Introduction to Aquaculture / Edition 1

by Matthew Landau

Overview

Although the science of aquaculture has been around for centuries, it has only recently attained popularity. This textbook introduces a wide spectrum of aquaculture-related subjects. Topics covered include the history of aquaculture, water quality and sources, culture systems, economics, law, engineering, chemistry, biology and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471611462
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/03/1991
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	7.22(w) x 10.12(h) x 1.07(d)

About the Author

Matthew Landau is the author of Introduction to Aquaculture , published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

NONBIOLOGICAL METHODS.

Water Quality.

Culture Systems.

Pumps and the Measurement of Flow.

Filtration and Water Treatment.

BIOLOGY AND CULTURE METHODS.

General Biological Concepts.

Seaweeds and Spirulina.

Commonly Cultured Mollusks.

Commonly Cultured Crustaceans.

Commonly Cultured Freshwater Fish.

Commonly Cultured Saltwater Fish.

BUSINESS.

Laws Pertaining to Aquaculture.

Economics.

Appendices.

Bibliography and Suggested Reading.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

Introductory text for a college or university course covers a wide spectrum of aquaculture-related topics and, because many different fields play a part in aquaculture, includes sections on history, economics, law, engineering, chemistry and biology. No assumptions are made about the background or education of the reader. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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