Welfare and Stressor in Aquaculture: Mechanisms, Management, and Sustainable Solutions
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Welfare, Health and Disease".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquaculture; environment regulation; mathematical model
Interests: aquaculture; fish health and welfare; environment regulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue “Welfare and Stressor in Aquaculture: Mechanisms, Management, and Sustainable Solutions” focus on the vital concerns of aquatic animal welfare and stress management in aquaculture. As aquaculture continues to expand to meet global demands for aquatic products, ensuring the well-being of cultured animals and mitigating stressors has become paramount.
This issue delves into a wide array of topics, including but not limited to the assessment of welfare indicators, identification and quantification of stressors like environmental changes, aquaculture production operation, and disease outbreaks, as well as the physiological and behavioral responses of aquatic organisms to these stressors. It also explores cutting - edge strategies and technologies for welfare improvement and stress reduction, such as advanced water quality control systems, optimized farming densities, innovative feeding practices, nutritionally balanced feed, and smart aquaculture technologies, etc.
Moreover, this issue emphasizes the significance of interdisciplinary research, integrating insights from biology, ecology, engineering, and ethics. It aims to foster the development of sustainable and humane aquaculture practices that balance production efficiency with animal welfare, ensuring the long-term viability and ethical integrity of the aquaculture industry while safeguarding the health of aquatic ecosystems.
Dr. Kai Zhang
Prof. Guangjun Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aquatic animal welfare
- sustainable aquaculture
- physiological and behavioral responses
- smart aquaculture technologies
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