Pisciculture: The Origins of Modern Fish Farming

By Eichi Kobayashi

Long before modern industrial aquaculture, a handful of visionary pioneers unlocked a secret that would change global food production forever: the art and science of artificial fish breeding. Driven by the catastrophic depletion of Europe's rivers, they stripped away the mysteries of the natural world to turn barren streams and shores into thriving, self-sustaining ecosystems.

In Pisciculture: The Origins of Modern Fish Farming, the fascinating birth of this industry is brought to life. From the luxury oyster vivaria of ancient Rome and early Chinese pond techniques to the groundbreaking 1840s breakthroughs of French fishermen R my and G hin, this classic narrative captures the exact moment aquaculture transformed from an ancient craft into a precise modern science.

Through the meticulous observations of Louis Figuier and the state-funded blueprints of M. Coste, this text serves as both a gripping historical chronicle and a foundational masterclass. It details the classic techniques used to breed, multiply, and raise trout, salmon, eels, and oysters, offering timeless lessons in sustainability that still resonate today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3690824990
• ISBN13: 9783690824996
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Prodinnova
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"