The Effects of Contaminants from Aquaculture on Aquatic Environments

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, aquaculture has been the fastest growing food production activity in the world. With demand for seafood expected to further increase, the need for aquaculture to grow sustainably has been emphasized. Numerous chemicals are used in aquaculture production to prevent and treat disease outbreaks, ranging from medicines such as antiparasitics and antibiotics to disinfectants and antifoulants. These chemicals can enter surrounding aquatic environments, where they pose a risk to flora and fauna. This Special Issue will focus on the effects of chemical contaminants associated with aquaculture on freshwater and marine animals, both individually and in combination with other anthropogenic stressors. Papers concerning toxicity evaluation and toxic mechanisms of action of these contaminants at the molecular, cellular, organ, individual, and population levels are welcomed. In addition, we welcome papers related to environmental risk assessments of contaminants from aquaculture. Studies can be based on laboratory in vivo and in vitro techniques as well as modeling methods. 

Dr. Aoife Elizabeth Parsons
Dr. Ann-Lisbeth Agnalt
Guest Editors

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• aquaculture
• contaminants
• sustainability
• pollution
• toxicity
• environmental risk