Technology : Fisheries & Aquaculture

This book is an up-to-date discussion of the culture of striped bass and other Morone spp. The subject matter is broken down into functional components of the spawning, husbandry, and economics of the industry, and is written by some of the leading scientists in each of the respective areas of discussion. The chapters on reproduction, nutrition, environmental requirements, transportation, economics and fish processing are not found anywhere else in the striped bass literature. The chapter on water quality takes a very non-traditional approach to considering the impact water quality has on the production success of Morone and offers some very thought-provoking ideas on water management. Primarily written as a reference work, this book is intended to complement existing technique manuals. more...

Price: $245.00

Tilapia are sometimes known as ''aquatic chicken'' due to their high growth rates, adaptability to a wide range of environmental conditions, and ability to grow and reproduce in captivity and feed on low trophic levels. As a result, these fishes ahave become excellent candidates for aquaculture, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. more...

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This important book contains a great wealth of practical information on trout and salmon, species of fish that are of huge scientific and commercial interest. The introductory chapters of Trout and Salmon cover the biology and environmental variables of importance when considering these species. Further chapters encompass current information on the ecology of salmon and trout, with particular emphasis on the definition and quantification, where possible, of their environmental requirements and limitations. Comprehensive coverage of the impacts of human activities on trout and salmon is included, together with important aspects of relevance when considering issues of species conservation and habitat restoration. The book concentrates on the two species of the genus Salmo with many references and comparisons with the genus Oncorhynchus. Conclusions drawn within the book apply to both genera and as such the book will have relevance for both Europe and North America as well as other areas where these genera occur. Trevor Crisp has written a book that will be of great interest and use to fish biologists and fisheries scientists, to aquatic biologists, conservationists, ecologists and environmental scientists. The book will be particularly valuable for those working in government environment agencies and fish and wildlife departments and to all those involved in the management of these important species, their fisheries and habitats. more...

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Why aren’t market mechanisms more widely used to manage fisheries in OECD countries? Despite the demonstrated benefits from instruments such as transferable access rights and individual transferable quotas, there remains some resistance to their further use in many OECD countries. Such resistance stems largely from a lack of information about the potential benefits and costs of introducing market mechanisms. There is also uncertainty about the available strategies for overcoming technical, institutional and political issues in the design and implementation of market mechanisms. The purpose of this study is to help demystify the concept of market-like instruments and to help policy makers make better use of market-like instruments in fisheries management. The findings of the study are based on a survey of the use of market-like instruments in OECD fisheries in which the key characteristics of these instruments in different countries are identified. A key outcome of the survey is the recognition that a range of market-like instruments are, in fact, widely used in managing fisheries in OECD countries. This has generally improved the economic efficiency of the sector, and helped to ensure the sustainability of fish stocks. One of the key benefits to policy makers from this study is the identification of practical steps that can be taken to address the range of challenging obstacles to the further use of market-like instruments. This will help policy makers in identifying strategies that may help smooth the path towards the wider use of market mechanisms in fisheries management in the OECD. more...

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This provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of how this commodity is used, examining the various aspects of fishing resources from their biological basis through to marketing and consumption. more...

Price: $200.00