Living resources of the sea and fresh water have long been an
important source of food and economic activity. With fish stocks
continuing to be over-exploited, there is a clear focus on
fisheries management, to which acoustic methods can and do make an
important contribution.
The second edition of this widely used book covers the many
technological developments which have occurred since the first
edition; highly sophisticated sonar and computer processing
equipment offer great new opportunities and Fisheries Acoustic, 2e
provides the reader with a better understanding of how to interpret
acoustic observations and put them to practical use.
* * Well known and respected authors
* * Emphasis on practical acoustic methods
* * Detailed coverage of a commercially and environmentally
important subject
A vital tool for fisheries scientists, fisheries oceanographers,
environmental biologists, ecologists, population biologists, fish
biologists, and marine biologists. All those involved with design
and use of acoustic equipment. Libraries in research
establishments, government stations and universities where
fisheries science is studied or taught will find this a welcome
addition to their shelves.
Autorentext
John Simmonds is the Head of Pelagic Fisheries Research at the FRS Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen, UK
David MacLennan is a consultant in fisheries research and technology, and a former Deputy Director at the FRS Marine Laboratory
Zusammenfassung
Living resources of the sea and fresh water have long been an important source of food and economic activity. With fish stocks continuing to be over-exploited, there is a clear focus on fisheries management, to which acoustic methods can and do make an important contribution.
The second edition of this widely used book covers the many technological developments which have occurred since the first edition; highly sophisticated sonar and computer processing equipment offer great new opportunities and Fisheries Acoustic, 2e provides the reader with a better understanding of how to interpret acoustic observations and put them to practical use.
- Well known and respected authors
- Emphasis on practical acoustic methods
- Detailed coverage of a commercially and environmentally important subject
A vital tool for fisheries scientists, fisheries oceanographers, environmental biologists, ecologists, population biologists, fish biologists, and marine biologists. All those involved with design and use of acoustic equipment. Libraries in research establishments, government stations and universities where fisheries science is studied or taught will find this a welcome addition to their shelves.
Inhalt
Series Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction.
2. Underwater Sound.
3. Acoustic Instruments.
4. Biological Acoustics.
5. Observation and Measurement of Fish.
6. Target Strength of Fish.
7. Plankton and Micronekton Acoustics.
8. Survey Design.
9. Data Analysis.
References.
Species Index.
Author Index.
Subject Index