Fisheries Science & Marine Biology

Biotechnological Potential of Ascidians
Wacky and Weird Sea Squirts

Ramasamy Santhanam, PhD

Biotechnological Potential of Ascidians

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming February 2025
Hardback Price: $200 US | £150 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781774919880
Pages: Est. 215pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Notes: 10 color and 70 b/w illustrations


Reviews
“A valuable resource for teachers and students of fisheries science and marine biology in addition to serving as a valuable reference for researchers on ascidians. . . A timely contribution.”
—From the Foreword by S. Felix, PhD Dean, College of Fisheries Science, St. Devasahavam Institute of Fisheries Science & Technology, Kilkulam, India


As blue biotechnology—the application of science and technology to living aquatic organisms for the production of knowledge, goods, and services—is gaining momentum in recent decades, this volume provides needed and the state-of-the-art information on the biotechnological potential of the as-yet understudied world of ascidians (sea squirts) of the different seas and oceans.

The author first covers aspects of ascidians such as species diversity, ecology, and biology and then proceeds to explore their diverse uses. The book deals with their many biotechnological applications in the production and development of human food and as feed for aquatic farmed animals; for their therapeutic values from natural compounds in medicine; for their production of pure and high-quality cellulose that can be used in industrial products and by-products; for their bioremediating agents against marine pollution; as well as for their uses in bioethanol production.

Biotechnological Potential of Ascidians: Wacky and Weird Sea Squirts is a valuable resource for scientists and researchers as well as students and faculty in marine biology and fisheries science as well as for industry professionals looking into exploring new sources for the development of food, feed, drugs, fuel, and more.

CONTENTS:
Preface

1. Introduction

2. Species Diversity, Ecology, and Biology of Ascidians

3. Ascidians as a Human Food Source

4. Processed Ascidians for Human Consumption

5. Ascidians as a Potential Source of Aquaculture, Aquariculture, and Livestock Feeds

6. Natural Compounds of Ascidians and Their Therapeutic Value

7. Ascidian Cellulose in Biomedical Applications

8. Ascidians as a Potential Source of Industrially Important Byproducts

9. Ascidian Cellulose as a Potential Source of Industrial Products

10. Ascidians as the Potential Source of Second-Generation Biofuel Production

11. Ascidians as Bioremediating Agents of Marine Pollution

12. Mariculture of Industrially Important Ascidians


Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Ramasamy Santhanam, PhD
Former Dean, Fisheries College and Research Institute (FC &RI), Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University), Thoothukudi, India

Ramasamy Santhanam, PhD, is the former Dean of the Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Thoothukudi, India. He has about 50 years of teaching and research experience in marine/ fisheries sciences. He has been serving as a fisheries expert for various government and nongovernment organizations in India and abroad. To his credit, Dr. Santhanam has 40 books on various aspects of marine life. He was a member of the American Fisheries Society, United States; World Aquaculture Society, United States; Global Fisheries Ecosystem Management Network (GFEMN), United States; and the IUCN's Commission on Ecosystem Management, Switzerland.




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