Forthcoming Marine & Aquatic Science Books

Forthcoming Books

1. Biology of Butterflyfishes

   Edited by Morgan S. Pratchett, Michael L. Berumen, B. G. Kapoor

   Butterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are a highly conspicuous component of fish fauna on coral reefs throughout the world. In light of their strong dependence on coral, they are often regarded as the epitome of coral reef fishes. This volume examines the ecology and conservation of coral reef...

   To Be Published July 14th 2013 by CRC Press
2. Oceanography and Marine Biology

   An Annual Review, Volume 51

   Edited by Roger N. Hughes, David Hughes, Philip Smith

   Series: Oceanography and Marine Biology - An Annual Review

   Increasing interest in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues continues to create a demand for authoritative reviews summarizing recent research. Now in its 51st volume, Oceanography and Marine Biology has addressed this demand for more than 50 years. This...

   To Be Published July 31st 2013 by CRC Press
3. Aquaculture Technology in Developing Countries

   Edited by Randall E. Brummett

   Aquaculture technology has been evolving rapidly over the last two decades, led by an increasingly skilled cadre of researchers in developing countries. Rather than copying, or adapting work done in industrialized countries to their situations, these scientists are moving aquaculture research...

   To Be Published August 13th 2013 by Routledge
4. Physiology and Ecology of Fish Migration

   Edited by Hiroshi Ueda, Katsumi Tsukamoto

   Among the roughly 30,000 species of fish, migratory species account for only 165 species, but most of them are very important fisheries resources. This book presents up-to-date innovative research results on the physiology and ecology of fish migration. It focuses on salmon, eels, lampreys, and...

   To Be Published August 14th 2013 by CRC Press
5. Eel Physiology

   Edited by Francesca Trischitta, Yoshio Takei, Philippe Sébert

   Eel of the genus Anguilla is an extraordinary fish, which due to its particular life cycle has fascinated biologists and physiologists ever since the pioneering works of Homer H. Schmidt in the 1930s. The Eel has become an excellent model for various aspects of adaptive physiological research....

   To Be Published August 14th 2013 by CRC Press
6. Biomarkers for Stress in Fish Embryos and Larvae

   By Irina Rudneva

   The present work evaluates the toxic effects of some environmental stressors on fish eggs and larvae and describes the biomarker responses of fish from locations with varying levels of pollution. Development of the main groups of biomarkers is discussed. The book demonstrates general trends and...

   To Be Published August 14th 2013 by CRC Press
7. Marine Ecology in a Changing World

   Edited by Andrés Hugo Arias, María Clara Menendez

   With contributions from an impressive group of Argentinean and German oceanographers, this book examines classical ecological issues relating to marine ecosystems in the context of climate change. It paints a picture of marine ecology at the crossroads of global warming. The book examines the...

   To Be Published October 14th 2013 by CRC Press
8. Biology of European Seabass

   Edited by F. Javier Sánchez Vázquez, José A. Muñoz-Cueto

   Biology of European Seabass presents up-to-date reviews on key topics of seabass biology, written by leading scientific experts with extensive knowledge of seabass as well as their respective field of expertise. The book covers the biology and ecology of the different sea basses and the latest...

   To Be Published October 14th 2013 by CRC Press
9. Toxins and Biologically Active Compounds from Microalgae Vol. 1

   Edited by Gian Paolo Rossini

   This book provides a structured account of the existing knowledge of toxic algae, the chemistry of the toxins they produce, the effects these substances exert in humans and wildlife, as well as the strategies envisaged to protect public health and the environment. It covers recent advances in the...

   To Be Published October 14th 2013 by CRC Press
10. Economic Incentives for Marine and Coastal Conservation

    Prospects, Challenges and Policy Implications

    Edited by Essam Yassin Mohammed

    Marine and coastal resources provide millions of people with their livelihoods, such as fishing and tourism, and a range of critical additional ‘ecosystem services’, from biodiversity and culture to carbon storage and flood protection. Yet across the world, these resources are...

    To Be Published October 23rd 2013 by Routledge