Biology of Farmed Fish

Traditional fish stocks are in decline, yet fish products are continuously in demand, making fish culture the predominant means of supply. This dramatic expansion in fish farming has followed an intense and exciting period of research into the biology of farmed species. This title considers the biology underlying fish culture, focusing on developments over the last decade. The chapters are written by fish biologists, covering aspects of the subject with reference to a range of species from around the world. By focusing more on the biology rather than the technologies of fish farming, this book is considered a resource for researchers, postgraduate students, and professionals interested in aquaculture. Table of Contents: Reproduction; Early Life Stages of Farmed Fish; Fish Nutrition; Aspects of Lipid Nutrition in Fish Farming; Pathology of Farmed Fish; Parasites of Farmed Fish; Defence Systems; Stress Responses of Farmed Fish; Manipulating Fish Behaviour; Interactions with the Environment; Genetic Manipulations of Farmed Fish; Molecular Markers and Genetic Management; Warm Water Fish Farming.

Comments & References: First Edition. 415 pages. Volume I in the Sheffield Biological Sciences Series. Please see Environmental Impacts of Aquaculture.