The Atlantic salmon is one of the most prized and exploited species worldwide, being at the centre of a massive sports fishing industry and increasingly as the major farmed species in many countries worldwide. Atlantic Salmon Ecology is a landmark publication, both scientifically important and visually attractive. Comprehensively covering all major aspects of the relationship of the Atlantic salmon with its environment, chapters include details of migration and dispersal, reproduction, habitat requirements, feeding, growth rates, competition, predation, parasitsm, population dynamics, effects of landscape use, hydro power development, climate change, and exploitation. The book closes with a summary and look at possible future research directions. Backed by the Norwegian Research Council and with editors and contributors widely known and respected, Atlantic Salmon Ecology is an essential purchase for all those working with this species, including fisheries scientists and managers, fish biologists, ecologists, physiologists, environmental biologists and aquatic scientists, fish and wildlife department personnel and regulatory bodies. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught should have copies of this important publication. Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of Atlantic Salmon Atlantic Salmon is one of the world's most commercially important species Backed by the Norwegian Research Council Experienced editor and internationally respected contributors
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN-13
9781405197694
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96845395
Product Key Features
Author
Jostein Skurdal, Sigurd Einum, Oystein AAS, Anders Klemetsen
Publication Name
Atlantic Salmon Ecology
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Zoology, Science
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
496 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
253mm
Item Width
190mm
Item Weight
1614g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Oystein AAS, Sigurd Einum, Anders Klemetsen, Jostein Skurdal