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Miami Aqua-culture, Inc.

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1. Freshwater Prawn Culture Edited by New & Valenti

This long awaited book is packed with information on virtually every aspect of Macrobrachium rosenbergii farming. Summaries of the biology and culture of freshwater prawns are extensively covered as well as hatchery systems, disease management, larval and growout feeds, economics, processing, and marketing. There are even some recipes included to help prepare freshwater prawns for a tasty dinner!
The book is an invaluable comprehensive review of freshwater prawn farming research, and farming practices from around the world. Published in late 2000, it is the most up to date source of information for anyone interested in freshwater prawns.
Fish farmers in the Southern US will be particularly interested in a section of the book specifically discussing growout systems to improve Macrobrachium production in Temperate climates. Another section covers polyculture of freshwater prawns with fish, including catfish.
443 pages
Price: $195.00

2. Marine Fishes by Scott Michael

A new "must have" book for anyone keeping live tropical marine fish. This compact Pocket Expert™ Guide provides comprehensive and informative coverage of 500+ of the most popular and commonly available marine aquarium fish.

* Excellent photos of all species covered for easy identification.

* Includes information on fish size, range, foods & feeding, suitability to aquarium life, reef aquarium compatability, and captive care notes for listed species.

*448 Pages.

Price: $31.99

3. The Ecology of Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents by Cindy Lee Van Dover

Written by a leading expert in the study of the deep ocean, this new book is the first authoritative and comprehensive account of research conducted on the fascinating deep-sea hydrothermal vent communities.
Written in a lively style understandable to general readers and filled with information for students and researchers.
Features chapters covering:

* Geological and chemical make up of the hydrothermal systems and plumes

* Microbial Ecology

* Symbiosis

* Physiological Ecology

* Reproductive Ecology

* Community Dynamics

* Evolution and Biogeography

* Cognate Communities covering specific sites in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

* Hydrothermal Systems and the Origin of Life - Explores the possibility that life on Earth may have originated at hydrothermal vents.

* 424 Pages

Price: $39.50

4. Artificial Reef Evaluation with Application to Natural Marine Habitats Edited by William Seaman, Jr.

From the CRC Marine Science series comes a comprehensive guide to the methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of coastal and oceanic artificial habitats. This book covers everything from the design of reef studies and multidisciplinary methods of investigation, to data analysis and practical examples applying covered methods to reefs built for various purposes. These methods are equally applicable in evaluating natural benthic marine habitats such as coral reefs.
Applies to the fields of fishery production, aquaculture, marine park management, habitat protection, environmental mitigation and restoration, recreational fishing, and eco-tourism.
Features include:

* Reviews methods used in monitoring and assessing physical, biological, and economic components of artificial reefs in coastal and oceanic waters

* Provides practical benchmarks for judging reef "success" and assessing the value of different research capabilities

* Addresses the field of aquatic habitat technology with in-depth case studies of typical reef evaluation procedures.

* 272 Pages

Price: $84.95

5. Seagrasses - Monitoring, Ecology, Physiology, and Management by Stephen Bortone

This book serves to bring together the latest in seagrass management ecology from the combined perspective of both scientific and environmental management communities. It presents the most up to date research and literature reviews of monitoring and assessing seagrasses. This work should aid estuarine ecosystem management as a reference to the effective and efficient assessment of the health and condition of seagrasses .
Features:

* 28 original research and review chapters covering scientific as well as management topics.

* Organized around four major themes: Ecology and Physiology, Monitoring and Trends, Management, and Restoration.

* Conveys new assessment methods and data analysis techniques.

* Serves as a thorough guide to which estuarine resource managers can refer when seeking guidance or clarification on management / monitoring issues regarding seagrasses.

* 336 Pages

Price: $89.95

6. Cryopreservation in Aquatic Species Edited by Terrence R. Tiersch & Patricia M. Mazik

A comprehensive overview of current practices for cryopreservation of gametes, embryos and larvae of aquatic species with particular emphasis on aquaculture and conservation. Includes sections addressing applied aspects of cryopreservation such as the preservation of gametes and early life stages of fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Features:

* 55 chapters by 68 authors

* Basics for the collection and maintenance of high-quality gametes.

* Technical information on the full spectrum of cryopresrvation related research activities.

* Explores cryopreservation's role in other genetics related research.

* 439 Pages