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Fish Ecology, Evolution, and Exploitation: A New Theoretical Synthesis

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Fish Ecology, Evolution, and Exploitation: A New Theoretical Synthesis
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ken H. Andersen
SeriesMonographs in Population Biology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:280
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 156
Category/GenreFishes
Applied ecology
ISBN/Barcode 9780691192956
ClassificationsDewey:597.17
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 71 b/w illus. 10 tables.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 16 July 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

Fish are one of the most important global food sources, supplying a significant share of the world's protein consumption. From stocks of wild Alaskan salmon and North Sea cod to entire fish communities with myriad species, fisheries require careful management to ensure that stocks remain productive, and mathematical models are essential tools for d

Author Biography

Ken H. Andersen is professor of theoretical marine ecology and deputy director of the Centre for Ocean Life at the Technical University of Denmark's National Institute of Aquatic Resources.

Reviews

"I believe that over time this book will come to be seen as redefining much of fisheries science and I recommend it wholeheartedly."---Robert Thorpe, Fish and Fisheries "Any scientist working on fish and with a basic background in numerical approach may find interest in this book."---Pierre Cresson, Cybium