Puerulus naturally settles in Surigao del Sur's water during the early months of the year. Its arrival was caused by an ocean current that carried them from Papua New Guinea to the Southern Philippines, where they settled as puerulus. Many fishermen rely on puerulus collectio [....] » Read More
The small indigenous fish species (SIFFs) are those species which can grow maximum to a length of 25-30 cm in the mature or adult stage of their lifecycle (Felt et al., 1996). India is blessed with a rich diversity of fresh water fishes both in the Western Ghats (WG) and North Ea [....] » Read More
Fisheries Cooperative is one of the key pillars but yet less focussed segment in the fisheries industry. UN has declared 2025 as “International Year of Cooperatives” & this brings attention to this segment. There are thousands of fisheries cooperatives spread acro [....] » Read More
This Study aims to apply Artificial Intelligence and Remote Sensing (AIRS) to study Aquatic toxicology, Air-Sea CO2 exchange, Ocean Energy, and correlate with Climate Variability to develop physicochemical and Spectroscopic methods, to control Aquatic pollution resulting due to t [....] » Read More
Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse and economically valuable marine ecosystems but increasingly threatened by climate change-related thermal stress events. This study examines the impacts of marine heatwaves (MHWs) and marine cold spells (MCSs) on coral reef asse [....] » Read More
White shrimp's immunological and metabolic systems rely on haemocytes, intestines, and the hepatopancreas. The innate immune system combats infections and illnesses. The digestive system interacts with its host, influencing digestion, metabolism, and immunity. C. osmophloeum [....] » Read More
Understanding the impact of plant-based dietary supplementation in aquaculture holds significant potential for enhancing productivity and sustainability. This study investigated the synergistic effects of garlic skin extract (GSE) and guava leaf extract (GLE) on growth, feed effi [....] » Read More
Serotonin is a critical neuromodulator that significantly influences the physiology of the Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), impacting key behaviors such as aggression, social dominance, and reproduction. Its dual role as a neurotransmitter and neurohormone enab [....] » Read More
The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is a marine mammal positioned at the top of the food chain and lead social lives. These brain functions are controlled by the electrical activity of neurons in the cerebral cortex, and changes in this activity can be detected by an elec [....] » Read More
Sudan has Red Sea Coast line 853 km length, with boundaries with Egypt in the north, and Eretria in the South. Including bays, flourish coral reefs, mangroves and sea grass beds. Ten Spawning Aggregations along Sudan Red Sea coast were assessed in February 2024, during Ilegal Unr [....] » Read More
Waste treatment function of the East Kolkata wetland is considered as the main function of this Wetlands of international importance is being compromised due to increase in the presence of heavy metals along with the organic nutrients in sewerage supplied to EKW fishponds. [....] » Read More
Aquaculture, as a critical component of global food security and economic development, requires innovative approaches to ensure sustainable intensification without exacerbating environmental degradation. Recognizing the limitations imposed by finite land and water resources, rece [....] » Read More
In 2018-2023, we examined in East Sea of Vietnam total 1297 fish specimens for myxosporean infections, including 638 specimens of 7 fish species of the Mugilidae family and 659 specimens of 40 fish species belonging to 21 families. Four myxosporean species were described based on [....] » Read More
Probiotics play a vital role in enhancing immunity, combating pathogens, and reducing the impact of antibiotics in aquaculture. However, studies on optimal probiotic dosages remain limited. This study evaluated the effects of mixed probiotics on fish growth, water quality, and mi [....] » Read More
Freshwater ecological aquaculture of Odontesthes bonariensis in floating cages—whose success has been demonstrated through the regular production of thousands of individuals for restocking purposes—is an ecosystem-based strategy with the potential to promote regional [....] » Read More
The industrial purse seine fishery targeting anchovy (Engraulis ringens), is a complex socio-economic and ecological system, because it is a resource used to be reduced into fishmeal and fish oil for feeding other animals that are used for food production, and in smaller quantiti [....] » Read More
Aquaculture supplies more than half of food production in the fishing sector, which is why it has become one of the most important practices for the food industry worldwide. The need to produce food under strict quality standards and reduce the impact on the environment, leads to [....] » Read More
Fishmeal is the main source of dietary protein for most commercially farmed fish species. However, fishmeal prices have been raised even further because of competition with domestic animals, shortage in world fishmeal supply, and increased demand. Increased fishmeal prices have c [....] » Read More
As the challenges of food security, environmental sustainability, and STEM education converge, the need for innovative, interdisciplinary learning approaches has never been greater. XRAqua is a pioneering initiative that merges aquaponics with extended reality (XR), offering a hy [....] » Read More
Aquaponics is an innovative agricultural system that synergistically integrates aquaculture and hydroponics, creating a sustainable food production model that addresses pressing environmental challenges such as water scarcity, nutrient waste management, and food security. This st [....] » Read More
Bacterial diseases are a major obstacle to the sustainability and development of aquaculture industry, resulting in limited productivity, economic harm and the need to use expensive control measures. The overuse of certain antibiotics leads to antibiotic resistance. Aeromonas hyd [....] » Read More
The surveillance under direct field-pond application of choline chloride with farm-made-aqua-feed under semi-intensive culture system was undergone to investigate the gonadal maturity in two Indian Major Carps, Catla catla, Labeo rohita and in two air-breathing teleosts, Clarias [....] » Read More
The IFish project in Sukabumi, Indonesia, has played a pivotal role in transforming the management and sustainability of eel (Anguilla spp.) fisheries. These abstract highlights the development of eel aquaculture in Sukabumi before and after the implementation of the IFish projec [....] » Read More
Demak Regency is located on the north coast and is an essential small-scale fisheries enclave in Central Java. The potential for the Blue Economy is very promising, although it has yet to be utilized optimally. Many Baby-trawl (local name: Arad) are operated in the waters of Dema [....] » Read More
This study assessed water quality in the Rawasan stream of the holy River Ganga in the Central Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India, using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators. Sampling was conducted at five sites along the stream, covering upstream to downstream stretches over on [....] » Read More
Pearl farming in the Mediterranean and Red Seas offers a promising and sustainable business opportunity, driven by the regions' unique marine ecosystems and growing global demand for high quality pearls. Their favorable biological and environmental conditions provide a strong [....] » Read More
Bangladesh’s coastal regions, home to nearly 29% of the population and projected to reach 57.9 million by 2050, are increasingly threatened by natural disasters such as cyclones, storm surges, and riverbank erosion. These recurring events damage infrastructure, disrupt live [....] » Read More
Nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors, and its integration into aquaculture and fisheries represents a significant leap toward sustainable and efficient aquatic food production. The application of nanotechnology in this field has revolutioniz [....] » Read More
This study delves into the integrated management of aquaculture and fisheries in the Yom River, Thailand. It is divided into four key components: Aquatic Resource Foundation: This section explores the biological diversity of fish species in the basin, including their distri [....] » Read More
The global fish farming sector loses over $10 billion annually due to the estimated 10% of fisheries that are farmed for food dying from microbial diseases. The aim of this study was to identify antimicrobial resistant aquatic pathogens and to find probiotic bacteria and evaluate [....] » Read More
An 84-day study was conducted to evaluate the growth performance, feed nutrient utilisation and retention, whole body composition, orgonosomatic indices and blood serum biochemical profile of juvenile Clarias gariepinus fed diets supplemented with garlic-ginger mixture. Four isop [....] » Read More
Larviculture of commercially important aquaculture species faced limitations associated to the incomplete understanding of larval nutrition and the inability to total replacement of live feeds by formulated diets at the early larval stage. The main challenges to alternatives of l [....] » Read More
The physiological studies of cultured fish are crucial in aquaculture for several key reasons: 1. Understanding Growth and Development: Physiological processes like metabolism, digestion, and energy utilization are central to how fish grow. To assess whether fish are growing a [....] » Read More
Sexual reproduction of corals is one of the key processes for the stability and reproduction of coral reefs. According to the literature and our survey , mass spawning of Acroporidae in red sea actually matures in late April, and all are empty in early May. We documented th [....] » Read More
With more than 62 reported species, Tunisia has a rich diversity of elasmobranchs. However, investigations of their parasites in Tunisian waters remain rare and fragmented. Given the ongoing biodiversity crisis affecting most living species, studying parasites diversity is crucia [....] » Read More
Saline intrusion in rice fields often compels farmers to abandon these areas, rendering them unproductive and fallow. This study explores an innovative solution: integrating a rice-shrimp system in the brackish water environment. We aimed to evaluate the implementation of this sy [....] » Read More
Title : Review of recent advances in replacing fish-based protein and oil with plant-based alternatives in aquafeeds
Amrit Bart, University of Georgia, United States
The growing demand for sustainable aquafeeds has accelerated research into replacing fishmeal and fish oil with plant-based alternatives. Traditionally sourced from wild fisheries, these marine-derived ingredients raise ecological and economic concerns. In response, plant-based i [....] » Read More
Title : Growing up with climate change: From childhood curiosity to teaching future farmers of the sea
Timothy C Visel, Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States
Growing up on the Connecticut coast (USA) in the 1960s came at the end of a long period of cold. In 1965, Long Island Sound froze over as far as the eye could see; it hasn’t frozen over again. Harry Van Loon living in Copenhagen described his experiences in a 2005 interview [....] » Read More
Title : The horizontal integration of a shellfish farm in a broader business model
Perry Raso, Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
The demand for Eastern oysters over the last two decades has increased year after year. This steady continuous growth has created opportunity not only for oyster farmers and other businesses immediately supporting the shellfish aquaculture industry, such as gear and transportatio [....] » Read More
Title : Can we farm eelgrass as a high protein sustainable marine grain for aquaculture?
Timothy C Visel, Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States
In 2001, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) predicted that aquaculture-raised seafood would surpass fish-natural stock catches in 2030 (Aquaculture News, Vol. 9, No. 3, January, 2001). The aquaculture industry did not need to wait until then. Aquaculture seaf [....] » Read More
Title : Growth performance and gut pH of juvenile shrimp fed with a lignosulfonic acid-based feed acidifier
Julia Dvorska, Borregaard, Germany
Pelleting is a crucial process in aquafeed production, significantly influencing both production efficiency and the quality of the final feed product. Enhancing pelleting efficiency can lead to substantial economic benefits and improved feed performance. This study, conducted on [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing pelleting efficiency in aquafeed production: A comparative study
Julia Dvorska, Borregaard, Germany
Pelleting is a crucial process in aquafeed production, significantly influencing both production efficiency and the quality of the final feed product. Enhancing pelleting efficiency can lead to substantial economic benefits and improved feed performance. This study, conducted on [....] » Read More
Title : An Earth Observation (EO) service using AI for efficient monitoring, reporting and certification in the blue economy
Gopika Suresh, Marble Imaging AG, Germany
Our oceans are threatened and food security from ocean products through sustainable practices such as aquaculture is critical. Marble Imaging presents an Earth Observation (EO)-powered analytical solution that supports sustainable aquaculture certification by delivering crucial i [....] » Read More
Title : Turkish salmon: Sustainable production in Turkish aquaculture and position in the global market
Utku Duran, Laboratory and Veterinary Health Program Caycuma Food and Agriculture Vocational School Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Turkey
In recent years, Turkish Salmon, one of the most prominent products in Turkey's aquaculture sector, has attracted attention with an export volume of 1 billion dollars. Individuals of rainbow trout weighing 1000 grams or more are called salmon in Turkey. However, labeling this [....] » Read More
Title : Influence of intensive trout production on the aquatic environment and sediments of Titicaca Lake in Peru
Marcelino J Aranibar, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Peru
Trout production in the Puno region has increased to around 35 thousand tons per year and is mainly carried out in Titicaca Lake, the highest navigable lake in the world. However, approximately 10 thousand tons of solid waste from trout production have been generated in recent ye [....] » Read More
Title : Spatial variability of temperature inside atoll lagoons assessed with Landsat-8 satellite imagery
Van Wynsberge Simon, IFREMER, French Polynesia
Sea Surface Temperature (SST) maps are necessary for managing marine resources in a climate change context, but are lacking for most of the 598 world's atolls. We assessed the feasibility of using the Landsat-8 (L8) satellite to infer SST maps for four French Polynesia atolls [....] » Read More
Title : Economic challenges and livelihood resilience in the Baltic fisheries sector
Michael Rosciszewski Dodgson, University of Gdansk, Poland
The European fisheries sector has long been a dynamic and adaptive cornerstone of coastal livelihoods. However, environmental changes and the evolving Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) pose significant challenges for the fishing community. This study examines the perspectives of Poli [....] » Read More
Title : Limnological status of the Basistha hill stream of Assam, India, with special reference to change in its fish assemblage pattern
Jafrin Farha Hussain, Nanda Nath Saikia College, India
Hill streams are perennial fresh water bodies characterized by low temperature, turbulent water and rocky substratum. The combined effort of rocks, gravels and sand in healthy hill streams create a preferred habitat for stream invertebrates and fish fauna. Unfortunately, several [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of global climate change on apex pelagic predators of the world's oceans: Potential adaptation or tropicalization
Sandipan Mondal, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Examining the consequences of worldwide climate change on fisheries is essential as it directly impacts the well-being of marine ecosystems, the sustenance of millions of individuals, and the security of global food supplies. Thus, understanding these impacts is crucial for devel [....] » Read More
Title : Unravelling the spatiotemporal molecular diversity of microeukaryotes in a river-to-estuary continuum using full-length 18S rDNA
Kim Henri F Alonzo, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines
The taxonomic composition and diversity of microeukaryotic communities in aquatic ecosystems vary across time and space. Understanding this diversity, its variations, and the effects of natural and anthropogenic factors is crucial for assessing aquatic ecosystems and informing ma [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of antibiotic application on microbiome present in catfish gut and water
Luxin Wang, University of California Davis, United States
Terramycin (oxytetracycline) is an FDA-approved antibiotic commonly used to treat enteric septicemia in catfish caused by Edwardsiella ictalurid. Despite its widespread use, its impact on the gut microbiota of catfish as well as the water mcirobiome remains poorly understood. Thi [....] » Read More