Biological Field Techniques for Chionoecetes Crabs
- Authors: L.S. Jadamec, W.E. Donaldson, and P. Cullenberg
- Pub. no.: AK-SG-99-02
- Year: 1999
- No. pages: 80
- Price: $40.00 US
- ISBN: 978-1-56612-059-3
PDF Files
- Intro and Chapter 1 [570 KB]
- Chapter 2-5 [347 KB]
- Chapter 6-8 [711 KB]
- Chapter 9-end [443 KB]
Description
This important book standardizes Chionoecetes data collection by fisheries observers and shoreside samplers, crab and shellfish biologists, and fishermen. Wide use of the book promises to improve data accuracy for Tanner and snow crabs, and thus promote good management for these commercially important species. The field identification guide includes a key to the five species of Chionoecetes, and describes biological techniques commonly used in field studies. Author expertise includes decades of crab research and observer training experience. Printed on waterproof paper.
Awards
- 2000 Gold Award for excellence in the technical publications category, Agricultural Communicators in Education.
- Blue Ribbon Award in technical publications category, 2001 Sea Grant Week meeting in Hilton Head, South Carolina (tie)
- People's Choice Award in technical publications category, 2001 Sea Grant Week meeting, Hilton Head, South Carolina
