Tilapias: Biology and Exploitation (Fish & Fisheries Series)

Mentioned within the Bible, pictured at the wall-friezes of old Egyptian tombs, and an issue of fascination for generations of scientists, the tilapias (Cichlidae: Tilapiini) have featured in the vitamin and tradition of humankind for hundreds of thousands of years. the current century has visible their unfold from Africa during the tropics and sub-tropics, mostly for nutrients and fisheries reasons.

Ecosystem Concepts for Sustainable Bivalve Mariculture

U. S. mariculture creation of bivalve molluscs-those cultivated within the marine environment-has approximately doubled during the last 25 years. even supposing mariculture operations might extend the creation of seafood with out extra exploitation of untamed populations, they nonetheless depend on and have an effect on normal ecosystems and environment providers.

Large Marine Ecosystems of the North Atlantic: Changing States and Sustainability

This can be the 1st e-book to supply exams of multidecadal alterations in assets and environments of the massive Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) of the North Atlantic. utilizing the case examine process, researchers research the forces using the adjustments and activities underway geared toward turning the nook from declining tendencies in biomass yields, towards restoration of depleted species populations and enhancements in atmosphere integrity.

Marine Biology (Botany, Zoology, Ecology and Evolution)

Marine Biology covers the fundamentals of marine biology with a world method, utilizing examples from a variety of areas and ecosystems around the globe. This introductory, one-semester textual content is designed for non-majors. Authors Castro and Huber have made a distinct attempt to incorporate strong easy technological know-how content material wanted in a normal schooling path, together with the elemental rules of biology, the actual sciences, and the clinical technique.