R. L. Welcomme
Published: 1976
Total Pages: 804
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Inland waters are not only managed for a number of fisheries objectives but also for many industrial, agricultural and domestic purposes which affect the aquatic environment, including the fish stock. A pre-requisite for correct management is the setting of objectives which take into account these various uses and which are consistent with the requirements of the fishery and the internal and external constraint upon it. A variety of management techniques are available whose applications are discussed in the text.