Antioxidants and Aquaculture: A Synergistic Approach for Sustainable Aquatic Production
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 2779
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Interests: animal nutrition; bio-enzyme; antioxidant; probiotic; fermentation; immunology; intestinal microorganism
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Interests: crustacean; phospholipids; sustainable aquaculture; aquaculture welfare; aquaculture nutrition; feed additives; interaction of aquaculture feed and the environment; aquaponics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antioxidants will play a crucial role in aquaculture, an industry that will experience exponential growth to meet increasing global demand for aquatic products amid declining wild fish stocks. This rapid expansion will bring challenges, particularly in intensive farming systems, where stressors will potentially compromise aquatic organisms’ health and productivity.
The Special Issue “Antioxidants and Aquaculture” will explore antioxidants’ role in modern aquaculture, presenting research on oxidative stress management and sustainable aquatic production. In intensive aquaculture, organisms will face multiple stressors, like high stocking densities, water quality fluctuations, and pathogenic challenges, leading to increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and potential cellular oxidative damage.
Antioxidants, whether supplemented through diet or environmental applications, will maintain organismal homeostasis and promote optimal growth conditions. Recent advances will demonstrate promising applications of synthetic and natural antioxidants, from vitamins C and E to plant-based extracts, offering benefits for aquatic species’ health, growth performance, and stress resistance.
This Special Issue will combine multidisciplinary research examining antioxidants’ applications and mechanisms in aquaculture, focusing on enhancing production efficiency while maintaining environmental sustainability. It will provide insights into fundamental mechanisms and practical applications for researchers, industry professionals, and stakeholders.
Dr. Yukun Zhang
Dr. Amina Moss
Prof. Dr. Saichiro Yokoyama
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- oxidative stress
- aquatic animals
- dietary antioxidants
- reactive oxygen species (ROS)
- natural antioxidants
- fish nutrition
- antioxidant supplementation
- environmental stressors
- sustainable aquaculture
- stress management
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