Marine & Aquatic Science

Crustacean Issues 2..

Crustacean Issues 3..

"Echinoderm Studies" is a biennial series in which comprehensive surveys of selected topics are presented. A guiding principle of the series is to cover all aspects of echinoderm biology so as to promote a better comprehension of this group of animals...

This study is part of a series dedicated to the publication of reviews by experts of important topics in all areas of echinoderm studies, from molecular biology to ecology, palaeontology, biology and taxonomy. It addresses a range of topics in depth. The reviews seek to provide access to the field a..

Echinoderms 2000..

Echinoderms are now considered as a biological and geological model that underlies researches of primary importance. The extent of the contributions made by the International Echinoderm Conferences to various fields of research is attested by the scope covered by presentation at the international co..

With contributions from experts in the field, this book presents a synthesis of the state of the art in the methodology of biomarkers and its contribution to ecological risk assessment. The text explores the latest knowledge and thinking on this very important approach for the assessment of environm..

Economics of Aquaculture presents a comprehensive view of economic principles necessary for building, operating, and managing an aquaculture production unit as well as marketing and selling the products of the system. Examples of economic solutions to common problems help you understand the need for..

With contributions from international experts, this reference covers all aspects of estuaries including physiologic and economic factors. Using a comparative case study of two French estuaries, the text demonstrates the state-of-the-art science required to assess the estuary paradox. The two estuari..

Environmental Oceanography..

This book presents the biology, culture techniques, research and development, and future of the fishery of some of the most important bivalve mollusks cultured throughout the world. The book emphasizes those species that are truly cultured during some part of their life cycle rather than those that ..

Derived from the 2003 Estuarine Indicators Workshop, which brought together leading estuarine scientists, Estuarine Indicators presents the principles, concepts, practical use, and application of indicators in estuarine research and management practices. Topics include the theory behind environmenta..