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Conservation of Fish and Shellfish Resources

A major work on marine and freshwater biodiversity. Fish and shellfish comprise annually nearly 70 million tons of the world's edible animal protein, one-third of the animal protein consumed in the developing world. However, in many instances the often vast original stocks have been overexploited, and even driven to the point of extinction. Except for currently farmed species, little has been done to maintain and protect genetic stocks for replenishing affected areas. The maximisation of harvests threatens genetic diversity and therefore future animal populations. This book addresses these issues, building up a complex picture for four contrasting groups: Atlantic salmon, cupped oysters, common and Chinese carps, and Nile tilapia.

Contents

P. Day and M. Strauss, Part I: Summary: J.E. Thorpe, G.A.E. Gall, J.E. Lannan, C.E. Nash, and B. Ballachey, The Need to Manage Fish and Shellfish Genetic Resources. Human Interventions and Genetic Risks. The Conservation of Genetic Resources through Risk Management. Status of Aquatic Genetic Resource Management. References. Appendix. Part II: Management Studies: J.E. Thorpe and L. Stradmeyer, The Atlantic Salmon. D. Hedgecock, The Cupped Oyster. G.W. Wohlfarth, The Common Carp and Chinese Carps. A.E. Eknath, The Nile Tilapia. References. Subject Index.

Specifications

Pm Supplier	Elsevier Books Ltd ***
Pm Publisher	Academic Press
Pm Isbn 10	0126906858
Pm Isbn 13	9780126906851
Pm Publication Date	1995-06-20
Pm Width	152
Pm Author	Thorpe, J, Lannan, J, Gall, G, Nash, C
Pm Height	13
Pm Longness	229

Author: Thorpe, J, Lannan, J, Gall, G, Nash, C
Page Count: 206