Biotechnological Potential of Ascidians: Wacky and Weird Sea Squirts

by Ramasamy Santhanam (Editor)

Overview

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.

It covers their 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 marine sources for the development of food, feed, drugs, fuel, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781774919880
Publisher:	Apple Academic Press
Publication date:	09/15/2025
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ramasamy Santhanam, PhD, is the former Dean of the Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, India. With over 50 years of teaching and research experience, he serves as a fisheries expert for various government and nongovernment organizations in India and abroad. To his credit, Dr. Santhanam has 45 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.

Table of Contents

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 Values 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

Editorial 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. Devasahayam Institute of Fisheries Science & Technology, Enayam Post, Kanniyakumari Dist., TN, India

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