Aquaculture and fish-farming Books

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 SynopsisWritten by leading authorities in the field, this new edition of Volume 2 in the successful Fish Diseases and Disorders trilogy has been thoroughly updated with new research and contributions. Focusing largely on finfish, it covers non-infectious disorders of development, growth and physiology of wild and captive species, including genetic conditions, respiratory disorders, stress physiology, environmental factors and a new contribution on the relationship between welfare issues and disorders associated with intensive fish culture. The book is indispensable for zoologists, fish health specialists and veterinarians, researchers and students, and those involved with fisheries and aquaculture.Table of Contents1: Introduction: Issues related to the diagnostic assessment of non-infectious disorders of captive and wild fish populations, J F Leatherland 2: Neoplasms and related disorders, J M Grizzle and A E Goodwin 3: Reproductive and endocrine disorders, J F Leatherland 4: Chemically induced alterations to gonadal differentiation in fish, C D Metcalfe, K A Kidd and J P Sumpter 5: Disorders of development, C L Brown, D M Power, J M Núñez 6: Organismal and cellular stress, M M Vijayan, N Aluru & J F Leatherland 7: Metabolic and nutritionally-related disorders, S Lall 8: Feeding disorders, N Bernier 9: Immune system and PAHs, G Noguchi 10: Disorders of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, A P Farrell, P A Ackerman and G K Iwama 11: Osmotic and ionic regulation, W Marshall 12: Supersaturation pathology, D Speare 13: Aquaculture and welfare issues, P Southgate

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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 SynopsisFocusing on pathobiology and protective strategies against protozoan and metazoan parasites of fish, this book reviews the latest research on important parasites: those that cause financial hardships to the aquaculture industry, have been introduced to new geographical regions through transportation of infected fish, are pathogenic to groups of finfish and detrimental to production, are highly adaptable and not host-specific with worldwide distributions, and that may serve as disease models for studies on other pathogens. It also highlights gaps in the knowledge to help direct future research.Table of Contents1: Neoparamoeba perurans 2: Amyloodininium ocellatum 3: Cryptobia (Trypanoplasma) salmositica 4: Ichthyophthirius multifiliis 5: Miamiensis avidus and related species 6: Perkinsus marinus and Haplosporidium nelsoni 7: Loma salmonae and related species 8: Myxobolus cerebralis and Ceratomyxa shasta 9: Enteromyxum spp. 10: Henneguya ictaluri 11: Gyrodactylus salaris and G. derjavinoides 12: Pseudodactylogyrus anguillae and P. bini 13: Benedenia seriolae and Neobenedenia spp. 14: Heterobothrium okamotoi and Neoheterobothrium hirame 15: Diplostomum spathaceum and related species 16: Sanguinicola inermis and related species 17: Bothriocephalus acheilognathi 18: Anisakis simplex 19: Anguillicoloides crassus 20: Argulus foliaceus 21: Lernaea cyprinacea and related species 22: Lepeophtheirus salmonis and Caligus rogercresseyi

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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 SynopsisWhat happens when the oceans are emptied of all their fish? What happens when three hundred years of human knowledge and expertise disappear before the onslaught of the technology-driven world?The Doryman’s Reflection is simply the most accurate and eloquent account of what transpired in the New England fisheries over the past half century, as told by the people who lived it, including author Paul Molyneaux.Fishermen survive as relics, the last hunter-gatherers among us. Their boats, crammed with ropes and nets, carry the mystique of a nearly forgotten world ruled by the elements. Now an accomplished writer, Molyneaux as a young man journeyed to Maine with no experience and a dream of working on a boat. This is the story of his apprenticeship with Bernard Raynes, one of Maine’s last independent commercial fishermen.The Doryman’s Reflection speaks to those who want to know what really happened, and what will happen, on our oceans.Part coming-of-age memoir, part biography, it is a very personal account of what families in this dying but important industry face each day. Molyneaux shares his own history as a young man seeking the fisherman’s life in Maine and Alaska. Originally published in 2005, it has been thoroughly updated to cover the events of the past ten years.Told through the life of the colorful and engaging Bernard Raynes, The Doryman’s Reflection is alive and real and powerful—far from a dry, pedantic treatise on the economics of commercial fishing.Trade Review"The seemingly inexhaustible resources of the New World triggered a fish rush that would continue into the twentieth century. The story of what happened during the last moments of that rush is brilliantly told by Paul Molyneaux in The Doryman's Reflection." - The New York Review of Books"The seemingly inexhaustible resources of the New World triggered a fish rush that would continue into the twentieth century. The story of what happened during the last moments of that rush is brilliantly told by Paul Molyneaux in The Doryman's Reflection." - The New York Review of Books

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Book SynopsisThe main practical breakthrough of this century is nanobiotechnology, an amalgamation of biology and nanotechnology based on the standards and methods of metabolism. The field mainly involves the analysis, synthesis and the links between molecular biology, nutritional science and nanotechnology. In addition, the field involves the links between other life sciences branches, since the improvement of nanotechnology strategies might be directed by considering the structure and the capability of nanoparticles present in the living cells. This book is a comprehensive evaluation of the latest nanobiotechnological developments, with an emphasis on applications, especially in aquaculture. It outlines, in-depth, modern techniques, and includes a variety of important sources that make this the perfect resource for researchers in this captivating world of nanobiotechnology.Table of Contents​​PrefaceChapter 1: Simple Basics of Aquaculture Nanosciences Research: A Thorough IntroductionDr. Iddaya Karunasagar Senior Fish Safety and Quality Specialist, Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, Food & Agriculture Organisation of UNChapter 2: Current Nanotechnology Developments in the Aquaculture IndustryAhmed A. Tayel, Faculty of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences Kafrelsheikh University Kafr El Sheikh EgyptChapter 3: Aquatic Nanodrug DeliveryWindell, D, University of Exeter, United KingdomChapter 4: Nanosensors Used in AquacultureJixiang Fang, Xi’an Jiaotong University, ChinaChapter 5: Alarming Viral Pathogens in Shrimp Industry and NanotechnologyJeyachandran Sivakamavalli, Fisheries Science Institute, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, South KoreaChapter 6: Bioenrichment of Planktons in Aquaculture through Nanotechnological ApproachesSivakamavalli, Fisheries Science Institute, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, South KoreaKiyun Parka, Ihn-Sil Kwaka, Faculty of Marine Technology, Chonnam National University, Chonnam 550-749, Republic of KoreaChapter 7: Water Purification and Bioremediation NanotechnologiesN. H. Rao, National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, IndiaChapter 8: The Challenge of Nanotechnology-Derived FoodHarjinder Singh, Riddet Institute, Massey University, New ZealandChapter 9: Nanoengineered Particles in Seafood: Their Concentration Level and their KineticsYing-Chou Lee, National Taiwan University, TaiwanChapter 10: Harvested Fish Management and Commercialization PackagingJH Han, The University of Manitoba, CanadaChapter 11: Nanotechnologies in Aquaculture Health IssuesMatheus D.Baldissera, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, BrazilBibliographyIndex

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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 SynopsisNorwegian spring-spawning herring and Northeast Arctic cod are two of the largest and commercially most important fish stocks in the North Atlantic. Both these stocks have their spawning fields at the Norwegian coast and they have been the major target species for Norwegian fisheries for a millennium. They are also among the few fish stocks in the world which have been systematically investigated and monitored for more than a century. The scientific results arrived at early in the century for these two stocks, formed the basis for much of the development in international fisheries science later on. This book describes how fisheries, fisheries science and management for Norwegian spring-spawning herring and Northeast Arctic cod developed during the 20th century. Both populations had serious declines in stock size and yield due to overfishing. The herring stock was in a state of collapse for about 20 years. Management measures introduced during the two-three last decades made both stocks recover in the 1990s.

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Book SynopsisThe Indian Ocean represents a part of the global Ocean that has been less studied by modern oceanography than the Atlantic and Pacific parts. This is remarkable, since the Indian Ocean was subject to much historic exploration through navigators from Asia, India, the Middle East and lastly from Europe.This unique, comprehensive reference set on the Indian Ocean, covers all oceanographical aspects with its physics, chemistry, biology and geology in 21 peer-reviewed expert-written chapters. Besides the well-ground basis on the Ocean’s characteristics and a wealth of data, some unique features presented are the monsoon - the biennial reversal of winds and the resultant surface circulation; the tropical and sub-tropical jet streams, namely the Somali current, the Agulhas current and the Leevwin current; the oxygen-poor intermediate waters in its northern part which significantly contribute several green house gases to the atmosphere, for example, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane and dimethyl sulphide; its exhaustive coral reefs and mangrove vegetation; and the polymetallic nodules at its depths and its other mineral resources. Moreover, an analysis is provided of the anthropogenic contributions and their impacts on the health of the Indian Ocean; and that of estuary environments of important rivers of the 15 littoral countries. Intended for research scientists, professionals and students working in physical, chemical and geological oceanography.Table of ContentsVolume 1 1. Physical Oceanography 2. The Climate 3. Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing in the Southern Indian Ocean 4. Chemical Oceanography 5. Oceanography of Marginal Seas 6. Features of Some Significant Estuaries of India 7. Estuaries of Littoral Countries other than India 8. Health of the Indian Ocean 9. Bioactive Substances IndexVolume 2 10. Primary Productivity 11. Zooplankton 12. Benthos 13. Biology of Corals and Coral Reefs 14. Marine Microbiology – A Glimpese of the Strides in the Indian and the Global Arena 15. Mangroves 16. Seaweed Resources 17. Mineral Resources 18. Geochemistry of Sediments 19. Western Indian Ocean – A Glimpse of the Tectonic Scenario 20. Structure and Tectonic Evolution of the Northeastern Indian Ocean 21. Geomorphology and Geology of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea Index

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Book SynopsisThis study is part of a series dedicated to the publication of reviews by experts of important topics in all areas of echinoderm studies, from molecular biology to ecology, palaeontology, biology and taxonomy. It addresses a range of topics in depth. The reviews seek to provide access to the field and to give direction to further study and research.Table of ContentsThis study is part of a series dedicated to the publication of reviews by experts of important topics in all areas of echinoderm studies, from molecular biology to ecology, palaeontology, biology and taxonomy. It addresses a range of topics in depth. The reviews seek to provide access to the field and to give direction to further study and research.

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Book SynopsisThis study quantifies global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aquaculture (excluding farming of aquatic plants), and explains how cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) could be used to appraise GHG mitigation measures - thereby contributing to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 (Climate Action), while supporting SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).Global aquaculture contributes directly to food security by increasing food availability and accessibility, and indirectly as a driver of economic development. Aquaculture accounted for approximately 0.45 percent of global anthropogenic GHG emissions in 2013. However, production is increasing rapidly, and emissions arising from post-farm activities, which are not included in the 0.45 percent, could increase the emissions intensity of some supply chains significantly. It is therefore important to improve the efficiency of global aquaculture to offset increases in production so that it can continue to make an important contribution to food security. There is great scope to improve resource efficiency through technical innovation.

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Book SynopsisThis review is an update to the first worldwide review of bottom fisheries in the high seas, published in 2009 based on information from 2003 to 2006. It provides States and other interested parties with a summary of the current status of high seas bottom fisheries worldwide. High seas bottom fisheries contribute approximately 0.3 percent to global marine capture fisheries production. The updated global high seas catch from bottom fisheries was estimated at 226 000 tonnes in 2016, which is similar to the 250 000 tonnes previously estimated for 2006. The report highlights the considerable changes that have occurred in the monitoring and management of high seas deep-sea fisheries by Regional Fisheries Management Organizations or Arrangement (RFMOs), including relating to total allowable catches and impacts on target and bycatch species.

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Book SynopsisThis study provides an overview of the activities and developments of regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) and regional fisheries advisory bodies (RFABs) from 2000 to 2017, based on a compilation of data and information for 46 RFMOs and RFABs. The aim is to show the role and work of RFMOs and RFABs in the context of regional and global ocean governance, and fisheries sustainability. This is particularly relevant today, as countries face the challenges posed by the Sustainable Development Goals and engage in discussions on the governance of areas beyond national jurisdictions, for example in relation to biological diversity, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, overfishing and overcapacity, and the establishment of cross-sectoral cooperation between RFMOs/RFABs. For many years, FAO has promoted and supported RFMOs and RFABs, bolstering regional cooperation through the Regional Fishery Body Secretariats' Network (RSN), a forum for promoting consultation and regional dialogue, addressing priority issues of common concern and fostering ongoing cooperation and exchange of information.

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Book SynopsisThis report examines case studies from Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland and other European countries, to identify good practices regarding data systems currently in use and recommend solutions for some of the challenges facing the management of bodies of inland water. Inland fisheries are important sources of ecosystem services contributing to human diets, health, well-being and the economy. The evaluation of their importance and value is one of the biggest challenges for its development. The report finds that the level and methods of inland fisheries data collection in Europe were highly variable. For example, some countries did not collect any data on recreational fishing, or only from specific areas, or recorded only the number of licenses sold.

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Book SynopsisThe Fisheries Emergency Rapid Assessment Tool (FERAT) guides the assessment of fisheries after natural or technological disasters and during complex or protracted emergencies. It provides guidance in the form of decision trees, divided into six steps - ranging from beneficiaries assessment to impact monitoring - that should be followed in sequence.Natural or technological disasters and complex and protracted emergencies seriously affect fishing communities and the ecosystem they depend upon, with different impacts on men and women. In addition, disasters can cause threats to aquatic ecosystems, such as fish species habitats and biodiversity. In such contexts, the rapid restoration of fisheries after a disaster can help maintain their role in providing nutritious food and employment. In addition to providing guidance to field personnel and fisheries officers in carrying out assessments and making decisions about the procurement and delivery of fishing gear and equipment, the manual also offers guidance on monitoring these interventions.

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Book SynopsisEn la edición de 2020 de El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura se hace especialmente hincapié en la sostenibilidad. Esto refleja una serie de consideraciones específicas. Primero, en 2020 se celebra el 25.º aniversario del Código de Conducta para la Pesca Responsable (en adelante, “el Código”). En segundo lugar, varios indicadores de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible deben alcanzarse en 2020. Tercero, la FAO acogió el Simposio Internacional sobre la Sostenibilidad de la Pesca a finales de 2019; y, en cuarto lugar, en 2020 se finalizarán las directrices específicas de la FAO sobre el crecimiento sostenible de la acuicultura y sobre la sostenibilidad social a lo largo de las cadenas de valor.Si bien la Parte 1 mantiene el formato de las ediciones anteriores, se ha revisado la estructura del resto de la publicación. La Parte 2 se abre con una sección especial relativa al 25.º aniversario del Código. También se centra en las cuestiones que han pasado a primer plano, en particular aquellas relacionadas con el Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible 14 y sus indicadores, de los que la FAO es el organismo “responsable”. Además, la Parte 2 abarca diversos aspectos de la sostenibilidad de la pesca y la acuicultura. Los temas tratados son muy variados, desde sistemas de datos e información hasta contaminación de los océanos, la legalidad de los productos, los derechos de los usuarios y la adaptación al cambio climático. La Parte 3 es ahora la última parte de la publicación, y abarca previsiones y cuestiones emergentes como nuevas tecnologías y la bioseguridad de la acuicultura. Se concluye esbozando los pasos hacia una nueva visión de la pesca de captura.La publicación El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura tiene como finalidad proporcionar información objetiva, fiable y actualizada para una amplia variedad de lectores que incluye responsables de la formulación de políticas, administradores, científicos, partes interesadas y todas las personas que tengan interés en el sector de la pesca y la acuicultura.

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Book SynopsisThe 2020 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture has a particular focus on sustainability. This reflects a number of specific considerations. First, 2020 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (the Code). Second, several Sustainable Development Goal indicators mature in 2020. Third, FAO hosted the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability in late 2019, and fourth, 2020 sees the finalization of specific FAO guidelines on sustainable aquaculture growth, and on social sustainability along value chains.While Part 1 retains the format of previous editions, the structure of the rest of the publication has been revised. Part 2 opens with a special section marking the twenty fifth anniversary of the Code. It also focuses on issues coming to the fore, in particular, those related to Sustainable Development Goal 14 and its indicators for which FAO is the “custodian” agency. In addition, Part 2 covers various aspects of fisheries and aquaculture sustainability. The topics discussed range widely, from data and information systems to ocean pollution, product legality, user rights and climate change adaptation. Part 3 now forms the final part of the publication, covering projections and emerging issues such as new technologies and aquaculture biosecurity. It concludes by outlining steps towards a new vision for capture fisheries. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture aims to provide objective, reliable and up-to-date information to a wide audience – policymakers, managers, scientists, stakeholders and indeed everyone interested in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

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Book SynopsisThis paper assists African countries and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in improving the integration of the fisheries and aquaculture sector into policy documents dealing with poverty eradication, foreign currency generation, food security, the ecosystem approach to fisheries and aquaculture, and gender mainstreaming. For this purpose, the paper assesses whether the sector is adequately embedded in policy documents in Africa at both the country and regional level. The analysis addressed 54 African countries and 8 RECs. As a policy assessment tool, the multi-criteria analysis has been applied to compare two options – "relevance" and "inclusion" – across several performance dimensions. Based on the assessments performed, the extent of "integration" and "discrepancy" of the fisheries and aquaculture sector in policy documents has been calculated.The findings showed countries where the relevance of fisheries and aquaculture is not recognized, and where advocacy should be oriented towards raising awareness of the contribution of this sector. On the other hand, there are countries with a modest fisheries and aquaculture sector that have nevertheless implemented policies and reached high levels of inclusion. Recommendations both at country and REC level include improving the availability of information on the sector's value chain to enhance visibility and awareness of its importance.

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Book SynopsisIn March 2020, a regional inception workshop was held in Ghana a project of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) entitled Enhancing the contribution of small-scale fisheries to food security and sustainable livelihoods through better policies, strategies and initiatives. This is the report from the workshop. The project promotes the application of the principles of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (the SSF Guidelines) in FAO member countries and regions. The project end date was originally in December 2019 but was extended for another year into 2020 to focus on the issue of empowering women in fisheries for sustainable food systems. Accordingly, the project will support women in small-scale fisheries, particularly in the post harvest sector, with a view to improving food security and nutrition and promoting gender equality. In 2020, related activities will begin in Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania. The project will also support sharing lessons learned and good practices, and it will help to strengthen institutional structures at the regional and global levels.

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Book SynopsisCombining information collected by the European Price Report with other market survey data collected by FAO GLOBEFISH, this report provides an update on market trends for a variety of major fish commodities, including tuna, groundfish and small pelagics.

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