Dynamics of Pond Aquaculture

Description

The culmination of over a decade's worth of research by the Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program (CRSP), Dynamics of Pond Aquaculture not only explains the physical, chemical, and biological processes that interact in pond culture systems, but also presents real-world research findings and considers the people who depend on these systems. This book uses data from CRSP field research sites in East Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America, and North America to present a complete picture of the pond system and the environment in which it exists. A thorough study of the principles and practices of aquaculture, the book reflects the state of the art in pond aquaculture and incorporates recent advances that have changed the science in the last decade or so. It provides a thorough review of the many methods, techniques, and ideas that comprise this complex and fascinating area of study Content: 1. Introduction -- 2. History of the Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program -- 3. Water quality in ponds -- 4. Fertilization regimes -- 5. Climate, site, and pond design -- 6. Pond bottom soils -- 7. Environmental considerations -- 8. Attributes of tropical pond-cultured fish -- 9. Factors affecting fish growth and production -- 10. Fry and fingerling production -- 11. Feeding strategies -- 12. Dieseases of tilapia -- 13. Computer applications in pond aquaculture: modeling and decision support systems -- 14. Experimental design and analysis in aquaculture -- 15. Economic considerations -- 16. Developing and extending aquaculture technology for producers.