Crustacean Farming (PDF)

Crustacean Farming: Ranching and Culture, Second edition.

John F. Wickins and Daniel O'C Lee.

The second edition of an extremely well-received book,
Crustacean Farming, deals with all cultivated crustaceans of
commercial significance, shrimp, prawns, crayfish, lobsters, crabs,
and spiny lobsters, and examines the criteria by which both the
feasibility and desirability of farming proposals are assessed. The
characteristics and production methods of farmed and candidate
crustacean species are described in sufficient detail to enable
areas of profitable involvement to be distinguished form other
opportunities presenting only very high risks and possibilities for
serious loss. Coverage extends right from broodstock acquisition
and management through to the operation of hatcheries, nurseries
and on-growing units to key aspects of processing and marketing.
New to this second edition are ranching and re-stocking operations
together with the culture of ornamental shrimp and small
crustaceans used as live food in fish and shellfish hatcheries. The
sections on crustacean diseases, genetics and nutrition have been
extended in the light of recent research advances.

Examples of investment and operating costs of the different
culture options are compared and an analysis of current trends in
world crustacean markets is presented to assist in economic and
financial appraisal.

Special consideration is given to the place of crustacean
farming within the economics of developing nations in relation to
social and environmental impact in order to promote awareness of
the wider implications of global developments.

The consequences of recent research and technical developments
are considered, together with concerns over genetic and animal
welfare issues. Specific areas where further advances in technology
are needed to improve the reliability or productivity of farming
systems are highlighted. This important book is a vital tool and
reference work for all those involved with crustacean farming
worldwide.