The Edible Crab and Its Fishery in British Waters |
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Author:
| Edwards, Eric |
ISBN: | 978-0-85238-100-7 |
Publication Date: | Jan 1991 |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Wiley |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $58.99 |
Book Description:
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This informative and well-illustrated book contains a vast amount of useful information. It presents an overall view of crab fishing past and present, including the types of gear used by fishermen, the processing and marketing of the catch, and legislation concerning conservation of stocks, as well as the author's projections on the future of the fishery. Dr Edwards has spent a lifetime studying shellfish and in this book he combines his scientific work with a practical knowledge of...
More DescriptionThis informative and well-illustrated book contains a vast amount of useful information. It presents an overall view of crab fishing past and present, including the types of gear used by fishermen, the processing and marketing of the catch, and legislation concerning conservation of stocks, as well as the author's projections on the future of the fishery. Dr Edwards has spent a lifetime studying shellfish and in this book he combines his scientific work with a practical knowledge of crab fishing acquired during his many hours of first-hand experience. For fishermen, scientists and students alike, this book presents a comprehensive and interesting account of the biology of the edible crab and its fishery in British waters. The book was published for the Buckland Foundation.