{"product_id":"trout-and-salmon-isbn-9780852382561","title":"Trout and Salmon","description":"This important book contains a great wealth of practical information on trout and salmon, species of fish that are of huge scientific and commercial interest. \u003cp\u003eThe introductory chapters of Trout and Salmon cover the biology and environmental variables of importance when considering these species. Further chapters encompass current information on the ecology of salmon and trout, with particular emphasis on the definition and quantification, where possible, of their environmental requirements and limitations. Comprehensive coverage of the impacts of human activities on trout and salmon is included, together with important aspects of relevance when considering issues of species conservation and habitat restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book concentrates on the two species of the genus Salmo with many references and comparisons with the genus Oncorhynchus. Conclusions drawn within the book apply to both genera and as such the book will have relevance for both Europe and North America as well as other areas where these genera occur.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrevor Crisp has written a book that will be of great interest and use to fish biologists and fisheries scientists, to aquatic biologists, conservationists, ecologists and environmental scientists. The book will be particularly valuable for those working in government environment agencies and fish and wildlife departments and to all those involved in the management of these important species, their fisheries and habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e  Introduction. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaxonomy, Distribution and Importance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife Cycles and General Biology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater Quantity and Quality and the Quality of Gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Requirements and Limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Influence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment, Conservation, Improvement and Rehabilitation of Salmonid Habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Next?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Mean instantaneous rate of mortality or loss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Mean instantaneous rate of growth (in weight).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Index.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eD. Trevor Crisp\u003c\/b\u003e is a consultant, formerly employed by the Freshwater Biological Association \/ Institute of Freshwater Ecology, U.K.  This important book contains a great wealth of practical information on trout and salmon, species of fish that are of huge scientific and commercial interest. \u003cp\u003eThe introductory chapters of Trout and Salmon cover the biology and environmental variables of importance when considering these species. Further chapters encompass current information on the ecology of salmon and trout, with particular emphasis on the definition and quantification, where possible, of their environmental requirements and limitations. Comprehensive coverage of the impacts of human activities on trout and salmon is included, together with important aspects of relevance when considering issues of species conservation and habitat restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book concentrates on the two species of the genus Salmo with many references and comparisons with the genus Oncorhynchus. Conclusions drawn within the book apply to both genera and as such the book will have relevance for both Europe and North America as well as other areas where these genera occur.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrevor Crisp has written a book that will be of great interest and use to fish biologists and fisheries scientists, to aquatic biologists, conservationists, ecologists and environmental scientists. The book will be particularly valuable for those working in government environment agencies and fish and wildlife departments and to all those involved in the management of these important species, their fisheries and habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990415556837,"sku":"NP9780852382561","price":164.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780852382561.jpg?v=1761787737","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/trout-and-salmon-isbn-9780852382561","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}