Marine Fishes and Fisheries of New York - by Howard M Reisman & Emerson C Hasbrouck Jr (Paperback)

About the Book

"This book provides a review of the 155 species likely encountered. An addendum includes 89 warm water fishes that occasionally occur. A number of the major species discussed have commercial and recreational value. The status of those fisheries and their management are discussed"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Marine Fishes and Fisheries of New York documents the extraordinary diversity of fishes found within the state's inland marine waters and twelve nautical miles off the coastline. In this definitive resource for the region, Howard M. Reisman and Emerson C. Hasbrouck Jr. highlight 244 species alongside the fisheries and food chains to which they are vital.

Species profiles describe distribution and annual movements, anatomical, physiological and behavioral distinctions, ecological roles, and more. This up-to-date volume also features:
- Fishery management and sustainability practices
- More than 150 drawings and a color gallery
- QR codes linking to fish videos

Marine Fishes and Fisheries of New York is essential for professionals and enthusiasts looking to discover the region's abundance of unique and important fish species.

About the Author

Howard M. Reisman is Professor Emeritus of Biology at Long Island University. He is the author of numerous scientific papers published in venues such as International Journal of Zoology and Environmental Biology of Fishes.

Emerson C. Hasbrouck Jr. is Senior Natural Resources Specialist and Marine Program Director Emeritus for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. He is also Commissioner on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. He has published numerous reports and scientific papers in venues including Fisheries Research.