Advances in Fisheries Science: 50 years on from Beverton and Holt
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This timely book brings readers up to date on the wide range of advances made in fisheries science since the publication in 1957 of On the Dynamics of Exploited Fish Populations (Beverton and Holt), regarded by many fisheries scientists as one of the most important books on fisheries yet published.Traditional fishery subjects covered include historic declines and changes in fishing fleets, fisheries management and stock assessments, data-poor situations, simulation and modelling of fished stocks, fisheries economics, assessing reproductive potential and dispersal of larvae, fisheries for sharks and rays, and use of marine technology. Additionally, related subjects of increasing importance now that ecological approaches to management are coming to the fore are presented. They include benthic ecology, ecosystem changes linked to fishing, life history theory, the effects of chemicals on fish reproduction, and use of sounds in the sea by marine life. Several chapters offer stimulating philosophical discussion of the many controversial areas still existing.This significant book, edited by Andy Payne, John Cotter and Ted Potter and containing contributions by world-renowned fisheries scientists, including many based at Cefas (where Beverton and Holt's original work was carried out) is an essential purchase for fisheries managers and scientists, fish biologists, marine scientists and ecologists. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where fisheries and biological sciences are studied and taught are likely to need copies of this landmark publication.Content: Chapter 1 One Hundred and Twenty Years of Change in Fishing Power of English North Sea Trawlers (pages 1–25): Georg H. EngelhardChapter 2 The Decline of the English and Welsh Fishing Fleet? (pages 26–48): Trevor Hutton, Simon Mardle and Alex N. TiddChapter 3 After Beverton and Holt (pages 49–62): Joe HorwoodChapter 4 Contributions of the Fishing Industry to Research through Partnerships (pages 63–84): Michael J. Armstrong, Andrew I. L. Payne and A. John R. CotterChapter 5 Understanding and Managing Marine Fisheries with the Aid of a Digital Map (pages 85–103): Paul D. Eastwood, Geoff J. Meaden, Tom Nishida and Stuart I. RogersChapter 6 Managing without best Predictions: The Management Strategy Evaluation Framework (pages 104–134): Jose A. A. De Oliveira, Laurence T. Kell, Andre E. Punt, Beatriz A. Roel and Doug S. ButterworthChapter 7 From Fish to Fisheries: The Changing Focus of Management Advice (pages 135–154): Stuart A. Reeves, Paul Marchal, Simon Mardle, Sean Pascoe, Raul Prellezo, Olivier Thebaud and Muriel TraversChapter 8 The Contribution of Science to Management of the North Sea Cod (Gadus Morhua) and UK Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) Fisheries: Can We do Better? (pages 155–183): Mike PawsonChapter 9 Management of Elasmobranch Fisheries in the North Atlantic (pages 184–228): Jim R. Ellis, Maurice W. Clarke, Enric Cortes, Henk J. L. Heessen, Panayiota Apostolaki, John K. Carlson and Dave W. KulkaChapter 10 Accumulation of New Knowledge and Advances in Fishery Management: Two Complementary Processes? (pages 229–254): Panayiota Apostolaki, Graham M. Pilling, Michael J. Armstrong, Julian D. Metcalfe and Rodney ForsterChapter 11 New Technologies for the Advancement of Fisheries Science (pages 255–279): Julian D. Metcalfe, David A. Righton, Ewan Hunter, Suzanna Neville and David K. MillsChapter 12 Assessment and Management of Data?Poor Fisheries (pages 280–305): Graham M. Pilling, Panayiota Apostolaki, Pierre Failler, Christos Floros, Philip A. Large, Beatriz Morales?Nin, Patricia Reglero, Konstantinos I. Stergiou and Athanassios C. TsiklirasChapter 13 The Importance of Reproductive Dynamics in Fish Stock Assessments (pages 306–324): Peter R. Witthames and C. Tara MarshallChapter 14 80 Years of Multispecies Fisheries Modelling: Significant Advances and Continuing Challenges (pages 325–357): John K. Pinnegar, Verena M. Trenkel and Julia L. BlanchardChapter 15 Benthic Communities, Ecosystems and Fisheries (pages 358–398): Hubert L. Rees, Jim R. Ellis, Keith Hiscock, Sian E. Boyd and Michaela SchratzbergerChapter 16 Simulating the Marine Environment and its Use in Fisheries Research (pages 399–417): Clive J. Fox and John N. AldridgeChapter 17 Overfishing Affects More than Fish Populations: Trophic Cascades and Regime Shifts in the Black Sea (pages 418–433): Georgi M. DaskalovChapter 18 Beverton and Holt's Insights into Life History Theory: Influence, Application and Future Use (pages 434–450): Simon Jennings and Nick K. DulvyChapter 19 The “Soundscape” of the Sea, Underwater Navigation, and Why We should be Listening More (pages 451–471): A. John R. CotterChapter 20 Fish Vitellogenin as a Biological Effect Marker of Oestrogenic Endocrine Disruption in the Open Sea (pages 472–490): Alexander P. Scott and Craig D. RobinsonChapter 21 In Recognition of Inevitable Uncertainties: From Fisheries Management to Managing Marine Resources (pages 491–533): Piers Larcombe, David J. Morris and Carl M. O'brien
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