Sea Lice Biology and Control

Sea lice are a major health issue for Atlantic salmon aquaculture and other marine fish species, and the extent and causes of their impacts on wild salmonids are a hotly debated topic. This book, authored by over 60 world-leading researchers, practitioners, and industry experts, updates knowledge on sea lice biology and management, including genomics, vaccinology, physiology, and epidemiology, and discusses interactions with wild fisheries. It is a valuable resource for researchers, parasitologists, students, fish farmers, veterinarians, and other fish health professionals, as well as wild fish biologists and managers, regulators, government, fish certification professionals, and NGOs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 650 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2022
Publisher: 5M Books Ltd

Sea lice are a significant and costly health concern for Atlantic salmon aquaculture and numerous other marine fish species. Furthermore, the extent and causes of sea lice impacts on wild salmonids have been a subject of intense debate, shaping public perceptions of aquaculture. It has been 29 years since the last dedicated book on sea lice biology and management, Pathogens of Wild and Farmed Fish: Sea Lice (Boxshall and Defaye, 1993), and a timely volume of current perspectives is long overdue. The present book, authored by over 60 world-leading researchers, practitioners, and industry experts, offers an up-to-date and accessible overview of sea lice biology and management. It covers new topics such as genomics, vaccinology, physiology, and epidemiology, while also providing a comprehensive review of interactions with wild fisheries.

Sea Lice Biology and Control is a valuable resource for sea lice researchers, parasitologists, students, fish farmers, veterinarians, and other fish health professionals, wild fish biologists and managers, regulators, government agencies, fish certification professionals, and non-governmental organizations. The book provides an authoritative examination of sea lice and their interactions, showcasing the application of integrated pest management principles in an aquaculture context.

Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789181913