Download or read book Bottom Soils, Sediment, and Pond Aquaculture written by Claude E. Boyd and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1995-07-31 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book elucidates the vital but often neglected relationship between bottom soil and water quality. An understanding of this important connection is essential for maintaining water quality within optimum ranges for shrimp and fish. It is the first volume to provide information on topics from soil science essential to pond aquaculture. The impact of soil-water interactions on water quality is examined, and the volume provides important methods for enhancing the soil conditions in ponds.