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The global trade of aquatic organisms for
home and public aquariums, along with
associated equipment and accessories, has
become a multi-billion dollar industry.
Aquaculture of marine ornamental species,
still in its infancy, is recognized as a
viable alternative to wild collection as
it can supplement or replace the supply of
wild caught specimens and potentially help
recover natural populations through
restocking. This book collects into a
single work the most up-to-date
information currently available on the
aquaculture of marine ornamental species.
It includes the contributions of more than
50 leading scientists and experts on
different topics relevant for the
aquaculture of the most emblematic groups
of organisms traded for reef aquariums.
From clownfish, to angelfish, tangs and
seahorses, as well as corals, anemones,
shrimps, giant clams and several other
reef organisms, all issues related with
the husbandry, breeding, and trade are
addressed, with explanatory schemes and
illustrations being used to help in
understanding the most complex topics
addressed. Marine Ornamental Species
Aquaculture is a key reference for
scientists and academics in research
institutes and universities, public and
private aquaria, as well as for hobbyists.
Entrepreneurs will also find this book an
important resource, as the culture of
marine ornamental species is analyzed from
a business oriented perspective,
highlighting the risks and opportunities
of commercial scale aquaculture of marine
ornamentals.
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