Preface

Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food industries worldwide. In this sector, the most important factors determining the species to be cultivated are the climate and water conditions. In addition to the increase in the number of cultivated species, the rate of production has increased with the development of technologies.

Seafood has an important place in meeting the protein needs of people. Catfish represent one of the largest groups of freshwater fishes, with more than 2000 species, and every year more are discovered and classified. This species has a cosmopolitan distribution and is an important group due to their use as ornamentals, food fish in aquaculture, research animals, and for sport fishing.

This book discusses the latest developments in catfish research, production, and usage.

> **Dr. Muhammed Atamanalp** Professor, Fisheries Faculty, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey

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Section 1

Catfish - General Information

Section 1
