This book presents a concise and readable interplay between capture and culture fisheries with emphasis on the various processes involved in fish production for both subsistence and commercial purposes. The text, presented with relevant pictures, is intended to provide useful information to the different categories of individuals involved in fish production. This book will not only make the readers knowledgeable as far as fish production is concerned but also become informed investors in case they wish to engage it as a profitable business venture.

A Detailed Handbook on Fish Production is a book that combines theory with practice. It is an essential guide and instructional guide resource for students, scholars, teachers, researchers and professionals, artisanal fish farmers and those intending to go into fish production.The book addresses the basic principles of fish farming, taxonomy, fish production techniques and among others a step-by-step procedure of fish breeding which is rarely treated in conventional texts. It is written in simple language which makes it reader friendly. Also, it is well illustrated and easy to apply.The author has over 10 years' experience as a Fisheries Consultant and this book is the readers' opportunity to tap into his wealth of experience.The book presents a concise and readable interplay between capture and culture fisheries with emphasis on the various processes involved in fish production for both subsistence and commercial purposes. The text, presented with relevant pictures, is intended to provide useful information to the different categories of individuals involved in fish production. Agricultural students in Colleges of Agriculture, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and Universities as well as researchers and fish farmers will find this book highly valuable. For detailed treatment of each topic and to ease the readers' understanding, the book is arranged into eight (8) distinct chapters. Each chapter ends with a number of study questions intended to help the reader evaluate the key lessons presented in the chapter. A glossary is also included to aid the understanding of those who are not familiar with fisheries terms as well as references for further reading.It is an assured fact that this book will not only make the readers become knowledgeable as far as fish production is concerned but also become informed investors in case they wish to engage it as a profitable business venture. Go on and get yourself a copy.Anthony AdefarakanM.D/Aquaculture ConsultantAquaton Konsults

About The Book This book presents a concise and readable interplay between capture and culture fisheries with emphasis on the various processes involved in fish production for both subsistence and commercial purposes. The text, presented with relevant pictures, is intended to provide useful information to the different categories of individuals involved in fish production. Agricultural students in Colleges of Agriculture, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and Universities, researchers and fish farmers will find this book highly valuable. For detailed treatment of each topic and to ease the readers' understanding, the book is arranged into eight (8) distinct chapters. Each chapter ends with a number of study questions intended to help the reader evaluate the key lessons presented in the chapter. A glossary is also included to aid the understanding of those who are not familiar with fisheries terms as well as references for further reading. It is believed that this book will not only make the readers become knowledgeable as far as fish production is concerned but also become informed investors in case they wish to engage it as a profitable business venture.

Aquaculture is one of the fastest way to produce animal protein for growing population in the World. Aquaculture is the art, science, and business of producing aquatic plants and animals useful to humans. Fish farming is an ancient practice and date back as far as 2500 BC. In Europe, fish raised in ponds became a common source of food during the Middle Ages. Today, aquaculture plays a major role in global fish supply. Today, the global community faces financial and economic crisis, climatic changes and the pressing food and nutrition needs of a growing population with finite natural resources. As the world’s population continues to increase over the coming decades, and global living standards rise, demand for fish is set to keep on growing. With most wild capture fisheries already fully exploited, much of that new demand will have to be met from aquaculture. According to FAO estimates, more than 50 % of all fish for human consumption now comes from aquaculture. Aquaculture is one of the most resource-efficient ways to produce protein. Fish come out well because, in general, they convert more of the feed they eat into body mass than livestock animals. Salmon is the most feed-intensive farmed fish to convert feed to body weigt gain and protein followed by chicken. Aquaculture is the controlled cultivation and harvest of aquatic organisms. Most commonly grown are finfish and shellfish, but other aquatic organisms are also cultivated such as seaweed, microalgae, frogs, turtles, alligators, and endangered species. There are many similarities between aquaculture and agriculture, but there are some important differences as well. Aquaculture, like agriculture, is necessary to meet the food demands of a growing global population with diminishing natural fisheries stocks. Aquaculture and agriculture are both farming. However, aquaculture is farming in the water and therefore requires a different set of knowledge, skill, and technology.

"Definitive guide to freshwater aquaculture"--back cover.