Aquaculture Biotechnology

Aquaculture is considered the fastest growing sector in animal food production globally. This monograph collects the primary biotechnological advances in the industry and considers their potential impacts on it. The authors address nine major topics: broodstock improvement, molecular cytogenetics, fish health, viral pathogens and diseases, embryogenesis and stem cells, gene transfer, cryptopreservation, environmental considerations, and ethical issues involved in the use of biotechnology in fish production. The book is well-written and includes clear illustrations and images, as well as extensive references. The book will attract readers with an interest in traditional and emerging aquaculture biotechnologies. Contributors are editors Fletcher (emeritus professor and director, Ocean Sciences Centre, Memorial U. of Newfoundland, Canada) and Rise (Canada research chair, marine biotechnology, and professor, Ocean Sciences Center), and a global team of 60 authors. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Garth L. Fletcher is Professor Emeritus and Director of the Ocean Sciences Centre, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.

Matthew L. Rise is Canada Research Chair in Marine Biotechnology and Associate Professor at the Ocean Sciences Centre, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.