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Multilingual Dictionary of Fish and Fish Products – OECD
  • Essential reference book, first published in 1968
  • Fully updated with new languages including Korean
  • Contains all key industry terms covering fish and shellfish
  • A world guide to the names of fish and fish products traded internationally
  • It comprises 1187 items
    With descriptions in English and French
  • With names in Latin, English, French,
    Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Greek,
    Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian,
    Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Croatian,
    Spanish, Swedish and Turkish

ISBN 978-1-4051-5760-5

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Sea Fish
  • Detailed information for 300 species of saltwater fish, including distribution maps and fishing methods
  • Species names in both Latin and English
  • Colour illustrations for each species
  • 338 pages

ISBN 87-90787-00-5

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Sea Fish
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Freshwater Fish
  • Detailed information for 200 species of freshwater fish, including distribution maps and fishing methods
  • Species names in both Latin and English
  • Colour illustrations for each species
  • 224 pages

ISBN 87-90787-01-3

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Freshwater Fish
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Illustrated Multilingual Guide to the World's Commercial Coldwater Fish
  • A comprehensive guide developed for the seafood industry that details the world's most important coldwater fish species
  • Common names in up to 17 languages
  • Highlights of every species in Danish, German, Spanish, French and Italian
  • Commercial information including nutritional data, average size and weight, habitat characteristics and fishing areas, fishing and processing methods, and eating quality
  • 165 colour species illustrations
  • 244 pages

ISBN 0-85238-213-8

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Illustrated Multilingual Guide to the World’s Commercial Coldwater Fish
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Australian Seafood Handbook - Domestic Species
  • User-friendly identification guide
  • Colour photographs of about 350 species of fish, shellfish and invertebrates
  • Nutritional data and photographs of fillets included
  • 461 pages

ISBN 0-643-06194-0

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Australian Seafood Handbook – Domestic Species
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Australian Seafood Handbook - Imported Species
  • User-friendly identification guide
  • Colour photographs of Australia’s 225 imported species of fish, shellfish, invertebrates and seaweed
  • Nutritional data and photographs of fillets included
  • Companion volume to the “Australian Seafood Handbook – Domestic Species”
  • 231 pages

ISBN 1-876996-31-5

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Australian Seafood Handbook – Imported Species
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The Commercial Guide to Fish and Shellfish
  • Detailed descriptions for 100 different fish and shellfish species sold within the U.S.A.
  • Information provided includes – identification, species descriptions, common and market names, average market sizes, eating qualities, nutritional data, product forms, fishing methods, packaging descriptions, and global supply; plus an interesting “fish fact” for each listing
  • 186 pages

ISBN 0-9778126-1-8

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The Commercial Guide to Fish and Shellfish
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Billfishes of the World
  • A catalogue of marlin, sailfish, spearfish and swordfish
  • Information on geographical distribution, habitat, biology and fisheries
  • Black/white illustrations
  • 65 pages

ISBN 92-5-102232-1

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Billfishes of the World
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Cephalopods of the World
  • An annotated and illustrated catalogue of cephalopod species (Nautilidae, Sepiidae, Sepiolidae, Sepiadariidae, Idiosepiidae and Spirulidae)
  • Illustrations of dorsal and ventral aspect of the whole animal (as necessary) and other distinguishing illustrations; field characteristics; diagnostic features; geographic and vertical distribution, including GIS map; size; habitat; biology; interest to fishery; local names when available
  • 9 colour plates
  • 262 pages

ISBN 92-5-105383-9

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Cephalopods of the World
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Clupeoid Fishes of the World
  • Part I - Chirocentridae, clupeidae and pristigasteridae. A catalogue of herrings, sardines, pilchards, sprats, shads, anchovies and wolf-herrings
  • Information on geographical distribution, habitat, biology and fisheries
  • Black/white illustrations
  • 303 pages

ISBN 92-5-102340-9

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Clupeoid Fishes of the World – Part I
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Clupeoid Fishes of the World
  • Part II - Engraulididae. A catalogue of herrings, sardines, pilchards, sprats, shads, anchovies and wolf-herrings
  • Information on geographical distribution, habitat, biology and fisheries
  • Black/white illustrations
  • 274 pages

ISBN 92-5-102667-X

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Clupeoid Fishes of the World – Part II
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Emperor Fishes and Large-eye Breams of the World
  • A catalogue of lethrinid species
  • Information about geographical distribution, habitat, biology and fisheries
  • Colour and black/white illustrations
  • 118 pages

ISBN 92-5-102889-3

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Emperor Fishes and Large-eye Breams of the World
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Gadiform Fishes of the World
  • A catalogue of cods, hakes, grenadiers and other gadiform fish
  • Information on geographical distribution, habitat, biology and fisheries
  • Black/white illustrations
  • 442 pages

ISBN 92-5-102890-7

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Gadiform Fishes of the World
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Groupers of the World
  • An annotated and illustrated catalogue of groupers of the world
  • Contains the 159 species in 15 genera known from the serranid subfamily Epinephelinae, including one species new to science
  • Species accounts include an illustration of each species, scientific and vernacular names, and information on habitat, biology, fisheries, size, relevant literature, and distribution. 31 colour plates
  • 382 pages

ISBN 92-5-103125-8

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Groupers of the World
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Hakes of the World
  • An annotated and illustrated catalogue of hake species (Family Merlucciidae)
  • For each species there is an illustration followed by ten sections: description or diagnosis with differential characters; additional information; geographical distribution; habitat and biology; size; fisheries; fishery statistics; state of resources; local names, if any; and bibliographical references (author and year)
  • 12 colour plates
  • 57 pages

ISBN 92-5-104984-X

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Merluzas del Mundo
  • Merluzas del mundo (Familia Merlucciidae). Catálogo comentado e ilustrado de las merluzas conocidas Éste es un catálogo mundial de la familia Merlucciidae
  • A continuación se presenta una ilustración de la especie a la que siguen diez apartados: descripción o diagnosis, según el caso, con las características diferenciales, notas complementarias, distribución geográfica (acompañada de un mapa), hábitat y biología, talla, pesquería, nombres locales, si los tiene
  • 12 láminas en color
  • 57 paginas

ISBN 92-5-304984-7

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Merluzzas del Mundo
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Marine Lobsters of the World
  • Information about geographical distribution, habitat, biology and fisheries
  • Black/white illustrations
  • 292 pages

ISBN 92-5-103027-8

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Marine Lobsters of the World
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Nemipterid Fishes of the World
  • A catalogue of threadfin breams, whiptail breams, monocle breams, dwarf monocle breams and coral breams
  • Information about geographical distribution, habitat, biology and fisheries
  • Colour and black/white illustrations
  • 149 pages

ISBN 92-5-103031-6

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Nemipterid Fishes of the World
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Scombrids of the World
  • A catalogue covering all species of the scombridae family (tunas, mackerels, bonitos, and related species)
  • Information about geographical distribution, habitat, biology and fisheries
  • Black/white illustrations
  • 137 pages

ISBN 92-5-101381-0

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Scombrids of the World
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Sharks of the World
  • An annotated and illustrated catalogue of shark species: Bullhead, mackerel and carpet sharks (Heterodontiformes, Lamniformes and Orectolobiformes)
  • Black/white illustrations
  • 269 pages

ISBN 92-5-104543-7

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Sharks of the World
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Snappers of the World
  • A catalogue of 103 lutjanid species belonging to 17 genera
  • Information about geographical distribution, habitat, biology and fisheries
  • Colour and black/white illustrations
  • 208 pages

ISBN 92-5-102321-2

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Snappers of the World
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World Atlas of Marine Fishes
  • 6,000 photographs of 4,200 marine fish, including both tropical and temperate species
  • Scientific names and classification
  • General information is provided for most species about distribution, habitat and behaviour
  • 720 pages

ISBN 3-925919-77-5

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World Atlas of Marine Fishes
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Mediterranean and Atlantic Fish Guide
  • More than 800 photographs of marine fishes taken in their natural habitat (from Spain to Turkey and from Norway to South Africa)
  • Size, distribution and general information provided for each species
  • Names in Latin and English
  • 305 pages

ISBN 3-925919-54-6

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Mediterranean and Atlantic Fish Guide
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Fisch Führer Mittelmeer und Atlantik
  • Etwa 800 Farbfotos von Meeresfischen (von Spanien bis zur Türkei und von Norwegen bis Südafrika)
  • Mit Namen in lateinisch und deutsch
  • 305 Seiten

ISBN 3-86132-235-8

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Fisch Führer Mittelmeer und Atlantik
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Guía de Peces del Mediterráneo y Atlántico
  • Alrededor de 800 fotografías de peces tomadas en su hábitat natural (desde España a Turquía y desde Noruega a Suráfrica)
  • Nombres en científico y español
  • 305 paginas

ISBN 84-923122-5-4

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Guía de Peces del Mediterráneo y Atlántico
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Crustacea - Guide of the World
  • More than 1000 photographs of shrimps, crabs, lobsters, mantis shrimps and amphipods taken in their natural habitat (Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean and Mediterranean)
  • Size, distribution and general information for each species
  • Names in Latin and English
  • 321 pages

ISBN 3-925919-55-4

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Crustacea - Guide of the World
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Krebs Führer
  • Über 1000 Fotos von Garnelen, Krabben, Langusten, Hummer und Fangschreckenkrebse aus dem natürlichen Lebensraum (Weltweit)
  • Mit Namen in lateinisch und deutsch
  • 321 Seiten

ISBN 3-86132-504-7

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Krebs Führer
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Guía de Crustáceos del Mundo
  • Alrededor de 1000 fotografías de gambas, cangrejos, anfípodos, langostas y gambas mantis tomadas en su hábitat natural (Océano Atlántica, Océano Índico, Océana Pacífico, Mar Rojo, Mar Mediterráneo y Caribe)
  • Nombres en científico y español
  • 321 paginas

ISBN 84-95223-04-X

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Guía de Crustáceos del Mundo
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Cephalopods - A World Guide
  • More than 800 photos of octopus, argonauts, cuttlefish, squid and nautilus taken in their natural habitat (Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, Arctic and Antarctic)
  • Size, distribution and general information for each species
  • Names in Latin and English
  • 320 pages

ISBN 3-925919-32-5

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Cephalopods a World Guide
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Tintenfisch Führer
  • Über 800 Fotos von Kraken, Argonauten, Sepien, Kalmare und Nautiliden aus dem natürlichen Lebensraum (Weltweit)
  • Mit Namen in lateinisch und deutsch
  • 320 Seiten

ISBN 3-86132-506-3

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Tintenfisch Führer
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Guía de Cefalópodos del Mundo
  • Más de 800 fotografías de pulpos, argonautas, sepias, calamares y nautilos tomadas en su hábitat natural (Océano Pacífico, Océano Índico, Mar Rojo, Océano Atlántico, Caribe, Ártico y Antártico)
  • Nombres en científico y español
  • 320 páginas

ISBN 84-95223-06-6

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Guía de Cefalópodos del Mundo
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Red Sea Reef Guide
  • More than 1000 photographs of coral reef animals taken in their natural habitat (Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the Arabian Peninsula (Oman, UAE, Bahrain))
  • Size, distribution and general information for each species
  • Names in Latin and English
  • 321 pages

ISBN 3-925919-52-X

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Red Sea Reef Guide
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Riff Führer Rotes Meer
  • Über 1000 Fotos von Korallenriffbewohnern in ihrem natürlichen Habitat (Ägypten, Israel, Jordanien, Sudan, Saudi-Arabien, Jemen und Arabische Halbinsel (Oman, VAE, Bahrain)
  • Mit Namen in lateinisch und deutsch
  • 321 Seiten

ISBN 3-86132-258-7

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Riff Führer Rotes Meer
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Guía de Especies del Arrecife Mar Rojo
  • Alrededor de 1000 fotografías de animales del arrecife coralino tomadas en su hábitat natural (Egipto, Israel, Jordania, Sudán, Arabia Saudí, Yemen y Península Arábiga (Omán, EAU, Bahrain)
  • Nombres en científico y español
  • 321 paginas

ISBN 84-923122-7-0

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Guía de Especies del Arrecife Mar Rojo
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Indian Ocean Reef Guide
  • More than 1000 photographs of coral reef animals taken in their natural habitat (Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles and East Africa)
  • Size, distribution and general information for each species
  • Names in Latin and English
  • 321 pages

ISBN 3-925919-53-8

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Indian Ocean Reef Guide
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Riff Führer - Indischer Ozean
  • Über 1000 Fotos von Korallenriffbewohnern in ihrem natürlichen Habitat (Malediven, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Südafrika, Mauritius, Madagaskar, Seychellen und Ostafrika)
  • Mit Namen in lateinisch und deutsch
  • 321 Seiten

ISBN 3-86132-259-5

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Riff-Führer Indischer Ozean
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Guía de Especies del Arrecife Océano Índico
  • Alrededor de 1000 fotografías de animales del arrecife coralino tomadas en su hábitat natural (Maldivas, Sri Lanka, Tailandia, Sudáfrica, Mauricio, Madagascar, Seychelles y África del Este)
  • Nombres en científico y español
  • 321 páginas

ISBN 84-95223-00-7

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Guía de Especies del Arrecife Océano Índico
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Asia Pacific Reef Guide
  • Identification guide to the coral reef flora and fauna of Southeast Asia
  • Over 1,000 photos
  • 321 pages

ISBN 3-925919-56-2

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Asia Pacific Reef Guide
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Schnecken Führer - Indopazifik
  • Über 1000 Farbfotos aus dem natürlichen Lebensraum der Meeresschnecken
  • Eine unvergleichbar grosse Anzahl spektakulärer Gehäuse- und Nacktschnecken wird nicht nur identifiziert, sondern auch in Fotoserien als Verhaltensstudien dargestellt
  • 321 Seiten

ISBN 3-86132-203-X

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Schnecken Führer – Indopazifik
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Guía de Nudibranquios y Caracolas de Mar del Indopacífico
  • Alrededor de 1.000 fotografías de caracoles marinos tomadas en su habitat natural
  • Los lectores encontrarán en esta guía las fotografías de uno de los grupos de animales marinos más notables, los caracoles con concha y sin concha de la región Indo-Pacífica, e información esencial para su biblioteca
  • 321 paginas

ISBN 84-605-5868-1

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Guía de Nudibranquios y Caracolas de Mar del Indopacífico
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Whales & Dolphins
  • Identification guide to the 79 species of whales and dolphins
  • Behavioural observations and feature stories
  • 305 pages

ISBN 3-925919-58-9

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Whales & Dolphins
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Coral Sea Reef Guide
  • Identification guide to more than 1,000 marine animals
  • Photographs depicting creatures in their natural habitats
  • Behavioural descriptions included
  • 321 pages

ISBN 0-9700574-0-7

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Coral Sea Reef Guide
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Sharks & Rays
  • Focus on over 600 shark and ray species that inhabit shallow waters
  • Identification guide
  • Discussions concerning the role and status of these species within the ecosystem
  • 304 pages

ISBN 3-925919-33-3

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Sharks & Rays
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Fish Guide Indopacific
  • Compact identification guide
  • 800 colour photographs
  • Covering fish from the open waters and coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region
  • 153 pages

ISBN 0-9544060-0-1

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Fish Guide Indopacific
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Fish of Northern Europe (English Version)
  • The 56 most important North European fish & crustaceans with colour illustrations and a short text of general interest
  • Names in 7 languages
  • 29 pages

ISBN 87-89155-03-3

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Fish of the Northern Europe (English Version)
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Fisch in dänischen Gewässern (German Version)
  • The 56 most important North European fish & crustaceans with colour illustrations and a short text of general interest
  • Names in 7 languages
  • 29 pages

ISBN 87-89155-01-7

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Fisch in dänischen Gewässern (German Version)
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Fisk i danske farvande (Danish Version)
  • The 56 most important North European fish & crustaceans with colour illustrations and a short text of general interest
  • Names in 7 languages
  • 29 pages

ISBN 87-89155-38-6

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Fisk i danske farvande (Danish Version)
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Shrimp of the World / Lobsters of the World
  • CD-ROM adaptation of “An Illustrated Guide to Shrimp of the World” and “An Illustrated Guide to Lobsters of the World”
  • The 70 commercially important shrimp species, including farm-raised species
  • 59 different lobsters in full-colour graphics
  • Scientific and common names
  • Brief look at the specifications for processing shrimp and common features of major lobster species

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Shrimp of the World/ Lobsters of the World
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Who's Who in the Fish Industry 2006-2007
  • Over 6,000 listings of US and Canadian companies in the seafood industry
  • Listings detail company function, key personnel, products handled, and annual sales volume
  • 740 pages

ISSN 0270-160X

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Who’s Who in the Fish Industry 2006-2007
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Crustacean Farming
  • Covers shrimp, prawn, crayfish, lobster, crab and spiny lobster farming
  • Hatchery management and operation, processing and marketing
  • 392 pages

ISBN 0-632-02974-9

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Crustacean Farming
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Eel Culture
  • Eel culture practices developed in Japan
  • Black/white illustrations
  • 148 pages
ISBN 0-85238-182-4

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Eel Culture
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Carp Farming
  • Information about pond construction, plants and companion fish for ponds in temperate climates
  • Breeding and feeding, stocking density and potential parasite problems
  • Black/white illustrations
  • 207 pages

ISBN 0-85238-153-0

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Carp Farming
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The Smoked and Cured Seafood Guide
  • Technical information for planning and starting a production of smoked and cured seafood
  • Part I describes basic processes, packaging, labelling and marketing
  • Part II is an encyclopaedia with about 200 entries
  • 251 pages

ISBN 1-881693-03-1

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The Smoked and Cured Seafood Guide
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Caviar
  • Colour-illustrated book about the processing, handling, marketing, quality control, history and use of caviar and fish egg products
  • 256 pages

ISBN 0-9636871-0-7

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Lachs - Salm - Lax (German Version)
  • Beautifully illustrated book on salmon of the world
  • Recipes
  • 239 pages

ISBN 3-7750-0230-8

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Guide Book to New Zealand Commercial Fish Species
  • An illustrated guide to 80 fish species of the South Pacific
  • Fish fillets and meats also illustrated
  • 216 pages

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Guide book to New Zealand Commercial Fish Species
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Control of Fish Quality
  • Basic principles of producing quality seafood products: processing, freezing, canning, handling, seasonal variations in fish quality, etc.
  • Black/white illustrations
  • 245 pages

ISBN 0-85238-226-X

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The Crayfish
  • Describes the Louisiana crayfish - its main characteristics, reproductive processes, growth and mode of life
  • Ideas provided for farming, simple cooking and smoking methods
  • 72 pages

ISBN 0-85238-137-9

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