Fish Biology and Ecological Theory

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Morphology of Prawn and Fish. 3. Growth in Fishes and Prawns. 4. Skeleton and Integumentary System in Fishes. 5. Digestive System of Fish and Prawn. 6. Respiratory System of Fish. 7. Circulatory System of Fish. 8. Nervous System of Fish. 9. Excretion and Osmoregulation in Fish. 10. Reproductive System of Fish. 11. Endocrine System of Fish. 12. Sense and Specialized Organs in Fishes. 13. Ecosystem. 14. Soil. 15. Biogeochemical Cycles. 16. Population Dynamics. 17. Aquatic Pollution. Bibliography.

Recent decades have witnessed strong declines in fish stocks around the globe, amid growing concerns about the impact of fisheries on marine and freshwater biodiversity. Fisheries biologists and managers are therefore increasingly asking about aspects of ecology, behaviour, evolution and biodiversity that were traditionally studied by people working in very separate fields.

The book has been written by eminent practitioner, to provide an overview of the biology of freshwater and marine fish species together with the science that supports fisheries management and conservation. This book focuses on a wide range of topics, including the history of fisheries science, methods of capture, marketing, economics, major models used in stock assessments and forecasting, ecosystem impacts, marine protected areas and conservation. It builds on material like Fish Biology, which range from phylogenetics and biogeography to physiology, recruitment, life histories, genetics, foraging, reproductive behaviour and community ecology. Together, it presents the state of the art in our understanding of fish biology and fisheries and will serve as valuable references for undergraduates and graduates looking for a comprehensive source on a wide variety of topics in fisheries science. (Jacket)