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Index
Cover
Table of Contents
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
1 Introduction
1.1 What is and What isn’t Aquaculture?
1.2 Origins of Aquaculture and Agriculture
1.3 Aquaculture and Capture Fisheries Production
1.4 The Efficiency of Aquaculture for Food Production
1.5 Has There Been a ‘Blue’ Revolution?
1.6 The Big Producers
1.7 China
1.8 Issues for Developed Countries
1.9 An Allegory
1.10 Diversity of Aquaculture
1.11 Fishery Stock Enhancement and Restoration
1.12 Summary
References
2 Principles of Aquaculture
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Intensity of Aquaculture
2.3 Polyculture
2.4 Integrated Agri‐Aquaculture Systems
2.5 Static, Open, Semi‐Closed and Recirculating (Closed) Systems
2.6 Selecting a New Species for Farming
2.7 Developing a New Farm or a New Farmed Species
2.8 Case Studies
2.9 Summary
References
3 Aquaculture Systems Design
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Site Selection and Development
3.3 Aquaculture Systems
3.4 Plumbing and Pumps
3.5 Hatchery Systems
3.6 Summary
References
4 Water Quality
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Water Quality Variables
4.3 Effects of Water Quality on Aquatic Animals
4.4 Pond Water‐Quality Management
4.5 Effluents
4.6 Summary
References
5 Resource Use and the Environment
5.1 Introduction
5.2 An Overview of Resource Use and Environmental Issues
5.3 Land Use
5.4 Water Use
5.5 Energy Use
5.6 Feed‐Fish Use
5.7 Chemicals
5.8 Water Pollution
5.9 Best Management Practices
5.10 Environmental Advocacy in Aquaculture
5.11 Summary
References
6 Reproduction, Life Cycles and Growth
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Reproductive Physiology
6.3 Life Cycles
6.4 Growth
6.5 Summary
References
7 Genetics
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Basic Genetics
7.3 Epigenetics
7.4 Domestication and Strain Evaluation
7.5 Selection
7.6 Inbreeding and Maintenance of Genetic Quality
7.7 Crossbreeding and Hybridisation
7.8 Chromosomal Techniques
7.9 Xenogenesis
7.10 Genetic Engineering
7.11 Gene Editing
7.12 Combining Genetic Enhancement Programs
7.13 Genotype‐environment Interactions
7.14 Future Developments
7.15 Summary
References
8 Nutrition and Feeds
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Energy Consumption and Partitioning (Bioenergetics)
8.3 The Relationship between Growth and Food Consumption
8.4 Requirements and Metabolic Functions of Nutrients
8.5 Digestion and Assimilation of Food
8.6 Formulation, Manufacture and Digestibility of Feeds
8.7 Nutrition Management Strategies
8.8 Feed Management
8.9 Emerging Research Areas
8.10 Summary
References
9 Hatchery and Larval Foods
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Foods for Hatchery Culture Systems
9.3 Feeding Strategy for Larval Culture
9.4 Compound Hatchery Feeds
9.5 Development of Microdiets for Fish Larvae
9.6 Harvesting Natural Plankton
9.7 Pond Fertilisation as a Food Source for Aquaculture
9.8 Summary
References
10 Disease Principles
10.1 Introduction to Disease
10.2 General Principles of Infectious Diseases in Aquaculture
10.3 The Philosophy of Disease Control
10.4 Generalised Disease Management Techniques
10.5 Major Diseases
10.6 Summary
References
11 Pathogens and Parasites
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Viruses
11.3 Bacteria
11.4 Fungi
11.5 Protozoans
11.6 Myxozoans
11.7 Platyhelminths
11.8 Nematodes
11.9 Acanthocephalans
11.10 Leeches
11.11 Crustaceans
11.12 Fishborne Zoonotic Agents and Aquaculture
11.13 Aquaponics
11.14 Summary
References
12 Prevention of Disease by Vaccination
12.1 Introduction
12.2 A Beginner’s Guide to Fish Immunology
12.3 Vaccinating Fishes
12.4 Types of Vaccine
12.5 Routes of Delivery
12.6 Adjuvants
12.7 Vaccination in Practice
12.8 Research and Development Track for Commercial Fish Vaccines
12.9 Future Trends: Vaccination in the Age of Genomics
12.10 Conclusions
12.11 Summary
References
13 Post‐harvest Technology and Processing
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Basic Characteristics
13.3 Safety and Health
13.4 Nutritional Aspects
13.5 The Balance between Safety and Nutrition
13.6 Aquaculture and Fisheries Products
13.7 Harvesting
13.8 Live Transport
13.9 Muscle Structure: Rigor and Texture
13.10 Stunning and Post‐Mortem Processing
13.11 Effects of Feed on the Product
13.12 Specialised Niche Market Products
13.13 Flavours and Taints
13.14 Texture
13.15 Concepts: Quality, Freshness, Shelf Life and Quality Index
13.16 Microbiology, Specific Spoilage Organism (SSO) and Other Spoilage Processes
13.17 Freezing and Frozen Storage
13.18 Packaging
13.19 Quality Control, Quality Assurance, HACCP and Risk Assessment
13.20 Traceability, Identification and Origin
13.21 Canning
13.22 Smoking
13.23 Summary
References
14 Economics
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Profitability from a Business Viewpoint (Farm Models)
14.3 Markets and Marketing
14.4 Economies of Scale and Similar Factors
14.5 Allowing for and Coping with Business Risk and Uncertainty
14.6 Economic Assessment from a Social Standpoint
14.7 Summary
References
15 Seaweed and Microalgae
15.1 General Introduction
15.2 Seaweeds
15.3 Microalgae
15.4 Summary
References
16 Carps
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Biology of the Important Carps in Aquaculture
16.3 Artificial Propagation
16.4 Nutrition
16.5 Culture Practices
16.6 Diseases
16.7 Genetic Improvement
16.8 Culture‐Based Fisheries
16.9 Conclusions
16.10 Summary
References
17 Salmonids
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Biology
17.3 Freshwater Farming
17.4 Marine Farming
17.5 Feeds
17.6 Grading and Stocking Densities
17.7 Maturation, Sex Reversal and Triploidy
17.8 Fish Health
17.9 Harvesting and Products
17.10 Environmental Issues
17.11 Summary
References
18 Tilapias
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Family, Species and Genetic Variation
18.3 Ecology and Distribution
18.4 Sex Determination and Reproduction
18.5 Control of Reproduction
18.6 Seed Production
18.7 Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding
18.8 Grow‐Out Systems
18.9 Disease Management
18.10 Harvest, Processing and Marketing
18.11 Summary
References
19 Catfishes
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Pangasiid Catfishes
19.3 Ictalurid Catfishes
19.4 Clariid Catfishes
19.5 Summary
References
20 Marine Finfish Aquaculture
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Importance of Marine Fish Aquaculture
20.3 Hatcheries
20.4 Grow‐Out Systems
20.5 Nutrition and Feeds
20.6 Marine Fishes in Aquaculture
20.7 Milkfish
20.8 European Seabass
20.9 Gilthead Sea Bream
20.10 Yellowtail Amberjack
20.11 Red Sea Bream
20.12 Cobia
20.13 Flatfishes
20.14 Sturgeon
20.15 Summary
References
21 Soft‐shelled Turtles
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Biology
21.3 Aquaculture Development
21.4 Culture Facilities
21.5 Culture Stages
21.6 Water Quality
21.7 Nutrition, Feeding and Feed Formulation
21.8 Infectious Diseases
21.9 Harvesting and Processing
21.10 The Future of Soft‐Shelled Turtle Farming
21.11 Summary
References
22 Shrimps
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Cultured Species
22.3 Grow‐Out Systems
22.4 Preparation of Ponds
22.5 Reproduction and Maturation
22.6 Hatchery Design and Larval Culture
22.7 Seedstock Quality and Stocking
22.8 Production Management and Harvest
22.9 Nutrition, Formulated Diets and Feed Management
22.10 Emerging Production Technologies and Issues
22.11 Responsible Shrimp Farming and the Challenge of Sustainability
22.12 Summary
References
23 Freshwater Decapod Crustaceans
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Farmed Species
23.3 The Chinese Mitten Crab
23.4 Freshwater Crayfish
23.5 Freshwater Prawns
23.6 Summary
References
24 Bivalve Molluscs
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Aspects of Biology
24.3 Farmed Bivalves
24.4 Phases of Bivalve Aquaculture
24.5 Farming Problems
24.6 Introductions and Other Environmental Issues
24.7 Industry Reviews
24.8 The Future of Bivalve Aquaculture
24.9 Summary
References
25 Abalone
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Production from Fisheries and Farms
25.3 Biology
25.4 Culture Techniques
25.5 Postlarvae and Juveniles
25.6 Grow‐Out Systems
25.7 Diseases and Parasites
25.8 The World Abalone Market
25.9 Summary
References
26 Aquaculture in the Aquarium Industry
26.1 Introduction
26.2 The Aquarium Industry
26.3 The Need for Aquaculture in the Aquarium Industry
26.4 Aquaculture of Tropical Freshwater Organisms
26.5 Aquaculture of Tropical Marine Organisms
26.6 Sustainable Development
26.7 The Future of Aquaculture in the Aquarium Industry
26.8 Summary
References
27 The Future of Aquaculture
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Drivers of Future Demand and Supply
27.3 Responding to the Challenges of the Future
27.4 Summary
References
Index
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