Biotechnology of Aquatic Animals
Editors:
R. Nagabhushanam, A.D. Diwan, B.J. Zahurnec and R. Sarojini
ISBN 978-1-57808-321-3; 2004; 190 pages; US $ 77.80      Buy Now

The book aims to present the current developments in select areas of biotechnology of aquatic animals, covering relevant information from the different fields. The book is a comprehensive set of reviews of our existing knowl-edge in biotechnology of aquatic animals. It is written principally as a comprehen-sive reference for students and teachers, as also offers a predictive challenging re-sources for researchers.

Contents:
. Biotechnology: Uses and applications
. Recent advances in aquaculture and marine biotechnology
. Reproductive biotechnology of shellfish (Crustaceans)
. Reproductive biotechnology of fin fishes
. Transgenic animals
. Vaccines against diseases in aquatic animals
. Environmental biotechnology
. Therapeutics and bioactive natural products
. Antifouling Technology
. Ethics and the future of aquatic biotechnology