable areas of profitable involvement to be distinguished form other opportunities presenting only very high risks and possibilities for serious loss. Coverage extends right from broodstock acquisition and management through to the operation of hatcheries, nurseries and on-growing units to key aspects of processing and marketing. New to this second edition are ranching and re-stocking operations together with the culture of ornamentTrade Review"...the book is so much enlarged and improved, yet still retaining its accessability. This book is a "must-have" for anyone with an interest in Crustacea whether from biological or economic point of view."–Janet H Brown (Aquaculture News, April 2002) "This fine book, which takes a global view, is absolutely up-to-date and gives a very detailed overview of the problems and most of their potential solutions. Anyone involved with investment in crustacean farming, or its management by government, would be foolish to make a move without first studying this very valuable contribution to the body of knowledge." (Professional Fisherman) "In preparing a second edition of this excellent book... the authors have taken the opportunity not only to update it but also to radically broaden its scope... This edition... is worth every penny.... it is a 'must have' for everyone involved in crustacean aquaculture, even if they already own the first edition." (Aquaculture Research) "This book overall is a monumental piece of work. It is replete with useful citations of other works... a great job of giving the big picture of world crustacean farming. Moreover, it would serve as a fine textbook at the college level."–Dr James W Avault Jr (Aquaculture Magazine, 2002)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction: History, Objectives, Current status, Advances and constraints. Biology: Terminology, Disease, Genetics;. Markets: Marketing crustaceans, World crustacean markets. Candidates for cultivation: Location, Broodstock, Larvae, Post-larvae and juveniles, On-growing, Comparison of species. On-growing options: Tropical climates, Warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, Temperate climates, Polyculture, Production of soft shelled crustaceans. Hatchery supported fisheries, ranching and habitat modification. Site selection: Country or region, Locality, Modifications to an existing facility. Techniques: Species and groups: Penaeid shrimp, Macrobrachium. Other caridean shrimps and prawns, Crayfish: USA, Europe, Australia, Clawed lobsters, Spiny lobsters, Crabs, Non-decapod crustaceans. Techniques: General, Materials: Pond design and construction, Pond management, Water treatment methods, Water quality tolerance, Monitoring water quality, Humane slaughter, Food preparation and storage, Disease diagnosis, transmission, prevention and control, Genetics, Hatchery supported fisheries, ranching and habitat modification. Project implementation and management: Conceptual phase, Validation phase, Detailed planning phase, Implementation phase, Food safety and HACCP, Management. Economics: Finance, Investment appraisal, Risk, Intensification, Costs. Impact of crustacean aquaculture: Social impact, Ecological impact, Environmental impact, Institutional interactions. The future for Crustacean farming: Introduction; Disease Management; Domestication; Reproduction; Nutrition; Effluents and environmental impacts; Stock enhancement; Production technologies; Ornamental shrimp; Non-decapod crustaceans. Appendix 1:Summary of biological data and examples of typical culture performance. Appendix 2:Shrimp counts. Appendix 3:Glossary. . Index
£194.36
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Freshwater Prawn Culture The Farming of
Book Synopsisaeo the definitive work on the subject aeo prawn culture is an expanding multibillion dollar business aeo increasing competition and environmental problems demand the most up--to--date scientific know--how aeo edited by world authorities, with contributions from distinguished experts.Trade Review" Both the editors and the authors deserve our highest compliments. The editors specifically also for composing this work: with their own contributions, and by bringing together the very best authors in the field, they have produced a truly marvellous book." Crustaceana "...this collecting of information from a variety of sources is invaluable. The result is that the editors have been successful in putting together a comprehensive volume relating to topics relevant to the culture of freshwater prawn" Aquaculture International "The book surely provides the reader with almost everything they need to know about this vital subject." Fishing Boat World "The book is exceptionally well designed and organized, making for very easy reading. This is no doubt the best up-to-date book I have seen on the subject of prawn farming." Aquaculture MagazineTable of ContentsPreface. Contributors. Acknowledgements. 1 History and Global Status of Freshwater Prawn Farming. 2 Nomenclature and Taxonomy. 3 Biology. 4 Broodstock Management. 5 Flow-through Hatchery Systems and Management. 6 Recirculation Hatchery Systems and Management. 7 Larval Prawn Feeds and the Dietary Importance of Artemia. 8. Nursery Systems and Management. 9. Grow-out System- Site Selection and Pond Construction. 10 Grow-out Systems- Monoculture. 11. Grow-out Systems- Culture in Temperate Zones. 12. Grow-out Systems- Polyculture and Integrated Culture. 13. Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding. 14 Grow-out Systems- Water Quality and Soil Management. 15. Health Management. 16. Biology and Management of Size Variation. 17. Commercial Freshwater Prawn Farming Around the World. 18. Post-harvest Handling and Processing. 19. Marketing and Preparation for Consumption. 20. Economics & Business Management. 21 Culture of Other Prawn Species. 22. Prawn Capture Fisheries and Enhancement. 23. Sustainability of Freshwater Prawn Culture. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Fishery Science
Book Synopsisaeo A full understanding of early life history of fishes is vital to the study of the areas of fish biology, fisheries & aquaculture aeo Brimming with information from recent research aeo User--friendly, highly illustrated and well--written aeo The editors and authors offer the reader a vast wealth of knowledge on this important subject.Trade Review"This textbook is interesting and informative, and provides an excellent body of material that could be used to supplement other resources. In addition Fishery Science is invaluable as the only existing text on the early life-stages od development." Fish Biology and Fisheries, 2003. "Overall this book is a valuable contribution. It provides a basis for individual university courses and a reference and background for postgraduate studies as well as for active fisheries scientists." Steve Coombs, Journal of Fish Biology, 2003. "the book will be a most useful sourcebook for students of fishery science, and also for teachers wishing to include more information about the early life stages in their fish biology courses." Malcolm Jobling, Aquaculture International, 2003. "Most comprehensive texts on fishery science will say something about the egg and larval states, but leave out a lot of the scientific and methodological detail. This book fills the gaps and will allow students to obtain a deeper grasp, both of egg and larval biology and of fishery science...Teachers of fishery science will find this book a very useful supplement to their course literature." Paul J. B. Hart, Fish and Fisheries, 2003.Table of ContentsContributors. Preface. 1 Special Considerations of Fish Eggs and Larvae. 2 Age and Growth. 3 Mortality. 4 Recruitment. 5 Population Analysis. 6 Cohort Identification. 7 Habitat Requirements. 8 Assemblages, Communities, and Species Interactions. 9 Fishery Management. 10 Human Impacts. 11 Case Studies: Resurgence and Decline of the Japanese Sardine Population. Cascading Effects of Human Impacts on Fish Populations in the Laurentian Great Lakes. Understanding Conservation Issues of the Danube River. 12 Methodological Resources. Appendix. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Taxonomic Index
£77.36
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Arctic Fish Type KK Wallchart
£18.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Eel
Book SynopsisA strong demand for an English version of the third German Edition of this extremely important book paved the way for this excellent new translation, which contains much new information from over 500 publications, not covered by the previous English language edition. The Eel is the standard work on the species with chapters in the book covering body structure and functions, developmental stages and distribution of the eel species, post-larval ecology and behaviour, harvest and environmental relationships, fishing methods, eel culture, diseases, parasites and bodily damage, the world trade in eels and eel processing. Contributions are included from several world authorities including new information concerning genetic diversity in eel populations and the consequences for their management. Written by Friedrich-Wilhelm Tesch, one of the foremost world authorities on eels and carefully edited by Professor Thorpe, well known for hiTrade Review"This is a new translation of an extremely important book. The Eel is the standard work on the genus...It is essential reading and a reference for scientists and aquaculturists, eel fishermen, angling clubs and river managers...A fascinating book, even for a lay person, it answers so many questions that one has about this 'slippery creature'." Sherkin Comment, Environmental Quarterly of Sherkin Island Marine Station, 2004 "This English translation of the third German edition contains new infomation from over 500 published papers." CAB Abstracts, 2005 "In the comprehensive third edition of this text and the first English translation, Friefrich Texch covers the biology, ecology, breeding, and commercial significance of the eel. This revised and updated text includes findings from more than 500 new scientific publications." Journal of the American Water Resources AssociationTable of ContentsBody structure and functions Developmental Stages and Distribution of the Eel Species Post-larval ecology and behaviour Harvest and environmental relationships Fishing Methods Eel Culture Diseases, parasites, and bodily damage World Trade and Processing References
£205.16
Harvard University Press The Wake of the Whale Hunter Societies in the
Book SynopsisDespite declining stocks and health risks, island communities in the Caribbean and North Atlantic still use traditional methods to hunt whales and dolphins for food. Russell Fielding presents the art, history, and purpose of whaling in these different cultures and describes what their future might look like as modern realities take hold.Trade ReviewThe Wake of the Whale would be fascinating just for its rich ethnographic account of the history and present state of whaling in St. Vincent and the Faroe Islands. Yet, gradually, it also turns the mirror back on its readers, urging us to rethink our own attitudes to whaling. -- Matthew Reisz * Times Higher Education *Russell Fielding’s multilayered assessment of artisanal whaling traditions unfolds as a riveting narrative. Readers entranced by the oceanic tales of writers such as Melville and Conrad will likewise find in The Wake of the Whale many colorful, firsthand accounts of seagoing experience to stir the imagination. Fielding’s book is not only provocative, discerning, and solidly researched, but a real page-turner. -- John Gatta, literary critic and author of Making Nature SacredA wonderful storyteller, Fielding guides us with sensitivity and insight through the cultural, scientific, and ethical complexities of humanity’s long relationship with whales. In doing so, he illuminates the heart of our relationships with other animal species, both domestic and wild. -- David George Haskell, author of The Forest UnseenRussell Fielding compares whaling in two different communities and locations through a historical and sociocultural lens. He both respects the whalers, offering readers insight into the tradition, and honors environmental organizations protecting whales. A well-documented, well-written, and balanced book. -- Jóan Pauli Joensen, University of the Faroe IslandsThe Wake of the Whale is a truly magnificent piece of work, an epic tale of two worlds connected by North Atlantic currents and the creatures that navigate them. Artisanal whaling, an ancient communal practice, faces multiple threats in the Caribbean and North Atlantic territories, the largest of which may be the pollution of the ocean and its deleterious effects on biodiversity and health. -- Priya Kissoon, University of the West IndiesThe Wake of the Whale provides detailed historical, sociocultural, geographic, and political insight on a practice that is considered by many to be taboo. Readers, whether for or against whaling, will be challenged on many of the issues that underpin their positions. Some may even defect to the other side. -- Janice Cumberbatch, University of the West IndiesAn enjoyable read…The Wake of the Whale provokes numerous critical thoughts regarding the morality of different practices in post-domestic societies. -- Benedict Singelton * Conservation and Society *A rare mix of scientific and social insight, The Wake of the Whale raises compelling questions about the place of cultural traditions in the contemporary world and the sacrifices we must make for sustainability. -- Mae Dorricott * Caribbean Compass *A thought-provoking page-turner…Contributes to the literature of contemporary global cultural geography and environmental history by weaving together the landscapes of two geographically distant places and peoples. -- Chie Sakakibara * AAG Review of Books *
£21.56
Scribner Book Company Red Summer
Book SynopsisA vivid, unforgettable account of the danger, pain, and joy of working on a salmon fishing boat and living in a small village on the farthest edge of Alaska. Set in the tiny Native village of Egegik on the shores of Alaska’s Bristol Bay, Bill Carter’s Red Summer is the thrilling story of one man’s journey from novice to seasoned fisherman over the course of four beautiful, brutal summers in one of the earth’s few remaining wild places. As millions of salmon race toward their annual spawning grounds, Carter learns the ancient, backbreaking trade of the set net fisherman, one of the most exhilarating and dangerous jobs in the world. Housed in a dilapidated shack with no hot water and boarded-up windows that keep the bears at bay, Carter spends his days battling the elements on the river and his nights drinking whiskey with a memorable group of hardworking, hard-living characters. There’s Sharon, the tough, charismatic woman who
£14.39
University of British Columbia Press Physiological Ecology of Pacific Salmon
Book SynopsisContains essays written by experts in the field, addressing important aspects of the physiological ecology of Pacific salmon.Table of ContentsContents Preface W. Craig Clarke Contributors Chapter 1 Energetics J.R. Brett Chapter 2 Locomotion Paul W. Webb Chapter 3 Growth A.H. Weatherley and H.S.Gill Chapter 4 Nutrition and Feeding Habits in Relationto Life History Stage D.A. Higgs, J.S. Macdonald, C.D. Levings, andB.S. Dosanjh Chapter 5 Osmoregulation W. Craig Clarke andTetsuya Hirano Chapter 6 Excretion Chris M. Wood Chapter 7 Circulation and Gas Transfer David J.Randall and Patrica A. Wright Chapter 8 Stress and Tolerance U.H.M.Fagerlund, J.R. McBride, and I.V. Williams Index
£112.20
University of British Columbia Press The International Politics of Whaling
Book SynopsisThe International Politics of Whaling examines contemporary whaling issues with an emphasis on three factors: our knowledge of whales and current whale populations and the impact of whaling; the actors and institutions involved in the debate over whaling; and the ethical dimension.Trade ReviewThe book offers a useful corrective to the argument advanced by some environmental non-governmental organizations and countries that commercial whaling poses the greatest threat to the world’s cetacean species. * International Journal, Autumn 1997 *The International Politics of Whaling is a fascinating and timely account of a major collision involving environment, economics, politics, and ethics ... The text is crisp, well organized ... Highly recommended. -- Patrick Colgan * Canadian Book Review Annual *Table of Contents1 Ecopolitics: The International Dimension2 The Whale and the Whaler3 Cetapolitics: The IWC, Foreign Policies, and NGOs4 Whale Ethics: A Normative Discussion5 Conclusion: Whales and World PoliticsAppendicesNotesBibliographyIndex
£66.30
University of British Columbia Press The 1985 Pacific Salmon Treaty
Book SynopsisBeginning late in the nineteenth century and culminating in the 1985 Pacific Salmon Treaty, Canada and the United States carried out long and contentious negotiations to provide a framework for cooperation for conserving and sharing the vitally important Pacific salmon resource. This book traces provides an insider's perspective on the tumultuous negotiations.Trade Review"Both authors have been deeply immersed in Canada's management of its salmon resources and conflicts with US fisheries. The treatment of the subject is nicely balanced and even-handed... This masterful account is likely to be the definitive work, given its combination of breadth and depth with the added value of a balanced insider's view." - Edward L. Miles, Professor, School of Marine Affairs, University of Washington"Table of ContentsAcknowledgments1 Salmon Migrations, Fisheries, and Problems2 The Opening Stanzas: 1890s to 1960s3 The Global Context4 Comprehensive Bilateral Negotiations, 1960-855 The 1985 Treaty in Detail6 Article II: Institutional Arrangements7 Principles of the Treaty: Article III and the Memorandum of Understanding8 Fraser River Sockeye and Pinks9 Northern British Columbia/Southeastern Alaska Net Fisheries10 Transboundary Rivers11 Chinook Salmon12 Coho Salmon13 Southern British Columbia and Washington State Chum Salmon14 Concluding ObservationsAppendicesNotesLiterature CitedIndex
£73.95
University of British Columbia Press The Aquaculture Controversy in Canada
Book SynopsisA comprehensive examination of the aquaculture controversy in Canada.Trade ReviewThe Aquaculture Controversy is a valuable contribution to a critical Canadian policy debate—one that is bound to inform future studies on the unfolding blue revolution and its ongoing Canadian impacts. -- Dean Bavington * Literary Review of Canada *Young’s and Matthews’ Aquaculture Controversy in Canada deserves special attention for at least two reasons: Firstly, because it is a book vigorously written to unfold the many layers of the aquaculture debate with Canada as a major player as well as — one is tempted to overstate — a “victim” of the global industry. Secondly, the book is an excellent example of good sociology -- Matthias Gross, University of Halle, Germany * Canadian Journal of Sociology/Cahiers canadiens de sociologie, 36(1) 2011 *This book offers intriguing insights into the debates about aquaculture and the reasons why the various parties, whether for or against, are so entrenched in their views. It should be of interest to current stakeholders in the industry as well as fisheries scientists and scholars. -- Miriam Wright, University of Windsor * International Journal of Maritime History, Vol XXIV No 1 *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: A High-Speed Collision: Aquaculture as Intersection and Metaphor1 Aquaculture in a Global Context2 Aquaculture in a Local ContextPart 2: Knowledge Battlefield3 Knowledge Battlefield: Science, Framing, and “Facts”4 Knowledge Warriors? Experts and the Aquaculture Controversy5 Media and the Knowledge Battlefield / with Mary ListonPart 3: Political Economy6 Aquaculture and Community Development7 Governing AquacultureConclusionNotesReferencesIndex
£26.99
Stanford University Press Crisis in the Worlds Fisheries People Problems
Book SynopsisFor over twenty years, an alarming trend has emerged in the world's fisheries: there are too many fishers chasing too few fish. This book provides a broad overview and fundamental reassessment of fisheries management policies around the world.Trade Review"McGoodwin critically examines accepted fisheries management practices and advocates alternative approaches that would situate the social and economic needs of fishers at the forefront of policy considerations. Yet, the book is much more than that. As the title indicates, McGoodwin's book is sweeping in its coverage. It addresses virtually every aspect of fisheries—cultural, economic, political, and environmental. . . . It is a good introductory book for persons, no matter their discipline or profession, who are interested in natural resource management. . . . On the other hand, McGoodwin has provided a valuable service for all by pulling together in one place an extensive and timely review of the fisheries literature."—Natural Resources and Environmental Administration"It is difficult to disagree with McGoodwin's overall argument: contemporary fisheries management must change. His book provides a broad review of fisheries management policies and an important prescription for an ailing industry and way of life. It is written in a style that commends itself to fishers, fisheries managers, and academics alike. It is an important book whose audience is sure to extend far beyond the bounds of maritime anthropologists."—American AnthropologistTable of ContentsContents Part I 1. 2. Part II 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part III 9. 10. 11.
£24.69
Stackpole Books Salt Waters Greatest Gamefish Techniques and
Book SynopsisA guide to essential tackle, techniques, and strategy for the world's top saltwater species, on both conventional tackle and fly. Includes information on how and where to catch all the fastest, toughest, and biggest saltwater gamefish, including striped bass, bonefish, tarpon, tuna, mako sharks, and more.
£24.30
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Seafood Industry
Book SynopsisThe Seafood Industry: Species, Products, Processing, and Safety, Second Edition is a completely updated and contemporary revision of Flick and Martin's classic publication, The Seafood Industry. Covering all aspects of the commercial fish and shellfish industries from harvest through consumption the book thoroughly describes the commercial fishery of the western hemisphere. The international audience will also find the coverage accessible because, although species and regulations may differ, the techniques described are similar worldwide,. The second edition contains a significant expansion of the material included in the first edition. Examples include: high pressure processing; inclusion of additional major crustacean species of commerce; fishery centers and development programs; handling methods on fishing vessels; and new chapters on Toxins, Allergies, and Sensitivities; Composition and Quality; and Risk Management and HACCP; and Processing Fin Fish. The Seafood Trade Review“The authors present valuable technical information and insight for the handling and processing of commercially important species of finfish and shellfish while making the complex understandable. For a technical work, it is an enjoyable read. Every seafood technology or marketing student or professional should add this volume to his or her bookshelves.” (Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 25 December 2013)Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments xiii Contributors xv 1 A History of the Seafood Industry 1 Roy E. Martin The fish curing industry 1 Fish canning 2 Canning salmon 3 The shrimp fishery 3 Canning oysters, clams, and crabs 5 The fish canning industry 6 The haddock fishery 8 Early Pacific fisheries 9 The menhaden fishery 10 The whaling industry 11 An overview of our heritage 12 Further reading 12 2 Harvesting Techniques 14 George J. Flick, Jr. Classification of harvesting techniques 14 Nets 15 Trap and gear pot 20 Hook-and-line fishing 22 Shellfish dredging and scooping gear 24 Hand picking 25 Fishing optimization 25 Miscellaneous and experimental gear 25 Acknowledgment 26 Further reading 26 3 Groundfish 27 George J. Flick, Jr., and Laura S. Douglas Introduction 27 Historical perspective 28 East Coast fishing industry: a historical perspective 28 West Coast fishing industry: a historical perspective 30 Species 32 East Coast 32 West Coast 41 Acknowledgments 44 References 45 Webliography 45 4 Pelagic Fish 48 Laura S. Douglas Introduction 48 Species 49 Herrings, sardines, and anchovies 49 Tunas, bonitos, and billfishes 50 Miscellaneous pelagic fishes 52 Physical adaptation 53 Musculature 54 Preservation 54 Maine sardines 55 Brisling and sild (formerly Norway sardines) 55 Portuguese sardines 56 Tuna 56 Mackerel 56 Anchovies, Mediterranean style 57 Menhaden 57 Nutritional value 57 Labeling 58 Sardines and sardine-like products 58 Anchovies 59 Tunas 59 Quality factors 59 Brisling and sild (Norway sardines) 59 Portuguese sardines 59 Tunas 60 Mackerels 60 Anchovies, Mediterranean style 60 Acknowledgments 61 References 61 Webliography 61 5 Major Cultured Species 63 Lori S. Marsh Importance of aquaculture 63 Production environments and systems 63 Pond systems 64 Enclosure and cage systems 64 Flow-through systems 65 Recirculating aquaculture systems 65 Common aquacultured species 65 Carps 66 Oysters 67 Clams, cockles, and arkshells 67 Shrimps and prawns 68 Tilapias 68 Salmons and trouts 69 Conclusions 70 References 70 Webliography 70 6 Shellfish—Mollusks 71 Robin Downey, Lori Marsh, and George J. Flick, Jr. Mollusk farms and fisheries 71 Natural history 71 Feeding 72 The mollusk and public health 72 Conservation regulations 72 West Coast 73 Clam culture operations 73 Geoduck (giant clam) culture operations 73 Mussel culture operations 74 Oyster culture operations 74 Scallop culture operations 75 Abalone 75 Atlantic and Gulf Coasts 76 Surf clams 76 Ocean quahog 77 Hard clam 78 Soft shell clam 79 Scallops 80 Oysters 80 Blue mussel 81 Acknowledgment 81 References 81 Webliography 82 7 Shellfish—Crustaceans 83 Michael J. Oesterling Crabs 84 Blue crab 85 King crab 86 Cancer crabs 88 Shrimp 89 Penaeid shrimp 90 Pandalid shrimp 91 Lobster 92 Spiny lobsters 92 American lobster 93 Further reading 94 8 Underutilized (Latent) Fishery Species 95 Michael Jahncke and Daniel Kauffman History of research programs on underutilized (latent) fishery species 95 Fishery development foundations 96 Saltenstall-Kennedy fishery development funds and sea grant research programs on underutilized (latent) species 97 Examples of past and current underutilized (latent) species development efforts 97 Dogfish 97 Pacific sardine 98 Atlantic red crab 99 Spin-offs from underutilized (latent) species research 99 Nongovernmental organization and consumer pressure for sustainable management 100 Future trends 101 Acknowledgments 101 References 101 Webilography 103 9 Processing Finfish 105 Lori Marsh and George J. Flick, Jr. Filleting 105 Mince 106 Raw materials and sources 106 Separation processes 106 Washing 110 Mince stabilization 110 Mince products 112 Conclusions 114 Batters and breading 114 Mesh 115 Browning rate 115 Moisture and oil absorption 115 Battered and breaded seafoods 115 Quality assurance of battered and breaded seafood products 116 Acknowledgments 117 References 117 Webliography 117 10 Surimi and Fish Protein Isolate 118 Jae W. Park Introduction 118 Manufacturing of surimi 119 Refining 121 Freezing, metal detection, and frozen storage 121 Factors affecting surimi quality 122 Surimi gel preparation and measurement 122 Fish protein isolate 123 What is fish protein isolate? 123 Superior gelling properties of FPI 124 Utilization of surimi and fish protein isolate 124 References 126 11 Waste (By-Product) Utilization 128 Lori Marsh and Peter J. Bechtel Human consumption 129 Mince 129 Roe 130 Fish heads 130 Pharmaceutical nutraceuticals and other products 130 Aquacultural, agricultural, and bulk food uses 131 Fish hydrolysates 131 Fertilizer and compost 131 Nonnutritional uses 132 Biodiesel and fuel 132 Chitin and chitosan 132 Carotenoid pigments 133 Leather and gelatin 133 References 133 12 Processing Mollusks 136 George J. Flick, Jr. Processing for the live market 136 Processing for the fresh market 137 Bivalves 137 Gastropods 138 Further processing 139 Batter and breading operations 139 Freezing 139 Canning 140 Pickled mollusks 142 High pressure processing 142 Irradiation and electron beam 145 Steam tunnel 145 Heat shock 147 Postharvest processes 147 Postharvest processing validation/verification guidance for Vibrio vulnificus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus 148 Flavoring agents from processing effluents 148 Acknowledgment 149 References 149 Further reading 149 13 Processing Crustaceans 151 Lori S. Marsh Crabs 151 Swimming or blue crabs 151 Further processing 153 King crab 153 Dungeness crab 154 Stone crab 154 Jonah crab and rock crab 154 Lobster 155 Shrimp 155 Paste shrimp 155 Cold-water shrimp 156 Warm-water shrimp 156 Shrimp processing on board the capture vessel 156 Crawfish 158 Harvesting crawfish 158 Grading 158 Cooking 158 Packaging 159 Other freshwater crawfish products 159 Acknowledgment 159 References 159 Webliography 160 14 Freshwater Fish 161 Denise Skonberg and Thomas E. Rippen Current status 161 Other fisheries 162 Markets/processing 163 Composition and quality 163 Shelf life 163 Red versus white muscle 163 Nutrient composition 164 Consumer preference 164 Off-flavors 165 Parasites 165 Contaminants 165 Selected species 166 Whitefish 166 Lake whitefish 166 Chubs (lake herring) 166 Other whitefish 166 Yellow perch 167 Walleye 167 Lake trout 168 Smelt 168 Catfish 168 Other species 169 Acknowledgments 170 Further reading 170 Webliography 171 15 Nutrition and Preparation 172 Doris T. Hicks Introduction 172 Make smart choices from every food group 173 Nutrient intake recommendations 173 Major nutrients 173 Protein 173 Fat 174 Water 175 Minerals 175 Trace minerals 177 Vitamins 178 Water-soluble vitamins 179 Nutrition labeling for seafood 180 What you need to know about mercury in fish and shellfish 181 Allergens 182 Buying seafood 182 Whole fish 182 Fish fillets or steaks 182 Shellfish 183 Label-dated seafood 183 Mail-order seafood 183 Handling and storing fresh seafood 183 Buying frozen seafood 184 Preparation 186 Keeping it clean 186 Cooking: general rules 186 Serving seafood 190 Acknowledgment 191 Further reading 191 Webliography 192 16 Species Identification of Seafood 193 LeeAnn Applewhite, Rosalee Rasmussen, and Michael Morrissey Significance of problem 194 Types of species substitution 194 Background 195 Comparison of protein- and DNA-based methods 196 DNA-based methods 196 DNA extraction 196 DNA amplification 197 Post-PCR analysis methods 201 Single-stranded conformational polymorphism 205 General summary of DNA-based methods 207 Current regulatory activity 207 Current commercial applications 209 Online resources 209 Challenges and emerging trends 210 DNA chips 211 Quantitative PCR 211 Electrochemical DNA sensors 212 Conclusions 212 References 212 Further reading 218 Webliography 218 17 Packaging 220 Joseph E. Marcy Why package? 221 Containing and protecting the product 221 Product protection 221 Communication 223 Convenience 224 Package selection 225 Consumer/retail packaging 225 Bulk packaging techniques 227 Handling characteristics of packaging materials 228 Acknowledgment 229 References 229 Further reading 229 18 Freezing 230 Donald E. Kramer, Lyn D. Peters, and Edward Kolbe Factors affecting frozen shelf life 230 Composition 231 Condition of the fish 232 Season of year 233 Rigor mortis 233 Freezing rate 234 Storage temperature 237 Packaging 238 Thawing 244 Temperature indicators 245 Acknowledgment 246 References 246 Further reading 247 19 Handling of Fresh Fish 249 Thomas E. Rippen and Denise Skonberg Review of fish spoilage 249 Bacteria 249 Developing a scombrotoxin (histamine) control plan 250 Temperature effect 255 Ice advantages and uses 255 Ice in retail display cases 257 Other cooling systems 257 Bruises and cuts 257 Bacterial contamination 258 Washing and sanitizing 259 Further reading 259 20 Shellfish—Biological Safety 261 George J. Flick, Jr., and Linda Ankenman Granata Shrimp 261 Shrimp production 262 Raw and processed shrimp 263 Ice storage of shrimp 264 Oysters 264 Postprocessing treatments of oysters 268 Mussels 269 Hepatitis A 269 Toxins 270 Parasites 271 Conclusions 272 References 272 21 Allergens, Decomposition, and Toxins 278 Sherwood Hall Allergens 279 Decomposition 279 Biogenic amines 280 Seafood toxins 281 Some useful resources 282 Shellfish toxins and primary accumulation 282 Toxins that can be accumulated from plankton but are of uncertain risk to consumers 284 Palytoxins and Ostreopsis toxins 285 Pufferfish, intrinsic toxicity, and toxicity of uncertain origin 285 Distribution 286 Concepts and strategies for managing seafood toxins 286 Sampling, sample preparation, and the significance of a sample 289 Detection methods for toxicity monitoring 289 Elimination 292 History 292 Summary 293 References 293 Further reading 296 22 Cleaning and Sanitation 297 Nina Gritzai Parkinson Cleaning 298 Surfaces to be cleaned 298 Nonfood-contact surfaces 298 Type of soil 298 Water properties 299 Temperature 299 Equipment and resources 300 Factors to consider when selecting the cleaning compound 300 Sanitizing 301 Chemical factors 302 Biological factors 303 Sanitizers 303 Iodine compounds 304 Quaternary ammonium compounds 304 Acid-anionic surfactants 305 Fatty acid sanitizers 305 Ozone 305 Peroxyacetic acid or peracetic acid solutions 305 Writing sanitation standard operating procedures 305 Acknowledgments 306 Further reading 306 Webliography 307 23 Implementing the Seafood HACCP Regulation 308 Pamela D. Tom Overview of the seafood HACCP regulation and principles 308 HACCP training 311 Internet HACCP resources 312 Hazards guide 313 Generic HACCP plans and forms 314 Encore manual 314 Discussion list 315 HACCP inspection 315 Monitoring sanitation control procedures 316 Webliography 316 24 Aquaculture 318 Brian G. Bosworth History of aquaculture 318 Types of aquaculture 319 Advantages and disadvantages of aquaculture 319 Basic requirements of aquaculture 320 Aquaculture production 321 Worldwide 321 United States 322 Culture systems and techniques 322 Catfish 322 Salmon and trout 323 Carp 324 Shrimp 324 Crawfish 324 Oysters 325 Aquatic plants and algae 325 Current issues related to aquaculture production 325 Future of aquaculture 326 Acknowledgment 326 References 326 25 Waste Treatment 327 Gregory D. Boardman Seafood wastewater 327 Pollution parameters 328 Wastewater guidelines 330 Direct discharge 331 Municipal discharge 333 Waste treatment 334 In-plant controls 334 Reuse and recycling 336 Segregation of waters 337 End-of-pipe treatment 337 Residuals management 344 Conclusions 345 Acknowledgment 346 References 346 Further reading 347 26 Fish Meal and Oil 348 Anthony P. Bimbo Introduction 348 Production of fish meal 353 Raw material 353 Harvesting 354 Unloading 354 Cooking 355 Pressing 356 Drying 356 Antioxidant addition 357 Storage and shipping 359 Production of crude fish oil 359 Solids removal 360 Oil–water separation 360 Polishing or oil purification 360 Production of stickwater concentrate 360 Evaporation 360 Other production methods 361 Dry rendering 361 Various silage products 361 Hydrolyzates 362 Pollution control 362 Water effluent 363 Gaseous effluent 363 Markets 364 Fish meal 364 Crude fish oil 364 Global aquaculture market 368 References 371 Further reading 373 Webliography 373 27 Regulations 374 Roy E. Martin Food and Drug Administration 374 Common or usual names 375 Imitations 376 Poisonous and deleterious substances 378 Good manufacturing practices 379 Revision of umbrella GMPs 380 Emergency permit control 380 Labeling 380 Nutrient content descriptors 383 Other definitions 384 “Fresh” 385 Health claims 385 Ingredient labeling 386 Advertising 386 Enforcement 386 Mandatory seafood inspection 387 Imports 389 Bioterrorism 390 Exports 391 Fines 391 National Marine Fisheries Service 391 Inspections 392 Lacey Act 393 Penalties 394 Questions and answers concerning the Lacey Act 395 US Customs 395 Bulk containers 395 Other legislation 396 Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act 396 Optimum yield 396 Anadromous Fish Conservation Act 398 State regulations 400 Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference 401 Federal Trade Commission 401 False or misleading 401 Substantiation 401 Appendix 402 NMFS Inspection Services 402 Technical Assistance and Sanitary-Inspected Fish Establishment Services 402 Packed Under Federal Inspection Service 402 Product Grading Service 402 Lot Inspection Service 402 Further reading 403 28 Smoked, Cured, and Dried Fish 404 George J. Flick, Jr., and David D. Kuhn Economic importance 405 Principles of smoking, drying, and curing 405 Smoked fish processing 406 Purchasing and receiving 407 Raw material storage 407 Raw material preparation 408 Salting 409 Drying fish 413 Smoking 415 Cooling 419 Spoilage and contamination of smoked fish 420 Effect of smoking on composition 421 Dried salted fish 422 Dried fish 422 Pickled fish 423 Government regulations 423 Personnel 423 Quality control 425 Acknowledgment 425 References 425 Further reading 426 29 Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Food Security 427 Roy E. Martin Transportation 427 Delivery equipment design and construction 428 Preloading controls 428 Loading controls 429 Unloading controls 429 Special concerns: Railcars 430 Special concerns: Air shipping 432 Fish and seafood acceptance by air carriers 435 Factors involved in packaging design 436 Transportation from packing house to airport 437 Air waybill 437 Air waybill requirements for dry ice 437 Distributors that take ownership of product 438 Organization and programs 438 Checkpoints and additional guides 438 Warehousing 440 Buildings and grounds 440 Fixtures and equipment 441 Sanitary facilities 441 Sanitary operations 442 Procedures and controls 443 Personnel 444 Temperature control and handling practices 445 Food security guidelines 447 Supervision 448 Recall strategy 448 Evaluation program 448 Personnel 448 Facility 450 Operations 451 Security of water and utilities 452 Security of ventilation system (where applicable) 452 Mail/packages 453 Access to computer systems 453 Further reading 453 Index 455
£180.86
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Handbook of Freshwater Fishery Biology Life
Book SynopsisThese volumes have, for over 30 years, been the most readily available source listing the scattered articles, theses, bulletins, and research on freshwater fish in the United States and Canada. The Handbook of Freshwater Fishery Biology summarizes the available data on age, growth, length weight, fecundity, reproductive behavior feeding habits, and necessary environment for each freshwater species. The comparison of species is presented in a manner easily used by fishery mangers and biologists.
£107.06
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Shrimp Culture
Book Synopsis* The first book to cover this subject from a global perspective * Contributions from producing and consuming countries from around the world * Editors are well known and respected internationally * Vital information for all shrimp producers.Trade Review'...it is still a very important contribution to the global body of knowledge on shrimp culture and, more peripherally, on the shrimp business.' Ausmarine Magazine, October 2007 '...it is still a very important contribution to the global body of knowledge on shrimp culture and, more peripherally, on the shrimp business.' Work Boat World, November 2007Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface. Part I: Market and Trade. 1. An Overview of Global Shrimp Market and Trade. 2. Export Performance of Frozen Cultured Shrimp in the Japan, U.S. and EU Markets: A Global Assessment. 3. WTO Trade Rules with an Update and the DOHA Round Negotiations and a Short Reference to Anti-Dumping Actions. 4. Structural Changes and Regulations of Imported Shrimps in Japan. 5. Integrating Supply and Demand Factors in the Diffusion Rates of Aquaculture Technology for the International Shrimp Industry. Part II: Economics of Sustainable Shrimp Development. 6. Economic Effects of Components of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Small-Scale Shrimp Farms in Honduras and Cooperatives in Nicaragua. 7. Production Performance Economic Indicators and their Role in the Planning and Assessment of the Sustainable Development of Aquaculture. 8. Vietnamese Shrimp Farming at a Key Point in its Development: A Review of Issues Examining Whether Development is Being Carried Out in a Sustainable Way. 9. Economic Issues in Promoting Sustainable Shrimp Farming: A Case Study of the Rice Shrimp System in the Mekong Delta. 10. Utilization of Coastal Areas for Shrimp Farming in Southern Thailand. 11. A Review of Shrimp Farming in Central Thailand and its Environmental Implications. Part III: Economics of Shrimp Farming in Selected Regions. 12. Economics of Gei Wei Shrimp Culture in Hong Kong: From Commercial Aquaculture to Bird Production. 13. An Economic Evaluation of Shrimp Farming Industry in Taiwan. 14. Economics of Shrimp Farming in China. 15. Practices and Economics of Successful Shrimp Farms in the Philippines. 16. Socio-Economics of Shrimp Farming in Asia: A Cross-Country Comparison. 17. Economics and Management of Freshwater Prawn Culture in Western Hemisphere. Part IV: Economics of Recirculating Systems, Feeding, and Production Management. 18. Economic Implications of Integrating Nursery in Indoor Bio-Secure. Recirculating Saltwater Shrimp Growout Systems. 19. Comparative Cost of Shrimp Production: Earthen Ponds versus Recirculating Aquaculture Systems. 20. Overview of Farming Systems for Marine Shrimp with Particular Reference to Feeds And Feeding. 21. A Decision Support System for Efficient Scheduling of Multi-Pond and Multi-Cycle Commercial Shrimp Culture. Index.
£217.76
CRC Press Marine Eutrophication A Global Perspective
Book SynopsisThe book will cover many aspects of eutrophication, including processes, ecology, methodology and eutrophication assessment of the main regional seas, relevant international conventions and management practices. This book will also serve as a vital reference book.Table of ContentsThe Nature of Eutrophication. Data Analysis Methods for Assessing Eutrophication. Eutrophication and Governance of the Regional Seas. Eutrophication Status in the Regional Seas.
£156.75
