LibGuides: Margaret Smith Library, SAIAB: New Books: February 2018

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Quest Science for South Africa
Vol.13(4) 2017

International Oceans Systems
Jan/Feb 2018

Maritime Review Africa
Nove/Dec 2017

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The Fishing Industry Handbook contains information on:

Fishing rights allocations
Fish catch data
Imports and exports of fish trade and commodities
Organisations and associations involved in the fishing industry
Contact details of fishing companies, factories, processors and traders
Scientific articles
Suppliers to the industry
A classified buyer’s guide

New Books: February 2018

Fishes of the World by Joseph S. Nelson (2016
Fishes of the World, Fifth Edition is the only modern, phylogenetically based classification of the world’s fishes. The updated text offers new phylogenetic diagrams that clarify the relationships among fish groups, as well as cutting-edge global knowledge that brings this classic reference up to date. With this resource, you can classify orders, families, and genera of fishes, understand the connections among fish groups, organize fishes in their evolutionary context, and imagine new areas of research.
Practical Computing for Biologists by Steven H. D. (2010)
The book shows you how to use general computing tools to work more effectively. In one place, it pulls together a broad range of powerful and flexible tools that are applicable to ecologists, molecular biologists, physiologists, and anyone who has struggled with large or complex data sets. Training in python and data processing is essential for biologists and other scientists.
The subfamily Steninae Macleay, 1825 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) of Japan. Part 1, Dianous and Stenus (S. comma group to S. guttalis group) by Naomi, Shun-ichiro (2017)
This is the first part of a monographic study of the subfamilial-level clade Steninae Macleay, 1825 of Japan (Puthz: Contribution No. 348 on Steninae; Naomi: Contribution No. 56 on Steninae). It treats taxonomically the genus Dianous...
Western Cape State of Biodiversity Report by Turner, A.A. (2017)
CapeNature is in a unique position to collect information that represents the state of biodiversity and ecosystem health over a suﬃciently long period of time to observe trends. To achieve this, appropriate, good quality and consistent monitoring is required. Once monitoring has been completed, data needs vetting, collation and formal storage before the important work of analysis and interpretation to translate the ﬁndings into management recommendations can be tackled.

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