Fish Ecology, Evolution, and Exploitation: A New Theoretical Synthesis

Fish are a significant global food source, and fisheries require careful management. Fish Ecology, Evolution, and Exploitation is an authoritative introduction to the modern size- and trait-based approach to fish populations and communities, covering theoretical foundations, mathematical formulations, and real-world applications. It unifies the thinking in ecology and fisheries science and is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to apply size- and trait-based models.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 16 July 2019
Publisher: Princeton University Press

Fish are a vital global food source, providing a substantial portion of the world's protein consumption. From the stocks of wild Alaskan salmon and North Sea cod to entire fish communities teeming with diverse species, fisheries require meticulous management to maintain productivity. Mathematical models play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability of these stocks.

Fish Ecology, Evolution, and Exploitation serves as an authoritative guide to the modern size- and trait-based approach to fish populations and communities. Authored by Ken Andersen, the book delves into the theoretical foundations, mathematical formulations, and practical applications of this powerful modeling method, rooted in the latest ecological theory and population biology. Andersen begins by exploring fundamental assumptions at the individual level and proceeds to cover population demography and fisheries impact assessments. He demonstrates how size- and trait-based models provide unique insights into familiar fisheries concepts, such as maximum sustainable yield and fisheries selectivity, which classical age-based theory cannot attain. Moreover, he develops novel evolutionary consequences of fishing by extending the theory to entire fish communities.

This comprehensive book is accessible to ecologists with a basic quantitative background, seamlessly unifying the thinking in ecology and fisheries science. It serves as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to apply size- and trait-based models to fish demography, fisheries impact assessments, and fish evolutionary ecology. By leveraging the power of mathematical models, fisheries managers can make informed decisions to ensure the long-term sustainability of fish stocks and the well-being of marine ecosystems.

Weight: 484g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691192956