BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY OF THE BROWN AND SEA TROUT. By J.L. Bagliniere and G. Maisse.

(1991) 1999 1st UK edition. Large 8vo (172 x 246mm). Ppvii,286. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations, maps, bibliographies. Laminated boards.

This is the English language edition of La Truite: Biologie et Ecologie published by INRA, Paris, 1991". This book brings together recent advances in the research into the ecology and biology of the brown and sea trout. It places the fish in their biological setting, and shows how an understanding of their biology and environment can aid efficient management of both fish stocks and their surroundings. In particular, the book concentrates on the management of brown and sea trout in natural flowing waters, and discusses issues such as how to determine an efficient feeding strategy and the influence of hatchery stocks upon wild populations. A detailed case study focusing on the French experience is of especial interest. Written for practitioners and researchers in the fish industry and academia, Biology and Ecology of the Brown and Sea Trout synthesizes the considerable body of research available, and provides a significant tool for the better management and conservtion of these important fish". Contents include:- Part I. River Trout - Biology of the brown trout (Salmo trutta L.) in French rivers by G. Maisse and J.L. Bagliniere; The habitat of the brown trout (Salmo trutta L.) in water courses by J. Haury, Dominique Ombredane and J.L. Bagliniere; Feeding strategy of the brown trout (Salmo trutta L.) in running water by A. Neveu; Social organization and territoriality in brown trout juveniles during ontogeny by M. Heland; Part II. Ecological plasticity and genetic diversity in trout - Main characteristics of the biology of the trout (Salmo trutta L.) in Lake Leman (Lake Geneva) and some of its tributaries by A. Champigneulle, B. Buttiker, P. Durand and M. Melhaoui; Sea trout (Salmo trutta L.) in Normandy and Picardy by G. Euzenat, Francoise Fournel and A. Richard; Genetic diversity and the management of natural populations of brown trout by R. Guyomard; Part III. The management of natural populations of brown trout - The management of natural populations of brown trout in France, analysed from an historical perspective (1669-1986) by M. Thibault; Conclusion: Current ideas on the biological basis for management of trout by G. Maisse and J.L. Bagliniere.