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John F. Wickins and Daniel O'C Lee.

The second edition of an extremely well-received book,Crustacean Farming, deals with all cultivated crustaceans ofcommercial significance, shrimp, prawns, crayfish, lobsters, crabs,and spiny lobsters, and examines the criteria by which both thefeasibility and desirability of farming proposals are assessed. Thecharacteristics and production methods of farmed and candidatecrustacean species are described in sufficient detail to enableareas of profitable involvement to be distinguished form otheropportunities presenting only very high risks and possibilities forserious loss. Coverage extends right from broodstock acquisitionand management through to the operation of hatcheries, nurseriesand on-growing units to key aspects of processing and marketing.New to this second edition are ranching and re-stocking operationstogether with the culture of ornamental shrimp and smallcrustaceans used as live food in fish and shellfish hatcheries. Thesections on crustacean diseases, genetics and nutrition have beenextended in the light of recent research advances.

Examples of investment and operating costs of the differentculture options are compared and an analysis of current trends inworld crustacean markets is presented to assist in economic andfinancial appraisal.

Special consideration is given to the place of crustaceanfarming within the economics of developing nations in relation tosocial and environmental impact in order to promote awareness ofthe wider implications of global developments.

The consequences of recent research and technical developmentsare considered, together with concerns over genetic and animalwelfare issues. Specific areas where further advances in technologyare needed to improve the reliability or productivity of farmingsystems are highlighted. This important book is a vital tool andreference work for all those involved with crustacean farmingworldwide.