Abalone: Biology, Ecology, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Volume 42 in the Developments in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science series, describes the taxonomy of more than 50 abalone species worldwide. The content contains information on the biology, physiology and ecology of each species as well as reproduction, genetics, diseases and parasites. It includes abalone fisheries in different parts of the world, detailing abalone aquaculture in China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Europe and Western North America. This reference takes a comprehensive approach to understanding overall shellfish management, making it valuable to fisheries, marine biologists and researchers studying shellfish, aquaculture and the ocean environment.
This will also be a great resource for government and academia professionals interested in aquaculture and fisheries and their sustainable futures.
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Table of Contents
1. Systematics and general biology2. Abalone Nutrition
3. Structure and Function
4. Reproduction
5. Physiology: Energetics, Metabolism and Gas Exchange
6. Genetic Variation is the Foundation for the Future of Abalone Conservation and Exploitation
7. Disease and potential disease agents in wild and cultured abalone
8. Ecology of Eastern Pacific Abalone
9. Commercial Fisheries Assessment and Management
10. Abalone Reseeding and Enhancement
11. Abalone Aquaculture
12. History and Current Status of Abalone Aquaculture in China
13. The International Abalone Market
14. Business Planning for Abalone Aquaculture