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Description for Fishes in Estuaries
Hardcover. * Comprehensive coverage of commercially exploited species. * Internationally known and respected contributors. * Multi--contributor approach providing very detailed coverage. * Estuaries are a vitally important ecosystem. . Editor(s): Elliott, M.; Hemingway, Krystal. Num Pages: 656 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; PSPM; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1246.
This landmark publication collates information and studies on the use of estuaries, and specific habitats within them, as nursery, feeding and refuge areas, and migration routes of marine and other fish, many of which are of commercial and conservation importance. The editors and authors of the book have carefully compiled a huge wealth of information from the work of 18 organizations across 11 countries, providing a unique collection of data never before brought together within the covers of one book.
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This landmark publication collates information and studies on the use of estuaries, and specific habitats within them, as nursery, feeding and refuge areas, and migration routes of marine and other fish, many of which are of commercial and conservation importance. The editors and authors of the book have carefully compiled a huge wealth of information from the work of 18 organizations across 11 countries, providing a unique collection of data never before brought together within the covers of one book.
Chapters within this exceptional publication cover habitat use by fishes, recruitment and production in estuaries, links between ... Read more
Fishes in Estuaries is an essential tool and reference source for fisheries and environmental managers, fish biologists, environmental scientists, aquatic ecologists and conservation biologists. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where biological sciences are studied and taught should have copies of this book on their shelves, as should personnel employed in regulatory and consultant capacities, such as within rivers authorities, environment agencies and fish and wildlife departments.
- Comprehensive coverage of commercially exploited species.
- Internationally known and respected contributors.
- Multi-contributor approach providing very detailed coverage.
- Estuaries are a vitally important ecosystem.
Show Less
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
656
Condition
New
Number of Pages
656
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780632057337
SKU
V9780632057337
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Elliott
Dr Mike Elliott and Krystal L. Hemingway are both based at the Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Studies, University of Hull, U. K.
Reviews for Fishes in Estuaries
"This book is impressive because it is so comprehensive and yet usable... Fishes in Estuaries should be the first book to be consulted by anyone, including fishers, scientists and managers, seeking information about estuarine fishes, and should be on all their bookshelves!" Fish and Fisheries "It is anticipated that the findings ... Read more