Freshwater Fish Culture Development and Management

Description

Freshwater fish culture refers to raising and breeding aquatic animals (fish, shrimp, crab, shellfish, etc.) and plants for economic purposes by the use of ponds, reservoirs, lakes, rivers, and other inland waterways (including brackish water), which play an important role in the aquaculture industry. Now-a-days, the fish and fisheries industry is one of the fastest growing international commodity markets globally. This book presents not only exhaustive methodology but also strikes some balance between practical applications and more technical considerations. The book provides a comprehensive description of the production and husbandry of commercially important species of fish. In this book there is current research reports and development on the subject concerned have been meticulously incorporated. The purpose of this book is to provide a useful guide for aquaculture entrepreneurs, engineers, and investors. Figures, tables, and illustrations help to explain important concepts. The topics in the book are dealt with in such a manner that they could easily be understood by the students. The clarity of writing and completeness of detail makes it suitable for interested laypersons and trained professional fish culturists. It will serve for many years as a text cum reference book for anyone interested in freshwater fish culture. It is hoped that this book would facilitate teaching of the subject in Colleges & Universities.