Table of Contents

ContentsIntroduction

• History and Development of Aquaculture
• Natural Production Versus Aquaculture
• The Environment for Aquatic Organisms
• Energy Use in Aquaculture Production
• Important Components of Aquaculture
• Factors Involved in the Selection of Species Suitable for Aquaculture
• Major Aquaculture Taxa and Their Geographical Importance
• Global Production of Aquaculture Products
• A Comparison of Aquaculture and Traditional Agriculture
• Factors Promoting and Constraining Aquaculture
• Conclusions and Prospects for Future Development
• Further Readings
• Glossary of Aquaculture Terms
• Index

About the Author

Ackefors, Hans; Huner, Jay; Konikoff, Mark