Krill: Biology, Ecology and Fisheries

Paperback  384pp, Illustrated  ISBN 0632055650      £100.00

• Contributions from internationally-recognised experts in the field.
• Well-edited to provide an accessible and user-friendly book.
• Explains the part Krill play in ocean ecosystems.

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 copies of this landmark publication on their shelves.

Contents

Part I: Biology And Ecology:

• What Is A Krill?,
• Sampling Krill
• Distribution And Standing Stock
• Aggregation And Vertical Migration
• Population Parameters
• Reproduction
• Role Of Krill In Marine Food Webs

Modelling The Impacts Of Krill Fishing On The Ecosystem Part II: Krill Fisheries, Krill Harvesting:

• Krill Products And Markets
• Management Of Krill Fisheries In The Southern Ocean
• Management Of Krill Fisheries In Japanese Waters
• Management Of Krill Fisheries In Canadian Waters
• Management Of Krill Fisheries In Other Areas

Glossary Of Terms
Index