Aquaculturist

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An aquaculturist studies the farming of animals and plants in seawater.

Statistics for Aquaculture

Presents statistical principles and methods geared specifically toward the aquaculture community. This title includes chapters that cover areas such as experimental units, data collection, hypothesis formulation and testing, statistical variance, and analysis of results. Each chapter also provides exercises to better apply the principles covered.

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Gene Expression and Manipulation in Aquatic Organisms

The techniques of molecular biology offer a powerful means of investigating and controlling the genetic basis of mechanisms operating in living organisms. The development of these techniques in aquatic animals has now reached the stage where important questions relating to growth, development and adaptation to the environment can be addressed at the level of gene expression, and the introduction and expression of novel genes achieved. This volume presents some of the most exciting advances in this rapidly expanding area, with contributions on the evolution of adaptation to low temperature, adaptation to short-term fluctuations in temperature and salinity, gene expression during growth and development, myosin polymorphism and the generation of transgenic fish. As such, it will be of interest to all those working in the fields of marine and freshwater biology and also to those working in aquaculture.

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Aquaculture, Innovation and Social Transformation

Presents and interprets Canadian and international perspectives on the debate over the aquaculture in Canada. This book offers chapters that examine: animal welfare; knowledge management and intellectual property; environmental sustainability; local, traditional, and aboriginal knowledge; consumers; and, integrated coastal zone management.

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Methods in Reproductive Aquaculture: Marine and Freshwater Species

Providing an overview of techniques for fish farmers and researchers, this guide addresses ways to improve depleted stocks of endangered fish and other species. It focuses on sperm and egg quality characteristics before presenting information on the materials and facilities required for gamete preparation and freeze-thawing procedures.

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Marine Ornamental Shrimp: Biology, Aquaculture and Conservation

Marine ornamental shrimp are amongst the most heavily traded invertebrate species in the aquarium industry. This title provides a global overview of the biology, culture and conservation of the major families of marine ornamental shrimp. It also details of the main conservation issues surrounding this important species.

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Aquaculture Research Trends

Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms. Unlike fishing, aquaculture, also known as aqua-farming, implies the cultivation of aquatic populations under controlled conditions. Mariculture refers to aquaculture practiced in marine environments. This book presents research in this field.

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Environmental Best Management Practices for Aquaculture

Provides technical guidance to improve the environmental performance of aquaculture. This book is a guide to BMPs for mitigation of environmental impacts of aquaculture in the United States. It addresses development and implementation of BMPs, BMPs for specific aquaculture production systems, and the economics of implementing the practices.

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Alternative Protein Sources in Aquaculture Diets

A unique resource, this book describes the ingredients included in an aquaculture diet, species profiles, processing methods, impacts to environment and industry. World-renowned nutritionists and feed technologists explore practical ways for the aquaculture industry to expand and remain competitive, and discuss ways to develop less expensive alternative sources or protein. It provides detailed knowledge on the use of alternative plant and animal protein sources, offering opportunities to either partially or completely replace fish meal. The book discusses the most widely used ingredients and highlights under-used ingredients which could be of significant potential in the future.

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