2025 April - 51 articles
This study is to explore the alleviating effects of glutamate on intestinal damage in cultured little yellow croaker. A total of 900 juvenile fish at a weight of 30.68 ± 0.12 g were randomly separated into six groups with three replicates each...
This study statistically classifies Korea’s communal fishing grounds (Maeul-Eojang) to inform tailored fisheries policy. We applied principal component analysis (PCA) to reduce 17 socio-economic and demographic indicators into five core factors...
This study investigates the impact of rising sea surface temperature (SST), increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and precipitation variability (PREC) on Korea’s coastal and offshore fisheries production (COFP) from 1993 to 2023 using an a...
This study was the first report regarding the application of barley malt (BM) for diets of aquaculture species. Triplicate groups of grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idellus with an initial size of about 1.2 kg were selected and fed with either BM or comm...
Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis is one of the most commercially important marine cephalopod species distributed throughout tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific Seas. The Indian Ocean is a main fishing ground for S. oualaniensis with a high...
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the cryopreservation protocols for Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum semen using dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or methanol (MET) as permeable cryoprotectants at two concentrations (5% and 10%) combined with 1...
The feeding rate is critical for fish growth and the feed conversion ratio (FCR). Prior research has primarily evaluated the optimal feeding rate by examining growth performance and the FCR. Given the high cost of koi as an ornamental fish, it is ess...
This study investigated the feeding habits of moonfish (Mene maculata) in the waters of southwestern Taiwan in the Western Pacific Ocean using commercial trawling nets and Taiwanese purse seines. For this, we analyzed the body size and stomach conten...
Replacing fishmeal (FM) with plant-based protein sources remains a significant challenge, particularly for carnivorous fish. This study investigates the effect of dietary Lentinus edodes fermentation (LEF) supplementation on Japanese eel (Anguilla ja...
In this study, we explored the ability of Gracilaria vermiculophylla coupled with Crassostrea hongkongensis to purify aquaculture effluent by analysing the purification of intensive shrimp farming effluent using G. vermiculophylla under different env...
This study evaluates the heavy metals concentrations in sprat (Sprattus sprattus, Linnaeus, 1758) from the Romanian Black Sea, assessing both ecological implications and human health risks associated with consumption. Using long-term data spanning 19...
This study aims to elucidate the characteristics of the mitogenome of Lysmata lipkei and investigate its phylogenetic relationships. Using both the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 (Illumina, Inc., San Diego, CA, USA) and PacBio Sequel II (Pacific Biosciences o...
Surf zones are important nursery grounds for fish larvae and juveniles. However, little is known about fish larvae and juveniles in the surf zone along the coast of Jiangsu Province. To describe the species composition of fish larvae and juveniles, m...
Revealing taxonomic, functional, and phylogenetic dimensions of biodiversity is critical for the effective conservation and management of aquatic organisms in freshwater ecosystems subjected to multiple threats. Fish biodiversity patterns in river ec...
In aquaculture practices, fish are mostly protected from lethal actions of predators. However, sub-lethal effects can be challenging to prevent, as they may be associated with chemical cues signaling predation risk that easily dissolve and spread in...
In order to address the challenges of a low detection accuracy, missed detections, and false detections in marine precious biological target detection within complex marine environments, this paper presents a novel residual attention module called R-...
Flow velocity is a critical factor in determining the suitability of fish habitats. Understanding the preference patterns of the four major Chinese carps (FMCCs) for different flow velocities is crucial for their habitat conservation and restoration....
The effects of different stocking densities on the growth and physiology of juvenile Piaractus brachypomus were evaluated in two experiments. Experiment I used juveniles weighing 1.5 ± 0.4 g at the following densities for 20 days: D0.68—...
To systematically evaluate FB’s effects on tilapia muscle quality, two distinct experimental phases are designed, the crispy texture development phase (0–16 weeks) and the crispy texture retention phase (17–24 weeks), which can dete...
The reef fish communities of the Guanahacabibes National Park have been studied for 20 years using various methodologies that have allowed us to understand aspects of their diversity and structure. However, due to gaps in information about the abunda...
The Geheyan Reservoir, located on the Qingjiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, is important for regional water supplies and ecological conservation. Understanding changes in ecosystem structure and function has become critical for assessing...
The large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea), one of the most economically valuable marine fish species in China, suffers significant economic losses in aquaculture due to infectious diseases caused by marine pathogens, such as Nocardia seriolae. T...
Accurate catch data are essential for effective fisheries management. This study reconstructs the historical recreational catch of hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) in Korean waters by incorporating unreported catches to improve stock assessment accurac...
An accurate assessment of fish stocks is crucial for maintaining the health and stability of aquatic ecosystems. To understand the characteristics of fish diversity in the Qingshui River, this study utilized high-throughput sequencing data obtained t...
Epipelagic fish communities dominate fish assemblages and are an important part of marine ecosystems due to their high abundance, vertical migration behavior, and global distribution. Purse seine fisheries are key components of marine fisheries in th...
The nitrogen budget and the effects of varying densities of sea grape (Caulerpa lentillifera) on water quality and the growth performance of Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) in a polyculture system were evaluated. Four treatments were tested, each st...
We sought to develop and evaluate an escape vent designed for undersized swimming crabs (Portunus trituberculatus) to reduce bycatch, contributing to the preservation of marine resources. To this end, we conducted aquarium experiments and selectivity...
Food webs in estuarine ecosystems serve as important biological indicators. The feeding ecology of four keystone fish species, pikeperch (Sander lucioperca L.), smelt (Osmerus eperlanus L.), ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua L.) and flounder (Platichthys f...
This study investigates the age, growth, and mortality of the common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus) in the Central Aegean Sea, providing critical insights into its population dynamics and sustainability. A total of 589 specimens were analyzed, identif...
Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, exhibits potent biological functions, including antioxidant, immune regulation, growth promotion, improved reproductive capacity, and enhancement of the body color of aquatic animals. In recent years, with the r...
The mercury (Hg) present in ocean fish has caused concern regarding the effects of maternal consumption on child outcomes but it is now recognized that mothers that eat more ocean fish during pregnancy have children with higher social, scholastic, an...
Discogobio is a genus of small, economically important freshwater fishes that are widely distributed in Southwestern China. The species of the genus are morphologically very similar, which makes their taxonomic identification quite challenging. DNA b...
A critical distinction often overlooked, yet rudimentary to the sustainable infrastructure of a complex and generative industry, is the fundamental difference between animal health and welfare in aquaculture. While these terms are frequently used int...
Cymothoidae (Crustacea: Isopoda) infest fish in marine, brackish, and freshwater environments. Cymothoa pulchrum Lanchester, 1902 is a cymothoid commonly found in the buccal cavity of mainly Tetraodontiformes fishes, distributed in the central and we...
Recent interest in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) as an ecologically-sustainable and climate-conscious aquaculture system has resulted in testing different species partnerships and configurations in anticipation of industrialization. Dep...
Edwardsiella tarda is a gram-negative bacterium reported to be one of the most harmful pathogens in aquaculture. In this study, we conducted transcriptome profiling of the head kidney, liver, and spleen in spotted sea bass (Lateolabrax maculatus) inf...
The global aquaculture industry faces increasing challenges, including the need to improve feed efficiency, reduce reliance on fishmeal, and mitigate disease risks while ensuring sustainable production [...]
The influence of dietary glutamate (Glu) was evaluated in a 56-day feeding trial on the growth performance and flesh quality of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). A total of 1170 fish (average body weight 24.05 ± 0.22 g) were randomly al...
Microplastic pollution in the environment has greatly increased due to the widespread use of plastics. Antibiotics and microplastic are common contaminants, especially in aquaculture. Microplastics could act as antibiotic vectors that raise the poten...
The growing aquaculture industry has an increasing demand for novel, sustainably produced protein sources for aquafeed. This study aimed to determine the apparent digestibility (AD%), pellet quality, and protein score of four novel fungal proteins in...
This study investigated the growth performance and physiological and intestinal histomorphometry of juvenile tambaqui Colossoma macropomum (51.68 ± 3.87 g), fed continuously or subjected to weekly cycles of feed restriction (one day of no feed...
This study investigates the effects of blue finance and marine environmental quality of the marine fishery economy using panel data for marine fisheries in China’s coastal provinces spanning 2011–2023. We use entropy, moderating effects,...
N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N’-phenyl-p-benzoquinone (6PPD-Q) is an emerging environmental contaminant that is widely distributed in aquatic environments and presents significant toxicological risks to aquatic organisms. As 6PPD-Q is primarily derive...
eDNA appears well positioned to play a significant role in the future of biomonitoring, and the need to assess the efficacy of eDNA-based surveys in a variety of habitats is increasing. We conducted an eDNA metabarcoding-based survey of fish communit...
In the present study, literature information on the functioning of the biofloc technology (BFT) system, its components, the state of the organism of hydrobionts, and water quality is analyzed. It is shown that this technology allows reducing financia...
Hydropower development is rapidly expanding in biodiversity-rich regions like the Ecuadorian Andes, raising major concerns about its ecological impacts. This study evaluates fish species composition and habitat characteristics in the Cristal and Dulc...
Mystus gulio and Mystus cavasius are small indigenous fish species (SIFs) found throughout the year at the various stretches of the river Ganga and contribute significantly to the commercial fishery. The current study was conducted with a total of 60...
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is commonly used to prolong the shelf life and maintain the quality of perishable food. However, it may contribute to more severe juice loss and texture changes in salmon. To explore the reasons why, this study des...
Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) tools are inspired by the need for transparency, efficiency, and collaboration in harvest control rule (HCR) management. MSEs provide quantified metrics of the HCR performances and indicate the goodness in multipl...
The visual underwater monitoring of fish size, position, and swimming speed is experiencing increasing interest in aquaculture and marine research. Despite the long-standing use of video monitoring, there is no methodological consensus, but numerous...
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