Aquaculture, Resource Use, and the Environment

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Aquaculture, Resource Use, and the Environment placesaquaculture within the larger context of global population growth,increased demand for sustainable, reliable sources of food, and theresponsible use of natural resources. Aquaculture production hasgrown rapidly in recent decades as over-exploitation andenvironmental degradation have drastically reduced wild fishstocks. As fish production has increased, questions have persistedabout the environmental sustainability of current aquaculturepractices. Aquaculture, Resource Use, and the Environment is atimely synthesis and analysis of critical issues facing thecontinued growth and acceptance of aquaculture practices andproducts. Chapters look at the past, present, and future demandsfor food, tackle key issues ranging from land and water use tomitigation of negative environmental impacts of fish production,and critically review aquaculture production systems. Providing broad coverage of issues that are essential to thecontinued development of aquaculture production, Aquaculture,Resource Use, and the Environment will be vital resource foranyone involved in the field of aquaculture.

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Claude Boyd

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