Stock Assessment in Inland Fisheries

This reference includes expert reviews of the advantages and shortcomings of all current techniques and management strategies used in assessment of freshwater fish stocks worldwide. Contributions address the following major areas: survey methods; fisheries statistics; population dynamics; catch effort methods; stock assessment in large lakes; stock assessment in large rivers; and management of freshwater fish stocks. In addition to the core reports, overview papers present a summary of the current status of knowledge in each of the major subject areas, and a final chapter offers an appraisal of present and future perspectives in relation to the concept of stock assessment. All contributions are fully illustrated and referenced. The book is based on international symposium and workshop held at the University of Hull International Fisheries Institute.