Introduction to the General Principles of Aquaculture

ISBN-13: 9781560220121 / Angielski / Twarda / 1994 / 172 str.

Hans Ackefors; Hans Ackerfors; Jay V. Huner

Opis

This work offers insights into the history and development of aquaculture. Subjects include: natural production versus aquaculture; the aquatic environment; energy requirements and relationships in aquaculture systems; major cultured species and their distribution; and global production.

Spis treści

ContentsIntroduction

• History and Development of Aquaculture
• Natural Production Versus Aquaculture
• The Environment for Aquatic Organisms
• Energy Use in Aquaculture Production
• Important Components of Aquaculture
• Factors Involved in the Selection of Species Suitable for Aquaculture
• Major Aquaculture Taxa and Their Geographical Importance
• Global Production of Aquaculture Products
• A Comparison of Aquaculture and Traditional Agriculture
• Factors Promoting and Constraining Aquaculture
• Conclusions and Prospects for Future Development
• Further Readings
• Glossary of Aquaculture Terms
• Index

O autorze

Ackefors, Hans; Huner, Jay; Konikoff, Mark