Aquaculture, Fisheries and Fish Biology

Lobsters: Biology, Management,Aquaculture and FisheriesEdited by Bruce Phillips**** NEW ****This is an extremely comprehensive book covering themajor commercially exploited species of lobstersworldwide. Divided into two major parts, Part Icontains general chapters on growth, development andreproduction, behaviour, phylogeny and evolution,pathogens, parasites and commensals, nutrition, andecology. Part II contains chapters on each of thelobster genera of commercial importance, with thecontents of each chapter covering all aspects of lifehistory, farming, harvesting and management. Thebook is completely internationally applicable with 29contributing experts from around the globe andcontains information of commercial importance toboth lobster harvesters and farmers.2006, 576 PAGES, HARDBACK, ILLUSTRATED, 1405126574,9781405126571Management and Ecology ofLake and Reservoir FisheriesEdited by Ian G. CowxInternational experts in fisheries management andecology review and appraise the status of lake andreservoir fisheries, assessment of fisheries yields,trophic ecology, rehabilitation and conservation,including a special section on African lakes where somuch information of huge relevance to fisheriesmanagers is now available2002, 416 PAGES, HARDBACK, ILLUSTRATED, 0852382839,9780852382837Management and Ecology ofRiver FisheriesEdited by Ian G. Cowx“This text…deserves a place in the library of anyorganisation concerned with this area of fisheriesscience.” Fisheries ResearchInternational experts in fisheries management andecology review and appraise the status of river fisheries,assessment methodology, constraints on development,issues and options regarding management andassociated problems in both temperate and tropicalcountries.2000, 456 PAGES, HARDBACK, ILLUSTRATED, 0852382502,9780852382509Management of Shared FishStocksEdited by Andrew I. L. Payne“An excellent reflection on the complexity of theproblems of the management of shared fish stocks.”Archive of Fishery and Marine ResearchThis important book, supported by CEFAS, UK,contains important contributions from some of theworlds leading specialists. It is an essential purchase forall fisheries stockists.2004, 384 PAGES, HARDBACK, ILLUSTRATED, 1405106174,9781405106177Manual of Salmonid FarmingStephen WilloughbyThis handbook is a benchmark reference to the manytechnical aspects of salmon and trout farming, thevaried issues of growth and development, operationaland administrative concerns, disease prevention andtreatment and much, much more.1999, 344 PAGES, HARDBACK, ILLUSTRATED, 0852382456,9780852382455Marine FisheriesEcologySimon Jennings,Michel J. Kaiser &John D. Reynolds“This book, better than anyother single volume I knowat present, covers topicsthat will be important infuture ecosystem-basedmanagement of fisheries.” Fish and TEXTBOOKFisheriesThis topical and exciting textbook describes fisheriesexploitation, biology, conservation and management,and reflects many recent and important changes infisheries science.2001, 432 PAGES, PAPERBACK, ILLUSTRATED, 0632050985,9780632050987Marine Mammal BiologyAn Evolutionary ApproachA. Rus Hoelzel“An authoritative and up-to-date account of ourunderstanding of the biology of marine mammals…Iknow that I will be reaching for it often.” MarineMammal ScienceThis volume brings together some of the best knownand respected experts in the field of marine mammalbiology to provide a cohesive and accessible text. A verybroad scope of topics and examples are presented in anintegrated analysis of all of the species that are classifiedas marine mammals. Chapters are fully cross-referencedand illustrated, and the citations are numerous andcurrent. Students of marine biology, ecology andevolution, and professionals with an interest in marinemammals, evolutionary pattern and process, zoologyand ecology will find this essential reading.2002, 448 PAGES, PAPERBACK, ILLUSTRATED, 0632052325,9780632052325Migration of Freshwater FishesEdited by Martyn Lucas & Etienne BarasWith contributions from Tim Thom, Ondrey Slavik& Annie Duncan“This text is almost certainly the most comprehensiveand up-to-date one there is on the subject offreshwater fish migration and is bound to become thestandard reference work.” Fisheries ResearchThis important new title provides comprehensiveinformation on a large range of species and themigratory journeys that they undergo.2001, 440 PAGES, HARDBACK, ILLUSTRATED, 0632057548,9780632057542MarineOrnamentalSpeciesCollection, Culture, &ConservationJames C. Cato &Christopher BrownMarine Ornamental Species:Collection, Culture and Conservation is a comprehensiveresource containing information on the growing andeconomically important marine ornamental industry.Experts address current issues from a globalperspective, covering the full-range of topics fromworld economics and product demand, to aquaticanimal health, to ethnic and social/cultural concerns.The value of and the interest in marine ornamentalsfrom many governments as well as conservationorganizations underline the critical need for this book.It is also essential reading for scientists involved inmarine biology and conservation issues, aquarists atpublic and private aquaria, tropical fish farmers,advanced hobbyists, fishery biologists, importers andexporters of marine ornamentals, commercialcollectors, veterinarians who specialize in fish disease,and businesses that manufacture or sell aquariummedia, equipment, and feed.2003, 444 PAGES, HARDBACK, ILLUSTRATED, 0813829879,9780813829876Methods forStudy of MarineBenthosThird EditionEdited by A. Eleftheriou &A. McIntyreEcosystems of the benthicenvironment are a sensitiveindex to ecological change, andNEW EDITIONas such demand long-term andeffective monitoring. Methods for the Study of MarineBenthos provides comprehensive information on the toolsand techniques available to those working in areas wherethe declining health of the sea, depletion of marineresources and the biodiversity of marine life are majorconcerns.In response to the need for increasingly detailedinformation on bottom-living communities, this fullyrevised new edition offers contributions from a broadrange of internationally recognised experts; newinformation for those compiling environmental impactstatements, pollution assessments and working witheco-system management; and two separate chapters onImaging Techniques and Diving SystemsA vital tool for all marine and environmental scientists,ecologists, fisheries workers and oceanographers,libraries in all universities and research establishmentswhere these subjects are studied and taught will findthis book a valuable addition to their shelves.2005, 440 PAGES, HARDBACK, ILLUSTRATED, 0632054883,978063205488611Fisheries and Aquaculture Books 2006/2007Order online at www.blackwellfish.com