Crustacean Farming
Ranching and Culture
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Crustacean Farming: Ranching and Culture, Second edition.
John F. Wickins and Daniel O'C Lee.
The second edition of an extremely well-received book,Crustacean Farming, deals with all cultivated crustaceans ofcommercial significance, shrimp, prawns, crayfish, lobsters, crabs,and spiny lobsters, and examines the criteria by which both thefeasibility and desirability of farming proposals are assessed. Thecharacteristics and production methods of farmed and candidatecrustacean species are described in sufficient detail to enableareas of profitable involvement to be distinguished form otheropportunities presenting only very high risks and possibilities forserious loss. Coverage extends right from broodstock acquisitionand management through to the operation of hatcheries, nurseriesand on-growing units to key aspects of processing and marketing.New to this second edition are ranching and re-stocking operationstogether with the culture of ornamental shrimp and smallcrustaceans used as live food in fish and shellfish hatcheries. Thesections on crustacean diseases, genetics and nutrition have beenextended in the light of recent research advances.
Examples of investment and operating costs of the differentculture options are compared and an analysis of current trends inworld crustacean markets is presented to assist in economic andfinancial appraisal.
Special consideration is given to the place of crustaceanfarming within the economics of developing nations in relation tosocial and environmental impact in order to promote awareness ofthe wider implications of global developments.
The consequences of recent research and technical developmentsare considered, together with concerns over genetic and animalwelfare issues. Specific areas where further advances in technologyare needed to improve the reliability or productivity of farmingsystems are highlighted. This important book is a vital tool andreference work for all those involved with crustacean farmingworldwide.
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John F. Wickins
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"...the book is so much enlarged and improved, yet still retainingits accessability. This book is a "must-have" for anyone with aninterest in Crustacea whether from biological or economic point ofview."-Janet H Brown (Aquaculture News, April 2002)
"This fine book, which takes a global view, is absolutelyup-to-date and gives a very detailed overview of the problems andmost of their potential solutions. Anyone involved with investmentin crustacean farming, or its management by government, would befoolish to make a move without first studying this very valuablecontribution to the body of knowledge." (ProfessionalFisherman)
"In preparing a second edition of this excellent book... theauthors have taken the opportunity not only to update it but alsoto radically broaden its scope... This edition... is worth everypenny.... it is a 'must have' for everyone involved in crustaceanaquaculture, even if they already own the first edition."(Aquaculture Research)
"This book overall is a monumental piece of work. It is repletewith useful citations of other works... a great job of giving thebig picture of world crustacean farming. Moreover, it would serveas a fine textbook at the college level."-Dr James W AvaultJr (Aquaculture Magazine, 2002)
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