Tarpons
Title | Tarpons PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Spotte |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 344 |
Release | 2016-05-16 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1119185505 |
Stephen Spotte, Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, Florida, USA Tarpons arose from an ancient lineage, and just two species exist today, confined to the tropics and subtropics: Megalops atlanticus in the western and eastern Atlantic and Megalops cyprinoides distributed widely across the Indo-West Pacific. The Atlantic tarpon is considered king of the saltwater sport fishes and supports a multi-billion dollar recreational fishery in the U.S. alone. The Pacific tarpon, which is much smaller, is less valued by anglers. Both have limited commercial value but offer considerable potential for future aquaculture because of their hardiness, rapid growth, and ease of adaptation to captivity. This book is the latest and most thorough text on the biology, ecology, and fisheries (sport and commercial) of tarpons. The chapters comprise clear, intricate discourses on such subjects as early development and metamorphosis, population genetics, anatomical and physiological features and adaptations, migrations, reproductive biology, and culminate with a concise overview of the world's tarpon fisheries. A comprehensive appendix includes Spotte's original translations of important papers published previously by others in Spanish and Portuguese and unavailable until now to English readers. Tarpons: Biology, Ecology, Fisheries will be of considerable interest and use to fishery and research biologists, marine conservationists, aquaculturists, and informed anglers
A Passion for Tarpon
Title | A Passion for Tarpon PDF eBook |
Author | Andy Mill |
Publisher | Wild River Press |
Pages | 509 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Fishing |
ISBN | 9780984227129 |
The Death of Tarpons
Title | The Death of Tarpons PDF eBook |
Author | Leslie Edgerton |
Publisher | |
Pages | 280 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN |
Based on the concept that the purpose of public services is to meet needs, scholars from the Policy Research Institute at Leeds Metropolitan University present ten papers that examine the theory, context, and methodology by which those needs are assessed, and provide case studies in a number of areas. Among the case studies are community care, health, housing, legal services, and employment and training. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
High Rollers
Title | High Rollers PDF eBook |
Author | Bill Bishop |
Publisher | Stackpole Books |
Pages | 169 |
Release | 2008-12-17 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1461751128 |
Tying and rigging lines and leaders Boat-handling tips and approaching and feeding fish From setting the hook to fighting and landing the fish quickly and safely Artist and ardent angler Bill Bishop tackles all aspects of tarpon fishing--from building leaders to bringing them in quickly. Each chapter explores the core aspects of tarpon fishing in detail, including step-by-step instructions for tying IGFA leaders, the nuances of finding, casting to, hooking, and fighting giant tarpon, and insights and tips for running the boat, seeing fish, and reading the fish's behavior. In addition to the technical aspects, Bishop's stories and humor take a look at the personal side of fishing, reminding us that despite the sometimes-serious undertaking of battling a 150-pound tarpon, fishing is still supposed to be fun. With more than 140 detailed pen-and-ink illustrations and photos by Mark Hatter, this book will help anyone who wants to hook, and land, more silver kings.
Marine Fishes of Florida
Title | Marine Fishes of Florida PDF eBook |
Author | David B. Snyder |
Publisher | JHU Press |
Pages | 384 |
Release | 2016-06-29 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 142141872X |
From the largest sharks to the smallest cryptic gobies, from homely toadfishes to the spectacularly colored reef fishes, this book is certain to help you better understand the fish you've seen or hooked.Features of Marine Fishes of Florida include Color photographs by leading marine photographers Differentiation of adult and juvenile forms Coverage of 133 fish families and hundreds of species Size and geographical range data Natural history and conservation notes Explanations of geologic history and current habitats
Fishes in the Freshwaters of Florida
Title | Fishes in the Freshwaters of Florida PDF eBook |
Author | Robert H. Robins |
Publisher | University Press of Florida |
Pages | 489 |
Release | 2018-03-15 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1683400615 |
This book is a comprehensive identification guide to the 222 species of fishes in Florida’s fresh waters. Each species is presented with color photographs, key characteristics for identification, comparisons to similar species, habitat descriptions, and dot distribution maps. Florida's unique mix of species includes some of the world's favorite sport fishes, the Tarpon and Largemouth Bass. This guide also features three species native only to Florida—the Seminole Killifish, Flagfish, and Okaloosa Darter—and the smallest freshwater fish in North America, the Least Killifish. Ranging from the panhandle to the Everglades, their habitats include springs, creeks, rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes, and man-made canals. As Florida's human population grows, the state's freshwater environments are being changed in ways that threaten its native fishes. This book provides important information on the diversity, distribution, and environmental needs of both native and nonindigenous species, helping us monitor and take care of Florida's water and its aquatic inhabitants.
Aquatic Life of the World
Title | Aquatic Life of the World PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Marshall Cavendish |
Pages | 66 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780761471806 |
Examines every major aquatic organism as well as lesser-known and rare life-forms including water-dwelling plants and animals and the algae and bacteria that constitute the first links in the food chain.