Biology, Conservation and Sustainable Development of Sturgeons
Biology, Conservation and Sustainable Development of Sturgeons

Author: Ramón Carmona

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-11-09

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1402084374

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Sturgeons are considered “living fossils”, sharing many morphological and biological features with ancestral fish. Furthermore, sturgeons are of the utmost interest from an economic perspective, not only for the caviar but for the flesh. However, the wild populations of the majority of the species are at serious risk of extinction all over the world. So, it is urgent to develop strategies for both farming culture and conservation and recovery in natural habitats. This book provides a comprehensive view of the biology and sustainable development of sturgeons putting emphasis on the Southern Europe autochthonous species such as Acipenser nacarii and Acipenser sturio that share geographical distribution. Other relevant species (such as Huso huso, A. oxyrhinchus, A. ruthenus, A. stellatus) and areas (Germany, Russia, North America) are also considered. The contents are organised in three sections: Taxonomy and Biogeography (including the morphological and genetic analyses that clarify the taxonomy and phylogeny of sturgeons, focused on those from Southern Europe), Biology and Aquaculture (where several aspects of the developmental biology, feeding, and reproduction are considered in relation to the improvement of sturgeon farming), and Recovery and Conservation (that collates and analyses different recovery research actions, the ecology of the rivers for restoration as well as the problems related to the trade of caviar).

Le caviar
Le caviar

Author: Vulf Sternin

Publisher: Editions Quae

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9782738007797

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Pêche, traitement, qualité, étiquetage et emballage, stockage, conservation, préparation culinaire, tous les éléments techniques sont ici exposés.

Conservation and the Genetics of Populations
Conservation and the Genetics of Populations

Author: Fred W. Allendorf

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-03-12

Total Pages: 664

ISBN-13: 1444309056

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Conservation and the Genetics of Populations gives acomprehensive overview of the essential background, concepts, andtools needed to understand how genetic information can be used todevelop conservation plans for species threatened withextinction. Provides a thorough understanding of the genetic basis ofbiological problems in conservation. Uses a balance of data and theory, and basic and appliedresearch, with examples taken from both the animal and plantkingdoms. An associated website contains example data sets and softwareprograms to illustrate population genetic processes and methods ofdata analysis. Discussion questions and problems are included at the end ofeach chapter to aid understanding. Features Guest Boxes written by leading people in the fieldincluding James F. Crow, Nancy FitzSimmons, Robert C. Lacy, MichaelW. Nachman, Michael E. Soule, Andrea Taylor, Loren H. Rieseberg,R.C. Vrijenhoek, Lisette Waits, Robin S. Waples and AndrewYoung. Supplementary information designed to support Conservationand the Genetics of Populations including: Downloadable sample chapter Answers to questions and problems Data sets illustrating problems from the book Data analysis software programs Website links An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Pleasecontact our Higher Education team at ahref="mailto:[email protected]"[email protected]/afor more information.

The Philosopher Fish
The Philosopher Fish

Author: Richard Adams Carey

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 9780375411663

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Meanwhile the beluga sturgeon, producer of the most coveted caviar, has climbed to number four on the World Wildlife Fund's most-endangered species list." "Carey takes us on a journey across the globe to uncover the secrets of the sturgeon - and meet the real-life characters both profiting from its scarcity and fighting to save it. A high-stakes cocktail of business, crime, diplomacy, technology and the dilemmas of conservation, The Philosopher Fish is the story of a 250-million-year-old fish struggling to survive."--Jacket.

Conservation Biology
Conservation Biology

Author: Fred Van Dyke

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-02-29

Total Pages: 491

ISBN-13: 1402068905

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Fred Van Dyke’s new textbook, Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 2nd Edition, represents a major new text for anyone interested in conservation. Drawing on his vast experience, Van Dyke’s organizational clarity and readable style make this book an invaluable resource for students in conservation around the globe. Presenting key information and well-selected examples, this student-friendly volume carefully integrates the science of conservation biology with its implications for ethics, law, policy and economics.