Authored By: Durgesh Kumar Verma
ISBN: 9789367558287
Binding: Hardback
Year of Publishing: 2026
Imprint: CONTENT VIBES
Pages: 300
Language: English
Length: 229
Breadth: 20
Height: 152
Weight: 0
Aquatic ecosystems play a vital role in maintaining environmental balance, supporting biodiversity, and sustaining food production systems across the world. Aquatic Ecosystems and Sustainable Aquaculture provides a comprehensive understanding of the ecological principles, biological processes, and management practices associated with aquatic environments and aquaculture systems. The book systematically explains the structure and functioning of aquatic ecosystems, including energy flow, nutrient cycling, food chains, microbial activities, and ecological interactions that influence aquatic productivity and sustainability.
The text further explores modern aquaculture concepts, production systems, ecosystem-based approaches, integrated farming practices, nutrient recycling, reservoir fisheries, and sustainable health management techniques. Special emphasis is given to eco-friendly aquaculture practices, organic waste utilization, climate change impacts, probiotics, bioremediation, and conservation of aquatic resources. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, extension professionals, and practitioners in fisheries and aquaculture sciences, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding environmentally sustainable and economically viable aquatic production systems.
Introduction to Aquatic Ecosystems
Physical and Biological Components of Aquatic Ecosystems
Ecological Structure and Functions of Aquatic Ecosystems
Energy Flow and Matter Cycling in Aquatic Ecosystems
Food Chain and Food Web in Aquatic Systems
Organic Matter Recycling and Nutrient Cycles
Heterotrophic Activities in Aquatic Ecosystems
Eutrophication and Aquatic Pollution
Definition, Scope, and Importance of Aquaculture
Trends, Constraints, and Future of Aquaculture
Types of Aquaculture Systems
Pre-Stocking, Stocking, and Post-Stocking Management
Natural Productivity and Carrying Capacity
Natural Food and Feeding Behavior of Aquatic Organisms
Ecosystem-Based Aquaculture
Integrated Farming Systems in Aquaculture
Organic Wastes and Nutrient Recycling in Aquaculture
Use of Animal Waste and Agro-Residues
Reservoir Fisheries and Culture Techniques
Health Management and Sustainable Practices in Aquaculture
Durgesh Kumar Verma completed his B.F.Sc. & M.F.Sc. in Fisheries Resource Management from the Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj Ayodhya, India. He has authored/published several research and review papers, popular articles, chapters, and books. He is an active and dedicated member of several professional societies, mainly engaged in fisheries research and development in the country. He has received several accolades at national and international meetings, including the Junior Researcher Award, Young Scientist Award, and Best Paper Presentation awards.