Recirculating Aquaculture 4th Edition

Michael B. Timmons; Todd Guerdat; Brian J. Vinci

ISBN 10: 0971264678 / ISBN 13: 9780971264670

Published by Ithaca Publishing Company LLC, 2018

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Synopsis:

This is the 4th edition of the book that has become known in the industry as the Yellow book . It addresses the subject of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). RAS have higher capital and operating costs than most extensive systems such as cage culture in natural waters and raceway and/or pond culture systems. However, when the environmental control provided by recirculating systems and the benefits provided by this environmental control in terms of marketing, waste control, product quality, product availability, and other factors are considered-- then recirculating systems become much more attractive. Thus, this text is designed primarily for recirculating systems, which the authors feel will be the system design of choice for most new aquaculture ventures. This is even more true as the issues of sustainability and economic viability become more intense. Much of the information provided in this text does, however, also apply to open, semi-closed, and closed systems in terms of tank design, hydraulics, fish management, water quality, etc. The objectives of this text are the practical application of aquacultural engineering principles to the design, construction, and management of an aquatic production system. A chapter on aquaponics has also been added with extensive examples. It provides the reader with essential information necessary to get started in aquaculture production and it emphasizes practical information rather than theoretical discussions. It minimizes information on genetics, basic biology, marketing, and all of the other areas important to development of a successful aquaculture operation. Many of these topics are touched on in the text, but are presented only in sufficient detail to allow the reader to understand the relationship of each of these aspects to production of fish. The authors objectives are to provide sufficient information so the reader can: 1) look at a system and make a good judgment as to how well the systems will operate, 2) work with a systems designer to develop an aquatic production system of your own, and 3) know what to look for when shopping for aquacultural production systems.

About the Author: Michael B. Timmons, Ph.D. Dr. Timmons received his B.S. in Agricultural Engineering from the Ohio State University, his M.S. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Hawaii, and his Ph.D. from Cornell University. Dr. Timmons has worked in aquacultural engineering for 25 years as a researcher, teacher, and extension specialist. Dr. Timmons was a J. Thomas Clark Professor of Entrepreneurship and Personal Enterprise (1999-2006) at Cornell University where he is still a professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Timmons has been a principal investor (he put his house on the line!) in the design, construction, and operation of a commercial recirculating tilapia farm (~500 tons per year of production) and thus provides the viewpoint of a commercial aquaculturist in addition to his experience as a researcher and extension specialist.

Todd Guerdat, Ph.D. Dr. Guerdat is an assistant professor of Agricultural Engineering at the University of New Hampshire in the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems Department. Dr. Guerdat earned his Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from North Carolina State University. His research focused on water and wastewater treatment in recirculating aquaculture systems at the commercial-scale. Todd's experience spans the private industry and public academic sectors. He has also served as the President of the Aquacultural Engineering Society.

Brian J. Vinci, Ph.D., P.E. Dr. Vinci is the Director of the Freshwater Institute (Shepherdstown, WV). Dr. Vinci earned his B.S. and M.Eng. degrees in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University and earned his Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Engineering from Cornell. He leads engineering projects in the areas of fisheries bioengineering, aquacultural engineering, environmental engineering, and facility/infrastructure planning. He is a licensed professional engineer in New York, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Recirculating Aquaculture 4th Edition
Publisher: Ithaca Publishing Company LLC
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New
Edition: 4th Edition