Deep-Sea Fishes: Biology, Diversity, Ecology and Fisheries - Hardcover

Priede, Imants G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107083826 ISBN 13: 9781107083820

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2017

Synopsis

The technological advances of the last twenty years have brought huge advances in our understanding of the deep sea and of the species inhabiting this elusive and fascinating environment. Synthesising the very latest research and discoveries, this is a comprehensive and much-needed account of deep-sea fishes. Priede examines all aspects of this incredibly diverse group of animals, reviewing almost 3,500 species and covering deep-sea fish evolution, physiology and ecology as well as charting the history of their discovery from the eighteenth century to the present day. Providing a global account of both pelagic and demersal species, the book ultimately considers the effect of the growing deep-sea fishing industry on sustainability. Copiously illustrated with explanations of the deep-sea environment, drawings of fishes and information on how they adapt to the deep, this is an essential resource for biologists, conservationists, fishery managers and anyone interested in marine evolution and natural history.

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Review

'... well written ... This is a most welcome volume reviewing the ichthyological component of the Earth's largest biome.' Philip A. Hastings, The Quarterly Review of Biology

Book Description

Synthesising the very latest research, this comprehensive account of deep-sea fishes covers evolution, physiology and ecology as well as the history of their discovery. Priede provides a global account of both pelagic and demersal species and, crucially, considers the effect of the growing deep-sea fishing industry on sustainability.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1107083826
• ISBN 13: 9781107083820
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 504