AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT - PROGRESS AND PROSPECTS

Pillay, T.V.R. 1994

In formulating strategies for future aquaculture development, it is critical to use past experience to anticipate favorable conditions in the future. This book is a persuasive attempt to identify the significant worldwide experiences during the past three decades. Within this text are critical reviews of the changing role of aquaculture in economic development and the prerequisites for building a new industry in developing and in industrially advanced countries. The potential for aquaculture development has in some cases been overestimated and experience has shown the value of gradual evolution from small-scale to large-scale farming. The discussions contained in this book highlight these lessons and aid the aquaculture community in the planning of infrastructure, regulations, farming practices, and marketing. Hardbound, 192 pages, 40 illustrations, 5 tables.

B-AQUA-DPP Price $67.00

AQUACULTURE DESK REFERENCE

Creswell, R.L. 1993

The single most important reference book an aquaculturist can own. This volume serves as a concise compilation of tables, graphs, conversions, formulas and design specifications useful to the aquaculture industry. In 7 chapters, highlights include:

I. Conversions & Equivalents - 19 sections - every type of numerical conversion table and formula for water volumes and flows in various geometrical tanks.

II. Water Chemistry - 18 sections - all water quality parameter tables, such as, D.O. as a function of temperature, altitude, and marine water properties as a function of temperature and salinity, solubility of important gases in water.

III. Enrichment Formulations - 36 sections - including synthetic seawater and trace element formulae, media preparations for algal culture, and lighting data. Artemia quality, hatch out, energy content, HUFA levels, enrichment diets.

IV. Hatchery Systems and Methods - 37 sections - filtration technology, ultraviolet disinfection, pH and nitrification, eggs per ounce table, Artemia quality, hatch out, energy content, HUFA levels.

V. Plumbing and Materials - 27 sections - extensive comparison and conversion tables for all schedules and construction materials.

VI. Feeds and Nutrition - 31 sections - including (for the major culture species) feeding tables, nutrient requirements (amino acids, carbohydrates, fatty acids); chemical composition of major feed inputs, oil seed and plant by-products, green grass and green fodder crops, cereal grains, animal by-products. FDA tolerances for toxins within aqua feeds.

VII. Aquaculture Ponds - 31 sections - soils, pond dikes and levees, discharge requirements, liming, pond bottom disinfection, Rotenone utilization data, nitrogenous enrichment fertilization.

VII. Chemicals and Treatments - 8 sections - chemicals for control of diseases and parasites in aquaculture, chemical herbicide treatments, toxicity of agri-chemicals.

Perhaps the most vital book to be published this decade for aquaculturists and for anyone having anything to do with water! Hardbound, 206 pages.

AQUACULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Pillay, T.V.R.

Finally, there is a single reference for aquaculturists seeking comprehensive, up-to-date information about environmental impact assessments. Aquaculture and the Environment explains the environmental impact of different aquaculture systems. It contains specific recommendations for predicting and assessing the possible deleterious effects of such commonly occurring phenomenon as sedimentation, effluent discharge, hyper-nutrition, and eutrophication. Moreover, this text discusses the impact of farm design, waste discharge, and contamination in specific climates and economies. An extremely practical reference, it also gives aquaculturists specific information about the preparation of environmental impact studies for regulatory and financing agencies. Hardbound, 189 pages.

B-AQUA-EN Price $88.00

AQUACULTURE MANAGEMENT

Meade, J. 1989

The first volume of its kind dealing with managing aquaculture businesses. The author summarizes the principles of fish culture and aquaculture systems and unifies their management with approaches to human resources management, marketing, production cycle, and quality control. Includes a special chapter on legalities and government liaison, production economics, record keeping for managerial analysis, decision making tools, and computerization. A valuable addition for the fish farmer’s library. Hardbound, 175 pages, 60 illustrations, 30 tables.

B-AQUA-MA Price $77.00

AQUACULTURE MODELS AND ECONOMICS

Edited by: Hatch, U. & Kinnucan, H. 1993

The most clearly written, absorbing and easy to follow dynamic book on the important subject of economic modeling for aquaculture. This book is organized into four parts which discuss optimization models for shrimp, catfish and salmon aquaculture markets. This effort explains a complex set of interactions that can be useful to identify opportunities with high potential payoffs. The text further addresses expansion of farmed seafood markets through consumer education. A highly recommended text for managers of aquaculture businesses, and economic policy managers. Softbound, 288 pages, 25 illustrations, 60 tables.

B-AQUA-ME Price $59.00

AQUACULTURE RESEARCH NEEDS FOR 2000 A.D.

Edited by: Wang, J.K., Dehadrai, P.V. 1992

This publication brings together the edited versions of valuable contributions made by individual participants at the U.S.-India sponsored international symposium held in New Delhi, India. Scientists from 19 nations joined together to seek solutions to the problems facing aquaculture development worldwide. Panels of experts addressed current problems in aquaculture related to certain disciplines, such as, genetics, nutrition, reproduction physiology and endocrinology, fish health, economics, extension, social issues, and production systems. The leaders in each subject targeted specific problems and gave recommendations to serve as a blueprint for charting the course for aquaculture into the 20th century. An excellent overview of global aquaculture advancement. Extensive use of fact filled tables and figures. Hardbound, 430 pages, 67 tables, 38 figures & illustrations.

B-AQUA-RN Price $81.00

AQUACULTURE SOURCEBOOK: A GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICAN SPECIES

Iversen, E.S. & Hale, K.K. 1992

This introductory text is a ready reference for information on the culture and habitat parameters for fish, shellfish, and algae in America, Canada and Mexico. It incorporates general feasibility and culture data into one easy-to-use text. It provides information for over 130 species, including food fish and bait fish species. A perfect reference for anyone establishing an aquacultural facility, and a ready reference to help maintain one. Hardbound, 320 pages, 110 illustrations, 3 tables.

B-AQUA-SGN Price $59.00

AQUACULTURE TRAINING MANUAL

Swift, D. 1985

This volume provides fundamental information concerning the principles of aquaculture systems. Part I deals with the biology of fish, shellfish and crustacea with special chapters on growth, nutrition and reproduction. Part II specifically concentrates on culture methodology of salmonids, catfish, tilapia, carp, milkfish, mullet, shrimps, oysters, and mussels. An excellent introductory training volume. Softbound, 135 pages, 22 illustrations, 6 tables.

Allen, P., Botsford, L., Schuur, A. 1987

For work involving economic feasibility and budget planning. Provides the aquaculture scientist, economist, and manager with total overview of biological modeling and optimization, physical system analysis, and forecasting techniques. Particularly useful in conjunction with Aquaculture Engineering (B-AQUA-EN). Hardbound, 352 pages, 75 illustrations, 33 tables.

 COMPUTATION OF DISSOLVED GAS CONCENTRATIONS IN WATER AS FUNCTIONS OF TEMPERATURE, SALINITY AND PRESSURE

Colt, J. 1984

This one-of-a-kind handbook is essential for all aquaculturists, engineers and technicians engaged in intensive management of water, aeration, oxygen supplementation or denitrification. It takes the technician beyond simple estimates of dissolved oxygen concentration and provides the detailed reference table and calculations required to develop an accurate knowledge of the total dissolved gas profile (oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide). Sections include all standards of gas solubilities, supersaturation of gases, coefficients, programs for hand-held calculators, and physical properties of water. Includes helpful example calculations. Softbound, 154 pages, 57 tables.

DICTIONARY OF AQUACULTURE

Edited by Max C.E. 1991

This highly practical international dictionary puts forth in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Latin, the language of aquaculture and allied disciplines. Based on 33 select bibliographies, it includes terms associated with: hatchery, nursery and growout production, pathology and prophylaxis, breeding, nutrition, genetics, cultured species and pest species, hydrology, engineering, marketing, biology, taxonomy, behavior, chemicals and water chemistry. Terms used for the culture of fish, mollusks, crustaceans, algae, reptiles, amphibians and echinoderms are included. Pathological terms for diseases are accompanied by brief descriptions with pathogenic agent noted. Our best rating and recommendation. Hardbound, 454 pages, 4553 terms.

B-DICT-AQUA Price $157.00

ECONOMICS OF AQUACULTURE

Jolly, C. & Clonts, H. 1993

Commercial aquaculture mangers and business consultants will appreciate this practical introduction to aquaculture economics. Written from the perspective of experienced aquaculture producers and financial experts, this text provides a comprehensive format for establishing the economic elements of fish farming, product processing and marketing. A great tool for conducting cost analysis, business planning and financial evaluations. Hardbound, 322 pages

B-ECON-AQ Price $54.00

ENVIRONMENT AND AQUACULTURE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Edited by: Pullin, R.S.V.. Rosenthal, H. & Maclean, J. 1993

This proceedings volume presents detailed reviews of pertinent environmental issues and the conclusions and recommendations of an international conference convened at the Rockefeller Foundation in 1990. The theme of this landmark proceedings is "towards a paradigm for assessment." Contributions from global leaders focus the existing database of environmental issues in developed and developing countries of the world. It stresses environmental management of coastal aquaculture projects and provides lessons learned from the world’s most productive aquaculture sectors. It includes environmental issues in developing countries of Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Tropical Pacific. Softbound, 450 pages, extensive tables & figures.

B-ENVI-ADC Price $35.00

HYDROLOGY AND WATER SUPPLY FOR POND AQUACULTURE

Yoo, K.H. & Boyd, C. 1993

The venerable Prof. Claude Boyd (Auburn University School of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures) author of the "landmark" book Water Quality for Pond Fish Culture, teamed up with Prof. K. Yoo of Auburns’ Agricultural Engineering College to publish what is in essence, their graduate course on water supply for aquaculture. Part I is concerned with hydrology, morphometry and soils, the physical properties of water and its’ cycles, rainfall, evaporative loss, runoff, water requirements for pond aquaculture, conservation of water and the morphometric factors affecting pond design. Part II, the design of water supply and pond systems, is concerned with engineering techniques used in the design and construction of pond facilities. Herein, the reader will learn details of open channel flows, pipe flows, water measurement, pumps, pond design and construction, and effluent considerations. This book provides all that is necessary for individual study to achieve competency in aquaculture pond design, construction and implementation. Hardbound, 483 pages, 185 illustrations, 96 tables.

B-HYDR-WSP Price $125.00

MANAGEMENT OF LAKES AND PONDS

Bennett, G. 1983

Expanded second edition is an excellent reference for lake owners and managers. Introductory chapters detail the key principals of fish culture from the perspective of modern approaches to lake and pond management. Practical guidelines are defined for surveying artificial and natural aquatic habitats and for conducting fish population assessments, including calculation of carrying capacity, productivity, growth, reproduction, competition, and predation. The book concludes by tackling complex problems of fish health and the commercial aspects of sport fishing. Hardbound, 372 pages, illustrations.

B-MANA-LP Price$45.00

MARINE AQUACULTURE: OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH

National Research Council 1992

This book is a compilation of research work convened under the NRO Marine Board to assess technology and opportunities for marine aquaculture in America. The committee of national aquaculture leaders covered aquacultural engineering, production, biology, management, economics, ocean and coastal policy. This text identifies and appraises opportunities for technology development to optimize cost-effectiveness and productivity. It serves to define the present status of marine aquaculture in the U.S. and the major obstacles to it emergence as a successful industry. This report is intended to serve as a policy and decision making guide for government agencies and the private sector. Hardbound, 290 pages, bw plates, talbes & figures.

B-MARI-AOG Price $58.00

MARKETING: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR FISH FARMING

Shaw, S. 1990

Proper planning and skilled marketing are essential elements of the successful commercial venture. In this text, key aspects of organizing a marketing plan and implementing sales strategies are well presented with general overviews and specific recommendations for the trade. An expert introduction to the marketing approach to business is followed by sections on joint marketing, market supply and demand, collection of customer data, product distribution symptoms, sales and advertising, exporting and product quality standards. Helpful tables and worksheets complete this instructive handbook. Hardbound, 96 pages, 6 color prints, 30 tables.

B-MARK-PGFF Price $39.00

MULTI-LINGUAL DICTIONARY OF FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS, 3rd Edition

By The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 1990

This excellent reference dictionary was initially published to facilitate trade of fish and fish products among E.C. nations and Japan. The main text alphabetically defines over 1,200 fish breeds and fish products and gives the scientific classification. In French and English it outlines how the item is commercially marketed and prepared. The name of the fish or product is then translated into fourteen other languages. A supplementary index, cross-references each item name individually in: German, Danish, Spanish, Finnish, Greek, Italian, Icelandic, Japanese, Norwegian, Dutch, Portuguese, Turkish, and Yugoslavian, Serbo, Croatian. Hardbound, 464 Pages.

B-MULT-DFFP Price $75.00

MULTIVARIATE METHODS IN AQUACULTURE RESEARCH: CASE STUDIES OF TILAPIAS IN EXPERIMENTAL AND COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS

Edited by: Prein, M., Hulata, G., Pauly,D. 1993

This volume is the result of fruitful cooperation between the Agricultural Research Organization, ICLARM, and the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation. It addresses the methodological imbalance between fisheries and aquaculture research. The aim of the project was to retrieve available data from experiments and commercial farms from tropical countries and Israel and to analyze them with new multivariate statistical methods. Results are presented in a fine comprehensive way and illustrate: methodology, applications to Tilapia growth, and applications to commercial systems. Excellent high-density information for all aquaculture scientists, consultants and planners. Softbound, 221 pages, extensive figures & tables.

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR POND FISH CULTURE

Boyd, C 1985

The original technical overview of pond water quality science. This text remains one of the most popular references in use by fish farmers and aquaculture scientists. It details principals of water quality, how to manage water quality, how to test and monitor water quality. Professor Boyd’s volume is essential to aquatic animal husbandry. Hardbound, 318 pages, 80 tables.

B-WATE-QMPF Price $189.00

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