Aquaculture Principles And Practices

Aquaculture is the science that deals with the sustainable breeding, rearing and harvesting of aquatic organisms. It is an emerging practice to meet the global demands of food across the world. Fisheries worldwide are suffering due to intensive fishing, a lack of adequate scientific methods to support the marine ecosystem and excessive pollution and toxicity. The field of aquaculture has witnessed consistent research and study in recent years, aimed at improving breeding practices, production statistics and environmental sustainability. This book explores the principles and practices of aquaculture. It elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to this field. The book is meant for students and all professionals who are looking for an elaborate reference text in this area of study.

Covering all aspects of subsistence and commercial aquaculture as practiced across the globe, this fully revised new edition from two leading world authorities in the field is set in two parts: principles and practices, and covers in detail recent developments in: History and planning Nutrition Reproduction and genetic selection Production statistics and economics Integrated aquaculture Sustainability and environmental effects (new chapter) All cultured species groups are addressed, from freshwater and marine fish to shellfish and seaweeds. Essential new facts and data have been included throughout. This comprehensive work is an essential purchase for all those studying aquaculture and is a valuable source of reference for all personnel involved in the aquaculture industry; including those working in fish farms, research institutions, teaching posts in universities and commercial establishments such as aquaculture equipment and feed supply companies. Libraries in all universities and research establishments will find this book an important addition to their shelves.

The importance of aquaculture is now established, in the context of global food production, aquatic resource management and socioeconomic development of rural areas. Remarkable advances are being achieved on an increasing scale, and development and donor agencies now consider aquaculture to be a priority area. Aquaculture has become a prime subject for research internationally and it is expected to overtake capture as a source of several high-valued species of fish and shellfish within a decade or so. This major work by a leading world authority is now available in paperback and will become THE major text for students of aquaculture It is fully comprehensive and covers all aspects of aquaculture, including all the major species of fish, shellfish and edible seaweed.

The book is focused on developing more sustainable aquaculture practices.