30 Best Books on Aquaculture

“Recent Advances in Aquaculture: Volume 3” Book Review: The previous volumes in this series confirm the growing significance of the hydroponics industry in both developed and developing economies. The latest volume continues to focus on specialized areas that have gained importance due to the industry’s increasingly scientific approach. However, the information presented in this volume is relevant not only to professional hydroponics researchers but also to farmers and project managers. The chapter by David Alderman, from the English Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Laboratories, offers a thorough and well-researched review of fish disease treatment, which is essential for maintaining the reputation of the industry and ensuring the health of both the fish and humans.

“Recent Advances in Aquaculture: Volume 2” Book Review: This book is the second volume in a series showcasing the energy of innovative work in hydroponics. It contains a variety of excellent studies and advancements that have been accomplished in a relatively brief timeframe. The editors are pleased that the first volume was so well-received, and believe that it demonstrates the need for connections between research labs and fish farms, in order to make current research accessible to a wider range of potential users. The book has a greater emphasis on more specific areas of expertise, which is appropriate since modern hydroponics professionals need to be familiar with a wide range of specialisms within the wider context of management and production. Many of these specialized topics are important across the entire spectrum of production and are often critical to economic success. One of the contributions in this volume is by Dr. Derek Robertson, director of the Institute of Aquaculture’s Howietoun Fish Farm, and focuses on a specific topic.

“Advances in Shrimp Aquaculture Management” Book Review: This book highlights the potential of shrimp cultivation as a hydroponics practice in India, and emphasizes the importance of applying a scientific approach to the fundamentals of water quality, nutrition, and health. Simply recording data and applying products may not yield the desired results. Effective management and remedial measures require a deep understanding of the available data and their application. This book aims to provide such technical knowledge to fisheries graduates, hydroponics specialists, professionals, extension workers, entrepreneurs, and others interested in shrimp hydroponics. Given the global importance of shrimp cultivation, the book underscores the need to support this practice in India for its potential to generate substantial returns for the farming community and foreign exchange for the country.

“Advances in Fish Processing Technology” Book Review: This book explores the remarkable progress and advancements made in the science and technology of managing and processing fish over the past thirty years. It presents a comprehensive review of global fish processing technologies, with a special focus on India and its unique exotic fish species. Comprised of 20 chapters, the first three discuss fish resources and characteristics, including flavor and aroma. The following eleven chapters delve into various preservation techniques as fish and fish products can pose public health risks due to factors such as temperature and mishandling. The last three chapters focus on quality control. This book will be valuable to a broad audience, including ichthyologists and professionals involved in the fishing industry.

“Advances in Extrusion Technology: Aquaculture Animal Feeds & Foods” Book Review: This book covers a wide range of topics related to hydroponics, animal feeds, and removal technology, including the quality of fish meal, dietary ingredients, nutrient requirements of fish and shellfish, and the use of extruded feed in fish food. Additionally, it provides valuable information on the nutrition and feeding of red drum and hybrid striped bass, as well as biotechnology and bioremediation practices in hydroponics. Finally, the book discusses recent advances in food removal technology.

“Advances in aquaculture hatchery technology: 5. Rotifers, Artemia and copepods as live feeds for fish larvae” Book Review: This book presents a comprehensive overview of the commonly used zooplankton live feed species for incubator raising of fish and shellfish hatchlings, namely rotifers, Artemia, and copepods. Each segment starts with a brief description of the biology and habitat of these species. The section provides a summary of the most prevalent techniques for culturing, feeding, harvesting, sanitizing, and preserving these organisms, with special attention to their nutritional and microbiological aspects. Furthermore, emerging trends and advancements in the field are also discussed.

“Recent Advances and New Species in Aquaculture” Book Review: This comprehensive and forward-looking text presents the latest essential information on newly introduced species to hydroponics and documents the key technological advancements of the last decade. Every aspect of this growing field has been covered in detail, including recent technological developments, new species, recent changes, and global trends. Specifically, you will find information on the cultivation of species such as barramundi, cobia, dolphin fish, spiny lobsters, slipper lobsters, mud crabs, penaeid prawns, Nile tilapia, yellowtail kingfish, abalone, sea cucumber and sea urchin, kelp, ornamentals and Indian major carps, fugu, mudskippers, cephalopods, and bluefin tuna. Technological advancements and the introduction of new species into hydroponics are critical to the growth of the global hydroponics industry. This industry is rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing in the world, experiencing enormous strides in its many and diverse aspects. Recent Advances and New Species in Aquaculture focuses specifically on the ever-evolving nature of hydroponics, providing the core scientific and commercially valuable information on the remarkable growth in hydroponic production and the development of new technological tools.

“Handbook on Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology” Book Review: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fishery sector, highlighting its importance to the Indian economy as a source of income for fishermen and its huge export potential. Over the past fifty years, aquaculture technology has rapidly developed, ranging from simple facilities for domestic consumption to high-tech closed systems for export production. This book covers a wide range of aspects of freshwater aquaculture, including species selection, fish pond construction and preparation, weed and predator control, seed fish production and transportation, fish nutrition, and disease control. The book also covers important topics such as the classification of fishes, their economic importance, and their relation to human health. With detailed information on the fundamental aspects of fisheries and aquaculture technology, this book is an essential resource for research scholars, technocrats, institutional libraries, and entrepreneurs interested in the field of aquaculture technology.

“Aquaculture: The Farming and Husbandry of Freshwater and Marine Organisms” Book Review: This book covers various disciplines, including seawater chemistry, process engineering, fish physiology, behavior, nutrition, and health. It highlights the complex interplay between living fish and the chemical and sensory stimuli of their environment. Additionally, the book explores the chemical processes that regulate carbonate stability in seawater and the impact of captivity on physiological processes. It also delves into the sensory processes of fishes, such as vision, hearing, and electroreception, and provides information on the diseases of seawater fish and their corresponding treatment methods. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the various factors that influence the health and well-being of aquatic life.

“A Manual of FreshWater Aquaculture” Book Review: This book is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of agricultural universities, offering valuable insights into aquaculture, fishery, biology, and zoology. Moreover, this book is an essential guide for fish culturists, private entrepreneurs, extension workers, and a reference for libraries. It is also a valuable resource for information centers and organizations that are concerned with the development of fisheries research. The book covers almost all aspects of freshwater aquaculture, including culturable fish, shellfish, pond construction, management practices of nurseries and production ponds, eradication of aquatic weeds and predators, composite fish culture, culture of air-breathers, trouts, freshwater prawns, ornamental fish, fish-food organisms, and frogs. The book also discusses breeding and fish seed production, fish seed transport, fish farming with agriculture and animal husbandry, sewage-fed fish culture, fish nutrition, fish diseases, and their control.

“Freshwater Aquaculture” Book Review: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of freshwater aquaculture. The book covers topics such as fish selection, pond construction, seed production, feeding and nutrition, disease management, and marketing. It also includes chapters on advanced topics such as integrated aquaculture, genetics, biotechnology, and environmental management. The book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the field of aquaculture. Its clear and concise presentation of the subject matter makes it an accessible reference for anyone interested in freshwater aquaculture.

“Freshwater Aquaculture: A Handbook for Small Scale Fish Culture in North America” Book Review: The book comprehensively covers different aquaculture systems, such as those that integrate plants, land animals, and cage cultures. It includes valuable information on pond construction, repair, water quality, and chemistry, as well as marketing and shipping concerns. Additionally, the book explores the various diseases and legal restrictions associated with aquaculture. It also features cooking methods for the various species and an extensive appendix. The book provides detailed descriptions of thirty-five food fishes, including their habitat, ease of culture, and flavor. Furthermore, it contains a resource section that offers useful information on publications, supplies, advice, and training.

“Textbook of Freshwater Aquaculture” Book Review: This comprehensive guide covers a range of aquaculture practices in India, including the current state of freshwater aquaculture and new technologies. It emphasizes the importance of aquaculture and covers topics such as earthen pond components, pre-stocking management measures, and eradication of predatory fishes, weed fishes, aquatic weeds, and aquatic insects. Additionally, the book covers post-stocking management measures such as feed, feeding, and water quality.

“Freshwater Fish Culture in China: Principles and Practice (Developments in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science)” Book Review: This book presents the world with the theory and application of freshwater fish farming in China. It covers various aspects of fish farming, including fish resources, reproduction, feeding, nutrition, genetics, breeding, and nursing. In addition, the book explores integrated fish farming, fish culture in lakes, reservoirs, pens, and cages, luxury species culture, and disease control. The book cites a representative collection of Chinese literature on the subject matter.

“Women and Small-Scale Freshwater Aquaculture in Bangladesh” Book Review: This book focuses on women involved in aquaculture in rural Bangladesh, specifically in Trishal Upazila of Mymensingh district. It examines the various fish farming activities undertaken by women and their impact on both their livelihoods and their lives. The book presents qualitative and quantitative data on women fishers, with a particular focus on the issue of empowerment. The study reveals that women were involved in diverse activities such as pond preparation, pre-stocking management, fry stocking, feed and fertilizer application, fish harvesting, and marketing. As a result of women’s involvement, fish production has increased. However, the book also identifies important constraints such as insufficient funds, poor marketing facilities, inadequate supply of fry, and a lack of technological support. Despite these challenges, the book highlights the success stories of women in the study areas who have improved their socioeconomic status through their involvement in fish farming activities. The book also observes that participation in fish farming has empowered women to make decisions, control assets, consumption, and mobility.

“Applied Fish Pharmacology (Aquaculture Series)” Book Review: This book caters to a global audience and serves as a comprehensive reference manual for individuals involved in selecting medicines for administering to fish. It is also a valuable resource for administrators concerned with regulating aquaculture. The book delves into issues that affect all methods of administering drugs to fish, including safety considerations and relevant legislation in countries with significant aquacultural industries. It provides a comprehensive overview of available medicinal substances, along with current knowledge of their pharmacology and methods of use. Safety is emphasized throughout the book, including considerations for the well-being of the fish, the person administering the medication, consumers of medicated fish, and the environment.

“Chemical and Process Plant Commissioning Handbook” Book Review: This book is a crucial resource for professionals working in the chemical process and process plant sectors, as well as those seeking to update their skills in this area. It provides commissioning process checklists that align with the industry’s best practices, which readers can customize to their specific needs. It also covers essential safety assessments and inspection routines needed to ensure new plants adhere to OSH(A) and environmental regulations. Additionally, the book offers a systematic approach for converting newly constructed plants into fully operational process units and streamlining equipment.

“Surface Production Operations, Volume 1” Book Review: The book covers the fundamentals of surface production operations, encompassing topics related to the oilfield’s surface production operations from the production stage to the process stage. It is essential for production and process engineers and includes information about hydrocarbon characteristics, various reservoir types, and crude impurities. Additionally, the book includes numerous easy-to-understand figures, charts, tables, and photos, which effectively illustrate the process of designing, specifying, and operating oilfield surface production facilities, making it a highly useful resource for professionals in this field.

“Fundamentals of Aquacultural Engineering” Book Review: This book explores the engineering aspects of aquaculture, which is the science and technology of producing aquatic plants and animals in a balanced manner. It draws upon the expertise of biologists, engineers, chemists, economists, food technologists, marketing specialists, lawyers, and others to help meet the world’s food shortages. With aquaculture production becoming more intensive, it is important to squeeze as much product as possible out of a given parcel of land while maintaining maximum sustainability. Despite many aquaculture books available, few delve into the engineering aspects of aquaculture, including critical discussions of the maximum sustainable yield of marine species and per capita consumption of fishery production.

“Trading the Silver Seed: Local knowledge and market moralities in aquacultural development” Book Review: The book encompasses three primary themes. Firstly, it examines rural society by focusing on the trading activities required in aquaculture, as opposed to attempting to comprehend it through the diverse range of actors involved in agricultural production. Secondly, the book offers practical insights and demonstrates how it is feasible to leverage existing relationships and technologies to enable innovative poverty-focused strategies. Thirdly, the book illustrates that an obsession with high-tech solutions in development may disregard the native problem-solving approaches of local communities by exploring the fish trading network, which provides a particularly remarkable example.

“Small Scale Depuration of Aquacultural FreshWater Fish” Book Review: The book investigates various aspects of fish quality, including bacterial levels in the fish samples and their habitat, as well as the use of UV treated water for fish treatment during depuration. Additionally, the physicochemical properties of the habitat, such as pH, temperature, salinity, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen, were studied. To analyze the effects of depuration, the fish samples were treated in a small-scale constructed depuration system, and their initial weight before and after depuration was measured. Furthermore, the book examines the total plate count of the fish samples, both before and after depuration, by isolating and analyzing them.

“Aquacultural Engineering” Book Review: This book delves into the subject of aquaculture, which involves the production, processing, and marketing of aquatic organisms. It emphasizes the technological advancements in aquaculture engineering in a concise yet authoritative manner, covering topics such as properties of water, energy in aquatic systems, nutrients, water supply, filtration, disinfection, and aeration. The book is a valuable resource for aquacultural engineers, biologists, hatchery managers, aquaculturists, fishery experts, researchers, and academicians. It includes numerous tables, flow charts, line diagrams, and colored photographs to aid in understanding complex aquacultural mechanisms. Its brevity, conciseness, and easy accessibility make it an ideal reference for aquacultural engineering experts, students, and researchers.

“Aquacultural engineering” Book Review: This book covers a wide range of topics related to aquaculture engineering, including an introduction to the field, the elements of aquaculture, and specific sections on the aquaculture of crustaceans, mollusks, and shellfish. Additionally, it covers the pearl industry, various tools and techniques used in fisheries, and explores the use of fish as a food source. The book also delves into the aquaculture of various types of fish, such as edible fish, marine fish, and milkfish, as well as discussing caviar, fish roe, and other edible seafood options.