ROTIFER AND MICROALGAE CULTURE SYSTEMS

Edited by: Fulks, W. and Main K.L. 1992

Published by Argent Laboratories Press. In these proceedings of the U.S. Asian Workshop, over 21 world authorities reveal their newest technological advances and standard methods for commercial- scale culture of rotifers and microalgae. Published in four information packed sections, including: Editor’s introduction to rotifer culture principles and practices, reports from culture centers in Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Peoples Republic of China, Taiwan, Singapore, Kuwait and the U.S., and group discussions addressing rotifer culture parameters, production level reliability, cost reduction and ongoing development. This text stands alone as the prime information source for commercial-scale production of live feeds for larval finfish, shrimp, crustaceans, and shellfish. Hardbound, 364 pages, 8 bw plates, 134 tables, 90 figures.

B-ROTI-MCS Price $85.00

NSIVE SHRIMP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Wyban, J.A. & Sweeney, J.N. 1992

Published by Argent Laboratories Press. This popular manual documents the principal culture methods and management practices for intensive culture of Penaeus vannamei. It provides step-by-step instructions for managing maturation facilities, hatcheries, and nursery ponds. The reader is richly rewarded by a wealth of information on the biology of P. vannamei, naupli production, postlarvae and juvenile production, growout and health maintenance. The manual is easy to use and each culture technique is expertly illustrated as practiced by the staff of the Oceanic Institute. Color plates illustrate the stages and substages in Penaeid development. Softbound, 158 pages, 93 figures, 35 illustrations, 16 color plates.

B-INTE-SPT  Price 55.00

ABALONE FARMING

Fallu, R. 1991

New information for those readers who are interested in a concise overview of abalone farming, whether they are culturists, health specialists, or potential developers in this new industry. Written primarily to illuminate the general practices of intense production, Abalone Farming also offers insight into the potential profitability and constraints of abalone "ranching." Arranged in an easy-to-reference chronological pattern, topics cover: physical and behavioral characteristics, natural lifecycle, acquiring and conditioning broodstock, abalone health management, artificial fertilization, larvae culture, nutrition and feeding, grow out and live transport. Complimentary topics discuss hybridization, culture of the various micro-alga and seaweeds, and market economics. Softbound, 196 Pages, 21 Illustrations, 3 Tables

B-ABAL-FA Price $69.00

CLAM MARICULTURE IN NORTH AMERICA

Edited by: Manzi, J., Castagna, M. 1989

An up-to-date analysis of historical and recent developments by leading experts. Covers all aspects of biology, culture, genetics, and management. Presents current topics in comparative biology, seed stock production, growth and survival, predators and disease, genetics, and use of cultured clams as a resource management tool. Extensive situations prove helpful for a thorough understanding of this important aquaculture resource. Hardbound, 461 pages, 45 illustrations, 30 tables.

B-CLAM-MNA Price $180.00

CRC HANDBOOK OF MARICULTURE VOLUME 1: CRUSTACEAN AQUACULTURE, 2nd Edition

Edited by: McVey, J. Moore, J. 1991

Regarded by many as the "bible of shrimp culture", this foundational book guides the reader through the techniques developed by many of the founders of crustacean aquaculture. This new up-dated edition outlines all aspects of the technology and methods used for the successful culture of commercially important crustaceans. Section 1 covers the preparation, culture and feeding of microalgae, rotifers, and brine shrimp Artemia. Section 2 provides details on all aspects of Penaeid shrimp culture, Macrobrachium (freshwater shrimp) culture, and lobsters culture. Section 3 describes crustacean health, diseases, and nutrition. The most popular text every produced about crustacean mariculture, it is essential to all involved in the culture of marine species. Hardbound, 456 pages, 240 illustrations, 50 tables.

B-CRC-HM1 Price $195.00

CRUSTACEAN FARMING

Lee, D.O C., Wakens, J.F. 1992

A highly readable, unified volume describing the husbandry of economically viable crustacea, including: penaeid shrimps, freshwater prawns (macrobrachium) other caridean shrimps and prawns, crayfish, clawed lobsters, spiny lobsters and crabs. Husbandry considerations include: broodstock selection, maturation, hatchery design and construction, culture techniques juvenile nursery ponds, on-growing, harvest, and processing. The text is exceptionally well prepared, it clearly addresses economic planning and proforma feasibility studies, research advances and priorities. Instant information for all current and future crustacean aquaculturists. Fully appended. Hardbound, 392 pages, 14 illustrations, 113 tables & figures.

B-CRUS-FARM Price $110.00

CRUSTACEAN & MOLLUSK AQUACULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES

Edited by: Hunter, J., Brown, E. 1985

An extensive volume from leading experts detailing the culture of: crayfish freshwater prawns, penaeid shrimp, lobsters, oysters, clams, mussels, abalones, soft shelled blue crab, and spiny lobsters. Authors provide vital details on each organism’s culture, biology, environmental requirements, disease, predators, and other factors affecting commercial economics. Plus, a full examination of water quality. Provides a lasting analysis and useful manual for biologists, culturists, and scientists. Hardbound, 476 Pages, 162 Illustrations, 36 Tables.

ESTUARINE AND MARINE BIVALVE MOLLUSC CULTURE

Edited by Menzel W. 1991

This text sets forth the foundational knowledge and experience of the world’s foremost bivalve mollusc culturists: Menzel - the American Oyster and Quahog Clams, Lutz - Mussel Aquaculture worldwide, Kusuki - Oyster Culture in Japan, Dinamani of New Zealand - Pacific and Northern Rock Oyster. Global coverage is extended by 34 authors representing: Canada, Europe, India, China, Philippines, Mexico, Chile, and Central America. Top quality photography and detailed figures complement extensive analysis of biology, cultural practices, fishery, and development. High density information and unparalleled content, recommended to all involved in coastal mariculture. Hardbound, 362 pages, 98 bw plates, 113 figures.

FRESHWATER CRAYFISH AQUACULTURE IN NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, AND AUSTRALIA

Edited by Jay V. Huner 1994.

From the Director of the Crawfish Research Center, this book constitutes a global synthesis on crayfish production. It is the first text to summarize the methods of culture for the eight most important crayfish, inclusive of species in the families Astacidae, Cambaridae, and Parastacidae. A renowned group of experts provide their wealth of knowledge on biology, culture, disease, harvest, marketing, processing, and research. Since methods to culture crayfishes differ significantly around the world, this book enables readers to develop workable strategies for cultivating different crayfish species to meet environmental conditions. Our best recommendation. Hardbound, 312 pages, 88 figures, 30 tables.

FRESHWATER PRAWN FARMING: A MANUAL FOR THE CULTURE OF MARCROBRACHIUM ROSENBERGII

New, M.B. & Singholkla, S

This manual has been prepared under the auspices of the U.N.F.A.O. and is based upon the Thai experience in the aquaculture of the giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenberii. Readers will benefit directly from its practical orientation, detailing how to go about the farming of the species. The general biology of the species is covered, followed by detailed information on larval rearing and pond grow out. It provides technical information for water filtration, larval nutrition, description of larval stages, pond feeds, seine set design, actual formulations for grow out diets, stock estimation and management strategy for "continuous" culture. A useful glossary of scientific and technical terms used in the text is provided. The only suitable manual on the culture of Macrobrachium rosenberii available. Softbound, 118 pages, 61 illustrations (14 in color), 7 tables.

B-FRES-PFM Price $55.00

FRONTIERS OF SHRIMP RESEARCH

Edited by Dougherty, W., Deloach, P., Davidson, M. 1991

Presents recent developments in Penaeid shrimp aquaculture science. Internationally acclaimed experts contribute highly informative chapters, including: Culture Science ( Fast, Sandifer), Reproductive Biology ( Lynn, Clark), Nutrition ( Feller, Parker), Pathology (Johnson, Lewis, Lightner, Dougherty), Endocrinology (Laufer, Chang, Rao, Quackenbush), Information Exchange (McVey), Fishery Science for Penaeid Shrimp (Minello, Castle, Condrey), Shrimp Research (Kleinholz). Highly recommended for mariculture specialists and researchers. Hardbound, 300 pages, 50 illustrations.

B-FRON-SRE Price $124.00

HANDBOOK OF CULTURE OF ABALONE AND OTHER MARINE GASTROPODS

Hahn, K. 1989

In the illustrative and pragmatic style which has come to be expected of CRC Press publications, multiple contributors provide a reservoir of relevant and timely information surrounding the advanced culture systems derived for abalone and other gastropods. Ably edited into a chronicle of topics and indexed largely by country, current methodologies from Japan, Korea, the U.S. France, the Caribbean, and elsewhere, are discussed and compared in detail. Virtually every aspect of ecology, reproduction, husbandry, disease, and nutrition are explored. Extensive reference. Hardbound, 123 Illustrations, 46 Tables.

B-HAND-CAOMG Price $249.00

LOBSTERS: FLORIDA, BAHAMAS, AND CARIBBEAN

Moe, M. Jr.

There is a wealth of information in this book for aquaculturists, marine naturalists, commercial fisherman, and marine aquarists. To create this popular book, Martin Moe drew from 30 years experience as a marine biologist, recreational diver, and pioneer marine fish culturist. It includes extensive analysis of natural history, taxonomy and morphology, identification and species accounts, lobster care and culture, fisheries, and extensiveappendix of regulatory information. This highly practical and personal account is essential reading and an excellent companion text to Spiny Lobster Management. Softbound, 510 pages, 99 figures.

B-LOBS-FBC Price $35.00

MANUAL FOR THE CULTURE AND USE OF BRINE SHRIMP ARTEMIA IN AQUACULTURE

Soregeloos, P. 1986

The one and only reference manual on the brine shrimp Artemia, in use worldwide by virtually all Artemia specialists and the many associated professionals engaged in Artemia culture. Unlike any other text, this manual provides in-depth hands-on details for culture, harvesting, processing and use of brine shrimp eggs and live Artemia. This valuable manual covers the biology of Artemia species, cyst morphology and metabolism, harvesting, processing and storage of cysts, hatching and decapsulation procedure for hatchery use, and the farming of artemia by intensive methods. An invaluable reference work for all. Softbound, 319 Pages, 80 illustrations, 37 Tables.

B-MANU-CBSA Price $89.00

MARINE SHRIMP CULTURE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

Edited by Fast, AW. and Lester, L.J. 1992

Professor Fast and co-editor have launched the first in-depth treatise on the husbandry of Penaeid shrimps. Professor Fast sets forth a comprehensive volume covering larviculture (both Gaveston and Taiwanese methods), hatchery design, post larval harvest, transport and planting, nursery/juvenile pond systems, Penaeid growout systems (intensive, semi-intensive and extensive), pond harvest techniques, pond dynamics (physical and chemical), aeration technology, nutrition, disease, bioeconomics and marketing considerations. The volume concludes with specific overviews of the key nations and their contributions to the world shrimp aquaculture scenario. Our best rating and highest recommendation. Hardbound, 862 pages, 145 illustrations, 290 figures & tables.

B-MARI-SCPP Price $195.00

THE MUSSEL MYTILUS: ECOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY, GENETICS AND CULTURE

Edited by: Gosling, E. 1992

The work of the century on this exciting genus, this book presents a compilation of state-of-the-art information in the form of critical review papers written by leading authorities. Totalling more than 2000 citations, the authors have cataloged every aspect of the Mytilus, including: systematics, evolution, ecology of larval and early postlarval mussels, community ecology, physiological regulation, cellular biochemistry, genetics, use in environmental biomonitoring, cultivation and farming, and the diseases and parasites of mussels. A magnificent contribution to aquaculture and science. Hardbound, 590 pages, generously illustrated and tabulated.

B-MUSS-EPGC Price $139.00

 PROBLEMS IN PRAWN CULTURE

Shigeno, K. 1984

Translated from the original Japanese manuscript, this monograph describes the development in Japan of the husbandry of Penaeus japonicus (the Kuruma Prawn). A short historical perspective is followed by chapters on production of larva (emphasis on wild broodstock selection), hatchfry engineering and larval nutrition. Culture sections deal with pond construction, predator control (rotenone, tea-seed cake), pond bottom treatment and renovation. Further chapters discuss harvesting, packing, and recent problems. Although somewhat dated, there are many useful husbandry tips to be learned from these short monographs. Hardbound, 103 pages, 37 illustrations, 37 tables.

B-PROB-PCU Price $44.00

SCALLOPS: BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE

Edited by Shumway, S.E. 1991

Scallops stand out among the Bivalve Molluscs as perhaps the most significant species for mariculture efforts. Each aspect of this important fact is fully detailed in this awesome, 1096 page treatise. Every facet of the scallop is examined, providing the reader with a wealth of useful information. It addresses: Classification, Anatomy and Physiology, Bioenergetics, Metabolism, Reproductive Physiology, Neurobiology, Parasites and Diseases, Ecology, Population Dynamics, Principals and Practices of Aquaculture, Commercial Fisheries. Many aspects include county by country details. Hardbound, 1095 pages, 150 Tables, 200 Illustrations.

B-SCAL-BEA Price $205.00

SCALLOP FARMING

Hardy, D. 1991

Against the backdrop of diminishing wild stocks and the expanding international market for scallops, the commercial farming of this valued commodity is attracting worldwide attention. This energetic, hands-on text introduces farmers to the established methodologies of scallop cultivation, as well as innovative techniques, and ideas to maximize profits. Site selection, infrastructural requirements, culture, biology, handling, and processing are professionally detailed by a practicing farmer and consultant to the industry. Hardbound, 224 pages, 120 illustrations.

B-SCAL-FAR Price $69.00

SHRIMP CAPTURE AND CULTURE FISHERIES OF THE U.S.

Iversen, E.S., Allen, D.M. & Higman, J.B. 1993

This is "the" book on American shrimp farming and commercial shrimping. It reviews the status and technology of this $571 million annual industry. The only text to give a current account of shrimp farming, it also is an excellent sourcebook for details of the Federal and State agencies charged with oversight of the industry. Detailed coverage is presented of commercial shrimping and an accounting is given of economics and problems. Biology sections trace the occurrence of warm-water shrimps in shallow estuarine waters during their early life stages. An indispensable Appendix provides a step-by-step checklist for aquaculture planning. Hardbound, 246 pages, 73 figures, 45 illustrations.

B-SHRI-CCF Price $75.00

SPINY LOBSTER MANAGEMENT

Edited by: Phillips, B.F., Cobb, J.S. & Kittaka, J. 1994

Reporting an annual fishery of over 77,000 mt and break through success in aquaculture, this collaborative treatise is of vital significance to aquaculturists worldwide. Based on state-of-the-art culture, science and management expertise of 49 world authorities it presents a comprehensive and practical analysis of:

Fisheries - Australia, New Zealand, Indo-West Pacific, Hawaii, SE Atlantic, South Africa, Kenya, Brazil, Cuba, Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, and Europe. Research - case studies, reproductive biology, ecology, stock identity, catch prediction, modelling, artificial habitat. Aquaculture - maturation, breeding, larval rearing, growout, restocking, diseases, nutrition, digestive system, and food. Marketing - color and taste, shipping, export. Given the over exploited fishery status, high market demand, and reported success in aquaculture this text has much to offer. Hardbound, 550 pages, 59 tables, 140 figures, extensive references.

B-SPIN-LM Price $120.00

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