Books in the World Aquaculture Society Book series series

* The first book to cover this subject from a global perspective * Contributions from producing and consuming countries from around the world * Editors are well known and respected internationally * Vital information for all shrimp producers.

Genomics has revolutionized biological research over the course of the last two decades. Genome maps of key agricultural species have offered increased understanding of the structure, organization, and evolution of animal genomes. Building upon this foundation, researchers are now emphasizing research on genome function.

* Provides key information that will increase success in combating aquatic disease * Chapters contributed by renowned international experts * Important reference for all concerned about protecting aquaculture from the impacts of aquatic animal disease.

* Provides a valuable survey of key production systems that will allow the reader to better understand how aquaculture depends upon and interacts with its environment. * Looks at a variety of systems currently used in the production of shellfish and finfish. These systems range from low input methods to super-intensive systems.

Intensive tilapia co-culture is the commercial production of various species of tilapia in conjunction with one or more other marketable species.