Cage Aquaculture

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Since the first edition of this book, 17 years ago, aquaculture hasconsolidated its position as an important means of producing foodand as a contributor to global food security. Cage aquaculture toohas continued to expand apace. The third edition of this important,useful and well-received book maintains the original aim ofproviding a thorough synthesis of information on cages and cageaquaculture practices with data and examples encompassing all majorworld regions. Fully updated, the book's comprehensive contents includedetails of the origin and principles of cage aquaculture and anoverview of its current position. Contents of the chaptersfollowing include key information on cage design and construction,site selection, environmental impacts and environmental capacity,management, and potential problems in cage aquaculture systems. Acomprehensive reference list and index are included to helpreaders. The volume is essential reading for all personnel involved infish and shellfish farms that use cages, and for all thoseembarking on a career in aquaculture. Cage manufacturers and otherssupplying the aquaculture trade will find much of commercial usewithin the book. All those involved in aquaculture research andequipment design should have a copy of this most useful book. Alllibraries in universities and research establishments whereaquaculture, environmental science, aquatic science, fish biologyand fisheries are studied and taught should have several copies ontheir shelves.

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Malcolm C. M. Beveridge

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Aquaculture Aquaculture, Fisheries & Fish Science Aquakultur Aquakultur, Fischereiwesen u. Fischforschung

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"This is the third edition of a book first published sevenyears ago. The book and cage aquaculture have come a long way inthat time. Doctor Beveridge's book is quite simply the key text book forthe fast growing cage aquaculture industry. The latest editiondescribes all the most recent developments in this increasinglyimportant and very fast developing sector of the marineindustry" Review appeared in: Ausmarine (incorporating Professional Fisherman),andFishing Boat World, both 2006 "This review of fish culture in cages thoroughly discusseswater-based systems of aquaculture. The author characterizes andelaborates advantages and disadvantages relative to land-basedsystems such as ponds and raceways... The book is logicallyorganized and clearly written." Journal of Environmental Quality, 2006
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