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Paul, L. J.,

New Zealand fishes : identification, natural history & fisheries / Larry Paul. - Revised edition. - viii, 253 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 25 cm

Previous edition: 1986.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction (New Zealand's fish fauna ; New Zealand seafloor ; Ocean currents around New Zealand ; Sea surface temperatures ; Seasons in the sea ; Oceanography, fish & fisheries ; Age & growth ; Reproduction ; Migration ; Productivity of fish populations) -- Fish -- Invertebrates -- Fisheries (Fishing methods ; New Zealand's fisheries resources ; Maori fishing ; Going fishing ; Fish as food ; The management of fisheries ; New Zealand's fisheries).

"As well as sea fishes, the book covers the more common and edible molluscs and crustaceans, and the fishes of our estuaries, rivers and lakes which are of interest to fishermen... also covers the sporting qualities and suitable fishing methods ..., their edibility, commercial harvesting and conservation ..."--Back cover.

ISBN: 0790006545 9780790006543

LCCN: 00456966

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Fishes--New Zealand
Fishes--New Zealand--Identification

LC Class. No.: QL636.2 / .P36 2000

Dewey Class. No.: 597.0993