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This resource brings together a wealth of commercially vital information relevant to a wide range of personnel in the aquaculture industry. With contributions from respected international figures, the book provides the latest information on the culture of species such as barramundi, cobia, dolphin fish, lobsters, mud crabs, Nile tilapia, yellow tail king fish, abalone, sea cucumber and sea urchin, seaweed, ornamentals, fugu, mud skippers, cephalopods, and blue fin tuna. This book is an essential purchase for anyone involved in farming aquatic p... MOREroducts, and for all those studying aquaculture and/or about to enter the industry.

The introduction of new species into aquaculture and the adoption of new technologies to enhance the culture of species which are already widely used, is critical to the evolution of this industry which continues to be one of the fastest growing in the world New Species and Technology Developments in Aquaculture brings together a huge wealth of commercially vital information relevant to a wide range of personnel both working in, and supplying to, the aquaculture industry. With contributions from many well respected international figures the book provides the latest information on the culture of species such as barramundi, cobia, dolphin fish, lobsters, mud crabs, Nile tilapia, yellow tail king fish, abalone, sea cucumber and sea urchin, seaweed, ornamentals, fugu, mud skippers, cephalopods and blue fin tuna. This book is an essential purchase for anyone involved in farming aquatic products, and for all those studying aquaculture and/or about to enter the industry. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where aquaculture, fish biology, aquatic and environmental sciences and fisheries should have copies of this book on their shelves.

'�� Core commercially relevant information for the aquaculture industry '�� Provides a wealth of information on species new to aquaculture '�� Contributions from leading figures around the globe '�� Essential purchase for all those entering the industry.

This comprehensive, up-to-date text delivers the latest must-have information on species new to aquaculture and documents the most important technological innovations of the past decade.

Every aspect of the growing field has been addressed with coverage spanning recent technological development, new species, recent changes and global trends. More specifically, you will find information on the culture of species such as barramundi, cobia, dolphin fish, spiny lobsters, slipper lobsters, mud crabs, penaeid prawns, Nile tilapia, yellow king fish, abalone, sea cucumber and sea urchin, seaweed, ornamentals and Indian major carps, fugu, mud skippers, cephalopods and blue fin tuna.

The technological innovations and introduction of new species into aquaculture are critical to the evolution of the global aquaculture industry; an industry which is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing in the world, having experienced huge advances across its many and diverse facets. Recent Advances and New Species in Aquaculture focuses explicitly on the ever-changing face of aquaculture, providing core scientific and commercially useful information on the remarkable growth in aquaculture production and in the advancement of new technological tools.

Written by many well respected international figures and drawn together and edited by Ravi Fotedar & Bruce Phillips, this exciting book is an essential purchase for anyone involved in or about to enter into the aquaculture industry.

Libraries in all universities and research establishments where aquaculture, fish biology, aquatic and environmental sciences and fisheries are studied and taught will find this an important addition to their shelves.

Recent Advances and New Species in Aquaculture is sure to become a key companion for all those studying aquaculture and a valuable source of reference for all personnel involved in the industry.

Recent Advances
Aquaculture development in Australia and New Zealand
Recent Advances in south and south��east Asia
New Trends in North America
New trends in Europe
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Spiny lobsters
Introduction
Life history
Impetus for lobster farming and... MORE
History of spiny lobster aquaculture
Economics and sustainability of capturing wild juveniles for aquaculture
Broodstock management
Selection and husbandry of captive broodstock
Diseases of broodstock
Larval rearing
Duration of larval development of various species
Rapid assessment of larval quality before rearing
Culture systems for larval rearing
Control for year��round larval supply
Water quality and microbial control
Filtration and treatment of culture water
Flow��through and recirculation systems
Diseases of larval culture
Disinfection of culture water
Use of antibiotics
Larval foods
Live, inert and formulated options
Raising of pueruli
Conflicts with fishers
Economic and biological feasibility for larval culture of various species
Future developments
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Slipper lobsters
Introduction
Habitat, Distribution and Fishery
Biology
Aquaculture potential
Marketing
Hatchery production of seed
History of larval rearing
Broodstock management
Mating, Spawning, Egg and Larval production
Larval stages and Rearing
Larval feeds
Culture systems for larval rearing
Static and Flow through
Recirculation
Nursery rearing
Water quality and disease management
Grow��out
Indoor tanks
Earthen ponds
Cages
Feeds for grow��out
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Mud crabs
Introduction
Biology
Life cycle
Mud crab culture
Brood stock management
Hatchery development
Larval feeds
Cannibalism
Grow out system
Fattening
New technology in hatchery management
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Yellow tail king fish
Introduction
Biology
Life cycle
Yellow tail king fish culture in Japan
Brood stock management
Hatchery development
Grow out cages
New Technology in hatchery management
Yellow tail king fish culture in Australia
Broodstock management
Feed and additives
Tanks
Larvae rearing
Systems
Live feed Enrichments
Growth rates
Weaning
Deformities
Grow out
Cages and tanks
Feed
Diseases
Recent advances in juvenile production
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Dolphin fish
Introduction
Fishery
History of aquaculture in Hawaii
Fingerlings production
Broodstock capture and management
Larval production
Larval feed
Health management of larvae and fingerlings
Transport
Grow��out
Grow��system design and types
Cages
Tanks
Feeding and Nutrition
Diseases
Markets
Discussions and Conclusions
References
Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)
Introduction
Hatchery production of fingerlings
Selection and transport of broodstock
Broodstock management
Spawning and initial larval rearing
Larval feed production
Disease management in hatchery
Cage farming
Designs and stocking densities
Feeding and nutrition
Grading
Harvesting and post harvest handling
Product forms and new markets
Technological advances
Recirculating systems for cobia production
Water quality management
Feed and health management
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Composite fish farming in China and India
Introduction
Composite culture of carps in China
Species farmed
Grass carp
Big��head carp
Silver carp
Black carp
Mud carp
Other carps
Fry production
Broodstock selection
Introducing spawning
Fry rearing
Nursing
Culture protocol
Composite culture of carps in India
Species farmed
Fry production
Rearing system
Feeding and Nutrition
Health management
Recent advances in nutrition and genetics
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Barramundi
Introduction
Hatchery production of fingerlings
Selection and transport of broodstock
Broodstock management
Spawning and initial larval rearing
Larval feed production
Disease management in hatchery
Acclimation protocol
Farming systems
Cage farming
Purpose��built pond farming
Farming in a recirculating system
Designs and stocking densities
Feeding and nutrition
Grading
Product forms and new markets
Technological advances
Feed and health management
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Abalone farming
Introduction
Abalone aquaculture in Australia and New Zealand
Species farmed
Hatchery Production
Growout culture
Feeding and Nutrition
Water quality management
Management of environment
Abalone aquaculture in China
Species farmed
Haliotis discus hannai
Haliotis diversicolor
Seed production
Broodstock selection
Conditioning
Larval rearing
Preparation of benthic diatoms
Health Management
Farming techniques and facilities
Indoor culture
Pen culture
sea ranching
New markets
Recent advances in formulated feed development and genetics
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Sea Cucumber and Sea Urchin aquaculture
Introduction
Sea cucumber aquaculture
Species farmed
Apostichopus japonicus
Holothuria scabra
Seed production
broodstock selection
conditioning
induced spawning
larvae rearing
Farming techniques and facilities
pond culture
sea ranching
processing of post harvesting
Discussion and Conclusion
Sea Urchin aquaculture TBA
Sea urchin aquaculture
Species farmed
Strongylocentrotus
Hemicentrotus
Seed production
Broodstock selection
Conditioning
Spawning
Farming techniques and facilities
Cage culture
New developments in husbandry techniques
Sea ranching
Processing and marketing
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Seaweed Cultivation
Seaweed cultivation in China
Species farmed
Laminaria japonica
Undaria pinnatifida
Hizikia fusiformia
Porphyra
Eucheuma and Kappaphycus
Seedling production
Farming techniques and facilities
Seaweed cultivation in rest of the world
Species farmed
Cultivation methods
Management of environment through seaweed cultivation
Recent developments in post harvest processing and value addition
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Ornamental species
Introduction
Species cultured
Freshwater species
Marine species
Clown fish
Seahorses
Dragon fish
Other species
Feeding and nutrition
New husbandry techniques
Discussion and conclusions
References
Nile Tilapia
Introduction
Hatchery production of fingerlings
Broodstock management
Genetic Selection
Mono��sex culture
Spawning and initial larval rearing
Larval feed production
Disease management in hatchery
Cage farming
Designs and stocking densities
Feeding and nutrition
Harvesting and post harvest handling
Product forms and new markets
Technological advances
Water quality management
Feed and health management
Discussion and Conclusions
Translocation and introduction of tilapia
References
Emerging species
Introduction
Fugu
Mud skippers
Cephalopods
Blue fin tuna
Reef species
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Future
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Ravi Fotedar and Bruce Phillips are based at Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia.

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