Molluscan Shellfish Farming

As the world's population and the demand for seafoodincrease, the production of seafood from aquaculture has also seenmassive increase and is set to continue. With wild stocks of manymolluscan species depleted, aquaculture is firmly recognised as themeans now, and for the future, of bridging the gap between thesupply and demand of seafood. This important book covers the general biology of bivalves,hatchery culture methods and specific and comprehensive details ofthe cultivation of many commercially important species, includingclams, oysters, mussels, scallops and abalone. Based on the author's extensive experience and hands onresearch into this subject, Molluscan Shellfish Farming providesessential information for all involved in the culture of molluscs.The book will be particularly useful for aquaculture personnel onworking fish farms and in academic research posts. Libraries in alluniversities and research establishments where aquaculture andbiological sciences are studied and taught should have copies ofthis book available. Part of this book is based on a Buckland Lecture, sponsored bythe Buckland Trustees