Fisheries Acoustics (Fish & Fisheries Series)
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"Emphasizes the practical methods for assessing fish stock; also discusses the design, execution, and interpretation of surveys..."
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edition.
Book Description
The second edition of this important book provides thorough coverage of the subject with particular emphasis on practical acoustic methods for fish assessment. The authors, who are both widely experienced in the area, cover the underlying principles and current applications in fisheries research and outline the advantages and limitations of acoustic methods.This fully updated and revised edition contains much information on new techniques, equipment and their use. Fisheries Acoustics, 2nd edition, includes important information relating to practical problems of survey design, execution, and interpretation and is illustrated using examples drawn from acoustic surveys on commercially important fish species from many areas of the world.
Living resources of the sea and fresh water have long been an important source of food and economic activity. With fish stocks continuing to be over-exploited, there is a clear focus on fisheries management, to which acoustic methods can and do make an important contribution.The second edition of this widely used book covers the many technological developments which have occurred since the first edition; highly sophisticated sonar and computer processing equipment offer great new opportunities and Fisheries Acoustic, 2e provides the reader with a better understanding of how to interpret acoustic observations and put them to practical use.- Well known and respected authors- Emphasis on practical acoustic methods- Detailed coverage of a commercially and environmentally important subjectA vital tool for fisheries scientists, fisheries oceanographers, environmental biologists, ecologists, population biologists, fish biologists, and marine biologists. All those involved with design and use of acoustic equipment. Libraries in research establishments, government stations and universities where fisheries science is studied or taught will find this a welcome addition to their shelves.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Fisheries Acoustics (Fish & Fisheries Series),D.N. MacLennan,E.J. Simmonds,Springer,0412330601,Detection,Fish Detection,Fisheries & Aquaculture,Fishes,Lakes & Ponds,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Nature,Nature/Ecology,Science/Mathematics,Technology & Industrial Arts,Aquaculture & fishing: practice & techniques,Nature / Lakes & Ponds
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