Ecophysiology for Sustainable Crustacean Aquaculture

Dear Colleagues,

Crustacean aquaculture faces increasing challenges due to environmental variability and anthropogenic stressors, requiring innovative and science-based approaches to ensure sustainability, productivity, and animal welfare. This Special Issue aims to gather contributions on the ecophysiological responses of cultured crustaceans to key stressors such as temperature shifts, salinity fluctuations, pH changes, pollutants, and hypoxia. We particularly encourage studies addressing health, welfare, and immunophysiological biomarkers that can serve as early-warning indicators of stress and disease.

Beyond organismal responses, we seek research focused on the management of water quality, the development of sustainable feeds, and the implementation of circular bioeconomy approaches that enhance climate resilience. Integrative methodologies, including omics technologies, modelling frameworks, and risk assessment tools, are especially welcome, as they provide holistic insights into the mechanisms that underpin resilience and adaptation.

By bringing together physiological, ecological, and technological perspectives, this Special Issue aspires to promote innovative strategies that support both the environmental sustainability and economic viability of crustacean aquaculture. We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that advance our understanding of how to build more resilient and responsible aquaculture systems in the face of global change.

• Ecophysiological responses to environmental stressors (temperature, salinity, pH, pollutants, hypoxia).
• Health, welfare, and immunophysiological biomarkers in cultured crustaceans.
• Water quality management, sustainable feeds, circular bioeconomy approaches, and climate resilience.
• Integrative approaches (omics, modelling, risk assessment) to improve sustainability and productivity.

Dr. Mariel Gullian-Klanian
Guest Editor

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