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A comprehensive, one-stop reference to the science, technology, and economics of aquaculture Technological advances, coupled with the mounting pressures of global food production, have dramatically changed aquaculture in recent decades. And while there has been an explosion of books and articles on its different facets, none of these provide a single comprehensive reference to this evolving and fascinating field. With an emphasis on current trends and sustainable practices, the Encyclopedia of Aquaculture presents complete A-to-Z coverage for a multitude of scientific, technical, and economic topics encompassed by the discipline. From abalone to zooplankton culture, over 150 timely and authoritative entries explore such areas as: Primary species being cultured worldwide, as well as species under developmentEchinoderms, molluscs, crustaceans, and finfishesAquaculture for food, research, bait, aquariums, and endangered species recoveryManagement techniques for water and feed quality as well as disease controlDifferent aquaculture systems-from pond production to marine net-pensEnvironmental issues and the economic feasibility of closed and offshore systemsBusiness plans, marketing, and salesComplete with photographs, illustrations, and graphs as well as references to the extensive literature, the Encyclopedia of Aquaculture is a handy, easily accessible resource for scientists and professionals in aquaculture as well as individuals wishing to expand their knowledge of the field.

This is the first truly comprehensive A-Z reference work on the subject, having approximately 2,000 pages in a practical two-volume format. The full-length entries provide detail that glossaries and dictionaries cannot. Over 900 individual entries provide thorough coverage, and a number of biographical entries are included on important plant pathologists and plant scientists.

The 6-year Student Bundle includes a Earth iScience print student edition and complete 1-year student access to online resources including eBooks, assessments, animations, tutorials, customizable presentation tools, virtual manipulatives, and videos via the ConnectED portal.