Fisheries Biology, Assessment and Management (Fishing News Books) - Tapa blanda

This core text provides essential information and gives guidance on modern methods of resources management for both temperate and tropical fisheries, and is directed to students of marine science and biology, and fisheries researchers, scientists and managers. Modern catching methods are reviewed and full analyses of fisheries resource species are provided from invertebrates (such as sea cucumbers) and migratory fish species (such as tuna) and contains a large number of worked examples.

Fish stocks in many countries are presently overexploited. Knowledge of how to access and effectively manage fisheries is becoming increasingly important to ensure that fish remain a renewable resource and continue to provide employment and food. This book contains essential information and expert guidance on modern methods of resource assessment and management for both temperate and tropical fisheries. It details fisheries resource species from invertebrates to migratory fish species, population dynamics, fisheries yield and monitoring and reviews modern catching methods. Containing many worked examples and numerous illustrations it is a comprehensive and invaluable text for students of marine science, biology and ecology, fisheries researchers, scientists and managers.