HATCHERY CULTURE OF BIVALVES. A PRACTICAL MANUAL subjects: Fisheries and Aquaculture levels and types of education: Non-formal education |
HELM MICHAEL BOURNE NEIL FAO , ROME, 2004 |
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English
| This manual is a synthesis of the current methodologies applicable to the intensive hatchery culture of bivalve molluscs covering similarities and differences in approach in rearing clams, oysters and scallops in different climatic regions. All aspects of the culture process are described, together with considerations in choosing a site for hatchery development and in the design of suitable facilities. This manual is an usefull tool for rural development specialists. |
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Contact: Alessandro Lovatelli Inland Water Resources and Aquaculture Department FAO Rome ,Italy Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Alessandro.Lovatelli@fao.org |
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