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Aquaculture is one of the newest industries on the planet and is making a big splash in the state of Florida. There are over 210 farmed aquatic plant and animal species reported world-wide. Florida's warm waters encourage faster growth of certain species such as mollusks and cobia fish. This new industry is also responsible for job growth needed for the development of specialized equipment, ongoing research and aquaculture farms.
5) Puffer fish
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"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to puffer fish. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade."
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Pout-pout fish adventures volume 7
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Mr. Fish cannot fall asleep, but with help from his underwater friends, he finds a bedtime routine.
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Tai A Chau symbolically rids itself of the last vestiges of the Old China. The town is represented by the Landlord Chan when it sells land to buy a freshwater pond. The community effort to improve the island's economic well-being brings together government representatives and the land people.
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"A cinematic look at the vastly changing seafood system through the lens of small-scale fishermen across the United States. Narrated by best-selling author Mark Bittman, the film explores the dichotomy between the industrial model and sustainable fishing methods that focus on conservation and quality. Among the fishermen profiled is renegade New Englander Tim Rider, whose dream of supporting his family as a fisherman is met with numerous challenges....
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First published in 1653, Izaak Walton's "The Compleat Angler" is a classic and much-loved treatise on the art of fishing. Immediately popular after its publication, "The Compleat Angler" was reprinted and updated numerous times by Walton. Written as a conversation between the fictional characters of the experienced angler Piscator and his student Viator, which was changed to a hunter named Venator in later editions, the treatise is part an instructional...
12) Fish is Our Life
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This unusual documentary provides a fascinating profile of an important segment of the Japanese population rarely seen or studied in the West. It focuses on the small businessmen-proprietors who work the 1,100 family-owned businesses at Tsukiji Market, Tokyo's largest wholesale fish market.
14) Seafood simple
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"In its three decades at the top of New York City's restaurant scene, Le Bernardin has been celebrated as one of the finest seafood restaurants in the world and its iconic chef Eric Ripert as the expert in fish cookery. Now, in Seafood Simple, Ripert demystifies his signature cuisine, making it accessible to home cooks of all skill levels--yet still with elegance and panache. Breaking down cooking techniques in a step-by-step process along with accompanying...
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Discover the captivating world of tropical freshwater fish with this full-color guide. Packed with full-color photos and illustrations, Essential Tropical Fish: Species Guide will help you identify and appreciate many of the most common species. From lively livebearers and graceful catfish to vibrant characins, majestic angels, colorful cichlids, and more. Whether you're an avid enthusiast, a beginner in fishkeeping, or simply mesmerized by aquatic...
16) Sea Monkey & Bob
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A sea monkey who is afraid of sinking and a pufferfish afraid of floating to the surface conquer their fears by sticking together.
17) Fish & seafood
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Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna's Meet the Baby, Pout-Pout Fish is a short and sweet mini-adventure created to introduce the youngest guppies to the bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series.
There's a new little one under the sea--let's say hello! Swim along with Mr. Fish as he meets a new guppy in his life in this next original illustrated board book from bestselling creators Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna.
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Pout-pout fish adventures volume 9
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With the help of his friends, Mr. Fish is able to overcome his anger.
20) Salmonera
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Salmon isn't what it used to be. Ninety percent of salmon eaten in the U.S. is factory farmed, not caught. The fish are raised by the millions in giant floating netpens, all over the globe. The southern coast of Chile is one frontier being transformed from a string of remote fishing villages into fish farm row. Now, the booming industry is also putting fishermen half a world away out of business.
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