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Humphreys, John

 
9780443367045: The Manila Clam Ruditapes Philippinarum: Science and Significance of a Globalised Species
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ISBN 10 : 0443367043 ISBN 13 : 9780443367045
Editeur : Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2026

Synopsis

The Manila Clam Ruditapes Philippinarum: Science and Significance of a Globalised Species is an indispensable volume in the Estuarine and Coastal Science" book series offering the only comprehensive account of the Manila clam, covering its journey from its native range in China, Japan, and Korea to its exploitation and establishment in the USA, Canada, Europe, and the Mediterranean. By examining the science and global spread of this successful species, the book addresses broader issues of biological globalization and the exploitation of nature, posing significant questions and challenges for conservation policy and sustainable development in the Anthropocene era. Authored by Prof. John Humphreys, ECSA's President-Elect, this book draws on a multidisciplinary range of literature to cover essential information in the areas of aquaculture and marine biology.

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À propos de l'auteur

After ten years as Pro Vice-Chancellor at the University of Greenwich, London, John moved to the south coast of England where he is currently visiting professor at the Institute of Marine Sciences, Portsmouth and Chairman of the Southern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority: The latter statutory organisation being responsible for a sea area of which more than 50% is occupied by 15 marine protected areas with over 30 different overlapping designations. His main research focus is on the ecology of non-native bivalve species, but he has also published on various aspects of policy. His work in Africa won a Queen's Award for his University in 2007. John is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and on the Council of the Estuarine & Coastal Sciences Association.

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Éditeur
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0443367043
ISBN 13 
9780443367045
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
384
Coordonnées du fabricant
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