Aquaculture Research Trends
| Author | : Stephen H. Schwartz |
| Publisher | : Nova Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 362 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| ISBN-10 | : 160456217X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781604562170 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (170 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Aquaculture Research Trends by : Stephen H. Schwartz
Download or read book Aquaculture Research Trends written by Stephen H. Schwartz and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms. Unlike fishing, aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, implies the cultivation of aquatic populations under controlled conditions. Mariculture refers to aquaculture practiced in marine environments. Particular kinds of aquaculture include algaculture (the production of kelp/seaweed and other algae); fish farming; shrimp farming, shellfish farming, and the growing of cultured pearls. This book presents the latest research in the field.