This valuable manual covers the biology of Artemia species, cyst morphology and metabolism, harvesting, processing and storage of cysts, hatching and decapsulation procedure for hatchery use, and the farming of artemia by intensive methods. An invaluable reference work for all. The volume concludes with specific overviews of the key nations and their contributions to the world shrimp aquaculture scenario. Our best rating and highest recommendation. A magnificent contribution to aquaculture and science.
Further chapters discuss harvesting, packing, and recent problems.
Although somewhat dated, there are many useful husbandry tips to be learned from these short monographs. Scallops stand out among the Bivalve Molluscs as perhaps the most significant species for mariculture efforts. Every facet of the scallop is examined, providing the reader with a wealth of useful information. Many aspects include county by country details. Against the backdrop of diminishing wild stocks and the expanding international market for scallops, the commercial farming of this valued commodity is attracting worldwide attention.