Marine fisheries management refers to the practice of using fisheries science in order to protect the marine ecosystem, especially fishes. It aims to device methods to sustainably harvest fishes along with minimizing exploitation of the natural resources involved in the process. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of marine fisheries management. It presents this complex subject in the most comprehensive and easy to understand language. Students, researchers, marine biologists, aquaculturists, and all other associated with this area will find this text helpful. It will prove to be a beneficial source of reference for readers.

18 chapters (10 new chapters, in addition to revised chapters from the 1st edition). Hundreds of new photos.

An overview of work done with RSW and CSW systems and the potential for the use of their combinations is presented. Particular attention is givento the problems arising from the use of these systems in the tropical and semi- tropical waters found off the Southeastern United States. Brief estimates of both first costs and operating costs are given for four hypothetical systems; however, no attempt is made to specify a least-cost system due to the number of controlling variables that must be considered in any specific application. An annotated bibliography of most of the relevant literature is provided in an appendix.