Metabolomics in Marine Invertebrate Aquaculture

Dear Colleagues,

The sustainable development of marine invertebrate aquaculture is crucial for meeting the growing global demand for seafood while minimizing environmental impacts. Metabolomics, as a powerful omics approach, provides critical insights into the physiological, nutritional, and stress-related metabolic responses of marine invertebrates, thereby facilitating the optimization of aquaculture practices. This Special Issue focuses on advancing the understanding of metabolomics in marine invertebrate aquaculture, with an emphasis on metabolic pathways, nutrient utilization, stress adaptation, and biomarker discovery. We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspective papers that explore key topics, including but not limited to: metabolic profiling of cultured marine invertebrates (e.g., mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms), the effects of dietary and environmental stressors on metabolic regulation, functional feed development based on metabolomic data, and the integration of metabolomics with other omics technologies to enhance aquaculture sustainability. Contributions should advance precision nutrition, health management, and biotechnological innovations in marine invertebrate farming.

Dr. Zhaoshou Ran
Guest Editor

Dr. Fei Kong
Guest Editor Assistant

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