Aquaculture and fish-farming Books

Book SynopsisWorld population is growing exponentially with increasing demand in food security. Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing, food-producing sectors accounting for nearly 50% of the world's fish production. Aquaculture is culture of aquatic plants and animals in aquatic environment. Last few decades, aquaculture is becoming more reliable, efficient and sustainable source of high quality food production. Though, its major goal is to produce aquatic food for human consumption, but also has other goals, such as ornamental and sport fish cultivation. It also reduces stress on capture fishery which under threat due to over-fishing, habitat loss or other changes due to possible pollutants they have consumed or been exposed. However, aquaculture technology is continuously advancing through technological innovation to maximise yield/ha with less inputs and impact on environment. The farming of aquatic animals in controlled environment such as tanks, ponds or RAS in indoor premises is known as indoor fish farming. Indoor fish farming is one of the source of animal protein production to this day, especially in locations far from the sea. It allows fish to be raised in a controlled and optimised environment with increased control on water quality, feeding and diseases monitoring. Though, it requires significant initial investment, planning and expertise to establish, but has more advantages over open culture. Moreover, it is possible in urban area or area where land and water scarcity. Optimal water quality for the good health and growth of cultured fish species is achieved through proper oxygenation, feeding, filtration and removal of waste products to get control on ammonia, nitrate and nitrite. It too offers potential benefits in terms of water conservation, reduced environmental impact, efficient resource utilization, optimal FCR and risk of fish escapement. This book scientifically focuses on advances, operation, economics, management as well as challenges and safety in indoor aquaculture along with its impact on human beings. This book also touches SSFs, capture fisheries and its subsequent management. This book potentially serves as a manual for interested aquaculturist, policy makers as well as students pursuing graduation, post-graduation and research studies.

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Book SynopsisFor a long time, the fishery resource had been considered as inexhaustible given the modes of fishing. This influenced the attitudes of Fishers, scientists, managers, and politicians therefore, complicating efforts to establish effective restrictions on Fishing activities. By the second half of the 20th century, the paradigm of inexhaustibility could not hold, due to the advent of large-scale industrial fishing and far-off fleets. With a mismatch in fishing history and fishery management efforts its hard to estimate the baseline for managements. This book gives the audience some of the scientific management efforts and the organizations involved. The book also explains the different types of fisheries and fisheries management strategies that lead to sustainable livelihoods. Mathematical approaches are also provided in this book to enable the reader in determining the health status of a fishery. For readers interested in fishery managements the book offers considerations and guidelines on both gear and technical approaches to responsible fisheries. The book can help in providing basics of scientific fisheries managements to the various stakeholder at different instances of a fishery health.Table of Contents Chapter 1 Fisheries Chapter 2 Fishes Chapter 3 Food and Feeding Habits of Fish Chapter 4 Fish Growth Chapter 5 Fisheries Management Chapter 6 Fishing Gear and Its Regulation Chapter 7 Technical Measures in Responsible Fisheries Chapter 8 Tools For Sustainable Fisheries Management

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Book SynopsisTilapias are an increasingly important farmed fish for human consumption. Hailed as an important source of protein for growing populations, production is set to double within the next ten years and expand beyond traditional areas of production in Africa and Asia. With a practical focus, this book is aimed at tilapia farmers and producers, describing best practice production methods, egg management, new technologies, nutrition, business practices, marketing, equipment maintenance, accounting and logistics.Table of Contentsa: Preface 1: Introduction 2: Tilapia Hatchery 3: Fry Nursing 4: Grow-out in Ponds 5: Grow-out in Cages 6: Polyculture 7: Integrated Farming 8: Fish Health Management and Biosecurity 9: Post-harvest Handling: Marketing and Processing 10: Business Models and Plan b: Conclusions c: Recommendations

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Book SynopsisTaking a disease-based approach, Fish Viruses and Bacteria: Pathobiology and Protection focuses on the pathobiology of and protective strategies against the most common, major microbial pathogens of economically important marine and freshwater fish. The book covers well-studied, notifiable piscine viruses and bacteria, including new and emerging diseases which can become huge threats to local fish populations in new geographical regions if transported there via infected fish or eggs. A concise but thorough reference work, this book: - Covers key viral and bacterial diseases of notable fish species; - Reviews major well-established piscine pathogens as well as new, emerging and notifiable diseases; and - Contains the most up-to-date research contributed by a team of over fifty world experts. An invaluable bench book for fish health consultants, veterinarians and all those wanting instant access to information, this book is also a useful textbook for students specializing in fish health and research scientists initiating fish disease research programmes.Table of Contents1: Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus, Arun K. Dhar, Scott LaPatra, Andrew Orry and F.C. Thomas Allnutt 2: Infectious Haematopoietic Necrosis Virus, Jo-Ann C. Leong and Gael Kurath 3: Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Virus, John S. Lumsden 4: Epizootic Haematopoietic Necrosis and European Catfish Virus, Paul Hick, Ellen Ariel and Richard Whittington 5: Oncogenic Viruses: Oncorhynchus masou Virus and Cyprinid Herpesvirus, Mamoru Yoshimizu, Hisae Kasai, Yoshihiro Sakoda, Nanako Sano and Motohiko Sano 6: Infectious Salmon Anaemia, Knut Falk and Maria Aamelfot 7: Spring Viraemia of Carp, Peter Dixon and David Stone 8: Channel Catfish Viral Disease, Larry A. Hanson and Lester H. Khoo 9: Largemouth Bass Viral Disease, Rodman G. Getchell and Geoffrey H. Groocock 10: Koi Herpesvirus Disease, Keith Way and Peter Dixon 11: Viral Encephalopathy and Retinopathy, Anna Toffan 12: Iridoviral Diseases: Red Sea Bream Iridovirus and White Sturgeon Iridovirus, Yasuhiko Kawato, Kuttichantran Subramaniam, Kazuhiro Nakajima,Thomas Waltzek and Richard Whittington 13: Alphaviruses in Salmonids, Marius Karlsen and Renate Johansen 14: Aeromonas salmonicida and A. hydrophila, Bjarnheidur K. Gudmundsdottir and Bryndis Bjornsdottir 15: Edwardsiella spp., Matt J. Griffin, Terrence E. Greenway and David J. Wise 16: Flavobacterium spp.: F. psychrophilum, F. columnare and F. branchiophilum, Thomas P. Loch and Mohamed Faisal 17: Francisella noatunensis, Esteban M. Soto and John P. Hawke 18: Mycobacterium spp., David T. Gauthier and Martha W. Rhodes 19: Photobacterium damselae, John P. Hawke 20: Piscirickettsia salmonis, Jerri Bartholomew, Kristen D. Arkush and Esteban M. Soto 21: Renibacterium salmoninarum, Diane G. Elliott 22: Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae, Craig A. Shoemaker, De-Hai Xu and Esteban M. Soto 23: Vibriosis: Vibrio anguillarum, V. ordalii and Aliivibrio salmonicida, Alicia E. Toranzo, Beatriz Magariños and Ruben Avendaño-Herrera 24: Weissella ceti, Timothy J. Welch, David P. Marancik and Christopher M. Good 25: Yersinia ruckeri, Michael Ormsby and Robert Davies

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Book SynopsisWith aquaculture operations fast expanding around the world, the adequacy of aquaculture-related laws and policies has become a hot topic. This much-needed book provides a comprehensive guide to the complex regulatory seascape. Split into three distinct parts, the expert contributors first review the international legal dimensions, including chapters on the law of the sea, trade, and access and benefit sharing for aquatic genetic resources. Part two discusses how the EU and regional bodies, such as the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO), have addressed aquaculture development and management whilst the final part contains twelve national case studies exploring how leading aquaculture producing countries have been putting sustainability principles into practice. These case studies focus on implementation approaches and challenges, in particular emphasizing ongoing national struggles in attaining effective aquaculture zoning and marine spatial planning.Students and scholars of environmental law and politics will find this contemporary volume an invaluable addition to the limited academic literature critiquing aquaculture law and policy. Policy makers, international bodies and NGOs will also find its insights particularly informative when ensuring sustainable aquaculture regulation and development.Contributors include: N.l Bankes, J.L. Batongbacal, P. Carrol, lI. Dahl, M. Doell, C. Engler, J. Fuentes Olmos, J. Glazewski, M. Haward, F. Humphries, A. Jóhannsdóttir, H. Liu, R. Long, I.E. Myklebust, A. Powers, T.G. Puthucherril, P. Saunders, K.N. Scott, A.-M. Slater, D.L. VanderZwaag, E. WhitsittTrade Review'Our oceans are increasingly targeted for their resources. This forward-looking collection of essays explores how States and regional arrangements are responding to challenges in the growth of aquaculture. Clarity of exposition, in what is an increasingly complex area of law and policy, is combined with breadth, depth and richness of research. Most importantly, the authors draw out valuable lessons and experience from around the world. This book is an essential reference point for anyone concerned with the sustainable use of our oceans.' --Richard A. Barnes, The University of Hull, UKTable of ContentsContents 1. Introduction: Navigating multilevel governance in aquaculture Nigel Bankes, Irene Dahl and David L VanderZwaag Part I Global Perspectives 2. The international law and policy seascape for aquaculture: Navigating tangled currents David L VanderZwaag 3. Aquaculture and trade: Trade law and trade-related multilateral environmental agreements Elizabeth Whitsitt and Nigel Bankes 4. The rising tide of access and benefit sharing in aquaculture Fran Humphries Part II Regional Perspectives 5. Regional approaches to aquaculture and a case study of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization Irene Dahl 6. Aquaculture law and policy in the European Union: Prescriptive, diffuse and requiring further reform Ronán Long Part III National Perspectives 7. Australian Aquaculture Marcus Haward 8. Aquaculture governance in Canada: A patchwork of approaches Meinhard Doelle and Phillip Saunders 9. Three pillars for sustainable marine aquaculture: The evolving regulatory framework in Chile Jessica Fuentes and Cecilia Engler 10. National aquaculture law and policy: China LIU Hui 11. Iceland: Aspects of the legal environment relating to aquaculture Aðalheiður Jóhannsdóttir 12. Sustainable aquaculture in India: Looking back to think ahead Tony George Puthucherril 13. Aquaculture law and policy in New Zealand Karen N Scott 14. Aquaculture law and administration in Norway Ingunn Elise Myklebust 15. The regulatory regime for aquaculture in the Philippines Jay L Batongbacal 16. Marine aquaculture in South Africa: The policy and legal framework Jan Glazewski 17. Aquaculture and the law: United Kingdom and Scotland Anne-Michelle Slater 18. Aquaculture in the United States Ann Powers and Patrick Carroll 19. Conclusion: A summary of common themes Nigel Bankes, Irene Dahl and David L VanderZwaag Index

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Book SynopsisAdvances in underwater exploration, in situ observation of fish populations, as well as the development of cutting-edge technologies, provide modern insights into behaviors and strategies of fish, whose cognitive abilities have long been underestimated and undervalued. Fish Behavior 2 presents current knowledge about fish biology, ecology and ethology. In light of the most recent scientific work, this book examines topics such as their reproductive behavior and the expression of their personalities. It also addresses issues associated with neurophysiological conditioning of behaviors, in relation to the structural and functional complexity of their brains. This book is intended for researchers, teachers, master�s and doctoral students in biology and biogeography, engineers and technicians responsible for the development and protection of natural environments and public aquariums, in addition to aquaculturists, fishermen, environmentalists and ecologists.Table of Contents1. Reproductive Behavior: Spawners. 2. Reproductive Behavior: Parents. 3. Remarkable Capabilities. 4. Neurological and Neuroendocrine Conditioning Requirements.

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Book SynopsisFreshwater, brackish and marine ecosystems are particularly impacted by the effects of climate change and global warming. A global rise in water temperature and acidification of the aquatic environment will continue even if we can significantly reduce the current output of greenhouse gasses. Increases in water temperature will affect the life cycle, physiology, behaviours, distribution and community structure of aquatic organisms, especially fish. This important new text on climate change, and its effects on selected non-infectious disorders of fish, contains contributions by internationally recognized experts who have contributed significantly to our knowledge in this area. Comprehensive and thought provoking, the text details abiotic and biotic environmental changes associated with climate change and their effects on fish in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters. It proceeds to cover in detail developmental, physiological and metabolic disorders of fish. Outlining both current and expected changes in aquaculture systems due to climate change, plus suggestions for further studies, this contemporary text is key reading for biologists, aquatic ecologists, fish health consultants, veterinarians, policy makers and all those involved in fish health and the environment.Table of ContentsSection I: Climate Change Chapter 1: An Overview with Discussions on Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems in North America Chapter 2: Tropical Marine and Brackish Ecosystems Section II: Developmental and Physiological Fish Disorders Chapter 3: Skeletal Abnormalies Chapter 4: Neoplasms Chapter 5: Feeding and its Regulation Chapter 6: Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders Chapter 7: Behaviour including Fish Migration Chapter 8: Stress in Response to Environmental Changes Chapter 9: Ionic Regulation Chapter 10: Excess Dissolved Gases and Gas Bubble Disease Chapter 11: The Immune System: Effects of Water Temperature and Acidification

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Book SynopsisMolluscan Shellfish Aquaculture is a useable manual for all those interested in an up-to-date introduction to the field. Each of the major cultured species of commercial importance is covered, providing cutting-edge information of practical use to all those involved in shellfish aquaculture. The book’s editor and chapter authors are among the most widely known and respected authorities working in the industry and academia. Species covered include mussels, clams, oysters (including pearl oysters), scallops, cephalopods, abalone and gastropods. Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture contains a huge wealth of information of great use for personnel working in the industry, with chapters covering site selection, hatchery construction, disease, biofouling, best management practice and certification.

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Book SynopsisAquaculture is critical to food security, both now and in the future, and an informed and supportive public is needed to ensure its potential is fully realised. Understanding Aquaculture is an introductory guide to Aquaculture, ideal for those studying fisheries, aquaculture, natural resources management, environmental policy and food science, as well as the interested general public. It addresses the common questions associated with aquaculture, such as: Are farmed fish safe to eat? Are wild fish more nutritious? Do fish farms pollute the environment? Is farmed salmon full of antibiotics? Understanding Aquaculture includes contents and case studies drawn from throughout the world, making it international in scope. It will fulfil the public demand for information about aquaculture product while also being a valuable resource for students and personnel working across all sectors of the aquaculture industry.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 What is aquaculture Chapter 2 The state of aquaculture in the context of global food supply Chapter 3 Aquaculture from place to place Chapter 4 Why is aquaculture controversial? Health and Safety Issues Chapter 5 Nutritional value of farmed vs. wild fish Chapter 6 Persistent organic pollutants and other contaminants in farmed fish Chapter 7 Antibiotic and other drug residues in farmed fish Chapter 8 Genetically modified organisms in aquaculture Chapter 9 Food Handling, Safety, and Quality Environmental Issues Chapter 10 Production systems and water usage Chapter 11 Aquatic habitat and siting of aquaculture facilities Chapter 12 Escapement from aquaculture facilities and interactions with wild fish Chapter 13 Disease transmission between farmed and wild fish Chapter 14 Feeding fish to fish-use of marine-origin resources in aquaculture feeds Socio-economic and Related Issues Chapter 15 Economic interactions between farmed and wild-caught seafood Chapter 16 Resource utilization in the production of animal protein-seafood vs. other meats Chapter 17 Social and economic empowerment through aquaculture Chapter 18 Carp or salmon? Meeting seafood demand in developed and developing nations Chapter 19 Regulation of the Aquaculture Industry Conclusions Chapter 20 Separating fact from fiction and advocating for aquaculture Taxonomic Glossary Works cited

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Book SynopsisLargemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) are highly prized as sports fish and increasingly as high-value food fish. The farming of largemouth bass is becoming increasingly important and international as the procedures and management for successful culture are being refined. Largemouth bass aquaculture is now widespread across the USA and increasingly in other countries worldwide: the largemouth bass aquaculture industry in China is particularly strong. Largemouth Bass Aquaculture provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the farming of largemouth bass, with chapters encompassing all major areas of importance, including: their history, production, environment requirements, reproduction, culture methods, diseases and major markets. Many of the world experts in the field have contributed chapters to this landmark publication and the editors are very well-known and respected worldwide. The book is fully international in scope, drawing information from all major countries where largemouth bass are farmed. Largemouth Bass Aquaculture is an important resource for those working in aquaculture, including fish farm operatives and managers, veterinarians and fish health managers, inspectors and consultants. Personnel within companies supplying the aquaculture industry with feed, technical equipment and pharmaceuticals will find a wealth of useful information within this book. Libraries in all universities and establishments teaching and researching aquaculture, fish biology, ichthyology, fisheries, aquatic sciences and veterinary studies should have copies of this comprehensive book on their shelves.Table of Contents1. Largemouth Bass natural history 2. History of Largemouth Bass production; 3. Largemouth Bass production in China 4. Environmental requirements for the culture of Largemouth Bass 5. Reproduction and genetics 6. Production of feed trained Largemouth Bass fingerlings 7. Culture methods 8. Largemouth Bass nutrition 9. Practical feeds and feeding 10. Common diseases of largemouth bass 11. Harvest and transport of Largemouth Bass 12. Major markets for Largemouth Bass 13. Composition and product form 14. Economics 15. Future prospects

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Book SynopsisThis exciting new book provides practical guidance and advice for individuals who are seeking to manage and develop a successful aquaculture business. Starting with an overview of the types of challenges faced by managers of aquaculture businesses, the book then presents and contrasts the differences in challenges faced by new, start-up businesses and those that have been in business for many years. The book includes step-by-step guidance on how to find key markets, locate customers and determine their preferences, how to develop estimates of capital requirements for land, construction of buildings and production facilities, and to purchase equipment. Guidance is given to the reader on practical aspects of developing a financing plan, including the key financial statements that show early indication of potential problems. Comprehensive coverage is also provided of the various types of permits and regulations, as well as the magnitude of costs and delays that can occur for an aquaculture business to be in compliance. Finally, advice is given on keeping an eye on emerging trends, signs of changing consumer preferences and demand, and external threats and opportunities. Written by Carole Engle, known and respected worldwide, Aquaculture Businesses is an essential internationally-applicable resource for aquaculture entrepreneurs and business men and women who are the management-level decision makers for new start-up businesses, as well as for existing businesses that need to continue to grow and change with market dynamics. All aquaculture farm owners, and suppliers to the industry, should have this excellent resource to hand. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where aquaculture, business studies, economics or marketing are studied and taught should have copies of this book on their shelves.Table of Contents1 Introduction; 2 Finding your key markets; 3 Which products will best meet the needs of your customers?; 4 How and where will you produce the products your customers want?; 5 Business organization and management; 6 Can you make money doing this?; 7 How will you survive adverse conditions?; 8 What risks will you face?; 9 Permits and regulations; 10 Appropriate data and information on production economics, markets, and trade; 11 Business planning for continuous adaption; Glossary; References

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Book SynopsisThe freshwater eels, the Anguillids, have increasingly become the focus of attention for fisheries managers, scientists, researchers, policy makers, conservation bodies and other stakeholders. These species can be seen as a bellwether for issues affecting aquatic ecosystems – their steep decline and the management initiatives to try and reverse this trend, touch on subjects as diverse as disconnected waterways, loss of habitat, novel parasites, pollution, over-fishing and climate change. There are some 16 species of the Anguilla genus and all exhibit similar lifestyles, growing in waters often far-removed from their marine spawning grounds. These enigmatic, contradictory and confounding species share similar challenges and pressures wherever they are found. This book was generated from the 1st UK International Eel Science Symposium which was held at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) in June 2017. Hosted by the Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM), the ZSL, and the Environment Agency (EA), the Symposium was heralded as a success, with over 180 delegates in attendance. Many of the world’s top eel specialists attended or gave presentations across a diverse range of subjects. This was one of the Symposium’s, and now the book’s great strengths – its diversity of subjects and authors. Many countries are represented within the book, from across Europe and as far afield as New Zealand, South Africa, Vanuatu, French Polynesia, Japan, Canada and the USA. The EA and IFM have collaborated to produce this landmark book which includes a mix of cultural, scientific and management information which will be invaluable to anyone with a professional or personal interest in these mysterious fish, including ichthyologists, fisheries scientists and managers, aquaculture personnel, environmental biologists and ecologists, marine and freshwater biologists, vertebrate zoologists, animal behaviourists and students studying in all these areas. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught should have copies on their shelves.Table of ContentsI European eel, a local history 1. Eel memories from the Somerset Levels 2. Smoked eel - was originally not a delicacy! The history of smoked eel in Amsterdam and the rest of the world II Species and regions 3. Distribution and conservation status of tropical eels 4. Distribution, ecology and status of anguillid eels in East Africa and the Western Indian Ocean 5. The management, fishery, and stock status of American eel along the US Atlantic coast III Research and management 6. Excerpts from `Eels on the move - mysterious creatures over millions of years' 7. Growth, maturation, sex-ratio, length and age of European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Netherlands 8. Does a bigger glass eel mean better recruitment? 9. Insight into Japanese eel divergence into sea-estuaries and rivers 10. Behavioural patterns of migrating silver eel at a hydropower station on the River Meus 11. The chemical marking of eels - state of the art and application perspectives 12. Estimation of downstream migrating Irish silver-phase eel Anguilla Anguilla populations by removal sampling 13. Impacts on European eels (Anguilla aguilla) at a Norwegian hydropower site: how operational changes can influence outcomes 14. New Zealand tuna (freshwater eels): Maori-driven management practices - past, present and future 15. Understanding eel behaviour to improve protection and passage at pumping stations 16. Understanding eel behaviour to improve their protection and passage at river structures IV Eel health 17. Major eel diseases in Europe: the past 30 years 18. Eel toxicology: a review of exposure to trace elements and results of research on mother-egg transfer, accumulation and effect 19. Parasite assemblages of European eels in Irish freshwater, mixohaline and marine habitats 20. Silver service: a standard protocol for eel health examinations V Aquaculture 21. Captive breeding of the European eel: Italian review 22. European eel - an integrated approach to establish eel hatchery technology in Denmark VI Exploitation 23. Global Exploitation of freshwater eels (genus Anguilla) fisheries, stock status and illegal trade VI Appendices

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Book SynopsisAs the world’s population continues to grow, so does the demand for seafood. Technological advances have enabled shrimp farming to change from traditional, small-scale businesses into a global industry. This has contributed to problems with serious disease outbreaks, which have already caused several regional wipe-outs of farm shrimp populations. The shrimp farming industry continues to grow and there is a need for a source of reliable and detailed information on shrimp farming, best practice and new developments, aimed at the shrimp industry, to facilitate future sustainable growth of the industry. The Shrimp Book, published in 2010, was written from the academic perspective, The Shrimp Book II’s focus is towards the industry perspective.Table of Contents1. Pond management; 2. SPF shrimp; 3. Use of nurseries, East and West, response to EMS; 4. Hyper-intensive systems; 5. Biofloc chemistry and microbiology; 6. Waste control (particulate and dissolved waste); 7. Aeration systems; 8. Partitioned aquaculture; 9. New technologies in feed management; 10. New feed developments; 11. Cost of analysis; 12. Optimizing PL quality, critical for pond performance; 13. Indoor shrimp production; 14. Biosecure fresh feeds for shrimp broodstock; 15. Applications of biotechnology to shrimp farming; 16. Biosecurity; 17. Update on shrimp diseases; 18. IHHNV insertions; 19. SPF, SPR and SPT; 20. Animal health monitoring guide; 21. Ballast water and the implications for aquaculture biosecurity; 22. Syndromic surveillance; 23. Revision on disinfectants; 24. WSSV, still the monster; 25. Antibiotics in the aquaculture environment coming from terrestrial activities and their impact in aquaculture; 26. Genetics for disease resistance

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Book SynopsisCorrect nutrition in farmed animals is essential to healthy stock and an economically sustainable high yield. In aquaculture, nutrition is particularly important as the costs of feed can be 40 or 50% of total production costs. In recent years, the aquaculture feed industry has advanced rapidly with the introduction of many commercially available feeds containing scientifically formulated and balanced diets to enhance growth and yield in specific species. Many feeds also now include ingredients aimed particularly at enhancement of stock health. The field of nutritional pathology is concerned with the study of those health disorders and ailments which result from nutrient deficiencies or dietary imbalances. This exciting new book provides an up-to-date and user-friendly practical guide on nutritional pathology in the main commercially farmed species of fish and shrimp. The book commences with an overview of the importance of nutrition in health management and the interaction between culture system, disease and the environment. The book then covers disorders in protein nutrition, lipid nutrition, mineral nutrition and vitamin nutrition. The book also encompasses comprehensive details of endogenous plant anti-nutritional factors, exogenous feed contaminants, and feed biosecurity. A Handbook of Nutritional Disorders and Diseases of Fish and Shrimp is an ideal resource for personnel within the aquaculture industry and suppliers to the industry. Particularly personnel within animal feed companies and animal health companies, especially any scientist responsible for feed formulation within animal feed companies. Fish farm managers and technicians will also find it useful, as well as companies providing fish feeding equipment, personnel within universities and research establishments where aquaculture is studied and taught, including biochemists, chemists, biological scientists, fish pathologists, food and feed scientists, nutritionists, fish veterinarians, animal scientists and aquaculture scientists. The proposed book will also provide a reference for students who are taking up courses such as Fish Nutritional Biochemistry, Fish Health, and Fish Nutrition and Feed Formulation, amongst others.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Disorders in protein and amino acid nutrition 3. Disorders in lipid nutrition 4. Disorders in mineral nutrition 5. Disorders in vitamin nutrition 6. Anti-nutritional factors in feed ingredients 7. Feed contaminants

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Book SynopsisGood fish health and welfare are essential components of sustainable aquaculture and in this regard, fish parasites constitute a major constraint to production. The aquaculture industries of areas affected by various disease outbreaks have suffered considerably from the impacts of marine and freshwater parasites. It is therefore fundamentally important to take steps to prevent parasite infection, as well as to properly identify, monitor and treat outbreaks when they occur. ParaFishControl, an EU-funded project involving industry, academic and government partners drawn from across Europe, whose work has led to this book, is dedicated to effectively understanding and controlling a diverse range of fish parasites in order to promote the sustainability and competitiveness of the European aquaculture industry. Fish Parasites contains detailed outlines of the most up to date protocols for parasite isolation, culture and transmission, as well as detailed procedures for reproducing parasitic infections in a laboratory environment. Protocols for tasks such as monitoring parasitic infection, isolating parasites and preparing parasite material are explained in detail. In addition, an introduction is provided to the biology and host interactions of each parasite discussed. Fish Parasites provides an essential guide for those who are currently researching fish-parasite relations, as well as for those who may study fish health and welfare more generally or otherwise have broader interests in fish parasites.

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Book SynopsisThe burbot has a unique ecology as the only member of the order of cod-like fishes found in freshwater. It is the second most widely distributed freshwater fish in the Northern Hemisphere, variously threatened, extinct or thriving across different parts of this wide paleoarctic range. Burbot were driven to extinction from Britain most probably in the 1970s, the last recorded specimen caught in 1969 in Cambridgeshire. Particularly over the past decade, a large body of work has addressed potential reintroduction of the burbot to Britain. The burbot’s diverse habitat and other needs throughout its life stages also mean that the species is a flagship for a diversity of other wildlife of restored river systems, and of the human benefits that these ecosystems can provide. Burbot is an excellent source for all those involved in freshwater fish and fisheries management, conservation and exploitation, including fish biologists (ichthyologists), environmental scientists, freshwater biologists, fisheries managers and scientists, conservation biologists, engineers and hydrologists. The libraries of all universities and research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught should have a copy. Anglers and all those interested in fishes and natural history will also benefit from this book.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The curious case of the burbot; Chapter 1: Natural history of the burbot; Chapter 2: Burbot distribution; Chapter 3: Angling for burbot; Chapter 4: Cultural connections with burbot; Chapter 5: Burbot conservation; Chapter 6: Reintroduction of burbot to Britain; Chapter 7: Epilogue

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Book SynopsisAquaculture production is expanding worldwide in both volume and scope, with a number of new species being introduced to aquaculture every year. Salmon Farming provides an overview of aquaculture production systems focusing on Atlantic salmon farming, which will enable users to: produce broodstock, juveniles and adult fish develop a production plan for juvenile and ongrowing farms evaluate and optimize the key working operations on juvenile and ongrowing farms identify the factors that are important for economic and sustainable production identify the factors that affect the rate of production, how these factors can be changed, and what effects such changes have adopt the best procedures for season-independent smolt production understand water quality requirements and evaluate the suitability based on water analysis prepare documents for production control and propose amendments prepare working plans for smolt production and ongrowing production farms establish maintenance routines/plans for smolt production and ongrowing production estimate the investment and running cost for the main components of smolt and ongrowing farms remain up to date with the laws and regulations that need to be considered in aquaculture production planning internationally stay abreast of new trends in the industry. Salmon Farming gives an overview of aquaculture production systems focusing on Atlantic salmon farming. However, much of the subject coverage and overall structure of the book are directly transferable to other species, with much of the core of the book being species-independent and applicable internationally.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The world salmon industry 3. The history of salmon farming 4. Salmon biology 5. Broodstock and the broodstock farm 6. Eyed eggs and start feeding 7. Fry to smoult 8. Ongrowing to harvesting 9. Production planning and management 10. Feeding 11. Health, diseases and disorders in salmon farming 12. Breeding 13. Future trends - salmon farming of tomorrow

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Book SynopsisSea lice are one of the most important and costly health issues for Atlantic salmon aquaculture and for culture of many other marine fish species. In addition, the extent and causes of impacts of sea lice upon wild salmonids has proven a hotly debated issue and one that continues to affect public perceptions of aquaculture. It is 29 years since the last dedicated book on sea lice biology and management, Pathogens of Wild and Farmed Fish: Sea Lice (Boxshall and Defaye, 1993), and a volume of current perspectives is overdue. The current book updates knowledge concerning the biology and management of sea lice, authored by over 60 world-leading researchers, practitioners and industry experts, written in an accessible and engaging style. New topics include genomics, vaccinology, physiology and epidemiology, and aspects of interactions with wild fisheries are thoroughly reviewed. Sea Lice Biology and Control is of interest to and provides an invaluable reference for sea lice researchers, parasitologists, students, fish farmers, veterinarians and other fish health professionals, wild fish biologists and managers, regulators, government, fish certification professionals and NGOs. The book provides an authoritative overview of sea lice and their interactions and gives a clear illustration of the application of the principles of integrated pest management in an aquaculture context.Trade ReviewThe publication of this new volume is very timely when changes to regulatory frameworks for salmonid aquaculture are being considered across the globe. It provides a much-needed and updated authoritative reference on sea lice and their control for scientists, farmed fish professionals, NGOs and regulators alike. -- Fish Farmer MagazineThe book is an important source of reference for researchers, industry, biologists, veterinarians and regulators and will be of interest to those keen to update their knowledge of the biology of sea lice and control methods. -- FAIAcademyTable of ContentsI Sea lice biology: 1. Introduction; 2. Introduction to sea lice morphology and biology; 3. Sea lice development; 4. Caligids in global aquaculture; 5. Sea lice behaviour; 6. Semiochemical tools for the management of sea lice; 7. Pathologies associated with sea lice; 8. Sea lice physiology; 9. A standardised generic framework of sea lice model components for application in coupled hydrodynamic-particle models; 10. Population dynamics and sampling considerations; 11. Regulation and accreditation; 12. Sea lice genomics; 13. Salmon-louse interaction and immunological consequences for the host; 14. Chemotherapeutics and drug resistance; II Sea lice control methods: 15. An introduction to sea lice control; 16. Sensitivity bioassays; 17. Selective breeding for improved resistance to sea lice in farmed salmonids; 18. Active monitoring methods for sea lice in the marine environment; 19. Biological control of sea lice; 20. Vaccination; 21. Functional feeds and sea lice control; 22. Physical prevention control of sea lice; III Global impacts of sea lice: 23. Impacts of sea lice; 24. Wild and farmed fish interactions with sea lice; IV Future developments : 25. Epilogue: Crystal ball gazing

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Book SynopsisThe genetic improvement of fish for aquaculture and related fisheries has seen huge advances over recent years. Building upon the previous two editions of Aquaculture and Fisheries Biotechnology: Genetic Approaches, this 3rd edition offers a presentation of traditional selective breeding, modern genetic biotechnology, genomics, gene transfer and gene editing, and the latest developments in genetic biotechnology such as epigenetics, xenogenesis and genome-wide association study coupled with commercial application, the impact of government regulation and expectations for the future. It provides a firm grounding in relevant aspects of classical genetics, before focusing on particular aspects such as sex reversal and breeding as applied in aquaculture and fisheries. It also explores how more recent molecular genetics, genomics and biotechnology techniques can be used and combined in improvement programmes for fish and aquaculture species. A glossary explains the latest terminology used in biotechnology and genetics.This book will be useful for research scientists and students in marine biotechnology, aquaculture biotechnology, and fish genetics and breeding.

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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

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Book SynopsisIn many tropical countries, mangrove forests are a crucial component of coastal resources. Nowhere is this more evident than in Thailand where their continued destruction due to shrimp farm expansion is impacting upon forestry, fisheries and the quality of the coastal environment. In addition to the environmental damage caused, mangrove loss is also a serious social problem. Many people live and work among the mangrove forests and the destruction of the resources and ecological functions these forests provide affect the economic livelihoods and cultural heritage of many communities. Against these losses must be weighed the considerable commercial and foreign exchange benefits of shrimp aquaculture and production, which is a major export industry in Thailand. Through in-depth case studies of local communities in four distinct coastal areas in Southern Thailand, the authors are able to assess objectively the underlying economic causes, and consequences, of mangrove deforestation due to the expansion of shrimp farms. Economists, ecologists, sociologists and coastal management specialists will all welcome this unique inter-disciplinary appraisal of the ecological, economic and social implications of shrimp farm expansion and mangrove conversion. It will also be of particular value to international and national policymakers concerned with coastal management in tropical countries.Trade Review'. . . essential reading for all who are interested in the ecological and environmental consequences of shrimp farming and its social impacts.' -- Clem Tisdell, Aquaculture Economics and ManagementTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction: Global Mangrove Loss and Economic Development Part I: National Trends and Analysis of Mangroves 2. The Importance of Mangroves: Ecological Perspectives and Socio-Economic Values 3. Overview of Shrimp Farming and Mangrove Loss in Thailand 4. Analysis of Shrimp Farm Expansion and Mangrove Conversion in Thailand, 1979–1996 Part II: Case Studies: Phang-nga and Nakhon Si Thammarat 5. Analytical Background of the Case Studies and Research Sites: Ecological, Historical and Social Perspectives 6. Mangrove Dependency, Income Distribution and Conservation 7. Household Use of Mangrove and Mangrove Conservation Decisions 8. The Effects of Mangrove Loss on the Labor Allocation of Households 9. Analysis of Shrimp Farms’ Use of Land 10. Coastal Communities, Mangrove Loss and Shrimp Farming: Social and Institutional Perspectives 11. Comparative Returns of Mangroves for Shrimp Farming and Local Direct and Indirect Uses in Surat Thani Province Part III: Mangrove Loss and Shrimp Farming in Thailand: Conclusions 12. Conclusions of the Study and Policy Recommendations References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses current information on the effects of micronutrients and other efficacious substances from plants, animals and bacteria, with regard to quality and health of cultured fish. Each chapter contains tables, figures and is packed with many new references to help expand your knowledge of various aspects of fish culture technology. With fisheries scientists and students in mind, this book serves as a useful manual for your field of research.Table of Contents1: Quality and health of cultured fish 2: Evaluation of quality of cultured fish 3: Fish health assessment 4: Essential nutrients 5: Vitamins 6: Amino acids, peptides 7: Lipids 8: Minerals 9: Natural substances 10: Microorganisms 11: Terrestrial plants 12: Algae 13: Chitin 14: Plant saponins 15: Nucleotides 16: Future strategies 17: Nutrinogenomics 18: Economics and food safety

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Book SynopsisThe decline of many individual and wild fish stocks has commanded an increase in aquaculture production to meet the protein demands of a growing population. Alongside selective breeding schemes and expanding facilities, transgenic methods have received increasing attention as a potential factor in meeting these demands. With a focus on developing countries, this third text in the series provides detailed information on environmental biosafety policy and regulation and presents methodologies for assessing ecological risks associated with transgenic fish.Table of Contents1: Introduction to environmental risk assessment for transgenic fish 2: Problem formulation and options assessment: science-guided deliberation in risk assessment of transgenic fish 3: Development of transgenic fish: scientific background 4: Gene construct and expression: information relevant for risk assessment and management 5: Approaches to assessing gene flow 6: Assessing ecological effects of transgenic fish prior to entry into nature 7: Introduction to the concepts and methods of uncertainty analysis 8: Risk management: Reducing risk through confinement of transgenic fish 9: Risk management: Post-approval monitoring and remediation 10: Summary and synthesis

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Book SynopsisThe ecosystem approach to fisheries management is high on national, regional and international agendas for sustainable fisheries management. Implementing the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries covers both theoretical and applied aspects, with a particular emphasis on practical experiences in the form of case studies from around the world, and tools for solutions. Researchers, practitioners and policy makers in fisheries, aquaculture, marine biology and ecology will find this book an invaluable overview and guide to fisheries management.Table of Contents1: The ecosystem approach: concepts and strategies 2: The knowledge base for an ecosystem approach 3: Approaches and tools for managing fisheries as part of the ecosystem approach 4: Experiences from case studies

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Book SynopsisThere is considerable global interest in the culture of finfish species both for cold and warm water aquaculture development and growth. Essential information on the biology, domestication and aquacultural characteristics of a wide selection of novel and established species is provided in the form of technical sheets, species descriptions and information on current rearing practices, making this a must-have reference in the field of aquacultural science. The book also offers a basic framework in order to support investment strategies for research and developement efforts aimed at the emergence of a profitable finfish aquaculture industry and presents a rationale for species diversification, different approaches to species selection and basic economical and market considerations governing the launch of strategic development and commercialization efforts.Table of ContentsPart 1: Aquaculture Diversification: An Introduction 1: Achievements and Challenges 2: The Rearing Environment 3: Feeds and Feeding 4: Farmed Species and Their Characteristics 5: Considerations for the Selection and Commercialization of New or Alternate Species 6: The Agribusiness Approach: an Australian case-study 7: A Systematic-Market Approach to Species Diversification: a French case-study 8: Biological And Technical Approach: a Site-specific and Productivity-based Analysis Part 2: Finfish Species Description & Biotechnical Analysis 9: The Sturgeons (Family Acipenseridae) 10: The Milkfish (Family Chanidae) 11: The Catfish (Family Ictaluridae) 12: The Salmonids (Family Salmonidae) 13: The Codfishes (Family Gadidae) 14: The Snooks (Family Centropomidae) 15: The Temperate Basses (Family Moronidae) 16: Sea Breams and Porgies (Family Sparidae) 17: The Tilapia (Family Cichlidae) 18: Drum-fish or Croakers (Family Sciaenidae) 19: The Wolffishes (Family Anarhichadidae) 20: The Tunas (Family Scombridae) 21: The Flatfishes (Order Pleuronectiformes) 22: Temperate And Cold-Water Finfish Species Analysis 23: Warm-Water Finfish Species Analysis Part 3: Market And Economical Analysis 24: Marketing New Species 25: Diversification Pays: Economic Perspectives on Investments in Diversified Aquaculture Part 4: Future Perspectives 26: Off-Shore And Recirculation Technologies 27: Valorization of Aquaculture By-products 28: Organic And Green Labelling 29: The Future of Aquaculture: Insights from the Economic Theory

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Book SynopsisThis third and final volume in the acclaimed Fish Diseases and Disorders trilogy addresses infectious diseases of finfish and shellfish caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi. Topics covered include infectious pancreatic necrosis virus, infectious hematopoictic necrosis virus, viral diseases of cold and warm-water fish, rickettsial and chlamydial infections, furunculosis, motile aeromonads, vibriosis, flavobacterial diseases and shellfish diseases. Written by experts in each discipline and updated throughout to reflect new developments in the field, including new chapters on alphaviruses, oncogenic viruses and genomics and proteomics, this is a must-have reference for fish health specialists and veterinarians, microbiologists, zoologists and researchers and students in aquaculture.Table of Contents1: Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis and Associated Aquatic Birnaviruses 2: Infectious Haematopoietic Necrosis Virus 3: Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia 4: Infectious Salmon Anaemia 5: Viral Diseases and Agents in Warm Water Fish 6: Alphaviruses 7: Oncogenic Viruses 8: Piscirickettsia, Francisella and Epitheliocystis 9: Bacterial Kidney Disease (Renibacterium salmoninarum) 10: Enterococcus seriolicida and Streptococcus spp. (S. iniae, S. agalactiae) 11: Mycobacteriosis and Nocardiosis 12: Furunculosis and Other Aeromoniosis 13: Enteric Redmouth Disease (Yersinia ruckeri) 14: Edwardsiella Septicaemias 15: Vibriosis 16: Flavobacterial Diseases: Columnaris, Cold-water Disease and Bacterial Gill Disease 17: Pasteurellosis and Other Bacterial Diseases 18: Saprolegnia and Other Oomycetes 19: Ichthyophonus and Related Organisms 20: Shellfish Diseases (Viral, Bacterial and Fungal) 21: Genomics of Fish and Shellfish Microbial Pathogens

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Book SynopsisSmall-scale fisheries make up a large proportion of world's fisheries, both by catch and participation. Effective management is essential to ensure access to fish for food and income. Covering social and economic aspects of the fishery management and governance challenge, this book provides guidance on innovative and alternative management measures and methods for small-scale fisheries. The book covers key topics such as rights, policy, co-management, communications and trade, and is an important reference for researchers and students in fisheries science and management as well as fisheries research organizations and policymakers.Table of Contents1: Underreported and Undervalued: Small-scale Fisheries in the Developing World 2: Approaches and Frameworks for Management and Research in Small-scale Fisheries 3: Diagnosis and the Management Constituency of Small-scale Fisheries 4: Human Rights and Fishery Rights in Small-scale Fisheries Management 5: Managing Overcapacity in Small-scale Fisheries 6: Adaptive Management in Small-scale Fisheries: A Practical Approach 7: Conditions for Successful Co-management: Lessons Learned in Asia, Africa, the Pacific and the wider Caribbean 8: Climate Change and Other External Drivers in Small-scale Fisheries: Practical Steps for Responding 9: Developing Markets for Small-scale Fisheries: Utilizing the Value Chain Approach 10: Communication 11: Small-scale Fisheries Compliance: Integrating Social Justice, Legitimacy and Deterrence 12: Poverty Reduction as a Means to Enhance Resilience of Small-scale Fisheries

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Book SynopsisTropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse and rapidly changing biophysical regions in the developing world. These deltas are home to large populated areas, are significant centres of agricultural production and industrial development, and contain fragile ecosystems that are now facing new threats as a result of expected sea-level rises associated with global warming. Focusing on the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, chapters explore the diverse livelihoods of people in these areas and the impact of land-water management on the environment. New techniques and methodologies are explored in land and water management to try and solve the conflicts between rice-based agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and the environment in tropical delta regions. Illustrating how to protect tropical deltaic systems in the face of serious future challenges, this will be essential reading for students, researchers, policy makers and natural resource managers in agriculture and aquaculture.Table of ContentsPart 1: Introduction 1: Policy, Planning and Management at the Land-Water Interface Part 2: Aquaculture and Fisheries 2: Aquatic Resources and Environmental Variability in Bac Lieu Province (Southern Vietnam). 3: Integrating Aquaculture in Coastal River Planning: The Case of Dagupan City, Philippines. 4: Evolution of Shrimp Aquaculture Systems in the Coastal Zones of Bangladesh and Vietnam: A Comparison. 5: Ecological Risk Assessment of an Alien Aquatic Species: A Case Study of Litopenaeus vannamei (Pacific Whiteleg Shrimp) Aquaculture in the Bangpakong River, Thailand. 6: Ability of Litopenaeus vannamei to Survive and Compete with Local Marine Shrimp Species in the Bangpakong River, Thailand 7: Improving the Productivity of Rice-Shrimp Systems in the Southwest Coastal Region of Bangladesh. 8: Zooplankton Dynamics and Appropriate Management Approach for Blue-swimming Crab in Kung Krabaen Bay, Thailand. 9: Rebuilding Resilient Shrimp Aquaculture in Southeast Asia: Disease Management, Coastal Ecology and Decision Making 10: Integrated Management of Aquatic Resources: A Bayesian Approach to Water Control and Trade-offs in Southern Vietnam. Part 3: Agriculture 11: Soil Characteristics of Saline and Non-saline Deltas of Bangladesh. 12: Designing Resilient Rice Varieties for Coastal Deltas Using Modern Breeding Tools. 13: The Right Rice in the Right Place: Systematic Exchange and Farmer-based Evaluation of Rice Germplasm for Salt-affected Areas 14: Rice Varieties and Cultural Management Practices for High and Sustained Productivity in the Coastal Wetlands of Southern Bangladesh 15: Boro Rice for Food Security in the Coastal West Bengal, India 16: Strategies for Improving and Stabilizing Rice Productivity in the Coastal Zones of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. 17: Diversified Cropping Systems in a Coastal Province of The Mekong Delta, Vietnam: From Testing to Out-scaling 18: Improving Rice Productivity in Coastal Saline Soils of the Mahanadi Delta of India through Integrated Nutrient Management 19: Crop Diversification for Improving Water Productivity and Rural Livelihoods in Coastal Saline Soils of the Mahanadi Delta, India. 20: Water Supply and Demand for Dry Season Rice in the Coastal Polders of Bangladesh. Part 4: Communities and Governance 21: An Analysis of Environmental Policy Strategies for Coastal Land Conservation in Thailand 22: Conflicts and Governance: Perspectives on an Eastern and a Western Coastal Wetland in India 23: Farmers' Assessment of Resource Management and Farm Level Technological Interventions in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam 25: Participatory Management of Coastal Resources: A Case Study of Baganchra-Badurgacha Sub-project in the Southwest of Bangladesh 26: Learning to Build Resilient Coastal Communities: Post-tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka and Indonesia 27: Social Vulnerability to Coastal Hazards in Southeast Asia: A Synthesis of Research Insights Part 5: Coastal and Delta Environments 28: An Extended Hydrological Classification for Mangrove Rehabilitation Projects: A Case Study in Vietnam 29: Coastal Transects Analysis of Chao Phraya Delta, Thailand 30: Mangrove System Sustainability: Public Incentives and Local Strategies in West Africa 31: Assessing the Impact of Small Scale Coastal Embankment: A Case Study of an LGED Polder in Bangladesh 32: Dynamics of Livelihoods and Resource Use Strategies in Different Ecosystems of the Coastal Zones of Bac Lieu Province, Vietnam 33: Utilization of Aquatic Resources Along the North Brazilian Coast with Special Reference to Mangroves as Fish Nurseries

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Book SynopsisThis definitive book on The Shrimp is the result of the contributions of 67 international authors. It contains a wealth of scientific knowledge which usually can only be located in a fragmented manner in specialised journals or was presented in industry conferences that rarely reaches a wide audience. It brings together the worlds of aquaculture science and industry production. The book includes descriptions of farming practices and the actual implementation of new technologies The content is structured into six parts: shrimp farming, the shrimp as an animal, current farming practices, optimisation of feeds, biosecurity and post harvest. It is addressed to shrimp producers and service providers, researchers and students. It compiles, in one single volume, the full depth of the academic perspective together with the most recent developments in field practice. This book illustrates the important interaction between the academic and industry worlds. It facilitates access to information, knowledge and new ideas as well as bringing in material for debate and discussion.Table of ContentsGENERAL * History of shrimp farming * Small-scale shrimp farmers: challenges & global markets * THE SHRIMP * Functional anatomy of panaeid shrimp * The integument of shrimp: cuticle & its moult cycle * The shrimp immune system * Genetics & its applications for increasing management & culture efficiency of the giant tiger shrimp * Development morphology & ontogeny of panaeid prawns postlarva * PRODUCTION SYSTEMS * Semi-intensive shrimp culture * Intensive production * Use of intensive and super-intensive nursery systems * Shrimp pond soil & water quality management * Maturation & larval reariing of the Pacific white shrimp * Better management & certification in shrimp farming * Selective breeding of shrimp * White spot & taura syndrome virus * FEEDS & FEEDING * Practical feed management in semi-intensive system * Raw material evaluation strategies for shrimp diets * Nutrient requirements & current status of shrimp nutrition research * Mineral requirements * Vitamin requirements * Nutrition and shrimp health * BIOSECURITY & SHRIMP HEALTH MANAGEMENT * Principal shrimp infectious diseases, diagnosis & management * Importance of host-viral interactions in the control of shrimp disease outbreaks * Designing a biosecurity plant at the facility level * Evolutionary principles applied to disease control & health management * Immunostimulants, probiotics & phage therapy * Shrimp epidemiology * What will PCR bring to shrimp farming * An economic framework for discussing antimicrobial agent use * The State Committees for aquaculture health * POST HARVEST ISSUES * Shrimp production & trade * Microbiological safety of acquacultured shrimp * Maintaining quality of farmed shrimp to meet market demands * Index

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to provide practical advice and awareness of health management and disease control in sea bass and sea bream, the most widely-farmed fish in the Mediterranean region. The prevention and control of the main pathologies affecting intensively-cultured marine fish species are of paramount importance. Farmed sea bass and sea bream are high-value fish, making significant contributions to the economies of many countries. This important book gives particular emphasis to rapid diagnosis and response to the most dangerous pathologies, which can cause severe economic losses in affected fish farms. Key features of the book Sea Bass and Sea Bream include: A clear layout and practical approach: easy to understand and implement Colour photographs of the main diseases and parasites affecting sea bass and sea bream A combination of the authors’ wide field-based experience in the diagnosis of fish diseases, with knowledge from a major fish diseases reference laboratory.

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Book SynopsisCleaner fish are increasingly being deployed in aquaculture as a means of biological control of parasitic sea lice, and consequently the farming of wrasse and lumpfish, the main cleaner fish species in current use in salmon farming, is now one of the fastest expanding aquaculture sectors with over 40 hatcheries in Norway alone. Cleaner Fish Biology and Aquaculture Applications reviews and presents new knowledge on the biology of the utilised cleaner fish species, and provides protocols in cleaner fish rearing, deployment, health and welfare. The latest knowledge is presented on specialist technical areas such as cleaner fish nutrition, genetics, health, immunology and vaccinology, welfare, transport and fisheries. Specific chapters detail cleaner fish developments in the main salmon-producing countries. Contributions from over 60 leading researchers and producers give an exciting mix of information and debate. The book comprehensively addresses the questions of sustainability of cleaner fish use in aquaculture, bottlenecks to the optimum production of cleaner fish, and improvements and best practice in on-farm deployment methods, for optimum survival and enhanced welfare of cleaner fish. Some of the key features of this important book: Provides a comprehensive review of the latest globally-available information on the use of cleaner fish under one cover Highlights and addresses the main issues in the farming of cleaner fish, and provides guidance on how to improve growth and survival Identifies issues in the farm application of cleaner fish and provides details on how to address these issues Written by a team of internationally-recognised experts in cleaner fish biology, culture and deployment Cleaner Fish Biology and Aquaculture Applications is an essential purchase for hatchery managers, salmonid producers, fish farm operatives, researchers, regulators, students and enthusiasts working with, and interested in, cleaner fish. Personnel within companies supplying equipment and services to the aquaculture industry, and libraries in all universities and research establishments where biological sciences and aquaculture are studied and taught should have copies of this landmark publication.

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Book SynopsisThe global human population will reach nine billion by 2050, and seafood is projected to be the primary food source to sustain such a large population. According to a recent World Bank report, aquaculture will be the prime source of seafood by 2030. Tilapia is one of the promising species for commercial aquaculture and one of the second most farmed fish worldwide. Given the issues raised by Antibiotic misuse in intensive aquaculture, such as the occurrence of resistant bacteria, it is necessary to develop environment-friendly strategies that could be used to improve production in a sustainable manner. Also, there is a need to establish the best aquaculture practice (BAP) approaches to avoid significant disruption to the ecosystem, the loss of biodiversity, and substantial pollution impact on the environment.The book covers the recent findings regarding sustainable tilapia farming through environment-friendly approaches. This book contains chapters that cover the current status of world tilapia farming and the concept of sustainability of tilapia culture (Chap. 1). Chap. 2 discusses the health management of tilapia with a particular focus on various diseases and treatments. Chap. 3 provides an updated view of the possible effects of feed additives on tilapia reproductive performance. Chap. 4, 5, and 6 cover the recent findings on the gut microbiota of tilapia with a particular focus on structure and modulation. Chap. 7 focuses on the use of medicinal plants for sustainable tilapia farming. Chap. 8 provides insights into the application of alternative protein sources to decrease fish meal consumption. Chap. 9 highlights the importance of culture systems for the development of sustainable tilapia aquaculture. We believe the current book will be very helpful to academics, researchers, and policy-makers in aquaculture. Table of Contents​See Attachments

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Book SynopsisThis book is a pioneering work in the market and spans 42 chapters across three broad sections: aqua-informatics, statistics, and economics. It covers advanced tools and techniques in bioinformatics and statistics for exploratory analysis of genomic and microarray data of fishes. The book also includes chapters on the latest developments in biotechnological approaches for fish disease diagnosis, infection, and immunity in brood carps, cryoconservation of fishes, probiotics, and nanotechnology in aquaculture. Additionally, there is information on prawn aquaculture, ornamental fish farming, and trade. The main attraction of the book is its detailed information on various software and their applications for exploratory data analysis and data mining, leading to knowledge discovery and visualization. The book is unique in that it provides appropriate and illustrated examples exclusively with fisheries data. The statistics section includes biometrical and qualitative techniques in genetics and selective breeding of fish, as well as fundamental statistical tests, design of experiments and sampling methods for planning experiments and surveys in fisheries and aquaculture research. The book also includes an econometric approach for technical efficiency estimation and input-output analysis, project evaluation, and impact assessment, linear programming, market intelligence, fisheries legislation, policy, and IPR issues. These topics are new to the field of fisheries and aquaculture and will be beneficial to students and researchers alike. Overall, the book serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers and planners, offering valuable insights for policy decision-making in the field of fisheries and aquaculture.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook, Aquaculture Machineries and Equipment, has been developed to fulfill the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Fisheries Engineering or Aquacultural Engineering. Unfortunately, there is currently no comprehensive textbook or practical manual available to cover a wide range of topics within the subject. As a result, students and interested individuals may be left with limited knowledge about the machinery and equipment commonly used in aquaculture, as well as their optimal usage conditions. The design and management of these machines and systems are primarily based on the production goals of the farming operation and the economic considerations involved. The textbook presents relevant topics in a clear and concise manner, using suitable examples to illustrate key concepts. Additionally, this resource can be beneficial to researchers and individuals involved in the development of aquaculture machinery, providing them with valuable insights and information.

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Book SynopsisFish Fermentation: Traditional to Modern Approaches is the first of its kind geared specifically for students interested in pursuing a career in Food Biotechnology and especially in Fish Processing Technology. There is information about fermented fish from Southeast Asia. Products from this region are highly salted and fermented until the fish flesh is transformed into simpler components and the fermentation process lasts for several months (three to nine months) and the fish flesh may liquefy or turn into a paste. Fermented fish products from the north eastern part of India share many common features with that from other Southeast Asian countries. Still some of the steps in the fermentation process are unique to the Northeast India. More over the scenario varies with the varieties of the fermented fish items. This book aims at bringing out not only the scientific basis of the fermentation process but also endeavors to cite the present market status of the fermented fish. With its balanced coverage of historical development, microbial diversity, nutritional aspects and contemporary application, the book provides the tools and basic knowledge necessary for success in this industry. Special sections on Probiotics and Fermented Fish, Starter Culture in Fish Fermentation are in great detail which is the outcome of various research works. This book is therefore, suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate as well as research students. The first, Fermented Food Products in India depicts about various fermented food items available in India and international scenario is also highlighted. The second , Traditional Fish Preservation Techniques gives an idea of traditional system of fish preservation in various parts of the world will surely help the students as well as the research students to carry out various projects in this field and in designing the protocol for standardization of fish preservation technique. The third , Microbial Diversity describe about the world of microbes in the fermented fish products, their role in fermentation, desirable and associated types of microbes in fish fermentation, the spoilage group of microbes involvedin fish fermentation, pathogenic microbes and possible health hazards, the beneficial group of microbes in the process and the relevant data of various research works. In the fourth , Nutritional Aspects of Fermented Fish, the nutritional value of a variety of fermented fish products are highlighted, their role as an important protein supplement for many nutritional diseases is also projected. This will give a basic idea of nutritional quality of fermented fish products. 5 and 6 are mainly aimed at introducing cutting edge technology in the field of fish fermentation which, in turn, is the result of the advent of modern biotechnological tools.

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Book SynopsisTaking into account the needs of students, this book was developed in a user-friendly and practical manner at the request of students. In addition to addressing the subject of animal physiology, it also covers the anatomy of animals. Although the author has endeavored to cover a wide range of topics related to finfish physiology, the scope of the book is limited to academics, technicians, and processors in the field of shellfish physiology.

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Book SynopsisThe book "Applied Bioinformatics, Statistics and Economics in Fisheries Research" is first of its kind available in the market. The book spreading over 42 s within three broad sections like aqua-informatics, statistics and economics has covered the advanced tools and techniques of bioinformatics and statistics for exploratory analysis of genomic and microarray data of fishes. s on the latest developments on biotechnological approaches for fish disease diagnostic, infection and immunity of brood carps, cryoconservation of fishes, probiotics and nanotechnology in aquaculture are of paramount interest, in addition to information on prawn aquaculture, ornamental fish farming and trade. Information on various software and their application for exploratory data analysis and data mining leading to knowledge discovery and visualization is the main attraction of the book. Another important feature of the book is that one can find appropriate as well as illustrated examples exclusively with fisheries data. The statistics section includes biometrical and qualitative techniques in genetics and selective breeding of fish, besides fundamental statistical test, design of experiments and sampling methods for planning of experiments and survey in fisheries and aquaculture research. The book also includes econometric approach for technical efficiency estimation and input-output analysis, project evaluation, and impact assessment, linear programming, market intelligence, fisheries legislation, policy and IPR issues all of which are new in the field of fisheries and aquaculture. The book will not only be beneficial to students, but also will be a helpful guidance to researchers and planners for taking policy decisions as it covers a wide range of subjects that are gainfully applied to the fisheries and aquaculture researchTable of Contents01. Growth of Biotechnology Information System Network BTISnet in India by T. Madhan Mohan 02. Capacity Building for Knowledge Management in Aquaculture Research by A.K. Roy & Nirupama Panda 03. Data Generation Resources for Bioinformatics by P. Das 04. Correspondence Analysis in Study of Genomic Sequence of Labeo rohita by A.K. Roy & Sushma R. Martha 05. Statistical Design and Analysis of Microarray Data of Carps by A.K. Roy, Chinmayee Sahoo & Sushma R. Martha 06. Recent Biotechnological Approaches in Fish Disease Diagnosis by P.K. Sahoo 07. Present Trends in Aquaculture Probiotics by S. Mohanty & N.K. Maiti 08. Infection and Immunity of Brood Carps by P. Swain, P.K. Nanda & S. Dash 09. Induced Breeding Experiments of an Indian Major Carp Labeo rohita- A Cause Effect Study by S.D. Gupta & S.C. Rath 10. Freshwater Prawn Aquaculture: Status and Scope by Bindu R. Pillai 11. Artificial Propagation and Cryoconservation of Fishes by P. Routray 12. Methods of Assessment of Microbial Population and their Role in Aquatic Ecosystem by N.K. Maiti, R.N. Mandal & S. Mohanty 13. Present Scenario of Ornamental Fish Farming and Trade by Saroj K. Swain 14. Spatial Information Technology in Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries by M. N. Reddy, G.P. Reddy & B.S. Sontakki 15. Role of GIS and Remote Sensing in Inland Fisheries Development by Sanjeev Kumar Sahu 16. Computer Based Advanced Tools for Soil-Water Management in Aquaculture by Subhendu Adhikari & Bibhudatta Mishra 17. Non-Invasive Methods of Fish Freshness Determination by Electronic Olfaction by Nabarun Bhattacharya, Bipin Tudu, Rajib Bandopadhyaya & Devdulal Ghosh 18. Nanotechnology and Its Impact on Aquaculture by Fahima Dilnawaz & Sanjeeb K. Sahoo 19. Design and Development of Fisheries Data Mart in India by Anil Rai, K.K. Chaturvedi & P.K. Malhotra 20. Application of Softwares in Molecular Marker Data Analysis by P.K. Meher, A. Barat & P. Das 21. Softwares Relevant in Fisheries and Aquaculture Research by A. Antony & A.K. Roy 22. Networking Professionals through Discussion Forums on the Virtual Platform by Lakshmi Murthy 23. Mapping of Fish Research in India by D.B. Ramesh & S. Mohanty 24. Statistical Tests Applied to Aquaculture Research by Rabi N. Subudhi 25. Some Statistical Procedures Useful for Analysis Testing and Interpretation of Aquaculture Data by G.R. Maruthi Sankar 26. Design and Analysis of Aquaculture Experiments Using Statistical Softwares by Ravi R. Saxena 27. Some Standard Sampling Techniques and Use of Auxiliary Information in Fishery Surveys by Ajit Kumar Das & Rajendra Nath Das 28. Biometrical Techniques in Aquaculture Experiments by Ritu R. Saxena & Ravi R. Saxena 29. Statistical Programs in Quantitative Genetics and Selective Breeding Studies of Fish by Kanta Das Mahapatra 30. Quantitative Methods in Limnology Research by Snehasish Mishra 31. Analysis of Aquaculture Data Using Computers by P. K. Satapathy & A. Antony 32. Fish Production Function and Environmental Sustainability by Kumar Das & S. T. Rout 33. Quantitative Methods in Aquaculture Economics Research by K. N. Sahoo 34. An Econometric Analysis of Shrimp Farming by P. K. Katiha & Chinmoy Chakraborty 35. Econometric Approach for Estimation of Technical Efficiency of Aquaculture Farms by A. K. Roy & Nibedita Jena 36. Aquaculture Market Intelligence System by T. Ravisankar, A. G. Ponniah & M. Krishnan 37. Project Evaluation Techniques for Estimation of Research Benefits of Fisheries Research by A.K. Vasisht 38. Impact Assessment of Fisheries Research-Concepts and Measurement by G. P. Reddy, M. N. Reddy & B. S. Sontakki 39. Priorities, Decisions and Evaluation of Fisheries Management and Governance of the Floodplain Wetlands in India by Nagesh K. Barik 40. Linear Programming in Fish Diet Formulation by Nibedita Jena, Nirupama Panda & D.P. Rath 41. IPR Issues and Fisheries Research by Meenakshi Prajneshu & Abhinav Pragya 42. Fisheries Legislation and Policy in India by S. P. Singh

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Book SynopsisFish Fermentation: Traditional to Modern Approaches is the first of its kind geared specifically for students interested in pursuing a career in Food Biotechnology and especially in Fish Processing Technology. There is information about fermented fish from Southeast Asia. Products from this region are highly salted and fermented until the fish flesh is transformed into simpler components and the fermentation process lasts for several months three to nine months and the fish flesh may liquefy or turn into a paste. Fermented fish products from the north eastern part of India share many common features with that from other Southeast Asian countries. Still some of the steps in the fermentation process are unique to the Northeast India. More over the scenario varies with the varieties of the fermented fish items. This book aims at bringing out not only the scientific basis of the fermentation process but also endeavors to cite the present market status of the fermented fish. With its balanced coverage of historical development, microbial diversity, nutritional aspects and contemporary application, the book provides the tools and basic knowledge necessary for success in this industry. Special sections on Probiotics and Fermented Fish, Starter Culture in Fish Fermentation are in great detail which is the outcome of various research works. This book is therefore, suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate as well as research students. The first , Fermented Food Products in India depicts about various fermented food items available in India and international scenario is also highlighted. The second , Traditional Fish Preservation Techniques gives an idea of traditional system of fish preservation in various parts of the world will surely help the students as well as the research students to carry out various projects in this field and in designing the protocol for standardization of fish preservation technique. The third , Microbial Diversity describe about the world of microbes in the fermented fish products, their role in fermentation, desirable and associated types of microbes in fish fermentation, the spoilage group of microbes involved in fish fermentation, pathogenic microbes and possible health hazards, the beneficial group of microbes in the process and the relevant data of various research works. In the fourth , Nutritional Aspects of Fermented Fish, the nutritional value of a variety of fermented fish products are highlighted, their role as an important protein supplement for many nutritional diseases is also projected. This will give a basic idea of nutritional quality of fermented fish products. 5 and 6 are mainly aimed at introducing cutting edge technology in the field of fish fermentation which, in turn, is the result of the advent of modern biotechnological tools."Table of Contents1. Fermented food products. 2. Traditional fish preservation techniques. 3. Microbial diversity. 4. Nutritional aspects of fermented fish. 5. Probiotics and fermented fish. 6. Starter culture in fermenting fish.

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Book SynopsisThe entitled book "Freshwater Fish Parasites" spread over 10 s, with complete pictorial guide of different fresh water fish parasites all over the country. The detail etiology, clinical signs , prophylaxis and treatment of parasitic diseases have been discussed in a simplified manner for easy understanding of students,researchers,teachers,scientists and farmers in the field .The book covers most interesting s and will guide to identify and manage parasitic diseases including some aspects of latest developments in fish parasitological research. A comprehensive approach has been made to cover all the progressive areas of parasitic disease management starting from identification of the parasites, basic status of diseases towards various approaches to diagnose, prevent and control disease conditions. The parasitic problems of different fishes, like indigenous fishes, exotic fishes of commercial importance, sport fishes and ornamental fishes have been addressed to give a complete parasitic disease profile on total fishery. The behavior of the hosts, interrelationship of soil and water with parasitized hosts, and mechanism of parasitic attachment are important aspects of the concerned book.Table of Contents01. Parasites - An Overview 02. Introduction to Freswater Fish Parasites 03. Diseases, Parasites and other Maladies 04. Parasitism Versus Water Quality Parameters 05. Machanism of Parasitic Attachment in Fish 06. Zoonotic Potentiality of Parasites in Cultivable Food Fishes 07. Effect of Parasites on Fish Behaviour 08. Diseases and Parasites of Sports Fishes 09. Parasites on Exotic Fishes 10. Parasites Picutre Gallery

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