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PearlPerches		FAO Species Catalogue. Pearl Perches McKay, R.J. Pearl Perches of the World (Family Glaucosomatidae). An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of the Pearl Perches Known to Date 9251039887 This volume covers all four species currently recognized in the family Glaucosomatidae (pearl perches). It includes a glossary of technical terms, general remarks on the family, an illustrated key to species, detailed accounts of species, and a table of species by major fishing areas. Species accounts include illustrations, scientific and vernacular names, references to scientific names, information on habitat, biology and fisheries, and a distribution map. The work is fully indexed and a reference to pertinent literature is appended. FAO Species Catalogue Vol.17. Original edition in book format. Price: 25.99plus £5 postage DOWNLOADABLE Send us an email
FAO 8		An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Cods, Hakes, Grenadiers and Other Gadiform Fishes Known to Date. ISBN 9251028907 FAO Species Catalogue Vol.10. 1990. 30cm. Pp.x,442. 828 figures & maps , keys Hardbound. Provides a convenient means for the identification of gadiform species most likely to be encountered by fisheries workers, and to illustrate the wide diversity of this group of fishes. Price: £51.00
	ISBN 978-92-5-006450-5 ISSN 1020-6868	Field identification guide to the living marine resources of the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean By: Bariche, M. FAO Species Identification Guides for Fishery Purposes Rome, 2012, 622 pp., 25 cm x 20 cm, Spiralbound I1276/E FAO111737 USD $90.00 This field guide covers major animal groups of the southern and eastern Mediterranean Sea, including crustaceans, mollusks, sea urchins, fishes, sea turtles and marine mammals that can be encountered in fisheries landings, on the market, or at sea. Each species accounts includes scientific nomenclature, FAO common names, size, habitat and biology, importance to fisheries, and distribution, as well as annotated illustrations highlighting relevant diagnostic features. Tables comprising vernacular names from the countries covered by the guide are also included.
FAO 3		Nemipterid Fishes of the World (Threadfin Breams, Whiptail Breams, Monocle Breams, Dwarf Monocle Breams and Coral Breams). An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Nemipterid Species Known to Date ISBN 9251030316 FAO Species Catalogue Vol.12. 1990. 30cm. Pp.154. Bound. Price: £17.99
FAO SHARKS2		Sharks of the World. An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Shark Species Known to Date. Vol. 2. Bullhead, Mackerel and Carpet Sharks (Heterodontiformes, Lamniformes and Orectolobiformes). ISBN 9251045437 FAO. 2001. 30cm. Pp.viii,269. 163 figures, many maps, tables. Softbound with jacket. This volume reviews all 15 families, 25 genera and 57 species of living bullhead, mackerel and carpet sharks (orders Heterodontiformes, Lamniformes and Orectolobiformes - the non-carcharhinoid galeomorph sharks), including certain well-established but currently undescribed species mainly from Australia. Vols. 1 and 3, are due during 2005. Price: £19.00 (only includes UK postage)
Buy Book Here		Threadfins of the World (Family Polynemidae). An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Polynemid Species Known to Date. 92-5-105128-3 FAO. 2004. 29cm. Pp.138. Text figures & maps. Softbound. This volume on the family Polynemidae includes 41 species belonging to 8 genera. There is an introductory section with general remarks on habitat and fisheries of the family, a glossary of technical terms, an illustrated key to each genus and all species, and a detailed account for all species. Species accounts include an illustration of each species, scientific and vernacular names, and information on habitat, biology, fisheries, size, relevant literature and distribution. Following the species accounts are a list of nominal species in the family, a table of species by major marine fishing areas and colour plates. A list of all nominal species and their present allocations is given. The work is fully indexed and there is a comprehensive list of references to pertinent literature. Price: 17.99 Also available as a CD or download
MERLUZ		FAO Field Guide to the Merlucciidae of the World SPANISH EDITION Send us an email
This volume presents a fully illustrated field guide for the identification of the sharks and rays most relevant to the fisheries of the Mediterranean and Black Sea. An extensive literature review was carried out for the preparation of this document. A total of 49 sharks, 34 batoids and 1 chimaera are fully treated. The presence of 5 sharks and 2 batoids included in this field guide, need, however, to be confirmed. The guide includes sections on technical terms and measurements for sharks and batoids, and fully illustrated keys to those orders and families that occur in the region. Each species account includes: at least one annotated illustration of the species highlighting its relevant identification characters; basic information on nomenclature, synonyms and possible misidentifications; FAO common names; basic information on size, habitat and biology, distribution, importance to fisheries, and conservation and exploitation status. Colour plates.	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Field identification guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Mediterranean and Black Sea By: Fabrizio Serena FAO Species Identification Guides for Fishery Purposes Rome, 2005, 136 pp. ISBN 92-5-105291-3 ISSN 1020-6868 TC/M/Y5945/E £16 plus £4 UK postage
MULTILING FAO	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	European Inland Water Fish in English , Spanish , French and German and over 20 other languages where appropriate. 1st Edition. FAO Illustrated with engravings , color plates and maps. 393 illustrations and maps following , followed by an index. The binding is a blue cloth , silver lettering on the spine. In very good condition. The dust jacket is price clipped. Book measures 11.25 x 8.75 inches This is a very rare document out of print for many years Our Price £21.90 plus £4 UK postage
Marrocco	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Field Guide to the Commercial Marine Resources of Morocco Send us an email
	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Field Guide to the Commercial Marine Resources of The Gulf of Guinea. ISBN 9251030480 FAO. 1990. 28cm. Pp.278. colour photos, line illustrations. Paperback. This field guide covers the major resource groups likely to be encountered in the fisheries of the area. An annotated checklist of sharks, batoid fishes, chimaeras, bony fishes and marine mammals as well as a list of important references are appended. Price: £38.00
FAO 14	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	The Marine Fishery Resources of Sri Lanka ISBN 9251032939 FAO. 1994. 28cm. Pp.418. colour photos, line illustrations. Paperback. This field guide covers the major resource groups likely to be encountered in the fisheries of the area. An annotated checklist of sharks, batoid fishes, chimaeras, bony fishes and marine mammals as well as a list of important references are appended. The introduction and guide sections are fully indexed. Price: £38.00
REDSEASHARKS	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Bonfil,R. & M.Abdallah. FAO. 2004. 25cm. Pp.viii,71. 86 colour photos, each species illustrated, maps. Paperback. This book presents a fully illustrated field guide for the identification of the sharks and rays most relevant to the fisheries of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. A total of 49 sharks and 45 batoids reliably reported for the region are listed and those common in the fisheries or likely to be found through fisheries operations are fully treated. Price: £13.00 plus £6.50 postage
TOR1	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Synopsis of Biological Data on the Tor Mahseer Tor tor (Hamilton, 1822). FAO. 2003. 30cm. Pp.vii,36. 19 figures, 20 tables. Pbk. Covers the nomenclature, taxonomy, morphology, distribution, hybridization, reproduction, development, feeding, behaviour, populations, exploitation, protection, management and culture of one of the most important food and game fishes of India. Price: £7.00 plus £5 postage
MARCENAT	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Atlantic. THE SET OF 3 VOLUMES Individual Volumes available below. Volume 1. Introduction, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Hagfishes, Sharks, Batoid Fishes and Chimaeras. Volume 2. Bony Fishes, Part 1 (Acipenseridae to Grammatidae). Volume 3. Bony Fishes, Part 2 (Opistognathidae to Molidae), Sea Turtles and Marine Mammals. FAO. 2002. 3 volumes. 30cm. Pp.614; 782; 758. Paperback.This three volume field guide covers the species of interest to fisheries of the major marine resource groups exploited in the Western Central Atlantic. The area of coverage includes FAO Fishing Area 31. The marine resource groups included are the bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods, stomatopods, shrimps, lobsters, crabs, hagfishes, sharks, batoid fishes, chimaeras, bony fishes, sea turtles and marine mammals. Price £97.50 plus £8.50 postage
WCATLAN 1	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	The living marine resources of the Western Central Atlantic. Volume 1. Individual Price £29.90 Introduction, molluscs, crustaceans, hagfishes, sharks, batoid fishes and chimaeras. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes - 2002 Vols 1,2 & 3 also available as a set.
WCATLAN 2	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	The living marine resources of the Western Central Atlantic. Volume 2. Bony fishes part 1 (Acipenseridae to Grammatidae) Individual Price £29.90 FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes - 2002 EN Send us an email
WCA3 BOOK Individual Volume 3	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Atlantic. Volume 3. Bony fishes part 2 (Ophistognathidae to Molidae) sea turtles and marine mammals FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes - 2002 EN Individual Price £29.90 DOWNLOADABLE Send us an email Vols 1,2 & 3 also available as a set.
MEDIT2	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Mediterrannean and Black Sea. Volume II IN FRENCH £15.99 Worldwide postage included DOWNLOADABLE Send us an email
EIO	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Central Pacific. Fish Identification Sheets. AVAILABLE ON CD £15.99 Worldwide postage included DOWNLOADABLE
	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes - 2004 EN Price: TBA (To be announced) Also available on CD, Zip or download
KUWAIT UAE BAHREIN	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Field Guide to the Living Marine Resources of Kuwait, Eastern Saudi Arabia, Bahrein, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. ISBN 9251037418 FAO. 1997. 28cm. Pp.302. 88 colour photos, line illustrations. Paperback. This field guide covers the major resource groups likely to be encountered in the fisheries of Namibia. An annotated checklist of sharks, batoid fishes, chimaeras, bony fishes and marine mammals as well as a list of important references are appended. Price: £36.00 plus postage
FAO 16	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Groupers of the World (Family Serranide, Subfamily Epinephelinae). An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of the Grouper, Rockcod, Hind, Coral Grouper and Lyretail Species Known to Date. ISBN 9251031258 FAO Species Catalogue Vol.16. Original edition in book or CD format. Contains the 159 species in 15 genera known from the serranid subfamily Epinephelinae, including one species new to science. There is an introductory section with general remarks on habitat and fisheries of the family, a glossary of technical terms, an illustrated key to each genus and all species, and a detailed account for all species. Species accounts include an illustration of each species, scientific and vernacular names, and information on habitat, biology, fisheries, size, relevant literature, and distribution. Following the species accounts are a list of nominal species in the subfamily, a table of species by major marine fishing areas, and colour plates. A list of all nominal species and their present allocations is given. The work is fully indexed and there is a comprehensive list of references to pertinent literature. Price: £15.99
FAO 2	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Emperor Fishes and Large-Eye Breams of the World (family Lethrinidae). An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Lethrinid Species Known to Date. ISBN 9251028893 FAO Species Catalogue Vol.9. 1989. 30cm. Pp.125. Paperback. Price: £15.99
FAO 4	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Scombrids of the World. An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Tunas, Mackerels, Bonitos, and Related Species Known to Date. ISBN 9251013810 FAO Species Catalogue Vol.2. 1983. 30cm. Pp.144. Paperback. Price: £19.99
The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volumes 3 ,4 5 and 6 on one CD ROM ( see below for individual volumes )
	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volume 3 Batoid fishes, chimaeras and bony fishes part 1 (Elopidae to Linophrynidae). FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes - 1999 EN DOWNLOADABLE Send us an email
	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volume 4 (Mugilidae to Carangidae). FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes - 1999 EN Send us an email
	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volume 5 - 1999 EN Maenidae to Pomacentridae FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes Send us an email
	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volume 6 (Labridae to Latimeridae). FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes - 1999 EN Send us an email
FAO 11	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Billfishes of the World. An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of the Marlins, Sailfishes, Spearfishes and Swordfishes Known to Date ISBN 9251022321 FAO. 1985. 30cm. Pp.iv,42. 24 figs & maps, 19 tables. Paperback. Nakamura,I Billfishes of the World. An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of the Marlins, Sailfishes, Spearfishes and Swordfishes Known to Date Includes the two families and all 12 species of billfishes known to date. It provides a comprehensive and illustrated key to families and species, with a glossary of technical terms and measurements. Within each family are given individual accounts of species which include drawings, scientific and vernacular names, information on habitat, biology and fisheries, and a distribution map. The section including family and species accounts is followed by a table indicating the distribution of each species by major marine fishing areas. The work is fully indexed and there is ample reference to pertinent literature.
	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Field Guide to the Commercial Marine and Brackish Water Species of Pakistan Gabriella Bianch FAO. 1985. 28cm. Pp.218. colour photos, line illustrations. Paperback. This field guide covers the major resource groups likely to be encountered in the fisheries of the area. An annotated checklist of sharks, batoid fishes, chimaeras, bony fishes and marine mammals as well as a list of important references are appended. The introduction and guide sections are fully indexed. Price £19.50
FAO 1	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Clupeoid Fishes of the World Part 2. Engraulididae (Suborder Clupeoidei). Engraulidae. An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of the Herrings, Sardines, Pilchards, Sprats, Shads, Anchovies and Wolf-Herrings. ISBN 925102667X FAO Species Catalogue Vol.7, Part 2, 1993 . 30cm. Pp.282. Bound. Price: £ 34.99
CLUPI1	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Clupeoid Fishes of the World Part 1. Chirocentridae,Clupeidae and Pristigasteridae FAO Species Catalogue Vol.7, Part 1, 1993 . 30cm. Pp.282. Bound. Out of Print and Very Rare. This copy signed by Peter Whitehead Price: £ 54.99
CAES	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Fusilier Fishes of the World. 76pp.Caesionidae. FAO Species Catalogue Vol.8 Price £11.50 inc post
GEMP	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Snake Mackerels and Cutlassfishes of the World. Families Gempylidae and Trichiuridae FAO Species Catalogue Vol.15 Price £11.50 inc p[opst
FAO 5	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Sillaginid Fishes of the World (Family Sillaginidae). An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of the Sillago, Smelt or Indo-Pacific Whiting Species Known to Date. ISBN 9251031231 FAO Species Catalogue Vol.14. 1993. 30cm. Pp.93. Softbound. Price: £9.99
FAO 6	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Snappers of the World. An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Lutjanid Species Known to Date. ISBN 9251023212 FAO Species Catalogue Vol.6. 1985. 30cm. Pp.214. Paperback. Price: £27.99
FAO 7	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Field Guide to the Living Marine Resources of Namibia. ISBN 9251043450 FAO. 1999. 28cm. Pp.298. 88 colour photos, line illustrations. Paperback. This field guide covers the major resource groups likely to be encountered in the fisheries of Namibia. An annotated checklist of sharks, batoid fishes, chimaeras, bony fishes and marine mammals as well as a list of important references are appended. The introduction and guide sections are fully indexed. Price: £48.00
£15.99 or £4.99	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Cephalopods of the World DOWNLOADABLE Send us an email
FAO 18	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Ophidiiform Fishes of the World (Order Ophidiiformes). An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Pearlfishes, Cusk-Eels, Brotulas and Other Ophidiiform Fishes Known to Date. ISBN 9251043752 FAO Species Catalogue Vol.18. 1999. 30cm. Pp.xi,178. 136 figures, keys. Soft bound. This volume covers all 93 genera currently recognized in the order Ophidiiformes (pearlfishes, cusk-eels, brotulas and allies). It includes a glossary of technical terms, general remarks on the order, identification keys from the suborder to the species level, detailed genera accounts. Price: £17.49
FAO 15	ISBN No: PRICE GROUP: READING	Field Guide to the Commercial Marine and Brackish Water Resources of The Northern Coast of South America ISBN 9251031290 FAO. 1993. 28cm. Pp.538. colour photos, line illustrations. Paperback. This field guide covers the major resource groups likely to be encountered in the fisheries of the area. An annotated checklist of sharks, batoid fishes, chimaeras, bony fishes and marine mammals as well as a list of important references are appended. The introduction and guide sections are fully indexed. Price: £68.00