Oyster Biology and Culture in India VII distribution and ecology are dealt in Chapter 2. Biology, unwanted species, fisheries, seed production, technology of farming, economics of oyster culture and technology transfer are dealt in Chapters 3 to 9 respectively. Chapter 10 gives information on oyster culture practices in major oyster producing countries in the world and Chapter 11 on recent developments in oyster culture in the global perspective. In the concluding Chapter 12, the authors, after a critical examination of the current status of oyster resources and culture in India, underscore the strategies for developing oyster culture in the country. This book, although mainly targeted to meet the requirements of university teachers, researchers and students is also expected to cater to the needs of personnel from fisheries / rural development agencies, financial institutions, NGOs and entrepreneurs. I am confident that this book will stimulate further research and development initiatives in oyster culture in India.