{"product_id":"von-brandts-fish-catching-methods-of-the-world-hardback-9780852382806","title":"Von Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World (Hardback) 9780852382806","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eVon Brandt's Fish Catching Methods of the World\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eOtto Gabriel (Edited by), O Gabriel (Author), Klaus Lange (Edited by), Erdmann Dahm (Edited by), Thomas Wendt (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780852382806, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 12 July 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e536 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 19.3 x 2.8 cm, 1.447 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"For those not familiar with the incredible range of gear types and fishing methods being employed, the book should hold a great deal of fascination.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eReviews in Fisheries Science, November 2006\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a classic and most comprehensive reference available in this very wide subject. It was first published in 1964 and this is the fourth edition...it is undoubtedly a useful book and the best available.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAusmarine, January 2007\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn the sixteen years since the last edition of Von Brant’s classic work was published, fishing and fisheries have undergone vast changes. Not only has there been great progress in the development of new tools, materials and techniques, but the industry has seen an increasing need to address controversial issues such as declining fish stocks, enormous quantities of bycatch and discard and the impact of towed fishing gear on the environment. Fully revised and updated to reflect such changes, the fourth edition of this widely read and popular book offers:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA unique, comprehensive survey of the evolution of fishing methods throughout the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproximately 750 illustrations showing the extensive range of methods, techniques and equipment used in fishing across the globe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFishing gear classified according to the FAO system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional chapters: Fishing Effects on Fish Stocks and Environment and Fishery and Gear Research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll researchers, fisheries scientists, fisheries students, administrators and libraries in universities and research establishments where fish and fisheries are studied and taught will find this book a valuable addition to their shelves. Commercial and sports fishermen will also find Fish Catching Methods of the World a fascinating and vital reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to the fourth edition xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Catching methods in fisheries: an introduction 1\u003cbr\u003e2 Fishing by gathering 12\u003cbr\u003e3 Male and female divers 21\u003cbr\u003e4 Animals as a help in fisheries 31\u003cbr\u003e5 Fish harvesting after stupefying 42\u003cbr\u003e6 Spearing, harpooning and shooting fish 53\u003cbr\u003e7 Fishing with clamps, tongs, rakes and wrenching gear 76\u003cbr\u003e8 Line fishing: basic implements 83\u003cbr\u003e9 Line fishing: gear and methods 105\u003cbr\u003e10 Fishing for sport and recreation 136\u003cbr\u003e11 Attracting, concentrating and frightening fish 150\u003cbr\u003e12 Pole-hooks and rippers 164\u003cbr\u003e13 Net material and the art of net-making 181\u003cbr\u003e14 Natural and artificial shelters 190\u003cbr\u003e15 Permanent and temporary barriers 199\u003cbr\u003e16 Trapping 215\u003cbr\u003e17 Fishing in the air 252\u003cbr\u003e18 Mechanical fishing gear: traps, lines and snares 264\u003cbr\u003e19 Gillnetting 275\u003cbr\u003e20 Entangling nets 291\u003cbr\u003e21 The drive-in fishery 305\u003cbr\u003e22 Cover pots and cast nets 314\u003cbr\u003e23 Liftnets and fish wheels 329\u003cbr\u003e24 From the scoop basket to the stow net 350\u003cbr\u003e25 Dredges and beam trawls 376\u003cbr\u003e26 Fishing with bottom trawls 392\u003cbr\u003e27 Trawl fisheries in three dimensions: Fishing with mid-water trawls 414\u003cbr\u003e28 Seining in fresh and sea water 431\u003cbr\u003e29 Fish shoals and surrounding nets 449\u003cbr\u003e30 Fishing systems and harvesting machines 473\u003cbr\u003e31 Fishery and gear research 483\u003cbr\u003e32 Fishing effects on fish stocks, other marine animals and the environment 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Classification of catching methods 507\u003cbr\u003eSubject index 516\u003cbr\u003eSpecies and product index 522\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Agriculture \u0026amp; farming [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Agriculture \u0026amp; farming\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Agriculture%20\u0026amp;%20farming%20%5BTV%5D%22\"\u003eTV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52410724811032,"sku":"9780852382806","price":157.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780852382806.jpg?v=1784250203","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/von-brandts-fish-catching-methods-of-the-world-hardback-9780852382806","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}