Published in Cooperation with THE UNITED STATES AQUACULTURESOCIETY
The rapid growth of aquaculture worldwide and domestically hascaused concerns over social and environmental impacts.Environmental advocacy groups and government regulatory agencieshave called for better management to address potentially negativeimpacts and assure sustainable aquaculture development. BestManagement Practices (BMPs) combine sound science, common sense,economics, and site-specific management to mitigate or preventadverse environmental impacts.
Environmental Best Management Practices for Aquaculturewill provide technical guidance to improve the environmentalperformance of aquaculture. This book will be the onlycomprehensive guide to BMPs for mitigation of environmental impactsof aquaculture in the United States. The book addresses developmentand implementation of BMPs, BMPs for specific aquacultureproduction systems, and the economics of implementing bestmanagement practices. Written by internationally recognized expertsin environmental management and aquaculture from academia,government, and non-governmental organizations, this book will be avaluable reference for innovative producers, policy makers,regulators, research scientists, and students.
Craig S. Tucker
Aquaculture Aquaculture, Fisheries & Fish Science Aquakultur Aquakultur, Fischereiwesen u. Fischforschung Fisch u. Fischfang Fischereiwesen Fish & Fisheries Fisheries
"Provides technical guidance to improve the environmental performance of aquaculture. This book is the only comprehensive guide for the best management practices for mitigation of environmental impacts of aquaculture. The book addresses development and implementation of best management practices, practices for specific aquaculture production systems, and the economics of implementing best management practices." (Journal of the American Water Resources Association, December 2008)
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