Can you provide me the contact detail and contact number from where I can get the Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)?

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India which was established in 1929. The ICAR has its headquarters at New Delhi.

Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture Indian Council of Agricultural Research New Delhi

Fisheries not only contribute to nutritional security but also provide employment and livelihood to millions of people.

The different segments of fisheries marine capture fisheries, mariculture, coastal aquaculture, inland capture fisheries, freshwater aquaculture, coldwater fisheries and aquaculture, fish processing and post-harvest technology and trade have evolved over the years, incorporate traditional know-how and practices along with scientific innovations and technologies during the past 5 decades.

The fast developments in integration with other farming systems and diversification in terms of ornamental fish culture, sports fisheries, aqua-tourism etc. are spectacular.

In 2006, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research brought out the First Edition of 'Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture'.

Thus, in the first edition of the Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture, an effort has been made to document present status, developments and future possibilities in different segments.

While major fisheries in terms of resources including inland fisheries have been presented, emphasis is laid on different culture systems in marine, brackish and freshwater environments.

Through 44 chapters, comprehensive information about all areas of fisheries and aquaculture has been provided in this Handbook, which would be useful to students, researchers, planners, farmers and all stakeholders in fisheries and aquaculture.

The present revised edition comprises 42 updated and six new chapters, viz. Fish physiology; Aquaculture engineering;Fisheries development in India; Fisheries cooperatives; Demand and supply of fish; and Climate change-impact and mitigation.

The Handbook would be of great value to students, researchers, planners, farmers, young entrepreneurs and all stakeholders in fisheries and aquaculture.

Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture




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