Advances in tuna aquaculture: From hatchery to market
eBook - PDF

Advances in tuna aquaculture: From hatchery to market

  1. 236 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Advances in tuna aquaculture: From hatchery to market

About this book

Most of tuna aquaculture production still relies on the capture of juveniles caught in the wild, as this volume explains. Ranching, fattening, and farming all refer to this type of production, and these terms are frequently used interchangeably. Ranching and fattening, on the other hand, are distinct from farming in the real sense. The short-term activity of holding subadult or adult tuna mainly for the purpose of improving their condition and fat content, thereby increasing their market value, is more accurately described by the former two terms. However, substantial increases in biomass are frequently achieved as well. Australia, Mexico, and many producers in the Mediterranean use this method. The period of ranching or fattening varies from region to region, but typically only takes a few months. In the last ten years, the use of such fattening methods has increased dramatically to the point where, before being sold, a significant portion of all blue fin tuna captured in many areas of the globe are stocked into cages to increase their size and fat ratio. This practice may be considered a "value-added" process despite the inherent issues of the operation—they are fed sardines and similar forage fish that are ecologically critical—because the primary value of the tuna stored in the cages rises significantly in what can be considered a more powerful and ecologically resourceful manner than would exist in nature.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Advances in tuna aquaculture: From hatchery to market by Bruno Augusto Amato Borges in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Fisheries & Aquaculture. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. HalfTitle Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. About the Author
  6. Table of Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. Abstract
  9. Preface
  10. Chapter 1: Species Description of Tuna Fish
  11. Chapter 2: Advantages and Benefits of Tuna Fish Farming
  12. Chapter 3: Pond Construction for Tuna Fish Farming
  13. Chapter 4: Feeding and Growth of Tuna Fish
  14. Chapter 5: Health Management of Tuna Fish
  15. Chapter 6: Harvesting Tuna Fish
  16. Chapter 7: Storage and Transportation of Tuna Fish
  17. Chapter 8: Tuna Fish Market
  18. Chapter 9: Fishing and Aquaculture Regulations on Tuna Fish
  19. Chapter 10: The Future of Tuna Farming
  20. References
  21. Index
  22. Back Cover