Written by one of the world's leading authorities on the seafood industry and its economics, with contributions from a range of specialist researchers and practitioners, The International Seafood Trade examines every link in the market chain which leads from the world's seas, rivers and lakes to the consumer's plate. It furnishes an account of the events, policies and institutions that have shaped and continue to drive this remarkable industry. The book provides a comprehensive picture of the dynamics and structure of the global seafood market at the beginning of the 21st century, and is essential reading for all those new to or already involved in the seafood and ancillary industries worldwide.