Krill: Biology, Ecology and Fisheries
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Krill, or euphausiids, a group of immense importance in marine ecosystems, comprises over 80 species, most of which are planktonic. Krill are widespread with species to be found in all the oceans of the world. Their numerical density in some regions increases their importance to marine ecosystems and has led to commercially successful krill harvesting.This comprehensive volume, thoroughly edited by Inigo Everson, well known for his work in this area, comprises chapters written by internationally acknowledged experts. The contents include coverage of: sampling and distribution, population, aggregation, reproduction and the role of krill in the ecosystem. Further specific chapters include krill harvesting, products and details of management in Japanese, Canadian and Southern Ocean waters. Drawing on the experience in each, the ecosystem approach to management is discussed in detail and how it might be applied more widely for example in forage fisheries.This most important volume draws together, for the first time, a vast amount of vital information for all those involved in work on these important marine organisms. Krill will be of great use to fisheries scientists, marine biologists and ecologists, oceanographers, zoologists and invertebrate biologists and all those involved in the commercial harvesting, exploitation and management of krill, world wide. Libraries in all aquatic and marine research stations and universities where marine and fisheries sciences are studied and taught should have multiple copies of this landmark publication on their shelves.Contributions from internationally-recognised experts in the field. Well-edited to provide an accessible and user-friendly book. Krill are a key part of ocean ecosystems. Part of exciting new Blackwell Science Series.Content: Chapter 1 Introducing Krill (pages 1–7): Inigo EversonChapter 2 Sampling Krill (pages 8–39): Jon Watkins and Michael MacaulayChapter 3 Distribution and Standing Stock (pages 40–79): Yoshi Endo and Inigo EversonChapter 4 Aggregation and Vertical Migration (pages 80–102): Jon WatkinsChapter 5 Population Parameters (pages 103–149): Volker Siegel and Stephen NicolChapter 6 Reproduction in Euphausiacea (pages 150–181): Robin Ross and Langdon QuetinChapter 7 Role of Krill in Marine Food Webs (pages 182–201): Yoshi Endo, Ron Tanasichuk and Inigo EversonChapter 8 Ecosystem Dynamics Involving Krill (pages 202–227): Inigo EversonChapter 9 Krill Harvesting (pages 228–261): Taro IchiiChapter 10 Products Derived from Krill (pages 262–283): Stephen Nicol, Ian Forster and John SpenceChapter 11 Management of Krill Fisheries in Japanese Waters (pages 284–299): Yoshi EndoChapter 12 Management of Krill Fisheries in the Southern Ocean (pages 300–337): Denzil Miller and David AgnewChapter 13 Management of Krill Fisheries in Canadian Waters (pages 338–344): Inigo EversonChapter 14 Krill Fisheries and the Future (pages 345–348): Inigo Everson, David Agnew and Denzil Miller
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