Sustainable Aquaculture Techniques

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AvE4EvA, 2014. — 265 p.This book presents some innovative developments in sustainable aquaculture practices in the context of environmental protection and seafood production techniques. The chapters are written by experts in their respective areas, so that their contribution represents the progress of their research, which is intended to mark the current frontier in aquaculture practices. Every chapter presents techniques that contribute to good aquaculture practices, where direct and vital nutrition and food, as a source of energy and biomass generation, is fundamentally based. We hope this book supports producers and researchers in their activities and helps to maintain a spirit of environmental protection in the context of production of high quality, nutritional food.Impacts of Aquaculture on Habitats and BestManagement Practices (BMPs). Development of Freshwater Native Species with Aquacultural Potential. Biofloc, a Technical Alternative for Culturing Malaysian Prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Sustainable Technique for Selected Live Feed Culture. Use of Yeasts as Probiotics in Fish Aquaculture. The Use and Benefits of Bacillus Based Biological Agents in Aquaculture. Application of Biological Agents in Abalone Aquaculture: A South African Perspective. Use of Probiotic Bacteria against Bacterial and Viral Infections in Shellfish and Fish Aquaculture.