Ecological Aquaculture: The Evolution Of The Blue Revolution

Ecological Aquaculture: The Evolution Of The Blue Revolution
by Barry A. Costa-Pierce / / / PDF


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As the worlds demand for food from aquatic environments continues to increase, the importance of performing aquaculture in an environmentally responsible manner also increases. The aim of this important and thoughtprovoking book is to stimulate discussion among aquacultures modern scientific, education and extension communities concerning the principles, practices and policies needed to develop ecologically and socially sustainable aquaculture systems worldwide. Ecological Aquaculture provides fascinating and valuable insights into primitive (and often sustainable) culture systems, and ties these to modern largescale aquaculture systems. The book is edited, and authored to a considerable degree, by Barry CostaPierce who has assembled a team of some of the leading thinkers in the field, providing information spanning a spectrum of activities from artisanal to high technology approaches to producing aquatic organisms in a balanced and environmentallyfriendly way. Ecological Aquaculture is an essential purchase for all aquaculture personnel involved in commercial, practical and research capacities. Libraries in research establishments and universities where aquaculture, biological, environmental and aquatic sciences are studied and taught should have copies of this book available on their shelves.

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