The Biology and Management of Lobsters: Ecology and Management Vol. 1

This two-volume work presents a summary and review of the current state of lobster biology, ecology, physiology, behavior, and management. It emphasizes the biology of clawed lobsters (Nephropidae) and spiny lobsters (Palinuridae), with attention also given to slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae) and coral lobsters (Synaxidae). The first chapter of Volume 1 provides an overview of the general aspects of lobster biology that serves as an introduction for readers of both volumes. Subsequent chapters examine the topics of growth, neurobiology, reproduction, nutrition, pathology, social behavior, and migration patterns. The chapters in Volume II consider the ecology, population dynamics, fishery biology, and aquaculture of spiny and clawed lobsters. The topics selected in both volumes represent areas of current research whose findings have not been previously synthesized into a coherent form. An important feature of these volumes is the emphasis on the interaction between biology and management and culture. Many of the contributors have done research in both applied and basic biology and can articulate both points of view. The interaction between basic and applied research is of fundamental importance in these volumes in which management aspects of the research have been integrated with the basic biology of lobsters. The Biology and Management of Lobsters will be of interest to crustacean biologists, marine biologists and ecologists, zoologists, physiologists, animal behavior researchers, aquaculturalists, fisheries biologists and managers of fisheries, neurobiologists, pathologists, and food scientists. Content: Front Cover; The Biology and Management of Lobsters: Ecology and Management; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Contents of Volume I; Part I: ECOLOGY; Introduction; Text; Refrences; Chapter 1. Larval Ecology; I. Introduction; II. Clawed Lobsters; III. Spiny, Slipper, and Coral Lobsters; IV. Conclusions; References; Chapter 2. Ecology of Juvenile and Adult Palinuridae (Spiny Lobsters); I. Introduction; II. Palinurid Habitat; III. Palinurid Reproductive Ecology; IV. Palinurid Fisheries and Ecology; V. Behavioral Ecology; VI. Summary; References Chapter 3. Ecology of Juvenile and Adult HomarusI. Introduction; II. Distribution; III. Population Structure; IV. Behavior and Activity Rhythms; Appendix; References; Chapter 4. Ecology of Juvenile and Adult Nephrops; I. Introduction; II. Habitat; III. Behavior and Activity Rhythms; IV. Population Structure and Life Cycle; V. Conclusions; References; Part II: MANAGEMENT; Introduction; Text; References; Chapter 5. Population Dynamics of Spiny Lobsters; I. Introduction; II. Population Parameters; III. Population Dynamics Models; IV. Conclusions; References Chapter 6. Population Dynamics of Clawed LobstersI. Introduction; II. Vital Statistics; III. Population Dynamics-Models; References; Chapter 7. Spiny Lobster Fisheries Management; I. Introduction; II. Major Spiny Lobster Fisheries; III. The Western Australian Fishery; IV. The Limitation of Fishing Effort; V. Concluding Comments; References; Chapter 8. The Clawed Lobster Fisheries; I. Introduction; II. Methods of Capture; III. Nephrops Fisheries; IV. Metanephrops and Nephropsis; V. Homarus Fisheries VI. Effects of Sea Surface Temperature Cycles on Landings of H. Americanus, H. Gammarus, and NephropsVII. Conclusions; Appendix; References; Chapter 9. Perspectives on European Lobster Management; I. Introduction; II. The European Lobster; III. The Norway Lobster; References; Chapter 10. Aquaculture; I. Introduction; II. Culture of Palinurid and Scyllarid Lobsters; III. Culture of Nephropid Lobsters; IV. Conclusions; References; Index Abstract: This two-volume work presents a summary and review of the current state of lobster biology, ecology, physiology, behavior, and management. It emphasizes the biology of clawed lobsters (Nephropidae) and spiny lobsters (Palinuridae), with attention also given to slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae) and coral lobsters (Synaxidae).The first chapter of Volume 1 provides an overview of the general aspects of lobster biology that serves as an introduction for readers of both volumes. Subsequent chapters examine the topics of growth, neurobiology, reproduction, nutrition, pathology, social behavior, and This Two-volume Work Presents A Summary And Review Of The Current State Of Lobster Biology, Ecology, Physiology, Behavior, And Management. It Emphasizes The Biology Of Clawed Lobsters (nephropidae) And Spiny Lobsters (palinuridae), With Attention Also Given To Slipper Lobsters (scyllaridae) And Coral Lobsters (synaxidae). The First Chapter Of Volume 1 Provides An Overview Of The General Aspects Of Lobster Biology That Serves As An Introduction For Readers Of Both Volumes. Subsequent Chapters Examine The Topics Of Growth, Neurobiology, Reproduction, Nutrition, Pathology, Social Behavior, And Migration Patterns. The Chapters In Volume Ii Consider The Ecology, Population Dynamics, Fishery Biology, And Aquaculture Of Spiny And Clawed Lobsters. The Topics Selected In Both Volumes Represent Areas Of Current Research Whose Findings Have Not Been Previously Synthesized Into A Coherent Form. An Important Feature Of These Volumes Is The Emphasis On The Interaction Between Biology And Management And Culture. Many Of The Contributors Have Done Research In Both Applied And Basic Biology And Can Articulate Both Points Of View. The Interaction Between Basic And Applied Research Is Of Fundamental Importance In These Volumes In Which Management Aspects Of The Research Have Been Integrated With The Basic Biology Of Lobsters. The Biology And Management Of Lobsterswill Be Of Interest To Crustacean Biologists, Marine Biologists And Ecologists, Zoologists, Physiologists, Animal Behavior Researchers, Aquaculturalists, Fisheries Biologists And Managers Of Fisheries, Neurobiologists, Pathologists, And Food Scientists. This two-volume work presents a summary and review of the current state of lobster biology, ecology, physiology, behavior, and management. It emphasizes the biology of clawed lobsters (Nephropidae) and spiny lobsters (Palinuridae), with attention also given to slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae) and coral lobsters (Synaxidae).The first chapter of Volume 1 provides an overview of the general aspects of lobster biology that serves as an introduction for readers of both volumes. Subsequent chapters examine the topics of growth, neurobiology, reproduction, nutrition, pathology, social behavior, and migration patterns.The chapters in Volume II consider the ecology, population dynamics, fishery biology, and aquaculture of spiny and clawed lobsters. The topics selected in both volumes represent areas of current research whose findings have not been previously synthesized into a coherent form.An important feature of these volumes is the emphasis on the interaction between biology and management and culture. Many of the contributors have done research in both applied and basic biology and can articulate both points of view. The interaction between basic and applied research is of fundamental importance in these volumes in which management aspects of the research have been integrated with the basic biology of lobsters. The Biology and Management of Lobsters will be of interest to crustacean biologists, marine biologists and ecologists, zoologists, physiologists, animal behavior researchers, aquaculturalists, fisheries biologists and managers of fisheries, neurobiologists, pathologists, and food scientists. "This two-volume work presents a summary and review of the current state of lobster biology, ecology, physiology, behavior, and management. It emphasizes the biology of clawed lobsters (Nephropidae) and spiny lobsters (Palinuridae), with attention also given to slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae) and coral lobsters (Synaxidae). The first chapter of Volume 1 provides an overview of the general aspects of lobster biology that serves as an introduction for readers of both volumes. Subsequent chapters examine the topics of growth, neurobiology, reproduction, nutrition, pathology, social behavior, and migration patterns. The chapters in Volume II consider the ecology, population dynamics, fishery biology, and aquaculture of spiny and clawed lobsters. The topics selected in both volumes represent areas of current research whose findings have not been previously synthesized into a coherent form. An important feature of these volumes is the emphasis on the interaction between biology and management and culture. Many of the contributors have done research in both applied and basic biology and can articulate both points of view. The interaction between basic and applied research is of fundamental importance in these volumes in which management aspects of the research have been integrated with the basic biology of lobsters." -- from publisher's website From the information described in Chapters 1-4 and in the closely related section concerning fisheries management, it is clear that our knowledge about the ecology and habitat behavior of lobsters is extensive. v. 1. Physiology and behavior. v. 2. Ecology and management.