The biology and culture of tropical oysters

C.L. Angell

in Monographs from The WorldFish Center

Abstract: Reviews the biology and ecology of oysters, and experimental and culture techniques used in the tropics; describes problems in tropical oyster farming and identifies research needs to further develop this form of aquaculture. Three oyster genera are discussed: Ostrea, Crassostrea and Saccostrea. The advantages and disadvantages of various species of each genus with regard to aquaculture are also described.

Keywords: Oyster culture; Tropics; Biology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1986
ISBN: 971-1022-24-9
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