Biology and Management of the World Tarpon and Bonefish Fisheries (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780367388553)

A comprehensive guide to the tarpon and bonefish species, this book provides an overview of world tarpon and bonefish fisheries including their dynamics and status. Chapters cover tarpon and bonefish life history, age and growth, behavior, physiology, genetics, reproduction and recruitment, and movements and migrations. The book examines fishing and fishery exploitation, habitat-animal relationships and stock enhancement, ecosystem management, and fishery management experiences from various areas of the world. Highlighting the lore and appeal of these species of fish, the book recommends strategies to improve the sustainability of these valuable fisheries.

Author: Jerald S. Ault
ISBN-10: 0367388553
ISBN-13: 9780367388553
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 10/18/2019
Pages: 472
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.00d