With the continuing decline of
commercial stocks of wild-caught fish,
the interest in the culture of
cold-water marine fish is rapidly
growing, with much ongoing research into
the development of this area. This
important and timely book reviews the
current and potential future situation
concerning the major exploited marine
fish species, such as cod, haddock,
hake, wolf-fish, halibut, turbot and
sole.The editors of Culture of
Cold-Water Marine Fish have drawn
together and carefully edited chapters
from a wide range of international
scientists. The contents list includes
detailed reviews of abiotic factors,
microbial interactions, prophylaxis and
disease, live food and first feeding
technologies, brood stock and egg
production, functional development,
weaning and nursery, on-growing to
market size, status and perspectives for
the species covered, stock enhancement
and sea ranching, and an analysis of the
finances, economics and markets for the
fish species used in marine
aquaculture.Culture of Cold-Water Marine
Fish is an essential purchase for
personnel involved in marine
aquaculture, whether managing fish
farms, supplying equipment and feed to
the industry, or researching, studying
or teaching the subject. Marine
biologists, fisheries scientists, fish
biologists, ecologists and environmental
scientists will all find much of use and
interest in this timely book. Libraries
in all universities and research
establishments where these subjects are
studied and taught should have copies.