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Other authors / contributors: | Thorpe, J. E. (John E.), editor.
Gall, G. A. E., editor.
Lannan, J. E., editor.
Nash, C. E., editor.
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ISBN: | 9780080529813 008052981X 9780126906851 0126906858
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Notes: | Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
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Summary: | Fish and shellfish comprise annually nearly 70-million tons of the world's edible animal protein. However, because of this demand, previously vast stocks have often been exhausted to the point of near extinction. The first book of its kind in the area of freshwater/marine biodiversity, this extensive work reviews the present status of genetic resource management, its needs and constraints, various intervening human factors such as pollution and overfishing, and problems posed by different species and life-styles. This discussion of the conservation of fish and shellfish resources is illustrate.
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Other form: | Print version: Conservation of fish and shellfish resources. London ; San Diego : Academic Press, ©1995 0126906858 9780126906851
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