Fisheries and related industries Books

Book SynopsisThe new edition of this widely respected text provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the effects of biologicalphysical interactions in the oceans from the microscopic to the global scale. considers the influence of physical forcing on biological processes in a wide range of marine habitats including coastal estuaries, shelf-break fronts, major ocean gyres, coral reefs, coastal upwelling areas, and the equatorial upwelling system investigates recent significant developments in this rapidly advancing field includes new research suggesting that long-term variability in the global atmospheric circulation affects the circulation of ocean basins, which in turn brings about major changes in fish stocks. This discovery opens up the exciting possibility of being able to predict major changes in global fish stocks written in an accessible, lucid style, this textbook is essential reading for upper-level undeTrade Review'The authors have done an admirable job. I will happily recommend this text to my students and colleagues.' K J Flynn, University of Swansea 'I have used 'Dynamics of Marine Ecosystems' extensively for my undergraduate oceanography teaching to students from widely different scientific backgrounds. The students found the explanation of the physical processes in this book to be at just the right level, being advanced, up-to-date and clear, but without a lot of complex mathematics. The formulae contained in the book are simple summaries of the physical processes and are easy to use.' Paul Russell, University of Plymouth "The book is comprehensive, properly organized, thoroughly researched, thoughtfully synthesized and very well written. . . The book should be mandatory reading not just for senior undergraduate and graduate students . . . but also for those empowered to set up and implement policy for ocean governance." Botanica Marina Table of ContentsContents. Preface to Third Edition. Preface to Second Edition. Preface to First Edition. 1 Marine Ecology Comes of Age. Part A: Processes on a Scale of less than 1 Kilometer. 2 Biology and Boundary Layers. 3 Vertical Structure of the Open Ocean: Biology of the Mixed Layer. 4 Vertical Structure in Coastal Waters: Freshwater Run-off and Tidal Mixing. Part B: Processes on a Scale of 1-1000 Kilometers. 5 Vertical Structure in Coastal Waters: Coastal Upwelling Regions. 6 Fronts in Coastal Waters. 7 Tides, Tidal Mixing, and Internal Waves. Part C: Processes on a Scale of Thousands of Kilometers. 8 Ocean Basin Circulation: The Biology of Major Currents, Gyres, Rings, and Eddies. 9 Variability in Ocean Circulation: its Biological Consequences. 10 The Oceans and Global Climate Change: Physical and Biological Aspects. Part D: Discussion and Conclusions. 11 Questions for the Future. Appendix. References. Index

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Book SynopsisSeamounts are ubiquitous undersea mountains rising from the ocean seafloor that do not reach the surface. There are likely many hundreds of thousands of seamounts, they are usually formed from volcanoes in the deep sea and are defined by oceanographers as independent features that rise to at least 0.5 km above the seafloor, although smaller features may have the same origin. This book follows a logical progression from geological and physical processes, ecology, biology and biogeography, to exploitation, management and conservation concerns. In 21 Chapters written by 57 of the world's leading seamount experts, the book reviews all aspects of their geology, ecology, biology, exploitation, conservation and management. In Section I of this book, several detection and estimation techniques for tallying seamounts are reviewed, along with a history of seamount research. This book represents a unique and fresh synthesis of knowledge of seamounts and their biota and is an essenTrade Review"This book is a very important contribution to the seamount field and I feel safe in predicting that it will be valuable resource for researchers and stakeholders for many years to come." (Environmental Conservation, December 2008) "A brilliant and very useful book about a very important topic. An impressive collaboration." (Ausmarine) "A Brilliant and very useful book about a very important topic. An impressive collaboration." (Work Boat World)Table of Contents1 Seamount characteristics. Paul Wessel. 2 How many seamounts are there and where are they located?. Adrian Kitchingman, Sherman Lai, Telmo Morato and Daniel Pauly. 3 A history of seamount research. Paul E. Brewin, Karen I. Stocks and Gui Menezes. 4 Physical processes and seamount productivity. Martin White, Igor Bashmachnikov, Javier Arístegui and Ana Martins. 5 Seamount plankton dynamics. Amatzia Genin and John F. Dower. 6 Midwater fish assemblages and seamounts. Filipe M. Porteiro and Tracey Sutton. 7 Seamount benthos. Sarah Samadi, Thomas Schlacher and Bertrand Richer de Forges. 8 Corals on seamounts. Alex D. Rogers, A. Baco, H. Griffiths, T. Hart and Jason M. Hall-Spencer. 9 Seamount fishes: ecology and life histories. Telmo Morato and Malcolm R. Clark. 10 Fish visitors to seamounts. Section A: Tunas and billfish at seamounts. Kim N. Holland and R. Dean Grubbs. Section B: Aggregations of large pelagic sharks above seamounts. Feodor Litvinov. 11 Seamounts and cephalopods. Malcolm Clarke. 12 Air-breathing visitors to seamounts. Section A: Marine mammals. Kristin Kaschner. Section B: Sea turtles. Marco A. Santos, Alan B. Bolten, Helen R. Martins, Brian Riewald and Karen A. Bjorndal. Section C: Importance of seamounts to seabirds. David R. Thompson. 13 Biogeography and biodiversity of seamounts. Karen I. Stocks and Paul J.B. Hart. 14 Raiding the larder: a quantitative evaluation framework and trophic signature for seamount food webs. Tony J. Pitcher and Cathy Bulman. 15 Modelling seamount ecosystems and their fisheries. Beth Fulton, Telmo Morato and Tony J. Pitcher. 16 Small-scale fishing on seamounts. Helder Marques da Silva and Mário Rui Pinho. 17 Large-scale distant-water trawl fisheries on seamounts. Malcolm R. Clark, Vladimir I. Vinnichenko, John D.M. Gordon, Georgy Z. Beck-Bulat, Nikolai N. Kukharev and Alexander F. Kakora. 18 Catches from world seamount fisheries. Reg Watson, Adrian Kitchingman and William Cheung. 19 Impacts of fisheries on seamounts. Malcolm R. Clark and J. Anthony Koslow. 20 Management and conservation of seamounts. P. Keith Probert, Sabine Christiansen, Kristina M. Gjerde, Susan Gubbay and Ricardo S. Santos. 21 The depths of ignorance: an ecosystem evaluation framework for seamount ecology, fisheries and conservation. Tony J. Pitcher, Telmo Morato, Paul J.B. Hart, Malcolm R. Clark, Nigel Haggan and Ricardo S. Santos

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the fishing industry from the Solway Firth to Hartland Point has changed and developed over the last century

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Book SynopsisMining and Fishing have been the staple industries of Cornwall for two millennia. John McWilliams looks at the rise and decline of Cornish fishing in this new history.

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Book SynopsisIn Catching Hell, longtime seafood mogul Allen Ricca and author Joe Muto take readers behind the scenes of the high-end restaurant world and the international market for seafood, and how that industry has been impacted perhaps like no other due to the COVID-19 pandemic.This book exposes the fact that the American diner is being lied to on a regular basis. The culprit varies – sometimes it’s a chef or restaurant owner trying to cut corners to save money; other times it’s an unscrupulous supplier looking to pass off poor product to an unwitting receiver. And the cost of that scam eventually gets passed on to the consumer, whether it be in the form of higher prices at restaurants and markets, lower quality (or even counterfeit) product getting delivered onto your plate, or – God forbid – food poisoning. Furthermore, Ricca argues, the pandemic has only increased corruption in this industry.This book serves as both an exposé and a call to arms, empowering consumers with the knowledge to make more informed choices when dining out. Some of the things this explosive book reveals: The one fish you should never order, one that’s always a rip-off. (And the one fish that’s always a delicious, virtually-unknown bargain.) Why restaurants that advertise “fresh” fish are almost always lying. How to get your favorite restaurant to treat you like royalty – without dropping thousands of dollars. How the covid-19 pandemic has impacted our food supply chain and what it has meant for the everyday worker. Trade Review"An essential read for anyone looking to understand how the restaurant industry really works. Informative, hilarious and gripping. You'll devour every page and still be left wanting more."—Chef Hung Huynh, Season 3 Winner of Bravo’s Top Chef"A book that will not disappoint! Catching Hell is both entertaining and informative, a must read for 2022."—Jamie Bissonnette, James Beard award-winner, Chef & Partner Toro, Coppa, and Little Donkey Boston"Ricca knows this industry inside and out. He tells the story of his colorful career, and explains the business, with enthusiasm, wit, and candor—in lively, often salty, language we all can understand."—Robert Hormats, former vice chairman Goldman Sachs International and Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the environment (2009-2013)"Come for the seafood, but stay for the gripping tale of personality clashes behind the scenes at some of your favorite restaurants. Ricca and Muto paint a vivid picture of a rough-and-tumble industry that touches all of our lives, but until today, most of us knew nothing about."—Patrick O’Shaughnessy CEO Positive Sum Venture Capital and author, Millennial Money: How Young Investors Can Build a Fortune"Allen Ricca is constantly exploring new products and discovering new tastes, as well as revisiting & satisfying old ones. One thing is constant: his curiosity and dedication to quality food (sourcing) as well as his unyielding commitment to our industry's supply chain is unmatched. I am proud to work with him."—Erik Sun, Owner, PursuitFarms Wagyu, executive chef Intercrew LA"I have known and worked with Allen and his family for over 25 years. This endlessly entertaining book perfectly captures his personality, and gives an unflinching look at the chaotic process that brings seafood from oceans around the world to restaurant kitchens around the corner."—M.J. Alam, Partner and Executive Chef Limani Rockefeller Center NYC"Everyone has something to learn from Catching Hell—whether you are interested in seafood traceability, ethical business practices, or just getting the most out of your seafood order. "—Morgan Chow scientist for California Natural Resources Agency"A heady rollercoaster of jaw-droppers and heart-warmers, Catching Hell is an honest-to-goodness gift to the everyday diner and food-lover. All thanks to the restaurant world’s number-one champion, and the greatest dining companion I’ve ever had."—Patty Diez, network development manager at Eater

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF A SOMERSET MAUGHAM AWARD 2021 A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE A SUNDAY TIMES AND FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Marks the birth of a new star of non-fiction' William Dalrymple 'A beautiful account of immersion in an alien world' Philip Marsden, Guardian There is the Cornwall Lamorna Ash knew as a child – the idyllic, folklore-rich place where she spent her summer holidays. Then there is the Cornwall she discovers when, feeling increasingly dislocated in London, she moves to Newlyn, a fishing town near Land’s End. This Cornwall is messier and harder; it doesn’t seem like a place that would welcome strangers. But before long, Lamorna finds herself on a week-long trawler trip with a crew of local fishermen, afforded a rare glimpse into their world, their warmth and their humour. Out on the water, miles from the coast, she learns how fishing requires you to confront who you are and what it is that tethers you to the land. Dark, Salt, Clear is a bracing journey of discovery and a captivating portrait of a community sustained and defined by the sea for centuries.Trade ReviewAsh gets to the salty heart of why [commercial fishing] still matters, not just to the communities in Cornwall it sustains, but for the richness and cultural heritage it represents ... Beyond the beauty of her prose, Ash’s great strength lies in her ability to capture a sense of place -- Books of the Year * Sunday Times *Part coming-of-age memoir, part anthropological study, Dark, Salt, Clear glistens with deftly told snippets and character-rich stories … Cornwall’s harbourside cottages and ragged cliffs may look picturesque, but they hide an unsettling “anger and insularity”, she argues. With graceful lyricism and endearing humility, Ash gives this rage both voice and face -- Oliver Balch * Financial Times *Terrific ... A hugely moving but unsentimental account of not only today’s fishermen but also a salty, grafting, real-life England too rarely depicted in literature ... It is well-timed, feels rather important, and has excellent tips on the filleting of fish. What more could you want? -- Richard Benson * Mail on Sunday *Lamorna Ash conjures a remarkable sense of place, her book deftly woven with a profound empathy for the people she encounters, as well as great literature, past and present. I loved this book -- Sophy Roberts, author of 'The Lost Pianos of Siberia'One of Spring’s most hotly anticipated titles -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *A beautiful account of immersion in an alien world – the tightly bound fishing community of Newlyn ... Spending weeks with fishermen on small fishing boats, and amid their equally turbulent shore life, Ash offers a sharp and poignant portrait of men living an intense and peripheral existence -- Philip Marsden * Guardian *[An] outstanding travel writing debut … If you love Cornwall for its beaches and photogenic fishing villages, you should read this captivating, true-to-life portrait of a place that, while angry and insular at times, is also fiercely proud and community-minded … Newlyn is a place with much to teach us in these times -- Caroline Sanderson * Daily Express *Beautifully written … [Ash is] an empathetic writer who sees poetry in the everyday … If you read this thoughtful and observant chronicle, you’ll never look at Cornwall in the same way again * Daily Mail *Lamorna Ash is a beautiful prose stylist – precise, perceptive, humane and sensitive – who somehow manages to write in a way that is both earthy and poetic. Her debut book – full of fish and blood and salt and oilskins – marks the birth of a new star of non-fiction -- William DalrympleI love this town and I love this book – both are imbued with the unadorned lessons of hard earned lives -- Mark KurlanskyWith the heart of a novelist and the clarity of an ethnographer, Lamorna Ash reveals the Cornish fishing community of Newlyn in all its tension and hardship and wild joy. Dark, Salt, Clear is a book of deep immersion and a stunning debut -- Philip MarsdenLamorna Ash evokes the vigour and complexity of the country’s westernmost fishing port with a love only a granite heart could resist. As Cornwall’s fishing and farming communities hold their breath to see whether leaving the EU will save or savage them, Dark, Salt, Clear arrives at the perfect time and should be cherished by natives, incomers and emmets alike -- Patrick GaleLamorna writes with a maturity and wisdom that betrays her years and which took me to the very heart of Newlyn while questioning my sense of belonging ... Dark Salt, Clear is a captivating homage to Newlyn and its people -- Lara MaiklemLamorna Ash’s beautiful debut is a seductive, vivid reading experience. A portrait of the life and unique character of a community, it is also an exploration of the spaces around a person, that make up the person – a young woman’s search for her own identity and her self. You’ll love her characters, because they’ve been written with love, and that makes them live on the page -- Barney NorrisLamorna Ash's captivating debut charts her trawler trip with Cornish fishermen, and the lessons she learned about a dying tradition and what it takes to live at sea * Vogue *[Ash] tells the riveting tale of eight days spent at sea on a trawler with a crew of fishermen. Battling homesickness and seasickness, she sets herself to this toughest and most perilous of trades, learning to haul, gut and pack fish. It’s a portrait of a place that, while sometimes insular, is also community-minded -- Caroline Sanderson * Daily Mirror *All should make room in their luggage for this book, an illuminating depiction of the realities of life in the Cornish fishing port of Newlyn -- Summer Reading Picks * Financial Times *[A] wonderful debut ... The guts of the book is an unsentimental account of life on a trawler that feels particularly timely with fishing rights rarely out of the news -- Books of the Year * Mail on Sunday *Revealing the tension, grit and camaraderie of a community defined by the sea, she learns to gut fish and weather storms, confronting the looming shadow of globalisation with a raw, poetic sensitivity * Coast *

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses the harvesting, prevalence and benefits of tilapia and trout. Chapter One begins with a review of the risks and benefits of tilapia. Chapter Two provides a human health risk assessment of heavy metals in the consumption of the fish. Chapter Three studies the utilisation of by-products and waste generated from the tilapia processing industry. Chapter Four reviews thermal ecology of brown trout and the climate change challenge. Chapter Five examines reparative neurogenesis in the adult trout brain and peculiarity of development in the trout''s brain cells in primary culture. Chapter Six focuses on the effects of plant-based feeds on the immune responses of rainbow trout.

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Book SynopsisThis extraordinary book is the result of over three decades of Dr. Krisna Rungruangsak-Torrissens career at the Institute of Marine Research in Norway. The book provides new insights into a series of growth mechanisms in aquatic living resources through the digestion and utilization of dietary protein for growth and maturation. Section One shows the initial success of the relationships between genetic variations in trypsin phenotypes, growth, and feed efficiency; additionally, the isoelectric focusing technique to differentiate trypsin phenotypes has been developed. Section Two shows the other successes concerning the effects of temperatures and consumption rates on trypsin phenotypes, growth, and feed efficiency, wherein the first evidence of temperature preferences on feed efficiency and growth dependent on trypsin phenotypes of individuals has been observed. The unique studies of digestive efficiency and growth status have been developed through the activity ratio of trypsin to chymotrypsin (T/C ratio) for growth potential, with the new knowledge of chymotrypsin involving limited and reduced growth rates. Section Three shows insight into the utilization of dietary protein through absorption and transport of free amino acids (FAA), indicating that the levels of plasma FAA and white muscle FAA are dependent on trypsin phenotypes and dietary protein quality. The new buffers of the HPLC system for differentiating more than 40 physiological FAA in biological tissues have been developed. A possibility of white muscle free-hydroxyproline levels related to growth rate has been observed. Section Four explains protein growth efficiency dependent on the genetics of growth capacity and dietary protein levels, whereas a higher level can increase skeletal growth (length) resulting in lower condition factors. The new determinations of RNA and protein by single separation have been developed. Section Five shows the first success on studies of maturation rate in females through active oocyte protein breakdown, using the activity ratio of trypsin-like to chymotrypsin-like (T/C ratio) oocytes. Sections Six and Seven show the in vitro digestibility techniques using dialyzed crude digestive enzyme extracts for quality assessments of dietary protein and carbohydrates, uniquely standardized with respect to the activities of trypsin and amylase, respectively, for comparisons among different enzyme extracts. It is evident that dietary protein is the primary important nutrient while dietary carbohydrates are the secondary important nutrients, regardless of animal feeding habits (carnivores, omnivores, herbivores). Section Eight illustrates the uniqueness of the different biochemical techniques for implementations in natural marine ecosystems of the Northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea, including the development of a neural computational model through digestive efficiency for future studies of aquatic living resources without knowing their histories concerning food availability and growth. Section Nine concludes the importance and usefulness of the biochemical techniques, and describes how to collect the samples. The knowledge from this book can be beneficial for lecturers, researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, and any readers who are interested in nutritional biochemistry. It will provide new perspectives, ideas, and inspiration for finding a new way to make a difference in doing research.

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Book SynopsisHighly migratory species (HMS) are fish stocks that often have trans-oceanic movements and life cycles. Tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks are taxa which comprise HMS. Historically, pelagic shark population dynamics and biology have been difficult to study given their migratory nature and open-ocean habitat. Displaying large-scale migration patterns and crossing international management boundaries, pelagic sharks are susceptible to many international fisheries at various life stages. Pelagic sharks are slow-growing, late-maturing, long-lived, and produce few offspring, resulting in slower and much more reduced population recruitment than most marine species. These life history characteristics make pelagic sharks vulnerable to overexploitation by global commercial and recreational fisheries and elevate concerns of their long-term survival. While it is widely accepted that pelagic sharks are K-selected species and at-risk to overfishing throughout various life stages, domestic and international fishery managers have yet to develop effective methodologies for managing pelagic sharks. Most shark species are classified as fully fished, overexploited, already depleted, or commercially extinct. Others are poorly researched and their stock status is classified as uncertain and unknown. Despite there are no current directed pelagic shark fisheries in most parts of the world, demand for shark products (e.g., shark fins) and landings continue to increase and more countries are now reporting shark landings than at any other time. In fact, even without estimating or understanding the virgin (i.e., before commercial fishing) population, most scientific population assessments demonstrate that pelagic shark populations over the last three to four decades have declined to levels that are alarming. Compelling scientific evidence suggests that there are a number of sharks that are in danger of extinction. Some species of pelagic sharks, such as porbeagle (Lamna nasus) and shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) sharks are already listed under the international trade regulatory regime of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Given these dramatic population declines, new scientific evidence also suggests that the loss of apex predators throughout the world''s oceans has even changed trophic dynamics in certain geographical areas which is having striking impacts on unique marine ecosystems such as coral reefs. In the past, pelagic sharks have received little attention by domestic and international fishery managers considering their lower economic value in comparison to other HMS. Along with the lack of life history information, pelagic shark population modelling has been limited by small data sets, inaccurate dependent fisheries information, and the lack of independent fishery data. Today, many positive advances have been made in pelagic shark research, domestic management plans, and the implementation of various international agreements for shark conservation and management; however, additional domestic and international protection is imperative for the survival, recovery, and conservation of pelagic sharks. In addition, even with the improvement of pelagic shark life history information, better commercial fisheries data, and the development and application of advanced population assessment techniques; assessment models are problematic. Among various topics, this book reviews and discusses some of the limitations for the use of population models in pelagic shark management. This book reviews the current scientific information and finds that there are some new statistical, biological, and practical approaches to understanding the effects of fishing on pelagic shark populations. Moreover, new shark avoidance measures show promise for reducing shark by catch in commercial fisheries. Discussions and recommendations are included for most of these new conservation and management approaches which might be hopeful for improving global pelagic shark populations. Overall, this book demonstrates that even with conservative management and the use of advanced population models, most pelagic sharks can not be sustainably exploited for very long, if at all. Unlike any other previous shark book, this book was specifically intended for the use by domestic and international pelagic shark fishery managers. The book highlights a historical perspective on shark conservation, but the focus of the book is on the importance of improving current modelling applications and management approaches. Overall, the book provides a review of the past, present, and the future needs of pelagic shark conservation and management.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines how water management practices can influence commercial fishing activities and their economic benefits. Government water management agencies, at both the Federal and state level, can influence fisheries habitat and populations. Most of the discussion in this book is universally applicable, but emphasis is placed on water management activities by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) in the western United States, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. With the possible exception of tribal commercial harvest, which often takes place on the rivers themselves, commercial fishing activities within the United States are typically pursued within the nation''s estuaries, bays, and oceans. While actions by Reclamation and other similar agencies are typically limited to inland locations such as reservoirs and rivers, they can often play a significant role in providing necessary habitat for certain commercially attractive fish species.

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Book SynopsisPacific salmon are among the dominant fish groups and the main consumers of forage resources in the upper layer of the subarctic Pacific. In the last years, the majority of Pacific salmon species in North America and in Asia have experienced an increase in abundance, and their role in marine ecosystem has changed. This book examines the feeding habits and trophic status of the Pacific salmon in different regions of the subarctic Pacific under the influence of changing environmental factors. Moreover, this book deals with the present-day Norwegian regulations of saltwater salmon fisheries and particularly Norway''s attempts to harmonise the interests of people and fish. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) constitute carcinogenic environmental contaminants such as dioxins. Fishes and particularly Salmonids are very sensitive to the PAH toxicity. The natural and anthropogenic PAH generations lead to an environmental contamination of water, sediments and feed of Salmonids, then to a fish contamination and finally to a human food contamination eating those contaminated fishes. The authors of this book discuss the monitoring of these chemical contaminants in salmon, essential to evaluate the pollution related to human activities and to guarantee the quality of fish as food for human consumption. In addition, the effects of replacing fish oil (FO) with rapeseed oil (RO) in Atlantic salmon post-smolt diets is discussed, and its subsequent effects on liver and muscle fatty acid (FA) composition and growth are described. This book also describes the high-pressure processing of fresh salmon and light preserved products like cold smoked salmon. Its effect on microorganisms, enzymes and organoleptic properties are analysed, as well as the process parameters, pressure, duration, and temperature affecting microorganisms, structure and colour, which all determine the market chances of the product. Moreover, the authors underline the influence of three main factors -- super-chilling, dietary lipids and pre-slaughter crowding stress, on Atlantic salmon flesh quality, with a focus on the role of lysosomes and lysosomal enzymes, cathepsins B and L, in muscle structure degradation and flesh quality.

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Book SynopsisDue to the intensity of research in the field warm water fish nutrition in Egypt, the decision was made to conduct the last fish nutrition in publication a book. The subcommittee on warm water fish nutrition considered the scope of earlier publication and determined that some expansion of both scope and content was justified consequently. The present book includes considerably more background in the field of fish nutrition. The title of this publication reflects the expansion in species coverage.

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Book SynopsisThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has conducted an assessment in response to national and international concerns that overcapacity, overfishing and other often co-occurring undesirable outcomes of a common management problem prevent the attainment of the goal of productive and sustainable marine ecosystems. Other undesirable outcomes include high levels of bycatch, adverse impacts on habitat, less safe working conditions on fishing vessels, lower product quality, poor economic performance, less viable fishing communities, non-compliance with regulations and a management regime that is unnecessarily complex, contentious and costly. This book identifies and describes U.S. federally managed fisheries with the most severe examples of excess harvesting capacity, and recommends cost-effective and privately funded measures that could be used to reduce excess harvesting capacity.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores economic information about the Nation''s commercial and recreational fishing activities, and fishing-related industries. Descriptive statistics are provided for the following categories: economic impacts of the commercial seafood industry, commercial fisheries landings, revenue, and price trends; angler expenditures and economic impacts of recreational fishing, recreational fishing catch, effort, and participation rates and employer and non-employer establishment, payroll and annual receipt information for fishing-related industries.

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Book SynopsisSex determination, differentiation and gamete maturation are well organised molecular events in vertebrates. In vertebrates, sex determination and differentiation are two important events in the development of gonads (testis or ovary). Sex determination is the genetic (sex chromosomes) or environmental process by which the sex (male or female) of an individual is established. During embryonic development, primordial germ cells migrate from the site of origin to the gonadal primordia where they differentiate along with somatic cells and finally form the indifferent/bipotential gonads. Depending on the action of various factors the bipotential gonads give rise to either testis or ovaries. In most vertebrates, excluding fishes and some amphibians, the event of sex determination is controlled genetically and later the progression of gonadal development is controlled by hormones and other factors. Interestingly, these processes in fishes are controlled not only genetically but also through hormones or environmental factors. These characteristics make fish the champions of sex reversal and serve as excellent animal models to precisely understand sexual development. The next interesting aspect is meiotic maturation which is essentially mediated by gonadotropins and progesterone metabolites to trigger final gamete maturation in fishes which is different from mammals. The novel aspects pertaining to gamete maturation has been studied in great detail in fish which depicts precise regulatory events of gamete maturation.

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Book SynopsisThis informative new volume on the reproduction and development of zebrafish provides a timely and fundamental set of chapters presenting new data and critical reviews to the novice student and veteran researcher alike. It covers two major areas of zebrafish biology, reproduction and development, with toxicology emphasised in a number of chapters. Historically, reproductive biology of zebrafish has not been given the attention afforded to the more intensively studied aspects of embryonic development in this model species. In part, this may be due to fewer tools available to zebrafish reproductive biologists. However, with the advent of transparent juvenile and adult lines, new areas of reproduction research become visible both figuratively and literally. Two chapters are devoted to presenting these exciting new fish lines and examples of their use in research to the reproductive biology research community. Reproduction and embryonic development are a continuum which is emphasised in a new review on RNA-binding proteins in the zebrafish oocyte. It is increasingly clear that embryonic development is dependent upon factors present in the female gamete known collectively as "maternal effects", and these oocyte components are beautifully summarised in this chapter. Other chapters cover normal spawning periodicity and vitellogenic oocyte growth dynamics that should interest ovarian physiologists and those interested in zebrafish husbandry.

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Book SynopsisCatch share programs are a fishery management tool that dedicates a secure share of quota allowing individual fishermen, fishing cooperatives, fishing communities, or other entities to harvest a fixed amount of fish. With clearly defined fishing privileges, fishermen no longer need to "race to fish," but instead can make harvest decisions based upon market conditions, improving economic performance, and weather conditions, which improves crew safety. These incentives can reduce the cost of taking conservation actions and can encourage individual fishing choices that are more consistent with sustainable fishing practices such as reducing low-value or undersized catch that is discarded at sea but is frequently associated with high mortality rates. The ability to align fishermen''s economic incentives with the long-term biological health of the fishery singularly distinguishes catch share programs from traditional fishery management strategies (i.e., trip limits, gear restrictions, etc.). Nationwide, there are 15 catch share programs currently in operation. This book provides basic information on the economic performance of U.S. catch share programs using a standard set of indicators that are uniformly applied across these highly diverse programs.

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Book SynopsisAquaculture is one of the fastest growing sectors of agriculture globally. Production in freshwater and marine fisheries has plateaued or is declining, and the increasing demand for seafood and need for affordable protein sources in third world countries will ensure growth of aquaculture in the future. Tilapia are the second most cultured fish world-wide behind the carps, and even though they are easily cultured in a wide variety of environments and are relatively resistant to aquaculture stressors compared to other cultured finfish species, significant losses to disease still occur under intensive culture. This book discusses the biology, management practices and human consumption of tilapia.

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Book SynopsisIn general, aquaculture and fish farming cause negative impacts on the environment and wild fish populations. One of the major problems is the escape of farmed fish, especially exotic species, which can alter the population dynamics and ecology of wild stocks. Therefore, the reduction or even extinction of natural stocks may occur through predation and/or competition for resources. This book discusses the biology, behaviour and conservation strategies of both carp and catfish.

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Book SynopsisRecreational fishing is a traditional American pastime integral to social, cultural, and economic life in coastal communities across the nation. This time-honored activity allows millions access to Americas great outdoors each year, while generating billions of dollars in economic activity. Traditionally shaped by commercial forces, demographic, market, and ecological shifts are changing the nature of U.S. fisheries. Our nations expansive coastal and ocean resources face increasing pressure as coastal populations grow, and more people pursue recreational opportunities in ecologically important marine and estuarine areas. The purpose of this book is to provide guidance for Agency consideration in its deliberations pertaining to development and maintenance of enduring and sustainable high quality saltwater recreational fisheries. This policy identifies goals and guiding principles to be integrated into NOAAs National Marine Fisheries Service''s (NMFS) planning, budgeting, decision-making, and activities, and includes examples of implementation concepts and strategies supported by NMFS. Moreover, this book provides a detailed overview of the operating structure of the average Northeast for-hire head boat and charter boat, and estimates the economic activity that for-hire businesses contribute to the Northeasts economy as measured by total employment, labor income, and sales. Lastly, this book examines challenges that have been identified with the NMFS'' data collection efforts for managing marine recreational fisheries and steps the agency has taken to improve data collection and challenges that remain.

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Book SynopsisThe book Fisheries Resource Conservation discusses contemporary issues affecting global fish populations. This book describes insufficient conservation measures, jurisdictional disputes and illegal fishing vessels as some of the issues that threaten fish stocks. It stresses that there's an urgent need to adopt sustainable fishing practices, since communities that depend on fishery resources risk having their livelihoods stopped when fish populations are threatened. This book mentions the impact of globalization on local fish stocks, where the influx of external fishing boats into coastal waters has severely affected some countries' ability to fulfill domestic demand for the commodity. People must understand the importance of preserving fish populations if it's to be used as a long-term food resource.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the environmental, political, and economic history of Ireland's marine fisheries from 1400 to 1600. It combines a wide range of historical sources with innovative digital research methods to provide a comprehensive and systematic overview. Government letters and court documents highlight the diverse range of fishing fleets from across Europe that visited Irish waters in the early sixteenth century, bringing wealth and cultural influence to the native Irish, who developed complex systems to protect and tax the visitors. Furthermore, trade records illustrate that fish was Ireland's premier export in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. However, a range of factors led to the industry's collapse by the end of the sixteenth century: the Tudor conquest which disrupted fishing operations and fundamentally altered who controlled fishing resources; the destabilization of Irish waters resulting from the terrestrial conflict, which allowed pirates to thrive; an influx of cheap cod from the newly exploited fisheries in Newfoundland which changed consumption patterns in Ireland and across Europe; and shifting climatic conditions and decades of over-exploitation which meant fewer fish and poorer catches. Overall, the book reveals that fisheries form a vital part of the broader environmental, political, and economic history of Ireland.Table of ContentsGlossary of Fish Species Introduction 1. The Development of Fisheries, 1400-1500 2. Diversity and Cooperation in Sixteenth-Century Fisheries 3. The Fish Trade 4. The Impact of War and Piracy 5. Fish Consumption and Provisioning 6. Oceanographic Variation and Environmental Change Conclusion Appendices Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis incisive book addresses the challenges facing the current institutional framework for governance of high seas fisheries. Marcus Haward identifies significant issues and difficulties affecting the management of fisheries in areas beyond national jurisdiction, as well as highlighting the key role that fishing and fisheries play in global ocean governance. Through an assessment of the development of regional fisheries organizations and their implementation of management tools, Haward demonstrates their importance in contemporary ocean governance, offering a critical examination of the challenges they face in the pursuit of sustainable fisheries management. The book investigates the ability of regional fisheries bodies to constrain catches and capacity, and explores the factors impacting this, for example, states' lack of cooperation and failure to commit to effective enforcement, and conflicting interests in resource utilization and conservation. Governing Oceans in a Time of Change will prove a critical read for scholars and students of environmental policy, management and governance, particularly those with an interest in ocean governance and fisheries. Policymakers and practitioners working in this area will also find this book beneficial.Trade Review‘For readers familiar with the topic, this book offers a novel angle on the analysis of RFMOs’ effectiveness and performance, one that relies on variables and criteria that cover substantive, procedural and institutional aspects of governance. This is what distinguishes this book from other legal studies on fisheries management. While the author recognises that there is no “one best way” for management and governance, it is definitely the acknowledgement of the complex nature of fisheries that is the key for improved solutions and outcomes. This book participates in the exploration of the possible ways for fisheries organisations to address long-lasting challenges that are re-shaped in the time of change we find ourselves in.’ -- Catherine Blanchard, The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law'A perfect blend of historical, theoretical and practical perspectives on international fisheries and ocean governance. This book offers masterful critiques of how ecosystem and precautionary approaches are being implemented in four regions of the world - the Northeast Atlantic, Western and Central Pacific, the Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean. Haward provides a comprehensive guide on the many ways to assess the effectiveness of regional fisheries management organizations including their struggles to address climate change and to protect marine biodiversity.' --David VanderZwaag, Marine and Environmental Law Institute, Dalhousie University, CanadaRegional fisheries regimes constitute a distinct class of governance systems. But, increasingly, they interact with regimes dealing with shipping, marine mammals, seabirds, deep seabed mining, pollutants, and marine protected areas as well as with global arrangements addressing climate change and the loss of biodiversity. To understand the resultant institutional interplay, we need a conceptually sophisticated and descriptively rich account of the performance of fisheries regimes. Bringing to bear a combination of theoretical concepts, up-to-date quantitative data, and suitable case studies, Marcus Haward provides the most informed assessment of regional fisheries regimes available today.' --Oran R. Young, University of California, Santa Barbara, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Fisheries and ocean governance: new paradigms, old issues? 3. Regional fisheries management 4. Moving with the times? North East Atlantic fisheries 5. Tuna tales: the Pacific and Indian Oceans 6. More than just fish: the Southern Ocean 7. Fishing for the future? 8. Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisSpend thirty years or so roaming around Scotland checking out the fishing harbours and you’ll encounter quite the variety of fishing craft. Take pictures of them and you’ll end up with quite the collection of images of how things used to be.Fishing Boats Around Scotland is a compilation of the best of these photos, featuring vessels from over eighty different builders, boats that were built as far back as 1949 and a brief history of what became of them. From Kirkcudbright to Mallaig and Eyemouth to Burghead, ring netters and seiners to pelagic trawlers and beamers, this is the perfect journey for the fishing boat or maritime aficionado.Trade Review“A compilation of the best of the photos from that labour of love, Peter Drummond’s latest book features vessels from over 80 different yards, builds from far back as 1949, and a huge range of vessel types, from old drifters, seiners and ring-netters through to the most modern pelagic boats.” * Fishing News *

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Book SynopsisThe history of pearling is inextricably linked to the history of Bahrain, the strategically-located Gulf archipelago set amidst one of the richest and most plentiful pearl fisheries in the world. Sea of Pearls tells the story of pearl fishing in the Gulf, and the role that this timeless industry played in global commerce, fashion, urban development, political struggles and the earliest ever long-distance maritime trade. From the 18th to 20th centuries, the industry boomed, as pearls were fished by ever-increasing numbers of tribesmen and townspeople to feed an expanding international market. Bahrain was at the centre of this activity before the industry's collapse in the early 20th century with the introduction of cultured pearls from Japan. The influx of traders, migrants, merchants and political advisors - each seeking to partake in the booming trade - left an indelible mark on the Gulf, germinating new city-states with cosmopolitan communities, which are now the global metropolises that we know today. Launching with the generous support of the Bahrain Authority of Culture and Antiquities (BACA), Sea of Pearls spotlights Bahrain's UNESCO-listed 'Pearling Path', a 3.5 km pathway taking visitors on a journey from the oyster beds of Muharraq to the historical merchant homes and other structures involved in the pearling economy. Lavishly illustrated, this book covers in unprecedented detail the history, development, impact and florescence of this ancient industry before it died out and was eclipsed in the age of oil. It is essential reading, not only for those wishing to understand the historical growth and geopolitical dynamics of pearl fishing, but also for those interested in the history and origins of the Gulf states. It is the fascinating, seldom-told story behind the world's enduring desire for one of humankind's most prized precious stones.

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Book SynopsisThe fishery defines the culture and heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador. But historically, it was merchants who wielded power and reaped the bounty created by workers. This changed in 1971 when a group of dedicated people created what was then known simply as the Fishermens Union. Their goalwhich was derided as idealistic and doomed to failure -- was to change the power structure of the fishing industry to ensure workers could finally obtain their rightful share of the wealth. But the naysayers were wrong, and the union has survived market crashes, industry restructuring, divisive corporate campaigns, scandalous levels of foreign overfishing, and devastating fish stock collapses. Earle McCurdy, who spent most of his career with the FFAW-Uniform, has been at the center for many of the unions important battles. Drawing on personal experience, as well as dozens of interviews and extensive research, McCurdy tells the compelling true story of challenge and triumph.

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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 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 SynopsisThis volume presents the results of an interview survey among Greenland subsistence hunters on walruses and the catch of walruses in West and Northwest Greenland. In these areas, the catch of walruses is still an important part of the traditional subsistence hunting culture. The Greenland walrus hunting grounds have experienced marked environmental changes due to climate change and quotas were introduced for the catch across all of Greenland in 2006. Thus, we wanted to explore how these changes had affected the local communities by interviewing seventy-six experienced walrus hunters living in twenty-two settlements and towns along the ca. 1,700 km coast from Maniitsoq in the south to Siorapaluk in the north. The interviews resulted in a wealth of detailed information about how climate changes and introduction of quotas have affected the walruses and the walrus hunting practice. The main text summarises the broad findings while more details are provided in the individual hunter statements in four appendices.

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Book SynopsisThis study analyses the Mozambique experience of protecting and promoting fisheries with an emphasis on exploring geographical indication (GI) protection for the white prawn of Mozambique. It is achieved through an in-depth review of data collected from local stakeholders, reports based on past technical support provided by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the literature on GIs, and international and regional treaties and reports, among others. Fishery products such as Mozambican prawns are highly recommended for GI certification, as they have high demand from both local and international consumers

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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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