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. Elsevier's Dictionary of Fisheries contains a large number of technical terms in fisheries, their respective meanings and explanations in a concise and simple manner. Like an ocean, the subject fisheries too, is vast and multi-disciplined. The terms have been selected to represent most of these disciplines.

The dictionary contains terms covering the following fields and subfields: Marine biology, Limnology, Ecology, Pathology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Aquaculture, Fishing gear and gear materials, Fishing methods, Fish processing and products, Processing machines, Microbiology, Quality control, Fishing boats and equipment, Navigation, Law of the sea, Fisheries statistics. Only those terms which are frequently used, or which are thought to be helpful to different kinds of users are included. ... Read more

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With the advent of zebrafish as a model system, the development and growth of muscle in fish has become an ever more important process. This volume, in the continuing Fish Physiology series, focuses attention on muscle from the genetics of muscle development to application of muscle growth patterns to aquacultural production. ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive collection of timely reviews of our current understanding of the fundamental principles of nitrogen metabolism and excretion in fish.Emphasis is placed on critical assessment of how new studies impact these topics, and the articles reflect the diversity of current research approaches. ... Read more

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Aquaculture - the commercial farming of aquaticorganisms in a controlled environment - requires formulateddiets composed of various ingredients. This Handbook aims for abetter understanding of the food components that affect nutrition andfeeding of cultured fishes and crustaceans. Proper utilisation ofthese foodstuffs can minimise environmental pollution and degradation.An overview of the nutrition of aquatic animals precedes thediscussion of each foodstuff. Traditional and non-traditionalingredients are considered in alphabetical order. To evaluate thevalue of each foodstuff, information is provided on its origin,economical significance, manufacture and processing followed bychemical, physiological and other properties. An important feature ofthe Handbook is the discussion of the feeding value of eachingredient and recommendations for inclusion rates, legal aspects andprecautions for their use. There are 52 chapters in which 144individual ingredients are considered. Included for easierunderstanding of the text are 443 tables and 80 figures withapproximately 1,500 references. The Handbook is a guide foranyone interested in aquaculture. ... Read more

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Aquaculture is a growing industry. A vital component of thesubject is feeding the organisms under cultivation. This book providesathorough review of the scientific basis and applied aspects of fishnutrition in a user-friendly format. It will be of great use toindividuals working or training in the industry, and to fish feedmanufacturing personnel. ... Read more

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This book is the first comprehensive guide for coastal planners and those aiming to achieve effective coastal management world-wide. The book is to assist in the sustainable development and use of the world's coastal zones by providing a blueprint for planners and managers who want to produce integrated coastal management plans. Coastal Planning and Management provides a link between planning and management tools and draws on examples of successful coastal planning and management from around the world including North America, Europe, Asia, Indo-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, the authors are able to provide clear and practical guidelines for the people who make daily decisions about the world's coastlines. ... Read more

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Coastal planning and management
i thoroughly enjoyed this book. content is based on the direction of coastal management and implementation of planning mechanisms around the globe. the text is supported with case studies from locations all around the globe, providing a global analysis. the style of writing is very informative, withexceptional detail - and quoting sources to allow confirmation of the text content. it is quite clear that both authors are extremely active and interested in the field of coastal management, with a 'hands-on' approach taken with each of the case studies included. a nice touch, is the use of images and diagrams to highlight certain aspects, providing ease of understanding - these thoroughly supporting the text. this book takes a step by step approach to introduce the reader to the complex issues and intricacies involved with coastal management and planning, opening the door to the next century. a thoroughly enjoyable read - definitely recommended!! ... Read more

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The Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas represent three fragments of the former Tethys Sea, and are thus of great interest to understanding the evolution of the entire region where Eurasia, Africa and the Arabian Peninsula meet. Fishing activity and maritime traffic through the Dardanelles and Bosporus, and via the Lenin Canal to the Caspian Sea, have greatly intensified. Moreover, all major European rivers are now linked by canals, meaning that ships can navigate from the mouth of the Volga to the Baltic, from the Danube to the Rhine, and from there to all other major European Rivers. Such an anastomosed system not only allows ships to pass between basins: biota follow in their wake, and thus the Black Sea and Caspian fauna and flora, long sequestered in their closed basins, are suddenly given an opportunity to "escape". On the other hand, alien invaders increasingly find their way to the three seas,as stowaways in ballast water tanks or attached to the hulls. Some of the newcomers expanded to enormous numbers in the receiving ecosystem, where they may cause great economic damage. The book provides an up-to-date overview of the situation in the Ponto-Caspian with regard to the jelly invasions that have been perturbing the local pelagic ecosystems since the early 1980s, contrasting that with biological invasions elsewhere, to try and identify general underlying principles. ... Read more

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Comprehensive book covering in depth all major aspects of food consumption by fish. Of vital importance to all those involved in the aquaculture industry. ... Read more

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Intertidal Deposits: River Mouths, Tidal Flats, and Coastal Lagoons combines the authors personal and professional experience with the mass of available literature to present a cohesive overview of intertidal deposits and the widely diverse conditions of their formation worldwide. This includes the strong influence of water movements, climate, sediment particle characteristics, vegetation, fauna, and man. Intertidal areas are important for many reasons both scientifically and economically and recently, a growing concern for conservation of these fragile regions strives to preserve and protect their natural balance. This book, written by an international expert in the field, concentrates on the more important intertidal areas distinguished by size and morphology, tidal range, the degree and type of vegetational cover, the amount and type of benthic fauna, the extent of human exploitation, and the degree of previous study. ... Read more