Book Description
Based on the author's previous work, Principles of Warmwater Aquaculture, this text updates and expands upon the basic principles of aquaculture. Encompasses a wider diversity of aquatic animals including coldwater fishes. Focuses on the practical aspects of water quality, feeding and nutrition, reproduction, breeding, diseases and operations. Deals with the environmental, social and economic aspects of aquaculture. Many of the examples feature species of both sport and commercial interest.
Synopsis
The original textbook "Principles of Warmwater Aquaculture", published in 1979, has been considerably revised and expanded to include coldwater and mid-range species with a focus on animals. This text emphasizes commercial food production, the rearing of sportfish, ornamental species, the production of plants for stocking, and fee fishing. The economics, production and developmental problems of aquaculture are also considered.
