The cultivation of shellfish is a multi-million dollar industry worldwide, with cultured species now making up a significant proportion of the world's supply of shellfish and the total aquaculture output. This important book carries on the prestigious tradition of Buckland Series books, providing cutting edge information on shellfish from a recognized expert.
Chapters are devoted to the general biology of bivalves, their predators, hatcheries and each of the major cultured groups: Clams, Oysters, Mussels, Scallops and Abalone. An important chapter on processing live bivalves for consumption is also included. This valuable publication should find a place on the shelves of all those involved in any type of bivalve cultivation.
Written by a world expert with many years of experience, Molluscan Shellfish Farming covers all major cultivated groups. Molluscan Shellfish Farming provides invaluable commercial information to fish farmers, managers, equipment and feed suppliers, and marketing, sales, and trading personnel, as well as to libraries and other research establishments where aquaculture is studied or taught.
Written by: B. E. Spencer
296 pages
September 2002, Wiley Blackwell
