Fisheries Acoustics : Theory and Practice Hardback
by John (FRS Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen) Simmonds, David N. MacLennan
Part of the Fish and Aquatic Resources series
Hardback
Description
Living resources of the sea and fresh water have long been an important source of food and economic activity.
With fish stocks continuing to be over-exploited, there is a clear focus on fisheries management, to which acoustic methods can and do make an important contribution. The second edition of this widely used book covers the many technological developments which have occurred since the first edition; highly sophisticated sonar and computer processing equipment offer great new opportunities and Fisheries Acoustic, 2e provides the reader with a better understanding of how to interpret acoustic observations and put them to practical use. Well known and respected authors Emphasis on practical acoustic methods Detailed coverage of a commercially and environmentally important subject A vital tool for fisheries scientists, fisheries oceanographers, environmental biologists, ecologists, population biologists, fish biologists, and marine biologists.
All those involved with design and use of acoustic equipment.
Libraries in research establishments, government stations and universities where fisheries science is studied or taught will find this a welcome addition to their shelves.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:472 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:02/08/2005
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- ISBN:9780632059942
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:472 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:02/08/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9780632059942
