Abalone: Biology, Ecology, Aquaculture and Fisheries

Abalone: Biology, Ecology, Aquaculture and Fisheries is another detailed reference in the Developments in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science series that describes the taxonomy of more than 50 abalone species worldwide. The content contains information on the biology, physiology and ecology of each species as well as reproduction, genetics, diseases and parasites of abalone. The book includes abalone fisheries in several parts of the world and will detail abalone aquaculture in China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Europe, and Western North America. This reference takes a comprehensive approach to understanding overall shellfish management making it valuable to fisheries, marine biologists, and researchers studying shellfish, aquaculture, and the ocean environment and all those in industry, government or academia who are interested in aquaculture and fisheries and their sustainable futures. Includes the newest information on diseases and parasites, marine contaminants, genetics, population dynamics and more, with extensive reference lists provided for each chapter Address the full scope of aquaculture expansion and the issues surrounding sustainability and production and the newest observations in marine contaminants and the effects on abalone production Includes the most recent advances in research and the newest developments in industry by top world experts INDICE: 1. Systematics and general biology2. Abalone Nutrition3. Structure and Function4. Reproduction5. Physiology: Energetics, Metabolism and Gas Exchange6. Genetic Variation is the Foundation for the Future of Abalone Conservation and Exploitation7. Disease and potential disease agents in wild and cultured abalone8. Ecology of Eastern Pacific Abalone9. Commercial Fisheries Assessment and Management10. Abalone Reseeding and Enhancement11. Abalone Aquaculture12. History and Current Status of Abalone Aquaculture in China13. The International Abalone Market14. Business Planning for Abalone Aquaculture

• ISBN: 978-0-12-814938-6
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 952
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2023
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés