Fish Catching Methods of the World
4th Edition
Published on 8. May 2008
536 pages
978-0-470-99563-1 (ISBN)
Description
In the sixteen years since the last edition of Von Brant'sclassic work was published, fishing and fisheries have undergonevast changes. Not only has there been great progress in thedevelopment of new tools, materials and techniques, but theindustry has seen an increasing need to address controversialissues such as declining fish stocks, enormous quantities ofbycatch and discard and the impact of towed fishing gear on theenvironment. Fully revised and updated to reflect such changes, thefourth edition of this widely read and popular book offers:
* * A unique, comprehensive survey of the evolution of fishingmethods throughout the world
* Approximately 750 illustrations showing the extensive range ofmethods, techniques and equipment used in fishing across theglobe
* Fishing gear classified according to the FAO system
* Additional chapters: Fishing Effects on Fish Stocks andEnvironment and Fishery and Gear Research
All researchers, fisheries scientists, fisheries students,administrators and libraries in universities and researchestablishments where fish and fisheries are studied and taught willfind this book a valuable addition to their shelves. Commercial andsports fishermen will also find Fish Catching Methods of the Worlda fascinating and vital reference.
Reviews / Votes
"For those not familiar with the incredible range of gear types andfishing methods being employed, the book should hold a great dealof fascination." Reviews in Fisheries Science, November 2006 "This is a classic and most comprehensive reference available inthis very wide subject. It was first published in 1964 and this isthe fourth edition...it is undoubtedly a useful book and the bestavailable." Ausmarine, January 2007More details
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Otto Gabriel is the editor of Von Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World, 4th Edition, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.
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Erdmann Dahm is the editor of Von Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World, 4th Edition, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.
Thomas Wendt is the editor of Von Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World, 4th Edition, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.
Content
Chapter one.
Catching methods in fisheries; an introduction.
Chapter two.
Fishing by gathering.
Chapter three.
Male and female divers.
Chapter four.
Animals as a help in fisheries.
Chapter five.
Fish harvesting after stupefying.
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Chapter six.
Spearing, harpooning and shooting fish.
Chapter seven.
Fishing with clamps, tongs, rakes and wrenching gear.
Chapter eight.
Line fishing:basic implements.
Chapter nine.
Line fishing: gear and methods.
Chapter ten.
Fishing for sport and recreation.
Chapter eleven.
Attracting, concentrating and frightening fish.
Chapter twelve.
Pole-hooks and rippers.
Chapter thirteen.
Net material and the art of net-making.
Chapter fourteen.
Natural and artificial shelters.
Chapter fifteen.
Permanent and temporary barriers.
Chapter sixteen.
Trapping.
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Chapter seventeen.
Fishing in the air.
Chapter eighteen.
Mechanical fishing gear: traps, lines and snares.
Chapter nineteen.
Gillnetting.
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Chapter twenty.
Entangling nets.
Chapter twenty one.
The drive-in fishery.
Chapter twenty two.
Cover pots and cast nets.
Chapter twenty three.
Liftnets and fish wheels.
Chapter twenty four.
From the scoop basket to the stow net.
Chapter twenty five.
Dredges and beamtrawls.
Chapter twenty six.
Fishing with bottom trawls.
Chapter twenty seven.
Trawl fisheries in three dimensions.
(Fishing with pelagic trawls).
Chapter twenty eight.
Seining in fresh and sea water.
Chapter twenty nine.
Fish shoals and surrounding nets.
Chapter thirty.
Fishing systems and harvesting machines.
Chapter thirty one.
Fishery and gear research.
Chapter thirty two.
Fishing effects on fish stocks and environment.
Appendix .
Classification of catching methods.
A.1 Principles of classification.
A.2 Main groups of catching methods.
A.3 Revised classification.
Bibliography.
Subject index.
Species and product index
