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John F. Wickins - Crustacean Farming - 9780632054640 - V9780632054640
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Crustacean Farming

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Description for Crustacean Farming Hardcover. aeo deals with all cultivated crustaceans of commercial significance aeo examines the criteria by which both the feasiblity and desirability of farming proposals are assessed. Num Pages: 464 pages, 55 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 256 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1532.
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 of commercial significance, shrimp, prawns, crayfish, lobsters, crabs, and spiny lobsters, and examines the criteria by which both the feasibility and desirability of farming proposals are assessed. The characteristics and production methods of farmed and candidate crustacean species are described in sufficient detail to enable areas of profitable involvement to be distinguished form other opportunities presenting only very high risks and possibilities for serious loss. Coverage extends right from broodstock ... Read more

Examples of investment and operating costs of the different culture options are compared and an analysis of current trends in world crustacean markets is presented to assist in economic and financial appraisal.

Special consideration is given to the place of crustacean farming within the economics of developing nations in relation to social and environmental impact in order to promote awareness of the wider implications of global developments.

The consequences of recent research and technical developments are considered, together with concerns over genetic and animal welfare issues. Specific areas where further advances in technology are needed to improve the reliability or productivity of farming systems are highlighted. This important book is a vital tool and reference work for all those involved with crustacean farming worldwide.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780632054640
SKU
V9780632054640
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About John F. Wickins
John Wickins graduated in zoology at Southampton University in 1966. He then led research programmes on crustacean biology. Culture, recirculation systems and artificial habitats at the Conwy Laboratory of the Centre for Fisheries, Environment and Aquaculture Science (formerly Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) until the laboratory was closed in December 1999. Before taking early retirement, he was an honorary ... Read more

Reviews for Crustacean Farming
"...the book is so much enlarged and improved, yet still retaining its accessability. This book is a "must-have" for anyone with an interest in Crustacea whether from biological or economic point of view."–Janet H Brown (Aquaculture News, April 2002) "This fine book, which takes a global view, is absolutely up-to-date and gives a very detailed overview of the problems ... Read more

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