Download or read book World Fishes Important to North Americans written by C. Richard Robins and published by . This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Investigation and Monetary Values of Fish and Freshwater Mussel Kills written by Rob Southwick and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nonindigenous Fishes Introduced Into Inland Waters of the United States written by Pam L. Fuller and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides species accounts for all known nonindigenous fishes in inland, open waters of the United States on record at the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division's laboratory in Gainesville, Florida (USGS/BRD-G). Online access to the dataset is available on the Internet at http://nas.er.usgs.gov.
Download or read book Ecology of North American Freshwater Fishes written by Stephen T. Ross and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North American freshwater fish fauna is the most diverse and thoroughly researched temperate fish fauna in the world. Ecology of North American Freshwater Fishes is the only textbook to provide advanced undergraduate and graduate students and researchers with an up-to-date and integrated view of the ecological and evolutionary concepts, principles, and processes involved in the formation and maintenance of this fauna. Ecology of North American Freshwater Fishes provides readers with a broad understanding of why specific species and assemblages occur in particular places. Additionally, the text explores how individuals and species interact with each other and with their environments, how such interactions have been altered by anthropogenic impacts, and the relative success of efforts to restore damaged ecosystems. This book is designed for use in courses related to aquatic and fish ecology, fish biology, ichthyology, and related advanced ecology and conservation courses, and is divided into five sections for ease of use. Chapter summaries, supplemental reading lists, online sources, extensive figures, and color photography are included to guide readers through the material and facilitate student learning. Part 1: Faunal origins, evolution, and diversity Presents a broad pictureÑboth spatially and temporallyÑof the derivation of the fauna, including global and regional geological and climatological processes and their effects on North American fishes. Part 2: Formation, maintenance, and persistence of local populations and assemblages Focuses on how local fish populations and assemblages are formed and how they persist, or not, through time. Part 3: Form and function Deals with the relationship of body form and life history patterns as they are related to ecological functions. Part 4: Interactions among individuals and species Discusses the numerous interactions among individuals and species through communication, competition, predation, mutualism, and facilitation. Part 5: Issues in conservation Focuses on several primary conservation issues such as flow alterations and the increasing biotic homogenization of faunas.
Download or read book CUTTHROAT TROUT written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Freshwater Fishes of North America written by Melvin L. Warren, Jr. and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 934 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: H. Wilson
Download or read book The Fisheries of North America written by National Fisheries Institute and published by Washington : Bureau of Commercial Fisheries. This book was released on 1966 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Freshwater Fishes of North America written by Melvin L. Warren (Jr.) and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The second volume of the definitive reference Freshwater Fishes of North America, encompassing families Characidae to Poeciliiadae, is the result of decades of analysis by leading fish experts from universities and reserch laboratories across North America" -- Page 4 de la couverture du volume 2.
Download or read book Fishes in the Freshwaters of Florida written by Robert H. Robins and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive identification guide to the 222 species of fishes in Florida’s fresh waters. Each species is presented with color photographs, key characteristics for identification, comparisons to similar species, habitat descriptions, and dot distribution maps. Florida's unique mix of species includes some of the world's favorite sport fishes, the Tarpon and Largemouth Bass. This guide also features three species native only to Florida—the Seminole Killifish, Flagfish, and Okaloosa Darter—and the smallest freshwater fish in North America, the Least Killifish. Ranging from the panhandle to the Everglades, their habitats include springs, creeks, rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes, and man-made canals. As Florida's human population grows, the state's freshwater environments are being changed in ways that threaten its native fishes. This book provides important information on the diversity, distribution, and environmental needs of both native and nonindigenous species, helping us monitor and take care of Florida's water and its aquatic inhabitants.
Download or read book Methods for Fish Biology written by Carl B. Schreck and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed as both a reference and a handbook for the study of fishes. It is a source of methods commonly used to research fish genetics, systematics, anatomy, physiology, developmental biology, toxicology, behavior, and ecology. Standard methods and their theoretical framework are presented for all these fields. Each of the book's 20 chapters also contains a background literature review which, though not exhaustive, allows readers to delve more deeply into subjects that particularly interest them. The main emphasis is on methodology, but the pros and cons of alternative procedures also are treated, as are the uses and misuses of data generated by the techniques.
Download or read book Sharks of the World written by Leonard J. V. Compagno and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensively rewritten, revised and updated version of the original FAO Catalogue of Sharks of the World. This volume reviews all 15 families, 25 genera and 57 species of living bullhead, mackerel and carpet sharks, including certain well-established but currently undescribed species, mainly from Australia.
Download or read book Inland Fisheries Management in North America written by Christopher C. Kohler and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book covers fishery assessments, habitat and community manipulations, and common practices for managing stream, river, lake, and anadromous fisheries. Chapters on history; ecosystem management; management processes; communications with the public; introduced, undesirable, and endangered species; and the legal and regulatory frameworks provide the context for modern fisheries management." From fisheries.org.
Download or read book Fishes of the Rainbow written by David A. McKee and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In warm, shallow waters around the world, coral reefs teem with tens of thousands of marine species. Reefs rival rain forests in biodiversity, and about a third of the world’s marine fish species live part of their lives on coral reefs. In the 1960s, marine biologist Henry “Hank” Compton (1928–2005) of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Rockport Marine Lab participated in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean research cruises on which some of these fishes were collected. A talented artist, Compton painted watercolors based on photographs of collected specimens. Along with taxonomic descriptions, Compton wrote imaginative narratives to accompany the paintings, humorous and quirky stories of the fishes in their light-filled, busy, colorful coral worlds. Fishes of the Rainbow introduces art lovers and tropical fish enthusiasts to Compton’s world. Marine biologist David McKee provides context for Compton’s work as well as an informative overview of the science of coral reef ecosystems. Artist and art historian Mark Anderson explains Compton’s unique technique. This beautifully illustrated, informative, and whimsical book will appeal to aquarium buffs, art aficionados, scuba divers, and marine conservationists. Around the world, warming ocean waters and increased ocean acidification threaten coral reefs. This book offers readers a glimpse into this vibrant ecosystem and the wildlife we stand to lose.
Download or read book Peterson First Guide to Fishes of North America written by Michael Filisky and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1998-05-11 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecology.
Download or read book The Fisheries of North America written by Robin W. A. Rodger and published by Halifax, N.S. : Canadian Marine Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fisheries of North America is designed to be a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to the major commercial species of fish and shellfish landed in the US and Canada, as well as many recreational species. The book includes illustrations and keys to identifying fish by their appropriate market names, common names and scientific names and for distinguishing these species from other species they can be easily mistaken for. It is not only a definitive guide to North America?s commercial fisheries, it is also easily accessible and reliable for a range of users from general fishers to professional researchers. The book focuses on species that account for more than 99 percent of the total value of marine and freshwater, finfish and shellfish, landed in the US and Canada. Eighty different species have been chosen to represent major seafood groups under ?approved? market names (e.g., anchovy, cod, grouper, hake, clam, crab, shrimp, etc.) as defined in the publication ?The Seafood List.? Using these chosen species, the book sheds light on other species that comprise the same, or related, market name or common name designations. In total, several hundred species are introduced and discussed - almost all the commercially significant species landed in the United States and Canada. Species are identified and described under key headings; for example, name recognition, physical identification and differentiation, habitat range, fishing methods, landing trends, commercial uses and forms, spawning behaviour and life cycle. Where appropriate, the book also identifies real or potential threats to a fishery; conservation initiatives; aquaculture initiatives; impact of recreational fishing; government regulations or advisories; processing methods; under-utilized species and unique species characteristics. Conflicts and duplications in species nomenclature are still rife, particularly in the use of common names. This hampers the integrity of both economic and scientific research efforts, as well as the transparency of commercial transactions. Like language itself, existing or local custom often prevails over standard conventions and some fish/shellfish nomenclature issues will never be entirely resolved to everyone?s satisfaction. For example, it is unlikely that lake trout or brook trout will ever be widely known (or marketed) as ?char? [?charr? in Fishbase] even though this may be a more appropriate market name. Many other sources of nomenclature confusion abound. Rockfish are legally marketed as snapper on the West Coast, while Greenland turbot is often marketed as halibut in Boston. Two different species, Atlantic pollock and walleye pollock are often reported together as just ?pollock.? Blackback flounder and gray sole, are designated common names, but are more often reported under different ?common? names. Bass, butterfish, bluefish, hake, seatrout, perch, pompano, porgy, snapper and whiting are all examples where common names or market names are often used incorrectly. Some species of shellfish (e.g., clams and whelks) have no generally recognised common name at all.The book tackles these identification issues head-on. To accomplish ?cradle to grave? species identification, the author?s approach was to match (where possible) the preferred market names and common names of fish/shellfish species, as identified in ?The Seafood List,? to the most recently designated scientific names of the species as verified in the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). In most cases, ?The Seafood List?s? species scientific name was the same as the ITIS name; however, where there was a difference, the ITIS designation was used. The US-sponsored ITIS database for scientific names, as with the ?The Seafood List,? is based on North American-wide input. Hence, the species identification terminology used in this book is compatible with the most recently approved usage in North America, but may not equate with other conventions. For example, species of finfish were cross-referenced with the ?Fishbase? database and many differences in nomenclature, particularly in preferred common names, were noted, and included here. The book makes a serious effort at clarifying issues of species identity so that the reader can quickly appreciate and connect issues of larger importance. Market information is often deficient without clear identification and understanding of the species being discussed. Similarly, scientific information on species often lacks important perspectives on economic impact and market presentation. The integrated approach taken in this book facilitates a quick and comprehensive (if not detailed) understanding of the state of the major commercial fisheries in the United States and Canada. This effort is aided by almost 100 illustrations of key species and a comprehensive index that is organized to reflect market names, common names, scientific names and common aliases. Multi-lingual names are also included in the text. An introductory section provides a perspective on the historical impact of the fisheries in the early settlement of North America and an overview of the present socio-economic impact of the industry. This is supplemented with illustrations and information on fishing methods and common terms used to describe fishes? physical attributes, so the reader can easily follow the text. A glossary of the scientific terms used is also included. Hence, the book should prove to be a valuable tool to industry and government decision-makers, as well as researchers and educators involved in the North American fisheries. An illustrated MS Power Point presentation of the book can also be made available for classroom, or seminar, use. 180 statistical tables100 illustrationsFor additional information and title page see: http://www.marketresearchassociates.com/Publications.htm
Download or read book Black Carp written by Leo G. Nico and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates written by James H. Thorp and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 1036 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The third edition of Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates continues the tradition of in-depth coverage of the biology, ecology, phylogeny, and identification of freshwater invertebrates from the USA and Canada. This text serves as an authoritative single source for a broad coverage of the anatomy, physiology, ecology, and phylogeny of all major groups of invertebrates in inland waters of North America, north of Mexico." --Book Jacket.
