Author: A. D. Dholakia
Publisher: Daya Books
ISBN: 9788170353393
Category : Aquatic organisms
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
There is not a single book which provides information on different fisheries of Gujarat and its Resources. In this book about 26 main commercial fisheries of Gujarat is given. In each chapter details like classification, identification, (Taxonomy), drawing and photograph of fish, food and feeding, sex, fecundity, maturity, spawning availability resources landings of more than 30 to 40 years, fishing season, craft and gear used for such fishery etc. are given. Details of important marine fauna like phytoplankton, zooplankton, corals, sponges, molluscans, sea turtles are given. Aquatic resources like aquatic weeds their commercial utilisation, whales. Mangroves with english and scientific names and identification is given. List of more than 300 marine fishes and 100 freshwater fishes with their scientific, english and local names and are given. List of rare, endangered, threatened and vulnerable species in Gujarat is provided. Details of fishing craft and gear, their classification their design with drawing and specification, classification of gear, different gear material etc. are included. Details of fishing harbours of India with their design, facilities, tidal ranges etc. is given. Details of fishing ground, potential resources are discussed. Latest technology for estimation of fisheries resources using satellite image is also discussed. Details of freshwater dams of Saurashtra with their water spread capacity is also given which may provide guidance to start freshwater culture. Details of different diseases occur in fishes, their symptoms, their preventive and curing methods with treating chemicals and drugs are given. Constraints and future of fisheries of India with special reference to Gujarat with the suggestion for improvement in Fishery Management are discussed. This well illustrated book will be highly useful to university students, scientist, culturist and to trade. Contents Part I: Marine Fisheries Chapter 1: Bombay Duck Fishery; Chapter 2: Cat Fish Fishery; Chapter 3: Cephalopod Fishery; Chapter 4: Crab Fishery; Chapter 5: Chank Fishery; Chapter 6: Eel Fishery; Chapter 7: Elasmobranch Fishery; Chapter 8: Edible Oyster and Mollusc Fishery; Chapter 9: Ghol-Dara Fishery; Chapter 10: Indian Mackeral Fishery; Chapter 11: Lobster Fishery; Chapter 12: Mullet Fishery; Chapter 13: Pomfret Fishery; Chapter 14: Prawn Fishery; Chapter 15: Pearl Oyster Fishery; Chapter 16: Ribbon Fish Fishery; Chapter 17: Scianeid Fishery; Chapter 18: Seer Fish Fishery; Chapter 19: Tuna Fish Fishery; Chapter 20: Window Pane Fishery. Part II: Inland Fisheries Chapter 21: Catla Fishery; Chapter 22: Rohu Fishery; Chapter 23: Mrigal Fishery; Chapter 24: Hilsa Fishery; Chapter 25: Freshwater Prawn Fishery; Chapter 26: Aquatic Weed; Chapter 27: Corals; Chapter 28: Mangroves; Chapter 29: Sponges of India; Chapter 30: Sea Turtles; Chapter 31: Marine Mammals of India; Chapter 32: Planktons and their Importance in Fishery; Chapter 33: Marine Resources; Chapter 34: Inland Fishery Resources; Chapter 35: Coastal Aquaculture in India; Chapter 36: Marine and Freshwater Aquatic Diseases; Chapter 37: Craft and Gear; Chapter 38: Fisheries Harbours and Landing Centers; Chapter 39: Fisheries Management; Chapter 40: Remote sensing in Marine Fisheries.
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of India
Author: A. D. Dholakia
Publisher: Daya Books
ISBN: 9788170353393
Category : Aquatic organisms
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
There is not a single book which provides information on different fisheries of Gujarat and its Resources. In this book about 26 main commercial fisheries of Gujarat is given. In each chapter details like classification, identification, (Taxonomy), drawing and photograph of fish, food and feeding, sex, fecundity, maturity, spawning availability resources landings of more than 30 to 40 years, fishing season, craft and gear used for such fishery etc. are given. Details of important marine fauna like phytoplankton, zooplankton, corals, sponges, molluscans, sea turtles are given. Aquatic resources like aquatic weeds their commercial utilisation, whales. Mangroves with english and scientific names and identification is given. List of more than 300 marine fishes and 100 freshwater fishes with their scientific, english and local names and are given. List of rare, endangered, threatened and vulnerable species in Gujarat is provided. Details of fishing craft and gear, their classification their design with drawing and specification, classification of gear, different gear material etc. are included. Details of fishing harbours of India with their design, facilities, tidal ranges etc. is given. Details of fishing ground, potential resources are discussed. Latest technology for estimation of fisheries resources using satellite image is also discussed. Details of freshwater dams of Saurashtra with their water spread capacity is also given which may provide guidance to start freshwater culture. Details of different diseases occur in fishes, their symptoms, their preventive and curing methods with treating chemicals and drugs are given. Constraints and future of fisheries of India with special reference to Gujarat with the suggestion for improvement in Fishery Management are discussed. This well illustrated book will be highly useful to university students, scientist, culturist and to trade. Contents Part I: Marine Fisheries Chapter 1: Bombay Duck Fishery; Chapter 2: Cat Fish Fishery; Chapter 3: Cephalopod Fishery; Chapter 4: Crab Fishery; Chapter 5: Chank Fishery; Chapter 6: Eel Fishery; Chapter 7: Elasmobranch Fishery; Chapter 8: Edible Oyster and Mollusc Fishery; Chapter 9: Ghol-Dara Fishery; Chapter 10: Indian Mackeral Fishery; Chapter 11: Lobster Fishery; Chapter 12: Mullet Fishery; Chapter 13: Pomfret Fishery; Chapter 14: Prawn Fishery; Chapter 15: Pearl Oyster Fishery; Chapter 16: Ribbon Fish Fishery; Chapter 17: Scianeid Fishery; Chapter 18: Seer Fish Fishery; Chapter 19: Tuna Fish Fishery; Chapter 20: Window Pane Fishery. Part II: Inland Fisheries Chapter 21: Catla Fishery; Chapter 22: Rohu Fishery; Chapter 23: Mrigal Fishery; Chapter 24: Hilsa Fishery; Chapter 25: Freshwater Prawn Fishery; Chapter 26: Aquatic Weed; Chapter 27: Corals; Chapter 28: Mangroves; Chapter 29: Sponges of India; Chapter 30: Sea Turtles; Chapter 31: Marine Mammals of India; Chapter 32: Planktons and their Importance in Fishery; Chapter 33: Marine Resources; Chapter 34: Inland Fishery Resources; Chapter 35: Coastal Aquaculture in India; Chapter 36: Marine and Freshwater Aquatic Diseases; Chapter 37: Craft and Gear; Chapter 38: Fisheries Harbours and Landing Centers; Chapter 39: Fisheries Management; Chapter 40: Remote sensing in Marine Fisheries.
Publisher: Daya Books
ISBN: 9788170353393
Category : Aquatic organisms
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
There is not a single book which provides information on different fisheries of Gujarat and its Resources. In this book about 26 main commercial fisheries of Gujarat is given. In each chapter details like classification, identification, (Taxonomy), drawing and photograph of fish, food and feeding, sex, fecundity, maturity, spawning availability resources landings of more than 30 to 40 years, fishing season, craft and gear used for such fishery etc. are given. Details of important marine fauna like phytoplankton, zooplankton, corals, sponges, molluscans, sea turtles are given. Aquatic resources like aquatic weeds their commercial utilisation, whales. Mangroves with english and scientific names and identification is given. List of more than 300 marine fishes and 100 freshwater fishes with their scientific, english and local names and are given. List of rare, endangered, threatened and vulnerable species in Gujarat is provided. Details of fishing craft and gear, their classification their design with drawing and specification, classification of gear, different gear material etc. are included. Details of fishing harbours of India with their design, facilities, tidal ranges etc. is given. Details of fishing ground, potential resources are discussed. Latest technology for estimation of fisheries resources using satellite image is also discussed. Details of freshwater dams of Saurashtra with their water spread capacity is also given which may provide guidance to start freshwater culture. Details of different diseases occur in fishes, their symptoms, their preventive and curing methods with treating chemicals and drugs are given. Constraints and future of fisheries of India with special reference to Gujarat with the suggestion for improvement in Fishery Management are discussed. This well illustrated book will be highly useful to university students, scientist, culturist and to trade. Contents Part I: Marine Fisheries Chapter 1: Bombay Duck Fishery; Chapter 2: Cat Fish Fishery; Chapter 3: Cephalopod Fishery; Chapter 4: Crab Fishery; Chapter 5: Chank Fishery; Chapter 6: Eel Fishery; Chapter 7: Elasmobranch Fishery; Chapter 8: Edible Oyster and Mollusc Fishery; Chapter 9: Ghol-Dara Fishery; Chapter 10: Indian Mackeral Fishery; Chapter 11: Lobster Fishery; Chapter 12: Mullet Fishery; Chapter 13: Pomfret Fishery; Chapter 14: Prawn Fishery; Chapter 15: Pearl Oyster Fishery; Chapter 16: Ribbon Fish Fishery; Chapter 17: Scianeid Fishery; Chapter 18: Seer Fish Fishery; Chapter 19: Tuna Fish Fishery; Chapter 20: Window Pane Fishery. Part II: Inland Fisheries Chapter 21: Catla Fishery; Chapter 22: Rohu Fishery; Chapter 23: Mrigal Fishery; Chapter 24: Hilsa Fishery; Chapter 25: Freshwater Prawn Fishery; Chapter 26: Aquatic Weed; Chapter 27: Corals; Chapter 28: Mangroves; Chapter 29: Sponges of India; Chapter 30: Sea Turtles; Chapter 31: Marine Mammals of India; Chapter 32: Planktons and their Importance in Fishery; Chapter 33: Marine Resources; Chapter 34: Inland Fishery Resources; Chapter 35: Coastal Aquaculture in India; Chapter 36: Marine and Freshwater Aquatic Diseases; Chapter 37: Craft and Gear; Chapter 38: Fisheries Harbours and Landing Centers; Chapter 39: Fisheries Management; Chapter 40: Remote sensing in Marine Fisheries.
Fisheries Development in India
Author: J. V. H. Dixitulu
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788170358084
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788170358084
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description
The State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251316082
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The conservation, sustainable use and development of aquatic genetic resources (AqGR) is critical to the future supply of fish. The State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is the first ever global assessment of these resources, with the scope of this first Report being limited to cultured AqGR and their wild relatives, within national jurisdiction. The Report draws on 92 reports from FAO member countries and five specially commissioned thematic background studies. The reporting countries are responsible for 96 percent of global aquaculture production. The Report sets the context with a review of the state of world’s aquaculture and fisheries and includes overviews of the uses and exchanges of AqGR, the drivers and trends impacting AqGR and the extent of ex situ and in situ conservation efforts. The Report also investigates the roles of stakeholders in AqGR and the levels of activity in research, education, training and extension, and reviews national policies and the levels of regional and international cooperation on AqGR. Finally, needs and challenges are assessed in the context of the findings from the data collected from the countries. The Report represents a snapshot of the present status of AqGR and forms a valuable technical reference document, particularly where it presents standardized key terminology and concepts.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251316082
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The conservation, sustainable use and development of aquatic genetic resources (AqGR) is critical to the future supply of fish. The State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is the first ever global assessment of these resources, with the scope of this first Report being limited to cultured AqGR and their wild relatives, within national jurisdiction. The Report draws on 92 reports from FAO member countries and five specially commissioned thematic background studies. The reporting countries are responsible for 96 percent of global aquaculture production. The Report sets the context with a review of the state of world’s aquaculture and fisheries and includes overviews of the uses and exchanges of AqGR, the drivers and trends impacting AqGR and the extent of ex situ and in situ conservation efforts. The Report also investigates the roles of stakeholders in AqGR and the levels of activity in research, education, training and extension, and reviews national policies and the levels of regional and international cooperation on AqGR. Finally, needs and challenges are assessed in the context of the findings from the data collected from the countries. The Report represents a snapshot of the present status of AqGR and forms a valuable technical reference document, particularly where it presents standardized key terminology and concepts.
Reservoir Fisheries of India
Author: V. V. Sugunan
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251036730
Category : Fish-culture
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
The existing literature on limnology and fisheries of Indian reservoirs has been reviewed by covering more than 100 reservoirs located in various parts of the country. An assessment of environment-mediated production functions of reservoirs has been attempted. Since the ecosystem processes in reservoirs belonging to different geo-climatic regions exhibit wide variations depending on meteorological, morphometric and hydro-edaphic features of the impoundments, an effort has been made to gauge the influence of these abiotic variables on the production dynamics. Authentic information on water areas under different categories of reservoirs has been collected and interpreted in respect of all the Indian States. An attempt has also been made to resolve the anomalies pertaining to classification and nomenclature to the extent possible. Various fisheries management norms followed in the reservoirs of the country including the selection of species for stocking, stocking rate and introduction of exotic species have been reviewed. Indian reservoirs have been stocked with the Indo-Gangetic carps for many decades and the impact of this stocking has been assessed in terms of fish production and the indigenous faunistic diversity.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251036730
Category : Fish-culture
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
The existing literature on limnology and fisheries of Indian reservoirs has been reviewed by covering more than 100 reservoirs located in various parts of the country. An assessment of environment-mediated production functions of reservoirs has been attempted. Since the ecosystem processes in reservoirs belonging to different geo-climatic regions exhibit wide variations depending on meteorological, morphometric and hydro-edaphic features of the impoundments, an effort has been made to gauge the influence of these abiotic variables on the production dynamics. Authentic information on water areas under different categories of reservoirs has been collected and interpreted in respect of all the Indian States. An attempt has also been made to resolve the anomalies pertaining to classification and nomenclature to the extent possible. Various fisheries management norms followed in the reservoirs of the country including the selection of species for stocking, stocking rate and introduction of exotic species have been reviewed. Indian reservoirs have been stocked with the Indo-Gangetic carps for many decades and the impact of this stocking has been assessed in terms of fish production and the indigenous faunistic diversity.
Fisheries of North-East India
Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aquaculture
Languages : en
Pages : 796
Book Description
With reference to India.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aquaculture
Languages : en
Pages : 796
Book Description
With reference to India.
Ecohydraulics
Author: Ian Maddock
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118526740
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 659
Book Description
Ecohydraulics: An Integrated Approachprovides a research level text which highlights recent developments of this emerging and expanding field. With a focus on interdisciplinary research the text examines:- the evolution and scope of ecohydraulics interactions between hydraulics, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and aquatic ecology the application of habitat modelling in ecohydraulic studies state of the art methodological developments and approaches detailed case studies including fish passage design and the management of environmental flow regimes research needs and the future of ecohydraulics research The contributions offer broad geographic coverage to encapsulate the wide range of approaches, case studies and methods used to conduct ecohydraulics research. The book considers a range of spatial and temporal scales of relevance and aquatic organisms ranging from algae and macrophytes to macroinvertebrates and fish. River management and restoration are also considered in detail, making this volume of direct relevance to those concerned with cutting edge research and its application for water resource management. Aimed at academics and postgraduate researchers in departments of physical geography, earth sciences, environmental science, environmental management, civil engineering, biology, zoology, botany and ecology; Ecohydraulics: An Integrated Approach will be of direct relevance to academics, researchers and professionals working in environmental research organisations, national agencies and consultancies.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118526740
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 659
Book Description
Ecohydraulics: An Integrated Approachprovides a research level text which highlights recent developments of this emerging and expanding field. With a focus on interdisciplinary research the text examines:- the evolution and scope of ecohydraulics interactions between hydraulics, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and aquatic ecology the application of habitat modelling in ecohydraulic studies state of the art methodological developments and approaches detailed case studies including fish passage design and the management of environmental flow regimes research needs and the future of ecohydraulics research The contributions offer broad geographic coverage to encapsulate the wide range of approaches, case studies and methods used to conduct ecohydraulics research. The book considers a range of spatial and temporal scales of relevance and aquatic organisms ranging from algae and macrophytes to macroinvertebrates and fish. River management and restoration are also considered in detail, making this volume of direct relevance to those concerned with cutting edge research and its application for water resource management. Aimed at academics and postgraduate researchers in departments of physical geography, earth sciences, environmental science, environmental management, civil engineering, biology, zoology, botany and ecology; Ecohydraulics: An Integrated Approach will be of direct relevance to academics, researchers and professionals working in environmental research organisations, national agencies and consultancies.
Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture
Author: Bruce F. Phillips
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119154065
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1048
Book Description
The first comprehensive review of the current and future effects of climate change on the world’s fisheries and aquaculture operations The first book of its kind, Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture explores the impacts of climate change on global fisheries resources and on marine aquaculture. It also offers expert suggestions on possible adaptations to reduce those impacts. The world's climate is changing more rapidly than scientists had envisioned just a few years ago, and the potential impact of climate change on world food production is quite alarming. Nowhere is the sense of alarm more keenly felt than among those who study the warming of the world's oceans. Evidence of the dire effects of climate change on fisheries and fish farming has now mounted to such an extent that the need for a book such as this has become urgent. A landmark publication devoted exclusively to how climate change is affecting and is likely to affect commercially vital fisheries and aquaculture operations globally, Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture provides scientists and fishery managers with a summary of and reference point for information on the subject which has been gathered thus far. Covers an array of critical topics and assesses reviews of climate change impacts on fisheries and aquaculture from many countries, including Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, Chile, US, UK, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, India and others Features chapters on the effects of climate change on pelagic species, cod, lobsters, plankton, macroalgae, seagrasses and coral reefs Reviews the spread of diseases, economic and social impacts, marine aquaculture and adaptation in aquaculture under climate change Includes special reports on the Antarctic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Arctic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea Extensive references throughout the book make this volume both a comprehensive text for general study and a reference/guide to further research for fisheries scientists, fisheries managers, aquaculture personnel, climate change specialists, aquatic invertebrate and vertebrate biologists, physiologists, marine biologists, economists, environmentalist biologists and planners.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119154065
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1048
Book Description
The first comprehensive review of the current and future effects of climate change on the world’s fisheries and aquaculture operations The first book of its kind, Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture explores the impacts of climate change on global fisheries resources and on marine aquaculture. It also offers expert suggestions on possible adaptations to reduce those impacts. The world's climate is changing more rapidly than scientists had envisioned just a few years ago, and the potential impact of climate change on world food production is quite alarming. Nowhere is the sense of alarm more keenly felt than among those who study the warming of the world's oceans. Evidence of the dire effects of climate change on fisheries and fish farming has now mounted to such an extent that the need for a book such as this has become urgent. A landmark publication devoted exclusively to how climate change is affecting and is likely to affect commercially vital fisheries and aquaculture operations globally, Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture provides scientists and fishery managers with a summary of and reference point for information on the subject which has been gathered thus far. Covers an array of critical topics and assesses reviews of climate change impacts on fisheries and aquaculture from many countries, including Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, Chile, US, UK, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, India and others Features chapters on the effects of climate change on pelagic species, cod, lobsters, plankton, macroalgae, seagrasses and coral reefs Reviews the spread of diseases, economic and social impacts, marine aquaculture and adaptation in aquaculture under climate change Includes special reports on the Antarctic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Arctic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea Extensive references throughout the book make this volume both a comprehensive text for general study and a reference/guide to further research for fisheries scientists, fisheries managers, aquaculture personnel, climate change specialists, aquatic invertebrate and vertebrate biologists, physiologists, marine biologists, economists, environmentalist biologists and planners.
The Pearl Oyster
Author: Paul Southgate
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080931774
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 589
Book Description
Contrary to a generally held view that pearls are found by chance in oysters, almost all are now produced from farms. This book is a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the biology of pearl oysters, their anatomy, reproduction, genetics, diseases, etc. It considers how they are farmed from spawning and culturing larvae in hatcheries to adults in the ocean; how various environmental factors, including pollution affect them; and how modern techniques are successfully producing large numbers of cultured pearls. This is the ultimate reference source on pearl oysters and the culture of pearls, written and edited by a number of scientists who are world experts in their fields. - Comprehensive treatment of pearl oyster biology and pearl culture - Written by the top world authorities - Highly illustrated and figured - Of practical relevance to a broad readership, from professional biologists to those involved in the practicalities and practice of pearl production
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080931774
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 589
Book Description
Contrary to a generally held view that pearls are found by chance in oysters, almost all are now produced from farms. This book is a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the biology of pearl oysters, their anatomy, reproduction, genetics, diseases, etc. It considers how they are farmed from spawning and culturing larvae in hatcheries to adults in the ocean; how various environmental factors, including pollution affect them; and how modern techniques are successfully producing large numbers of cultured pearls. This is the ultimate reference source on pearl oysters and the culture of pearls, written and edited by a number of scientists who are world experts in their fields. - Comprehensive treatment of pearl oyster biology and pearl culture - Written by the top world authorities - Highly illustrated and figured - Of practical relevance to a broad readership, from professional biologists to those involved in the practicalities and practice of pearl production
Marine Ecology
Author: Muhammet Turkoglu
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 1789234484
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
During the last decades, aquatic resources have been severely depleted due to human-induced factors such as overexploitation and pollution and more recently due to deviations in the physicochemical parameters of oceans, dramatic changes in weather patterns and melting of glaciers. The effects of these man-made factors are occurring in a relatively shorter time scale and, in many cases, are beyond the capacity of organisms to adapt to these deviations. The majority of natural aquatic resources, which are one of the most important food sources on the planet, are being used to the extent that limits their capacity for regeneration. Despite ongoing attempts towards developing strategies for long-term management of aquatic resources all over the world, efforts have met with limited success. Thus, the sustainable use of aquatic resources has become a very important reality considering a projected human population of 11 billion by the year 2100. With this reality in mind, the purpose of this book is to shed more light on the field of marine ecology by emphasizing the diversity of aquatic life on earth and its importance both as part of a balanced ecosystem and as part of critical source of food on earth. The book covers important findings, discussions and reviews on a variety of subjects on environmental and competitive interactions of marine organisms at different trophic levels and their effects on the productivity, dynamics and structure of marine ecosystems around the world. Each chapter focuses on a specific case in the field of marine ecology and was written by researchers with years of experience in their respective fields. We hope that academicians, researchers and students as well as experts and professionals working in the field of marine ecology will benefit from these contributions. We also hope that this book will inspire more studies to help better understand the marine environment and develop strategies to better protect this crucial element of life on earth.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 1789234484
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
During the last decades, aquatic resources have been severely depleted due to human-induced factors such as overexploitation and pollution and more recently due to deviations in the physicochemical parameters of oceans, dramatic changes in weather patterns and melting of glaciers. The effects of these man-made factors are occurring in a relatively shorter time scale and, in many cases, are beyond the capacity of organisms to adapt to these deviations. The majority of natural aquatic resources, which are one of the most important food sources on the planet, are being used to the extent that limits their capacity for regeneration. Despite ongoing attempts towards developing strategies for long-term management of aquatic resources all over the world, efforts have met with limited success. Thus, the sustainable use of aquatic resources has become a very important reality considering a projected human population of 11 billion by the year 2100. With this reality in mind, the purpose of this book is to shed more light on the field of marine ecology by emphasizing the diversity of aquatic life on earth and its importance both as part of a balanced ecosystem and as part of critical source of food on earth. The book covers important findings, discussions and reviews on a variety of subjects on environmental and competitive interactions of marine organisms at different trophic levels and their effects on the productivity, dynamics and structure of marine ecosystems around the world. Each chapter focuses on a specific case in the field of marine ecology and was written by researchers with years of experience in their respective fields. We hope that academicians, researchers and students as well as experts and professionals working in the field of marine ecology will benefit from these contributions. We also hope that this book will inspire more studies to help better understand the marine environment and develop strategies to better protect this crucial element of life on earth.