Marine Fishes & Fisheries of New York

About this book

Marine Fishes and Fisheries of New York documents the extraordinary diversity of fishes found within the state's inland marine waters and twelve nautical miles off the coastline. In this definitive resource for the region, Howard M. Reisman and Emerson C. Hasbrouck Jr. highlight 244 species alongside the fisheries and food chains to which they are vital.

Species profiles describe distribution and annual movements, anatomical, physiological and behavioural distinctions, ecological roles, and more. This up-to-date volume also features:
- Fishery management and sustainability practices
- More than 150 drawings and a colour gallery
- QR codes linking to fish videos

Marine Fishes and Fisheries of New York is essential for professionals and enthusiasts looking to discover the region's abundance of unique and important fish species.

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Biography

Howard M. Reisman is Professor Emeritus of Biology at Long Island University. He is the author of numerous scientific papers published in venues such as International Journal of Zoology and Environmental Biology of Fishes.

Emerson C. Hasbrouck, Jr. is a Senior Natural Resources Specialist and Marine Program Director Emeritus for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. He is also the Commissioner of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. He has published numerous reports and scientific papers in venues including Fisheries Research.