Krill: Biology, Ecology and Fisheries

by Editor: Inigo Everson (British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge)

• ISBN13: 9780470999486
• ISBN10: 0470999489
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Krill, or euphausiids, a group of immense importance in marine ecosystems, comprises over 80 species, most of which are planktonic. Krill are widespread with species to be found in all the oceans of the world. Their numerical density in some regions increases their importance to marine ecosystems and has led to commercially successful krill harvesting.This comprehensive volume, thoroughly edited by Inigo Everson, well known for his work in this area, comprises chapters written by internationally acknowledged experts. The contents include coverage of: sampling and distribution, population, aggregation, reproduction and the role of krill in the ecosystem. Further specific chapters include krill harvesting, products and details of management in Japanese, Canadian and Southern Ocean waters. Drawing on the experience in each, the ecosystem approach to management is discussed in detail and how it might be applied more widely for example in forage fisheries.This most important volume draws together, for the first time, a vast amount of vital information for all those involved in work on these important marine organisms. Krill will be of great use to fisheries scientists, marine biologists and ecologists, oceanographers, zoologists and invertebrate biologists and all those involved in the commercial harvesting, exploitation and management of krill, world wide. Libraries in all aquatic and marine research stations and universities where marine and fisheries sciences are studied and taught should have multiple copies of this landmark publication on their shelves. Contributions from internationally-recognised experts in the field. Well-edited to provide an accessible and user-friendly book. Krill are a key part of ocean ecosystems. Part of exciting new Blackwell Science Series.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword

Acknowledgements

List of Contributors

Introducing Krill

Sampling Krill

Distribution and Standing Stock

Aggregation and Vertical Migration

Population Parameters

Reproduction in Euphausiacea)

Role of Krill in Marine Food Webs

Ecosystem Dynamics Involving Krill

Krill Harvesting

Products Derived from Krill

Management of Krill Fisheries in Japanese Waters

Management of Krill Fisheries in the Southern Ocean

Management o Krill Fisheries in Canadian Waters

Krill Fisheries and the Future

Glossary

Index

Taxonomic Index

List o Abbreviations

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