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2. Design keys of a recent recirculating facility built in Chile operating with fluidized bed biofilters
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Morey, Rafael I.
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BIOFILTRATION , *WATER reuse in fish culture , *FLUIDIZATION , *SALMON farming , *AQUACULTURAL engineering , *SYSTEMS design , *HEAT pumps , *WATER filtration - Abstract
Abstract: The fast evolution of recirculation systems for salmonids has challenged the engineering companies to develop new and better design and engineering practices, to improve the water quality and system flexibility. One of the major factors that affect the water quality parameters is the total suspended solids produced within the system. The design of water flow from the water inlet into the culture tank down to the effluent pipeline and the water filtration unit, will determine a system''s performance. Two recirculating systems for 250 and 1500m3 have been designed and built applying specific design keys focused in good solids removal, system removal exchange, piping size and layout, filtration process, biofiltration units, gas balancing and CO2 removal, oxygenation devices, and disinfection process. All these treatments have been designed and built for both facilities, and they are currently operating with very good results. Both facilities are in separate isolated buildings but in the same hatchery site. They share a common heat pump unit that delivers chilled water to the incubation room, and the makeup water is from several wells on site. This paper describes the main design keys used under this project focusing on the small recirculation system (250m3). [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2009
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3. Nitrogen stable isotope composition as a tracer of fish farming in invertebrates Aplysina aerophoba, Balanus perforatus and Anemonia sulcata in central Adriatic
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Dolenec, Tadej, Lojen, Sonja, Kniewald, Goran, Dolenec, Matej, and Rogan, Nastja
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AQUACULTURAL engineering , *BENTHIC animals , *FISH farming - Abstract
Abstract: Information on aquaculture-related environmental impact along the eastern Adriatic coast is very scarce. In this paper, the area affected by fish farm and sewage derived particulate nitrogen in the Murter Sea and semi-enclosed Pirovac Bay (central Adriatic, Croatia) was assessed using the stable nitrogen isotopic composition (δ 15N) in particulate organic matter (POM) and benthic sessile invertebrates (Aplysina aerophoba, Balanus perforatus and Anemonia sulcata) in the exposed areas compared to an unpolluted reference site. The results suggest that increased δ 15N values in the POM and biota in the impacted areas are predominantly due to nitrogen losses through feed wastage and fish excretion (faeces), but also due to the sewage discharge into the marine coastal ecosystems. The δ 15N values of the selected organisms were significantly higher around fish cages, as well as at sites polluted by urban waste, compared to the reference site and some other pristine offshore locations. The 15N enrichments of A. aerophoba, A. sulcata and B. perforatus collected around fish cages compared to the reference location were up to 6.8, 6.5 and 5.2‰, respectively, which exceeds the natural variability. While the δ 15N values of A. sulcata and B. perforatus showed an excellent linear correlation with those of the POM, a weaker correlation was found between δ 15N of A. aerophoba and the POM, although its δ 15N values consistently increased with the increased δ 15N values of POM. This is attributed to the presence of different bacterial populations hosting in the sponge. A geochemical map of the δ 15N values in the POM and organisms was created, which could be used for tracing the dispersion of 15N loading generated by aquaculture and sewage in the receiving environment, and their transfer into biota in the adjacent coastal ecosystem. Sponges or other organisms, although known as non-selective suspension feeders, but hosting abundant bacterial populations, may have δ 15N values lower than the POM, but still reflecting the overall enrichment of the environment in 15N due to the presence of enriched effluents from aquaculture operation or municipal discharges. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2007
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4. Aquacul tural engineering - a new opportunity for chemical engineers
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CHEMECA 89 (17th : 1989 : Gold Coast, Qld.), Whiffen, NA, and Prince, RGH
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- 1989
5. Aquatic Health and Aquaculture
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Chandra Prakash and Chandra Prakash
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- Shellfish culture, Fishes--Diseases, Aquaculture, Fish culture, Shellfish--Diseases, Aquacultural engineering
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This book discusses how to use the wastewaters, liquid biowastes and soils unfit for agriculture to economically viable aquaculture practices; and putting the emphasis on, aquaculture posology, the science of quantification and administration of doses in aquatic health and aquaculture management. Broadly, aquaculture practices come across three types of problems each; in the context of water quality, and fin fish and shell fish diseases; and preventive, curative and noncurative diseases in fin fish and shell fish. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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- 2021
6. Aquacultural Facilities and Equipment
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Bimal Chandra Mal and Bimal Chandra Mal
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- Aquaculture, Aquaculture--Equipment and supplies, Aquacultural engineering
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Aquaculture Facilities and Equipment is a practical resource on the technical aspects needed for experts in the field to understand a high-performance aquaculture facility, its design and form, and the materials and systems used within the facility. The book is written at a level suitable for both field experts and students alike. It includes topics such as pond construction machinery, pumps for aquaculture, aeration for aquaculture, fish feeders, filtration systems in aquaculture, hatchery, raceways and tanks, and cage and pen culture. This book is based on 30 years of research that is presented as a useful reference to enhance efficient aquaculture production. It will be very helpful for experts working in related fields of fishery development and for those teaching fishery science and engineering courses. Includes numerical equations for solving practical problems within an aquacultural facility Combines knowledge of aquaculture science that is supported by relevant engineering inputs that boost production Presents information on different types of traditional breeding, including hapa breeding, glass jar incubators, bundh breeding, induced carp breeding, hypophysation, and GnRH based inducing agents
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- 2021
7. Aquaculture Engineering
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Odd-Ivar Lekang and Odd-Ivar Lekang
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- Aquacultural engineering
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The revised edition of the comprehensive book that explores the principles and applications of aquaculture engineering Since the publication of the first edition of Aquaculture Engineering there have been many advances in the industry. The revised and thoroughly updated third edition of Aquaculture Engineering covers the principles and applications of all major facets of aquaculture engineering and the newest developments in the field. Written by a noted expert on the topic, the new edition highlights information on new areas of interest including RAS technology and offshore fish farming. Comprehensive in scope, the book examines a range of topics including: water transportation and treatment; feed and feeding systems; fish transportation and grading; cleaning and waste handling; instrumentation and monitoring; removal of particles; aeration and oxygenation; recirculation and water reuse systems; ponds; and the design and construction of aquaculture facilities. This important book: Presents an updated review of the basic principles and applications in aquaculture engineering Includes information on new areas of focus; RAS technology and offshore fish farming Contains a revised edition of the classic resource on aquaculture engineering Continues to offer an authoritative guide written by a leading expert in the field Written for aquaculture scientists and managers, engineers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and biological scientists, the third edition of Aquaculture Engineering is the authoritative guide to the topic that has been updated to include the most recent developments in the industry.
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- 2020
8. Aquaculture : Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants
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John S. Lucas, Paul C. Southgate, Craig S. Tucker, John S. Lucas, Paul C. Southgate, and Craig S. Tucker
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- Aquaculture, Algae culture, Aquacultural engineering
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A clear illustration of the important role of aquaculture in supporting food security, livelihoods, and economic development around the world This new edition of Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants covers important aspects of the culture of fish, shellfish, and algae in freshwater and marine environments. Subject areas covered include principles of aquaculture, water quality, environmental impacts of aquaculture, desert aquaculture, reproduction, life cycles and growth, genetics and stock improvement, nutrition and feed production, diseases, vaccination, post-harvest technology, economics and marketing, and future developments of aquaculture. Separate chapters also cover the culture of algae, carps, salmonids, tilapias, catfish, marine and brackish fishes, soft-shelled turtles, barramundi, marine shrimp, mitten crabs, and other decapod crustaceans, bivalves, gastropods, and ornamental species. This edition also provides greater coverage of aquaculture in China, reflecting the country's importance in the global scene. Providing core scientific and commercially useful information, and written by 35 eminent international authors, this expanded and fully updated Third Edition of Aquaculture is essential reading for all students and professionals studying and working in aquaculture. Fish farmers, hatchery managers, and those in aquaculture support and supply industries, such as feed manufacturing, will find an abundance of commercially useful information within this important and now established book. Describes the multitude of developments that have occurred within the aquaculture field over the last 15 years Includes a major revision of production statistics and trends, discussion of technical developments, and revised and extended coverage provided by broader international authorship Brings together 35 internationally recognized contributors, including a number of new contributors Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants, Third Edition is a recommended text for students of the subject and a concise reference for those working in or entering into the industry.
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- 2019
9. Mycotoxins in Aquaculture
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Rui Goncalves, Michele Muccio, Anneliese Mueller, Rui Goncalves, Michele Muccio, and Anneliese Mueller
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- Fishes--Diseases, Aquaculture, Mycotoxins, Fishes--Feeding and feeds--Contamination, Aquacultural engineering, Fishes
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With the current trend for the replacement of the fishmeal content of aquaculture feeds, the issue of antinutrients contained in plant-based materials is of growing concern in aquaculture production. Mycotoxins are known antinutrients; however, their role in aquaculture feeds has still to be fully elucidated. The interest of the scientific community towards these toxic metabolites is increasing, with a large number of recently published studies. Mycotoxins in Aquaculture is a comprehensive guide, commencing with a chapter covering general concepts, to help the reader to become familiar with the topic. The book then proceeds to cover the potential implications of the presence of mycotoxins, with chapters on aquatic species defense mechanisms, mycotoxins in aquaculture and in feeds, the analysis of mycotoxin content in commodities and feeds, and fighting mycotoxins. This important book brings together the authors'experience from work with terrestrial animals to identify the targets of these antinutrients in aquatic species. Mycotoxins in Aquaculture aims to help producers in their daily challenges and, at the same time, to contribute to the scientific community, by offering a new tool to whoever is approaching aquaculture in this era of finite resources.
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- 2019
10. Microbial Communities in Aquaculture Ecosystems : Improving Productivity and Sustainability
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Nicolas Derome and Nicolas Derome
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- Water--Microbiology, Aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering
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This book sheds light on the major functions of microbial communities in aquaculture ecosystems, showing that by recycling nutrients, degrading organic matter and preventing disease outbreaks, a variety of microbes are truly beneficial to a wide range of aquaculture industries. It discusses how deteriorating environmental quality enables some microbial strains to trigger disease, describes the development of highly sustainable tools to improve water quality, and identifies crucial factors that endanger microbial homeostasis in aquaculture ecosystems.The book also covers post-antibiotic approaches for preventing and treating opportunistic microbial infections based on harnessing environmental and fish-associated microbial communities. Furthermore, it explores how manipulating and engineering these complex microbial communities using bio-agents such as probiotics, phages, natural nutritional additives, or with fine-tuned biofilters will open the door for new ways to develop a more sustainable and cost-effective aquaculture industry. Including an accessible presentation of modern high-throughput sequencing technology to identify host-microbial interactions in aquaculture ecosystems, this book is a valuable resource for scientists, aquaculture and fishery experts, sustainability enthusiasts and scholars in the areas of biology and marine agriculture.
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- 2019
11. Understanding Aquaculture
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Jesse Trushenski and Jesse Trushenski
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- Aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering
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Aquaculture is critical to food security, both now and in the future, and an informed and supportive public is needed to ensure its potential is fully realised. Understanding Aquaculture is an introductory guide to Aquaculture, ideal for those studying fisheries, aquaculture, natural resources management, environmental policy and food science, as well as the interested general public. It addresses the common questions associated with aquaculture, such as: Are farmed fish safe to eat? Are wild fish more nutritious? Do fish farms pollute the environment? Is farmed salmon full of antibiotics? Understanding Aquaculture includes contents and case studies drawn from throughout the world, making it international in scope. It will fulfil the public demand for information about aquaculture product while also being a valuable resource for students and personnel working across all sectors of the aquaculture industry.
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- 2019
12. Selective Breeding in Aquaculture
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Robert Springer and Robert Springer
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- Aquaculture, Fishes--Breeding, Aquacultural engineering
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- 2018
13. Diagnosis and Control of Diseases of Fish and Shellfish
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Brian Austin, Aweeda Newaj-Fyzul, Brian Austin, and Aweeda Newaj-Fyzul
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- Aquaculture, Shellfish--Diseases, Fishes--Diseases, Aquacultural engineering
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There has been a continual expansion in aquaculture, such that total production is fast approaching that of wild-caught fisheries. Yet the expansion is marred by continued problems of disease. New pathogens emerge, and others become associated with new conditions. Some of these pathogens become well established, and develop into major killers of aquatic species. Diagnosis and Control of Diseases of Fish and Shellfish focuses on the diagnosis and control of diseases of fish and shellfish, notably those affecting aquaculture. Divided into 12 chapters, the book discusses the range of bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens, their trends, emerging problems, and the relative significance to aquaculture. Developments in diagnostics and disease management, including the widespread use of serological and molecular methods, are presented. Application/dose and mode of action of prebiotics, probiotics and medicinal plant products used to control disease are examined, as well as the management and hygiene precautions that can be taken to prevent/control the spread of disease. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers, students, diagnosticians, veterinarians, fish pathologists and microbiologists concerned with the management of diseases of fish and shellfish.
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- 2017
14. Controlled Reproduction of Wild Eurasian Perch : A Hatchery Manual
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Daniel Żarski, Ákos Horváth, Gergely Bernáth, Sławomir Krejszeff, János Radóczi, Katarzyna Palińska-Żarska, Zoltán Bokor, Krzysztof Kupren, Béla Urbányi, Daniel Żarski, Ákos Horváth, Gergely Bernáth, Sławomir Krejszeff, János Radóczi, Katarzyna Palińska-Żarska, Zoltán Bokor, Krzysztof Kupren, and Béla Urbányi
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- Aquacultural engineering, Aquaculture, Perch--Reproduction
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The work summarizes the current knowledge regarding the controlled reproduction of an emerging aquaculture species, the Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis). In great detail it describes and explains the principal of most of the controlled reproductive protocol leading to obtain high quality larvae. The book is primarily intended to be used as a hatchery manual by practicing aquaculturists and laboratory technicians working with this species. On the other hand, it also summarizes the scientific background of the methods applied, therefore, it can serve as a reference for the state-of-the-art in the controlled reproduction of Eurasian perch and other freshwater percid species.
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- 2017
15. Fish Vaccines
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Alexandra Adams and Alexandra Adams
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- Aquacultural engineering, Aquaculture, Fishes--Vaccination, Vaccines
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This book provides a useful text for research students and scientists on the latest knowledge about the immune system of fish, cutting edge technologies and the step required to develop, test and commercialise fish vaccines. It brings together information that is currently difficult to obtain in one book, and highlights problem areas and research topics that still need to be addressed to improve future vaccines.
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- 2016
16. Aquafeed Formulation
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Sergio F Nates and Sergio F Nates
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- Feeds--Analysis, Feeds--Composition, Aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering, Aquaculture industry
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Aquafeed Formulation is the only resource that provides summaries with examples and formulation techniques specifically to meet the needs of anyone in the aquaculture industry. As feed is the largest single cost item in aquaculture production, and formulating aquaculture feed requires many combinations of several ingredients and nutrient requirements, this book takes a clear-and -concise approach, providing essential information on formulation and covering relevant available software, feed nutrients, and additives such as enzymes and phytase and conjugated fatty acids, as well as best industry practices to improve aquafeed production. Users will find this to be a one-stop resource for anyone interested or involved in, the global aquaculture industry. Includes the latest software evaluation for calculating protein and amino acid sources, trace minerals, and vitamins for aquaculture diets Provides essential information on formulation, covering feed nutrients and additives such as enzymes and phytase and conjugated fatty acids Presents factors affecting nutrient recommendations for aquaculture diets and nutritional effects on aquaculture nutrient excretion and water quality Covers a broad range of techniques to understand the nutrient recommendations in the NRC guide
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- 2016
17. Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing Handbook
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Carole R. Engle, Kwamena K. Quagrainie, Madan M. Dey, Carole R. Engle, Kwamena K. Quagrainie, and Madan M. Dey
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- Aquaculture, Seafood--Marketing, Aquacultural engineering
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SEAFOOD AND AQUACULTURE MARKETING HANDBOOK Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic animals and plants, and other seafood business continue to grow rapidly around the world. However, many of these businesses fail due to the lack of sufficient attention to marketing. The Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing Handbook provides the reader with a comprehensive yet user-friendly presentation of key concepts and tools necessary for aquaculture and seafood businesses to evaluate and adapt to changing market conditions. Markets for aquaculture and seafood products are diverse, dynamic, and complex. The Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing Handbook presents fundamental principles of marketing with specific discussion of aquaculture and seafood market channels and supply chains from around the world, and builds towards a step-by-step approach to strategic market planning for successful aquaculture and seafood businesses. This book is an essential reference for all aquaculture seafood business as well as students of aquaculture. The volume contains a series of synopses of specific markets, an extensive annotated bibliography, and webliography for additional sources of information. Written by authors with vast experience in international marketing for aquaculture and seafood products, this volume is a valuable source of guidance for those seeking to identify profitable markets for their aquaculture and seafood products.
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- 2016
18. Freshwater Fish Culture Vol 1
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Sarkar, S K and Sarkar, S K
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- Aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering, Freshwater fishes--Ecology, Fish culture
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In the book ‘Freshwater Fish Culture'the subject material is presented in twenty two chapters, which will be indispensable source of information for all those actively engaged in the study of freshwater fish culture and other related topics, it also includes current information for students, research workers fishery officers progressive fish culturists, and farm managers concerned with fish production from freshwater resources. The book shall be of great help to the UG and PG students of Fisheries Science.
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- 2016
19. Aquaculture Virology
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Frederick S.B. Kibenge, Marcos G Godoy, Frederick S.B. Kibenge, and Marcos G Godoy
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- Mollusks--Virus diseases, Crustacea--Virus diseases, Fishes--Virus diseases, Aquacultural engineering, Aquaculture
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To date textbooks on viruses infecting fish, crustaceans and molluscs, the three main aquatic animal farmed groups, have been on the whole “diseases-centric and individual viral diseases selected based on “epizoo-centric approaches with little to no coverage of the basic biology of the viruses, in contrast to textbooks on viruses infecting terrestrial – farmed, pet, and free-range (wild) – animals and humans. Despite considerable advances in animal virology in recent years coupled with an economically important global aquaculture industry, knowledge of viruses of animal aquaculture is still sparse and in some cases outdated although these viruses are closely related to well-known virus families. The last book in fish virology (Fish viruses and fish viral diseases 1988, Wolf, K.) was published in the 1980s. A lot of work has been done on fish viruses and many new aquatic animal viruses continue to be discovered. Aquaculture Virology provides the current state of knowledge of aquatic animal viruses within the current virus classification and taxonomic context thereby allowing the reader to draw on the principles of general virology. This book is a systematic and concise resource useful to anyone involved with or looking to move into aquaculture and fisheries. Clinical veterinarians, aquaculture disease practitioners, biologists, farmers, and all those in industry, government or academia who are interested in aquatic animal virology will find this book extremely useful. Provides unique comprehensive information on animal viruses for aquaculture and fisheries Presents high quality illustrations of viral structure, diagrams of viral disease processes, gross pathology and histopathology lesions, and summary tables to aid in understanding Describes aquatic animal viruses of the three major aquatic animals, fish, crustaceans, and molluscs, within the current virus classification and taxonomic context thereby allowing the reader to draw on the principles of general virology
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- 2016
20. Echinoderm Aquaculture
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Nicholas Brown, Steve Eddy, Nicholas Brown, and Steve Eddy
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- Sea cucumbers--Cultures and culture media, Sea urchin culture, Aquacultural engineering, Aquaculture
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Sea urchins and sea cucumbers are highly sought after delicacies growing in popularity globally. The demand for these species is rapidly outpacing natural stocks, and researchers and seafood industry personnel are now looking towards aquaculture as a means of providing a sustainable supply of these organism. Echinoderm Aquaculture is a practical reference on the basic biology and current culture practices for a wide range of geographically diverse echinoderm species. Echinoderm Aquaculture begins by examining the basic ecology and biology of sea urchins and sea cucumbers as well as the breadth of uses of these organisms as a source of food and bioactive compound. Subsequent chapters delineate the specific species of interest invarious geographic regions from around the world. Together, chapters provide a comprehensive coverage of culture practices. Echinoderm Aquaculture is a practical reference for researchers and industry personnel, and will serve as an invaluable resource to this rapidly growing segment of the aquaculture industry.
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- 2015
21. Mucosal Health in Aquaculture
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Benjamin H. Beck, Eric Peatman, Benjamin H. Beck, and Eric Peatman
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- Mucous membrane, Aquatic animals--Physiology, Aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering
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Mucosal Health in Aquaculture is an essential reference on mucosal health for the diverse aquaculture community. Rich in explanatory figures and schematics, the book includes important concepts such as structural and cellular composition of mucosal surfaces in fish and shellfish, known functional roles of molecular and cellular actors during pathogen invasion, impacts of nutrition on the mucosal barriers, impacts of chemical treatments on mucosal surfaces, mucosal vaccines and vaccination strategies, and more. The health of cultured aquaculture species is critical in establishing the sustainable growth of the aquaculture industry worldwide, and mucosal health is of particular interest to those working in aquaculture because mucosal surfaces (skin, gill, intestine, reproductive tissues) constitute the first line of defense against pathogen invasion. Mucosal Health in Aquaculture captures the latest research on mucosal barriers in aquaculture species and their impacts on nutrition and immunity to ensure sustainable aquaculture development. Includes research case studies to exhibit the importance of various integrated approaches to mucosal health Examines the latest scientific methods and technologies to maximize efficiencies for healthy fish production for farming Brings together the latest knowledge and research on mucosal barriers and mechanisms from world-wide experts in mucosal health Utilizes detailed diagrams and figures to enhance comprehension
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- 2015
22. Aquaculture Engineering
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Odd-Ivar Lekang and Odd-Ivar Lekang
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- Aquacultural engineering
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As aquaculture continues to grow at a rapid pace, understanding the engineering behind aquatic production facilities is of increasing importance for all those working in the industry. Aquaculture engineering requires knowledge of the many general aspects of engineering such as material technology, building design and construction, mechanical engineering, and environmental engineering. In this comprehensive book now in its second edition, author Odd-Ivar Lekang introduces these principles and demonstrates how such technical knowledge can be applied to aquaculture systems. Review of the first edition:'Fish farmers and other personnel involved in the aquaculture industry, suppliers to the fish farming business and designers and manufacturers will find this book an invaluable resource. The book will be an important addition to the shelves of all libraries in universities and research institutions where aquaculture, agriculture and environmental sciences are studied and taught.'Aquaculture Europe'A useful book that, hopefully, will inspire successors that focus more on warm water aquaculture and on large-scale mariculture such as tuna farming.'Cision
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- 2013
23. Aquaponic Gardening: Discover the Dual Benefits of Raising Fish and Plants Together (Idiot's Guides)
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Meg Stout and Meg Stout
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- Hydroponics, Aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering
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The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Aquaponic Gardening is a comprehensive guide to aquaponic gardening, from choosing a setup to selecting fish and vegetables. In addition to everything one needs to know to run a healthy aquaponic garden and care for both the vegetables and fish, there are step-by-step plans with photos for building different size systems. The expert author fully explains how to garden indoors and how to resize and move a garden inside or outside, depending on the season, to produce an abundant supply of edible, organically raised vegetables and fish.
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- 2013
24. Aquaculture and Behavior
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Felicity Huntingford, Malcolm Jobling, Sunil Kadri, Felicity Huntingford, Malcolm Jobling, and Sunil Kadri
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- Fishes--Behavior, Aquaculture, Shellfish--Behavior, Aquacultural engineering
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Modern aquaculture is faced with a number of challenges, including public concern about environmental impacts and the welfare of farmed fish. A fundamental understanding of fish biology is central to finding ways to meet these challenges and is also essential for maintaining the industry's sustainability. Furthermore, the behaviour of fish under culture situations has long been ignored despite heavy commercial losses that can result from fish stressed and hence disease-prone, due to bad husbandry techniques. This important book summarises the current understanding of the behavioural biology of farmed species and illustrates how this can be applied to improve aquaculture practice. Informative and engaging, Aquaculture & Behavior brings the reader up-to-date with major issues pertaining to aquaculture. Everyone from fish farmers to upper level students will find this book a valuable and practical resource. Libraries in universities and research establishments where animal behavior, aquaculture, veterinary and biological sciences are studied and taught should have copies of this work on their shelves.
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- 2012
25. Health and Environment in Aquaculture
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Edmir Daniel Carvalho, Reinaldo J. Silva, Gianmarco S. David, Edmir Daniel Carvalho, Reinaldo J. Silva, and Gianmarco S. David
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- Aquacultural engineering, Aquaculture
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Aquaculture has been expanding in a fast rate, and further development should rely on the assimilation of scientific knowledge of diverse areas such as molecular and cellular biology, and ecology. Understanding the relation between farmed species and their pathogens and parasites, and this relation to environment is a great challenge. Scientific community is involved in building a model for aquaculture that does not harm ecosystems and provides a reliable source of healthy seafood. This book features contributions from renowned international authors, presenting high quality scientific chapters addressing key issues for effective health management of cultured aquatic animals. Available for open internet access, this book is an effort to reach the broadest diffusion of knowledge useful for both academic and productive sector.
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- 2012
26. Fundamentals of Aquacultural Engineering
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Thomas B. Lawson and Thomas B. Lawson
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- Aquacultural engineering
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Aquaculture is the science and technology of balanced support from the biological and engi producing aquatic plants and animals. It is not neering sciences. However, commercial aqua new, but has been practiced in certain Eastern culture has become so complex that, in order to cultures for over 2,000 years. However, the role be successful, one must also draw upon the ex of aquaculture in helping to meet the world's pertise of biologists, engineers, chemists, econ food shortages has become more recently ap omists, food technologists, marketing special parent. ists, lawyers, and others. The multidisciplinary The oceans of the world were once consid approach to aquaculture production became ap ered sources of an unlimited food supply. Bio parent during the early 1990s. It is believed that logical studies indicate that the maximum sus this trend will continue as aquaculture produc tainable yield of marine species through the tion becomes more and more intensive in order for the producer to squeeze as much product as harvest of wild stock is 100 million MT (metric tons) per year. Studies also indicate that we are possible out of a given parcel of land. rapidly approaching the maximum sustainable Although many aquaculture books exist, few yield of the world's oceans and major freshwa explore the engineering aspects of aquaculture ter bodies. Per capita consumption of fishery production.
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- 2012
27. Food Production: New Research
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Alwell, Dana N., Salander, Lawrence M., Alwell, Dana N., and Salander, Lawrence M.
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- Agriculture, Food--Safety measures, Food industry and trade, Aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering
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Since ancient times, enzymes have been used in food processing and in the production of food products. These enzymes have diverse applications ranging from texturing to flavoring. The authors of this book also examine extrusion-cooking, which has become one of the most popular technologies used to produce many kinds of food. Also discussed is the governance of food safety; the nutritional value and food safety of organically and conventionally produced foods; mercury in culture bluefin tuna and food production and ethics in Chinese culture.
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- 2011
28. Aquaculture Engineering
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Odd-Ivar Lekang and Odd-Ivar Lekang
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- Aquacultural engineering
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As aquaculture continues to grow at a rapid pace, understanding the engineering behind aquatic production facilities is of increasing importance for all those working in the industry. Aquaculture engineering requires knowledge of the many general aspects of engineering such as material technology, building design and construction, mechanical engineering and environmental engineering. In this comprehensive book, Odd-Ivar Lekang introduces these principles and demonstrates how such technical knowledge can be applied to aquaculture systems, offering the reader coverage including: • Construction and design of aquatic production facilities • Water transportation and treatment • Different production units • Feed and feeding systems • Instrumentation and monitoring • Fish transportation and grading • Cleaning and waste handling Fish farmers and other personnel involved in the aquaculture industry, suppliers to the fish farming business and designers and manufacturers will find this book an invaluable resource. The book will be an important addition to the shelves of all libraries in universities and research institutions where aquaculture, agriculture and environmental sciences are studied and taught.
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- 2007
29. Microbial Biotechnology in Agriculture and Aquaculture, Vol. 2
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R C Ray and R C Ray
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- Agricultural biotechnology, Microbial biotechnology, Aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering
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Plant genetic engineering has revolutionized our ability to produce genetically improved plant varieties. A large portion of our major crops have undergone genetic improvement through the use of recombinant DNA techniques in which microorganisms play a vital role. The cross-kingdom transfer of genes to incorporate novel phenotypes into plants has u
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- 2006
30. Control of Biotic and Abiotic Factors in Aquaculture
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Saxena, Amita ed and Saxena, Amita ed
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- Ecosystem management, Aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering
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- 2003
31. Diseases and Disorders of Finfish in Cage Culture
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Patrick T K Woo, David W Bruno, L H S Lim, Patrick T K Woo, David W Bruno, and L H S Lim
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- Aquaculture, Fishes--Diseases, Cage aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering
- Abstract
Many fish are now farmed in cages, but in such a confined environment they may be particularly prone to certain diseases or disorders. Written by leading authors from North America, Asia and Europe, this work reviews relevant research literature to the subject. It is a practical, authoritative guide to infectious and non-infectious diseases and disorders and provides information relevant for both cold and warm water cage culture.
- Published
- 2002
32. Aquaculture : Biology And Ecology Of Cultured Species
- Author
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Gilbert Barnabe and Gilbert Barnabe
- Subjects
- Aquaculture, Aquacultural engineering
- Abstract
This text introduces the biological and ecological basis of the production process in water. It bridges the gap between research data and aquaculture techniques, and covers problems arising in aquaculture production, for example, filtering molluscs.
- Published
- 1994
33. Coastal Engineering - Waves, Beaches, Wave-Structure Interactions
- Author
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T. Sawaragi and T. Sawaragi
- Subjects
- Ocean engineering, Aquacultural engineering, Coastal engineering, Hydrodynamics
- Abstract
The science and technology of coastal and ocean engineering are closely related to harbour and fishery engineering, because they share a common basic knowledge. However, whereas various publications of coastal engineering, harbour engineering, and ocean engineering have described just the knowledge in their own respective fields, an interrelated and systematic presentation linking them together has yet to be attempted. This book is the first attempt to systematically combine the fields of coastal, ocean, harbour, and fishery engineering from an engineering viewpoint backed by hydrodynamics. Understanding the interaction of waves with structures and sediment, and predicting the associated responses of interest, underlie nearly every problem in coastal and ocean engineering. This is precisely the goal of this book. Although primarily intended for use as a special textbook for graduate students and senior practising engineers, it is hoped that this book will also serve as a useful reference and assist in the further development of this field. With these objectives in mind, each chapter deals with important problems to be solved in the near future. The references included in each chapter should aid students and practising engineers in further broadening their knowledge.This book is the English translation of the original Japanese version published in May, 1991, commemorating the author's retirement from Osaka University. ``Elsevier will be named copyright holder of the English translated publication of the Work. This grant by Gihodo Publishers Ltd. (GP) only pertains to the English language version of the Work and no other rights, except to publish the Work in the English language, are granted to Elsevier Science (ES) by GP, which is acknowledged by ES to be the original copyright holder in the Work.''
- Published
- 1995
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