BOOKS & HANDBOOKS

• A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America
• A Handbook for Stream Enhancement and Stewardship
• A Laboratory Manual for Marine Science Studies
• A Study of Water Quality
• Aquaculture Desk Reference
• Aquaculture Engineering
• Aquaculture Principles and Practices
• Better Trout Habitat: A Guide to Stream Restoration and Management
• Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest
• Field Identification of Coastal Juvenile Salmonids
• Fish Hatchery Management
• Fisheries Ecology and Management
• Investigating Water Problems
• Lake, River and Sea-Run Fishes of Canada
• Limnology: An Introduction to the Fresh Water Environment
• Our Environment Battles Water Pollution
• Pacific Reef & Shore
• Petersen Field Guide: Atlantic Coast Fishes (North America)
• Petersen Field Guide: Freshwater Fishes
• Plankton Culture Manual
• Pocket Reference
• Sustainable Freshwater Aquaculture
• The Field Manual for Water Quality Monitoring
• The LaMotte Soil Handbook
• The Monitors Handbook
• Turbidity, Its Meaning and Measurement Handbook



Invertebrates Book
A GUIDE TO COMMON FRESHWATER INVERTEBRATES OF NORTH AMERICA:

J. Voshell Jr., 2002

This book meets the needs of teachers, amateur naturalists, environmentalists, anglers, and others interested in aquatic biology by providing substantive information in non-technical language for about 100 of the most common groups of invertebrates found in the inland waters of North America. It is broad in scope, geographically and taxonomically; it is written at a substantive yet easily accessible level that will appeal to both general readers and those with more advanced interest in the subject; and it contains numerous high-quality illustrations, including more than 100 specially commissioned color plates. 103 color pages, 135 b/w illustrations. 454 pages. Softcover.

#BK-GCFINA: A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America $39.00

lab manual
A LABORATORY MANUAL FOR MARINE SCIENCE STUDIES:

LaMotte Company

Provides information on sampling procedures and water quality analysis in salt water environments. Includes test procedures and description of reagents and labware. 32 pages. Softcover.

#1587: A Laboratory Manual For Marine Science Studies $6.50

study of water
A STUDY OF WATER QUALITY:

Dr. Charles E. Renn

An in-depth examination of the life-cycle of water, from its natural occurrence to its treatment for domestic and industrial usage. Emphasis is provided on such water quality problems as scaling, corrosiveness, taste, and turbidity. 46 pages. Softcover.

#1532: A Study Of Water Quality $6.50

aquaculture reference
AQUACULTURE DESK REFERENCE:

R. LeRoy Creswell, 1993

A complete, water-resistant, soft cover reference guide for the aquaculturist. Includes many conversion and formula tables, medication doses, feed contents and recipes, fish shipping densities and oxygen absorption charts, etc. Very useful and complete. 222 pages. Softcover.

#BK-ADR: Aquaculture Desk Reference $76.00

Better Trout Habitat
BETTER TROUT HABITAT: A GUIDE TO STREAM RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT

Hunter, Christopher J., 1995

This book provides an overview of trout habitat characteristics and methods of habitat improvement. It provided details about the need for habitat characteristics like bank cover, in-stream debris, and sinuous stream channels. Explains the physical, chemical, and biological needs of trout, and shows how climate, geology, vegetation, and flowing water all help to create trout habitat. Tables, photos, figures. 320 pages. Softcover.

#BK-BTH: Better Trout Habitat: A Guide to Stream Restoration and Management $45.00

Coastal Fishes
COASTAL FISHES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST:

Andy Lamb, 1986

Each fish is identified by its common name, and is illustrated with a full-colour photograph and labeled sketch. Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen; location hints for divers, beachcombers, and pleasure boaters; and cooking ideas for seafood gourmets. The information included in these sections provides a brief but detailed description of each fish's habitat, physical characteristics and behavior - everything that a fisherman or an amateur naturalist needs to know! 224 pages, Paperback.

#BK-CFPN: Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest $23.75

Field Guide
FIELD IDENTIFICATION OF COASTAL JUVENILE SALMONIDS:

W.R. Pollard & G.F. Hartman & C. Groot & Phil Edgell, illustrated by C. Groot, photos by Phil Edgell

Correctly identifying young salmonids improves the accuracy of resource management information, leading to a fuller knowledge of the distribution and status of fish stocks. Until now, identifying coastal salmonids during their fry to smolt life stages in freshwater and saltwater estuaries of the Pacific Northwest has been difficult due to the lack of comprehensive, practical information. This guide was written and compiled by top fisheries biologists from government and industry who wanted to make available a simple, easy-to-use system for identifying 10 of the most common species of juvenile salmon, trout and char in the field.

The guide uses high-quality photos, colour illustrations and detailed drawings to show distinguishing physical features for each species. A fish viewing bag provided with the guide helps identify most fish in the field, and an easy-to-follow chart facilitates identification of the three major groupings and individual species. Habitat use information and maps help to determine where and when various species may be found for sampling.

#BK-FICJS: Field Identification of Coastal Juvenile Salmonids $14.80

Hatchery Management
FISH HATCHERY MANAGEMENT:

US Fish & Wildlife Service, 1992

This is a must-have book, covering a wide variety of subjects, from setting up a hatchery through feeding, hatchery operation, fish health, water quality and transportation. Many useful charts. US Fish & Wildlife Service, 1992. Softcover, 515 pages.

#BK-FHM: Fish Hatchery Management $139.00

Investigating Water
INVESTIGATING WATER PROBLEMS:

Dr. Charles E. Renn

Provides a comprehensive description of twenty-five water quality test factors, including analytical procedures for their measurement and the interpretation of test results. Also includes illustrations and a valuable glossary. 72 pages. Softcover.

#1589: Investigating Water Problems $6.50

Field Guide
PETERSEN FIELD GUIDE - FRESHWATER FISHES:

Lawrence M. Page, 1997

The first comprehensive field guide to freshwater fishes - covers all 790 species known in the United States and Canada. More than 700 illustrations, most in color, show identifying marks. Also includes 377 distribution maps and additional drawings of key details.

1997, Trade Paperback, 448 Pages

#BK-PFGFWF: Petersen Field Guide: Freshwater Fishes $24.50

Field Guide
PETERSEN FIELD GUIDE - ATLANTIC COAST FISHES (NORTH AMERICA):

Ray, Robinson & Douglass, 1999

The more than 1,000 species descriptions in this guide include information on range and habitat such as depths, bottom types, water temperatures, and salinity. The almost 1,100 illustrations use the Peterson Identification System for quick, accurate field identification.

1999, Trade Paperback, 368 Pages

#BK-PFGACF: Petersen Field Guide: Atlantic Coast Fishes $24.95

handbook
A HANDBOOK FOR STREAM ENHANCEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP:

The Izaak Walton League of America

A Handbook For Stream Enhancement And Stewardship from the Izaak Walton League of America is an excellent study of conservationist activities in dynamically aiding the restoration, enhancement, and environmental maintenance of rivers and streams. Deftlyproviding readers with a conceptual grasp of the "stewardship" responsibilities of various groups, organizations, individuals, companies, communities, and government planning agencies, A Handbook For Stream Enhancement And Stewardship informatively presents a ideas and expertise with which to actively make a difference in maintaining and enhancing rivers and streams for purposes of the flora and fauna dependent upon them, as well as the critically important role of the stream with respect to watershed dynamics. A core addition to personal, professional, environmental activists, academic, and community library Environmental Studies reference collections, A Handbook For Stream Enhancement And Stewardship is very strongly recommended as an expert informational resource for environmental and waterway restoration and conservation.

2006, Paperback, 188 Pages

#BK-HSES: A Handbook for Stream Enhancement and Stewardship $48.00

ecology
FISHERIES ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT:

Carl J. Walters, Steven J. D. Martell

Quantitative modeling methods have become a central tool in the management of harvested fish populations. This book examines how these modeling methods work, why they sometimes fail, and how they might be improved by incorporating larger ecological interactions. Fisheries Ecology and Management provides a broad introduction to the concepts and quantitative models needed to successfully manage fisheries. Walters and Martell develop models that account for key ecological dynamics such as trophic interactions, food webs, multi-species dynamics, risk-avoidance behavior, habitat selection and density-dependence. They treat fisheries policy development as a two-stage process, first identifying strategies for varying harvest in relation to changes in abundance, then finding ways to implement such strategies in terms of monitoring and regulatory procedures. This book provides a general framework for developing assessment models in terms of state-observation dynamics hypotheses, and points out that most fisheries assessment failures have been due to inappropriate observation model hypotheses rather than faulty models for ecological dynamics. Intended as a text in upper division and graduate classes on fisheries assessment and management, this useful guide will also be widely read by ecologists and fisheries scientists.

2004, Paperback, 448 Pages

#BK-FEAM: Fisheries Ecology and Management $64.00

Sustainable Freshwater
SUSTAINABLE FRESHWATER AQUACULTURE:

Nick Romanowsk

A complete, accessible and affordable guide to freshwater aquaculture, emphasising sustainable use of all resources: whether it be on a small scale in a backyard pond, or in commercial production on broad acres. The book includes detailed information from design and construction of ponds to water quality, enhancing production through aeration, filtration and water treatment wetlands, foods and feeding, breeding and propagating aquatic animals and plants, sources of stock and polyculture (mixing fish, crustaceans, other animals, and plants for greater yields).

2007, Paperback, 184 Pages

#BK-SFA: Sustainable Freshwater Aquaculture $29.00

Aquaculture: Principles
AQUACULTURE: PPRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES:

T. V. R. Pillay, M. N. Kutty, 2005

Covering all aspects of subsistence and commercial aquaculture as practiced across the globe, this fully revised new edition from two leading world authorities in the field is set in two parts: principles and practices, and covers in detail recent developments in:

• History and planning
• Nutrition
• Reproduction and genetic selection
• Production statistics and economics
• Integrated aquaculture
• Sustainability and environmental effects (new chapter)

All cultured species groups are addressed, from freshwater and marine fish to shellfish and seaweeds. Essential new facts and data have been included throughout.

This comprehensive work is an essential purchase for all those studying aquaculture and is a valuable source of reference for all personnel involved in the aquaculture industry; including those working in fish farms, research institutions, teaching posts in universities and commercial establishments such as aquaculture equipment and feed supply companies. Libraries in all universities and research establishments will find this book an important addition to their shelves.

2005, Hardcover, 640 Pages.

#BK-AQUAPRIN: Aquaculture: Principles and Practices $109.00

Aquacuture Engineering
AQUACULTURE ENGINEERING:

Odd-Ivar Lekang, 2007

Aquaculture engineering is a key area for all aquatic production facilities and this comprehensive book covers all aspects of aquaculture engineering with chapters covering water transport and teatment, production units (e.g. tanks and cages), feeding systems, fish transport and grading, egg handling, instrumentation and monitoring, slaughtering, cleaning and waste handling, construction and design, planning and quality control.

2007, Hardcover, 352 Pages

#BK-AQUAENG: Aquaculture Engineering $199.00

Fishes of Canada
LAKE, RIVER AND SEA-RUN FISHES OF CANADA:

Frederick H. Wooding, 1997

The only popular guide to freshwater fishing in all parts of Canada, Lake, River and Sea-Run Fishes of Canada is a must for anglers, naturalists and anyone who loves fine nature writing. Whether you want to find out how the Dolly Varden trout got its odd name, sort out the salmonids' tangled family relations, or identify some queer-looking item you've never hooked before, this book will prove indispensable.

The only complete guide to freshwater game fishes in all parts of Canada, this book is a must for naturalists, anglers and everyone else who wants to learn more about Canada's wildlife, it includes detailed descriptions and 36 full-colour illustrations as well as 14 beautiful and precise line drawings.

All of the main fish families are represented in Canadian waters, and new species are still being discovered. Lake, River and Sea-Run Fishes of Canada offers biology, angling tips and notes on the curiosities of all the best-known game fishes, and fishing lore from high mountain lakes, prairie rivers, the Great Lakes, the Arctic coastline and ocean tidepools.

Loaded with practical as well as scientific information and pleasantly laced with history and lore, the book This revised edition includes a foreword by the eminent fish scientist Professor Joseph Nelson and an updated essay on endangered species by Dr. R.R. Campbell.

1997, Softcover, 304 Pages.

#BK-LRSRFC: Lake, River and Sea-Run Fishes of Canada $24.95

Limnology Handbook
LIMNOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FRESH WATER ENVIRONMENT:

William H. Amos

A concise resource on the biological, chemical, and physical processes of ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers. Topics include stream dynamics, plant zonation, the succession of ponds, the energy cycle of ponds, etc. 40 pages. Softcover.

#1593: Limnology: An Introduction to the Fresh Water Environment $6.50

Environment Battles
OUR ENVIRONMENT BATTLES WATER POLLUTION:

Dr. Charles E. Renn

A lively text that follows the journey of a theoretical river from its origin as a mountain brook to its discharge into a marine estuary. Includes the chemical and biological changes that occur as the stream reacts to impurities from natural and industrial sources. 32 pages. Softcover.

#1592: Our Environment Battles Water Pollution $6.50

Pacific Reef and Shore
PACIFIC REEF & SHORE:

Rick M. Harbo, 2003

This is the 21st century successor to Harbo's 1980 bestseller Tidepool and Reef, with more species, up-to-date scientific information and many brilliant new full-colour photographs of the 300 most common plants and animals of the intertidal zone. Arranged for quick identification with colour-coded sections, this ingenious guide has written descriptions of each organism, with size, habitat and interesting facts conveniently placed next to its photo. 80 pages, Paperback

#BK-PRS: Pacific Reef and Shore $9.25

Plankton Manual
PLANKTON CULTURE MANUAL:

F. Hoff and T.W. Snell, 1989

An excellent book on culturing microalgae, rotifers, ciliates, artemia and daphnia. 126 pages. Paperback.

#WQB32: Plankton Culture Manual $49.95

pocket reference
POCKET REFERENCE:

Thomas J. Glover, reprint 2002, 3rd edition.

A valuable pocket-sized reference book which covers Air & Gases, Computers, Electronics, General information, Geology, Hardware, Math, Money, Steel and Metals, Surveying and Mapping, Weights and measures and much more. A must for everybody. 480 pages, Softcover.

#POCREF: Pocket Reference $17.95

Field Manual
THE FIELD MANUAL FOR WATER QUALITY MONITORING:

(12th edition) by Mark Mitchell and William Stapp

This serves as the standard text for school-based water quality monitoring programs in schools around the world. The manual details nine water quality tests: dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, pH, total solids, total phosphorous, nitrates, turbidity, biochemical oxygen demand, and temperature. The manual also includes chapters on heavy metals testing, land use practices, and computer networking. The current edition specifically features LaMotte water quality test kits. Softcover.

#3-1508: The Field Manual for Water Quality Monitoring $62.00

monitors handbook
THE MONITOR'S HANDBOOK:

LaMotte Company

A valuable reference guide for both beginners and veterans of water quality analysis in natural aquatic systems. Provides a comprehensive overview of monitoring streams, lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Includes physical, biological, and chemical factors of water quality and analytical procedures for their measurement. The basics of waterway surveys, program planning, data analysis and reporting are also described. 71 pages. Softcover.

#1507: The Monitor's Handbook $14.95

soil handbook
THE LAMOTTE SOIL HANDBOOK:

LaMotte Company

A manual for "growers" and soil investigators! Provides information on major and minor nutrients, trace elements, soil pH, organic matter, and soil texture. Also includes lime and fertilizer recommendations for a variety of crops and plants. 60 pages. Softcover.

#1504: The LaMotte Soil Handbook $6.50

TURBIDITY, ITS MEANING AND MEASUREMENT HANDBOOK:

Dr. Charles E Renn

The cause of water turbidity and methods of turbidity measurement, including the secchi disc, the Jackson Candle method, and the electronic nephelometer. 20 pages. Softcover.

#1643: Turbidity Handbook $7.45