New
Species for Mediterranean Aquaculture. 1999. Edited by G. Enne and G.F. Greppi.
This book represents the proceedings of the 33rd
International Symposium on Animal Production on new species for Mediterranean
aquaculture organized by the Department of Animal Science of Sassari University in
collaboration with the Società Italiana per il Progresso della Zootecnica and the
Istituto Sperimentale Italiano L. Spallanzani. The last few decades have been
witness to dramatic growth in Mediterranean aquaculture. However, some problems are
arising in the area from the complicated effects of climate change and from basic
economics. The culture of new species or new ways to culture existing species are
discussed in this volume so that the aquaculture sector can continue to grow and be a
viable industry in the region. This book is not an FAO publication, but contains
contributions by Dr Devin Bartley (FIRI) on A precautionary approach for the
introduction of new species in aquaculture, by Dr Krishen Rana with Dr F. Barbato et
al. on First results in obtaining hybrids employing Sparus aurata fresh oocytes and
Diplodus puntazzo or Pagrus major cryopreserved sperm, and by former FAO staff, Dr
James Muir (Stirling University) on Strategic issues in new species development for
aquaculture. The book is published by Elsevier, 23 rue Linois, 75724 Paris cedex 15.
ISBN: 2-84299-156-7 |
The
contributions to this publication deal with many of the diverse types of wetlands, for
example, riverine floodplains, mangroves, bogs and fens, and the seasonal wetlands of arid
regions. The editors point out that although biodiversity is an important topic today,
most studies and discussions are focused on terrestrial systems such as rainforests;
discussions on aquatic biodiversity usually address coral reefs. The biodiversity of
inland water ecosystems is now starting to receive attention and we are realizing that
they are
i) fragile and threatened, ii) highly productive, iii) contain a wealth of biodiversity,
and iv) we know very little about them. Although this publication is not an FAO
publication, current and former FIRI staff contributed articles. Dr Robin Welcomme,
retired service chief of FIRI, contributed an article on Fish biodiversity in
floodplains and their associated rivers, and Dr Devin Bartley (FIRI) contributed a
chapter on International mechanisms for the conservation and sustainable use of
wetlands. The book is published by Backhuys Publishers, Leiden, 2000, the
Netherlands. Additional ordering information may be obtained by telephone: +31 71 517 0208
or e-mail: ackhuys@backhuys.com.
ISBN: 90-5782-059-5
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