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Advances in Shrimp Aquaculture: Management and Sustainability

A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Aquaculture".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 May 2025) | Viewed by 3995

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Dr. Wujie Xu

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South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China
Interests: shrimp aquaculture; environmental control; biofloc technology
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Dear Colleagues,

Shrimp are the most productive and highly traded aquaculture species around the world, and they are widely cultured in many countries and coastal regions. Although facing many challenges, such as fish meal shortages, environmental degradation, and disease outbreaks, shrimp aquaculture has still undergone significant developments with progress in science and technology over the past few decades. Recently, the rapid growth of shrimp aquaculture requires the development of responsible and sustainable models, management, and practices. An increasing number of innovative techniques and approaches are emerging to support the healthy and intensive development of shrimp aquaculture.

In this Special Issue, I am pleased to invite you to publish research or review articles that address advances in shrimp aquaculture. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following: genetic improvement and seeding breeding, aquacultural facilities and engineering equipment, water quality control and environmental microorganisms, feed nutrition and feeding management, disease diagnosis and biological prevention, and wastewater treatment and ecological remediation.

I look forward to receiving your contributions and sharing your recent findings through this Special Issue.

Dr. Wujie Xu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • shrimp aquaculture
  • environmental control
  • feed nutrition
  • disease prevention
  • microbial technology
  • ecology sustainability

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Purification of Intensive Shrimp Farming Effluent by Gracilaria Coupled with Oysters
by Junjing Li, Yu Xu, Yunlong Deng, Xiaojuan Hu, Haochang Su, Guoliang Wen and Yucheng Cao
Fishes 2025, 10(4), 179; https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes10040179 - 15 Apr 2025
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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 environmental conditions. After determining the optimal conditions, we further investigated the [...] Read more.
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 environmental conditions. After determining the optimal conditions, we further investigated the capability of the G. vermiculophylla and oyster coupling in intensive shrimp farming effluent purification. The shrimp farming density was 200 individuals per cubic metre (equivalent to 0.2 individuals per litre). The optimal environmental parameters were as follows: oyster biomass of 4.5 kg·m−3, G. vermiculophylla biomass of 2 kg·m−3, water temperature of 25–30 °C, and salinity of 15–30‰; the total inorganic nitrogen, PO43−-P, total nitrogen, and total phosphorus removal rates were 59.56%, 97.43%, 63.67%, and 76.25%, respectively, with G. vermiculophylla increasing in weight by 31.01%. For every 1 kg increase in the dry weight of G. vermiculophylla, 36.89 g of N and 12.40 g of P could be absorbed from the effluent. Our findings indicate that the coupling of G. vermiculophylla with oysters greatly contributed to the purification of effluent from intensive shrimp farming and can, thus, be used for treating intensive shrimp farming effluent. Full article
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The Effects of Two Different Aquaculture Methods on Water Quality, Microbial Communities, Production Performance, and Health Status of Penaeus monodon
by Huan Ren, Yu Xu, Lu Jing, Haochang Su, Xiaojuan Hu, Yucheng Cao and Guoliang Wen
Fishes 2025, 10(3), 106; https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes10030106 - 1 Mar 2025
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The tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon is a commercially important species; however, the intensification of the farming of this species has led to the production and release of significant amounts of organic waste. Traditional aquaculture uses water exchange for waste removal, which may cause [...] Read more.
The tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon is a commercially important species; however, the intensification of the farming of this species has led to the production and release of significant amounts of organic waste. Traditional aquaculture uses water exchange for waste removal, which may cause pollution and infection of reared species with external pathogens. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of two different aquaculture modes on the antioxidant status, nonspecific immune response, and growth performance of P. monodon, and reveal differences in their microbial communities. The experiment was divided into two groups: one using bioflocs and zero water exchange (Group ZC), and the other using a clear water system (Group C). The results showed that, compared with those in Group C, P. monodon in Group ZC exhibited a higher final body weight, lower feed conversion ratio, higher survival rate, and higher unit yield. Additionally, P. monodon in Group ZC showed higher antioxidant and digestive enzyme activities, as well as upregulated expression of immune-related genes (such as lysozyme, anti-lipopolysaccharide factor, and Toll-like receptors). Therefore, biofloc technology can improve the growth performance, immunity, and antioxidant capacity of P. monodon, offering an environmentally friendly and efficient aquaculture model for P. monodon farming. Full article
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Purification Effect of Fish–Algae Coupling on Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Shrimp Aquaculture Effluent
by Zhiwei Sun, Xiaojuan Hu, Yu Xu, Guoliang Wen, Haochang Su, Zhiheng Pan and Yucheng Cao
Fishes 2024, 9(12), 490; https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes9120490 - 30 Nov 2024
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As the scale of shrimp aquaculture continues to expand, the environmental impacts of shrimp effluents have become increasingly severe. The purification of aquaculture effluents can no longer be overlooked. Effectively reducing the discharge of aquaculture wastewater and mitigating its potential pollution risks to [...] Read more.
As the scale of shrimp aquaculture continues to expand, the environmental impacts of shrimp effluents have become increasingly severe. The purification of aquaculture effluents can no longer be overlooked. Effectively reducing the discharge of aquaculture wastewater and mitigating its potential pollution risks to the surrounding aquatic ecological environment are key issues that need to be addressed to promote the industry’s development towards a greener, more environmentally friendly, and sustainable path. This study explored the purification effect of the integration of tilapia and Spirulina on tail water from a zero-water-exchange aquaculture of whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in seawater, with the aim of assessing the growth performance of tilapia and the efficacy of the fish–algae integration in purifying tail water from the perspective of tail water resource utilisation. The study found that the removal rates of the biofloc sedimentation volume and total suspended particle concentration in the fish–algae group were 42.6% and 29.6%, respectively. The removal rates of phosphate and total phosphorus in the fish–algae group were 26.3% and 20.8%, respectively. Research indicates that tilapia effectively removes suspended organic matter from water. Introducing Spirulina into this water body aids in the removal of soluble nitrogen and phosphorus from the effluent, and tilapia exhibit a favourable feeding response to Spirulina. Full article
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Effect of a Commercial Polyphenol Compound on the Performance and Antioxidant Status of Penaeus vannamei
by Hallypher Deyrrikson Ferreira Colares, Cecília de Souza Valente, Izabel Volkweis Zadinelo, Caio Henrique do Nascimento Ferreira, Milena Cia Retcheski, Luisa Helena Cazarolli, Lodewijk Rosseel and Eduardo Luis Cupertino Ballester
Fishes 2024, 9(10), 410; https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes9100410 - 12 Oct 2024
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The study evaluated the effect of a commercial polyphenol (ELIFE®) on the growth performance and antioxidant defense system of Penaeus vannamei juveniles. The study was completely randomized with three experimental groups and eight repetitions, divided into two 28-day phases. The experimental [...] Read more.
The study evaluated the effect of a commercial polyphenol (ELIFE®) on the growth performance and antioxidant defense system of Penaeus vannamei juveniles. The study was completely randomized with three experimental groups and eight repetitions, divided into two 28-day phases. The experimental groups consisted of different dietary inclusion levels of ELIFE® (0.0, 0.5, and 1.0 g kg−1). Five shrimps were stocked in each experimental unit. Growth performance, oxidative stress, and enzymatic activity in shrimp hepatopancreas were assessed. In Phase 1, shrimp fed ELIFE®, regardless of inclusion level, displayed higher specific growth rate, final weight, and final length than the control group. In Phase 2, shrimp fed 1.0 g kg−1 ELIFE® showed higher final biomass and SGR than all other experimental groups; they also displayed increased reduced glutathione and glutathione-S-transferase activities. In both test phases, shrimp fed 1.0 g kg−1 ELIFE® presented increased glutathione reductase activity compared to all other experimental groups. In both test phases, shrimp fed ELIFE®, regardless of inclusion level, exhibited increased glutathione peroxidase activity compared to control groups. Thus, ELIFE® enhanced the antioxidant defense system of P. vannamei and led to better shrimp performance and survival. This study recommends dietary supplementation with 1.0 g kg−1 ELIFE® for P. vannamei juveniles. Full article
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