Treats species of prawns around the world, their ecology, and the current position and future prospects of aquaculture in Japan and other countries, and overviews the history of coastal fishing for prawns in Japan. Details fishing methods, fishing implements, and various problems related to chemical aspects, use, processing, distribution, and human consumption of prawns. Of interest to those involved in the marketing, aquaculture, and processing of prawns. This book was originally published (in Japanese) as a compilation of lectures presented at the Ninth Extension Lecture Program of the Tokyo University of Fisheries, held in 1982. A separate chapter on feed for prawn culture has been added. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This publication looks at prawns and shrimps of the world, their ecology and consumption. It goes on to look at their physiology and feed as well as the technical aspects of prawn fishing.
