Fish Health and Welfare in Aquaculture and Research Settings
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Welfare, Health and Disease".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 714
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fish anaesthetics; essential oils; antioxidant activity; fish physiology; oxidative stress; haematological analysis; bioactivity of plant extractives; fish behaviour; fish transport; aquaculture water quality
Interests: ichthyology; fish anaesthesia; fish stress; ornamental fish farming
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Fishes aims to explore the critical aspects of fish health and welfare in both aquaculture and research environments, highlighting advances in stress physiology, behavioural indicators, ethical considerations, and welfare assessment tools and the impacts of environmental, nutritional, and husbandry practices on fish well-being. This Special Issue focuses on developing innovative methodologies and practical solutions that promote sustainable aquaculture and ethical research practices while prioritising fish welfare. Within the existing literature, fish welfare has gained recognition as a multidisciplinary concern that bridges physiology, behaviour, and aquaculture production. While past research has provided valuable insights into the assessment and management of fish welfare, gaps remain in the standardisation of welfare indicators and the practical implementation of welfare-friendly methodologies. This Special Issue seeks to bridge theoretical knowledge with industry applications while incorporating emerging trends such as precision aquaculture, advanced monitoring technologies, and holistic welfare frameworks. We invite contributions from researchers in aquatic animal health, aquaculture, veterinary sciences, and related fields in order to foster discussions that enhance scientific knowledge, industry standards, and regulatory policies.
Prof. Dr. Luis André Luz Barbas
Dr. Marcelo Ferreira Torres
Dr. Martina Bortoletti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced monitoring technologies
- aquaculture sustainability
- behavioural indicators
- environmental and nutritional impact
- ethical aquaculture
- fish welfare
- husbandry practices
- precision aquaculture
- stress physiology
- welfare assessments
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