Based on the authors research and practice, the 13 papers of this volume describe many aspects of the practice of aquaculture in India. The topics include bottom soil and water quality management in shrimp ponds, breeding programs, hormonal induction of sex-reversal in fish, nutrition of marine fish larvae, carp production, disease of fish in tropical environments, and freshwater pearl production technology. Jana teaches aquaculture at the U. of Kalyani, India; Webster teaches aquaculture at the Aquaculture Research Center at Kentucky State U. in Frankfort. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Examine the worlds leading aquaculture producers! Sustainable Aquaculture: Global Perspectives is a one-of-a-kind primer on the worlds leading sources of aquatic production, presenting expert commentary that includes the latest advancements, developments, and research findings. The book examines essential elements of aquaculture (water quality, nutrition, genetics, culture methods) and addresses problems such as over-fishing, coastal and wetland destruction, and habitat and environmental degradation. Sustainable Aquaculture: Global Perspectives addresses policy measures that are essential for the long-term sustainability of the worlds fisheries and the long-term employment of those who rely on the aquaculture industry for their livelihood. As the worlds population increases at an alarming rate, the question of how to ensure global food security is one of extreme importance. But the worlds total yield is below expectations and the book examines the reasons why: the under-utilization of natural resources, the lack of adoption of modern scientific methods, the lack of standardized, proven pond fertilization protocols; long-term inbreeding and the loss of genetic variability due to genetic drift. Sustainable Aquaculture: Global Perspectives also addresses: freshwater pearl culture breeding programs pond fertilization regimes fish diseases in tropical climates indoor recirculating culture systems water quality management for shrimp farming and much more! With much of its information available in one place for the first time, Sustainable Aquaculture: Global Perspectives is invaluable as a textbook for introductory aquaculture courses and is an essential resource for professionals and researchers.
