- 434 pages
- English
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About this book
Abalone: Biology, Ecology, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Volume 42 in the Developments in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science series, 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. It includes abalone fisheries in different parts of the world, detailing 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.
This will also be a great resource for government and academia professionals 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
- Addresses the full scope of aquaculture expansion and issues surrounding sustainability and production and the newest observations in marine contaminants and effects on abalone production
- Includes the most recent advances in research and the newest developments in industry by top world experts
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Series Page
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Introduction, taxonomy, and general biology of abalone
- Chapter 2: Abalone nutrition
- Chapter 3: Structure and function
- Chapter 4: Reproduction
- Chapter 5: Physiology: Energetics, metabolism, and gas exchange
- Chapter 6: Genetic variation is the foundation for the future of abalone conservation and exploitation
- Chapter 7: Disease and potential disease agents in wild and cultured abalone
- Chapter 8: Ecology of Eastern Pacific abalone
- Chapter 9: Assessment of commercial abalone fisheries
- Chapter 10: Abalone reseeding and enhancement
- Chapter 11: Abalone aquaculture
- Chapter 12: History and current status of abalone aquaculture in China
- Chapter 13: The international abalone market
- Chapter 14: Business planning for abalone aquaculture
- Index