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A comprehensive reference guide to the tarpon and bonefish species, this book provides an overview of world tarpon and bonefish fisheries including their dynamics and status. Chapters cover tarpon and bonefish life history, age and growth, behavior, physiology, genetics, reproduction and recruitment, and movements and migrations. The book examines fishing and fishery exploitation, habitat-animal relationships and stock enhancement, ecosystem management, and fishery management experiences from various areas of the world. Highlighting the lore and appeal of these species of fish, the book recommends strategies to improve the sustainability of these valuable fisheries.

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