Von Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World

Otto Gabriel

ISBN 10: 0852382804 / ISBN 13: 9780852382806

Published by Wiley Aug 2005, 2005

About this Item

Neuware - In the sixteen years since the last edition of Von Brant's classic work was published, fishing and fisheries have undergone vast changes. Not only has there been great progress in the development of new tools, materials and techniques, but the industry has seen an increasing need to address controversial issues such as declining fish stocks, enormous quantities of bycatch and discard and the impact of towed fishing gear on the environment. Fully revised and updated to reflect such changes, the fourth edition of this widely read and popular book offers:

Seller Inventory # 9780852382806

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Von Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World
• Publisher: Wiley Aug 2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0852382804
• ISBN 13: 9780852382806
• Binding: Buch
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 183H x 33D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 183 millimeters height by 33 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1194 grams

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Synopsis

In the sixteen years since the last edition of Von Brant’s classic work was published, fishing and fisheries have undergone vast changes. Not only has there been great progress in the development of new tools, materials and techniques, but the industry has seen an increasing need to address controversial issues such as declining fish stocks, enormous quantities of bycatch and discard and the impact of towed fishing gear on the environment. Fully revised and updated to reflect such changes, the fourth edition of this widely read and popular book offers:

• A unique, comprehensive survey of the evolution of fishing methods throughout the world
• Approximately 750 illustrations showing the extensive range of methods, techniques and equipment used in fishing across the globe
• Fishing gear classified according to the FAO system
• Additional chapters: Fishing Effects on Fish Stocks and Environment and Fishery and Gear Research

All researchers, fisheries scientists, fisheries students, administrators and libraries in universities and research establishments where fish and fisheries are studied and taught will find this book a valuable addition to their shelves. Commercial and sports fishermen will also find Fish Catching Methods of the World a fascinating and vital reference.

About the Author

Otto Gabriel is the editor of Von Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World, 4th Edition, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.

Klaus Lange is the editor of Von Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World, 4th Edition, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.

Erdmann Dahm is the editor of Von Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World, 4th Edition, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.

Thomas Wendt is the editor of Von Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World, 4th Edition, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.