Aquaculture Systems And Practices: A Selected Review/fao

The book describes available practices in different environments (marine, brackishwater and freshwater) using the three main culture systems (extensive, semi-intensive, and intensive). In addition, the selected review presents various considerations which have to be taken into account in the selection of the most appropriate culture system/approach. It also describes approaches to culture based fisheries which are seen as potentially useful tools for resource enhancement, especially in those countries where extensive open water areas are available to use for fisheries development. Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction, Chapter 2: Why Aquaculture?, Chapter 3: General Considerations in the Choice of Culture System/Approach; Development Goals and Target Beneficiaries, Culture Species, Technology Availability, Availability of Inputs and Support Facilities, Investment Requirements, Environmental Considerations, Chapter 4: Aquaculture Methods and Practices: A Selected Review; Historical Perspective, Overview of Aquaculture Methods and Practices, Fish Pond Culture: Culture Species, Site Selection, Pond Layout, Design of Pond Facilities, Pond Management, Integrated Fish Farming, Pen and Cage Culture, Open Water Culture, Chapter 5: Culture Based Fisheries; Sea Ocean Ranching: Salmon, Other Species, Coastal Lagoon Farming: Valliculture, Brush-Park Fisheries, Stocking of Inland Waters, Floodplain Fisheries Management: Brush Parks or Acadjas, Chapter 6: Summary and Conclusions.