The author specialized in surveying and site evaluation, coastal engineering and applied oceagraphy. In his book, many successful enterprises located throughout the world are described in detail. Site selection, sea farm design and construction and culture techniques receive most attention but he includes a discussion on suitable species and reviews such problems as the legal aspects of control of the foreshore and sea bed, the effect of marine enclosures on the environment, predators and pollution. Useful appendices give technical data and a glossary and extensive references complete this book.