Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture: A Practical Guide - Hardcover

Sandra Shumway

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1789180104 ISBN 13: 9781789180107

Publisher: 5M Books Ltd, 2022

Synopsis

A highly readable and comprehensive overview of the biology, culture techniques and harvesting methods used for a host of shellfish species - Nicki Holmyard, Fish Farmer

Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture is a useable manual for all those interested in an up-to-date introduction to the field. Each of the major cultured species of commercial importance is covered, providing cutting-edge information of practical use to all those involved in shellfish aquaculture.

The book’s editor and chapter authors are among the most widely known and respected authorities working in the industry and academia. Species covered include mussels, clams, oysters (including pearl oysters), scallops, cephalopods, abalone and gastropods. Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture contains a huge wealth of information of great use for personnel working in the industry, with chapters covering site selection, hatchery construction, disease, biofouling, best management practice and certification.

About this title

About the Author

Sandra Shumway is Research Professor at the Department of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut.

Edition details

• Publisher: 5M Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789180104
• ISBN 13: 9781789180107
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448
• Editor: Shumway, Sandra