415 Pages
by
CRC Press
415 Pages
by
CRC Press
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This unique book introduces the biological and ecological basis of the production process in water, and the biology of cultured species. It bridges the gap between research data and aquaculture techniques, and covers problems arising in aquaculture production, such as filtering molluscs. It also introduced modern aspects of oceanography that are important for understanding the production process.... Read more
Part 1: The Production of Aquatic Organisms 1. The Aquatic Environment 2. The Production of Living Matter in the Aquatic Environment 3. Plankton Culture Part 2: Mollusc Culture 1. Environment and Nutrition 2. Growth and Reserves 3. Reproduction in Molluscs Part 3: Crustacean Farming- 1. Crustacean Development 2. Moulting 3. Reproduction 4. Digestion in Crustaceans Part 4: Biological Basis of Fish Culture- 1. Background to Fish Culture 2. Fish Nutrition 3. Fish Reproduction 4. Hatchery Rearing of the Early Etages 5. Extensive Culture of Fish in Ponds 6. On Growing Fish in Intensive Systems Part 5: Aquaculture Diseases 1. Diseases in Aquaculture
Biography
Gilbert Barnabe






