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Rhythms in Marine Fish and Invertebrates
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Rhythms in Marine Fish and Invertebrates

A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Ecology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 2041

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. José A. Muñoz-Cueto

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Department of Biology, Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences, INMAR, University of Cadiz and SEA-EU, E11510 Puerto Real, Spain
Interests: aquaculture; fish neuroendocrinology; fish chronobiology; fish neuroanatomy; fish developmental biology
Prof. Dr. Francisco J. Sánchez-Vázquez

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Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
Interests: physiology; fish; aquaculture; chronobiology and welfare
Prof. Dr. Jingwen Yang

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College of Marine Science and Technology, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
Interests: circadian; oscillators; melatonin; behavior; neuroendocrine; GPCR; biological rhythm; chronobiology; lunar rhythm
Prof. Dr. Tianming Wang

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College of Marine Science and Technology, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
Interests: echinoderm physiology; molecular and cellular biology; cell signaling; neuroendocrine; physiological ecology
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Dear Colleagues,

Earth’s organisms have evolved endogenous biological rhythms, or biological clocks, essential for adapting to environmental changes. These rhythms are particularly crucial in marine ecosystems, where habitats such as mangroves, coral reefs, bay estuaries, and deep-sea vents host diverse species. Marine organisms have specific biological rhythms suited to their unique ecological niches, with light intensity and wavelength varying significantly with ocean depth. Unlike terrestrial species, marine life is influenced by light cycles as well as the moon and tides. Thus, studying the rhythmic characteristics and regulatory mechanisms in marine organisms is of great scientific importance. This Special Issue invites original research and review articles exploring the rhythmic traits, adaptations, and regulatory mechanisms of marine fish and invertebrates. We welcome studies utilizing genomic analysis, molecular and cellular biology, neuroendocrine research, physiology, behaviorology, and ecology. This research will deepen our understanding of how environmental factors influence biological rhythms and how these rhythms have evolved to align with environmental changes.

Prof. Dr. José A. Muñoz-Cueto
Prof. Dr. Francisco J. Sánchez-Vázquez
Prof. Dr. Jingwen Yang
Prof. Dr. Tianming Wang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • circadian
  • oscillators
  • melatonin
  • behavior
  • neuroendocrine
  • GPCR
  • biological rhythm
  • chronobiology
  • lunar rhythm

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Integration of Gill and Intestinal Osmoregulatory Functions to Assess the Smoltification Window in Atlantic Salmon
by Jonás I. Silva-Marrero, Floriana Lai, Sigurd O. Handeland, Cindy Pedrosa, Virginie Gelebart, Pablo Balseiro, Juan Fuentes, Ivar Rønnestad and Ana S. Gomes
Fishes 2025, 10(3), 119; https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes10030119 - 8 Mar 2025
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The transfer time of Atlantic salmon smolts from freshwater to seawater remains a challenge in aquaculture, with the “smolt window” referring to the optimal timeframe for seawater readiness. Our study monitored Atlantic salmon osmoregulatory adaptations during smoltification under continuous light (LL) and winter [...] Read more.
The transfer time of Atlantic salmon smolts from freshwater to seawater remains a challenge in aquaculture, with the “smolt window” referring to the optimal timeframe for seawater readiness. Our study monitored Atlantic salmon osmoregulatory adaptations during smoltification under continuous light (LL) and winter signal regime (6 weeks LD 12:12) followed by 6 or 8 weeks of constant light. Fish were subsequently reared in seawater for 8 weeks and subjected to a stress event of cyclic hypoxia at the conclusion of the trial. Significant differences in growth trajectories were observed between the LL and LD groups, with fish receiving the winter signal showing compensatory growth after seawater transfer. Gill Na+/K+-ATPase (NKA) activity, plasma ions, glucose, and cortisol levels confirmed the importance of the winter signal for seawater adaptation. Molecular markers, including nka isoforms, Na+-K+-2Cl− cotransporter (nkcc), cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (cftr), and Na+/HCO3− cotransporter (nbc), showed distinct temporal expression patterns, particularly in gills and midgut. Notably, the LD group with delayed seawater transfer exhibited enhanced growth and improved hypo-osmoregulatory capacity. These findings underscore the advantages of a winter signal in smoltification and suggest that delaying seawater transfer for up to 8 weeks could be beneficial. Full article
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Functional Involvement of Melatonin and Its Receptors in Reproductive Regulation of the Marine Teleost, Large Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys crocea)
by Xudong Liang, Jixiu Wang, Baoyi Huang, Haojie Yuan, Yucheng Ren, Chenqian Wu, Tianming Wang and Jingwen Yang
Fishes 2025, 10(1), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes10010028 - 10 Jan 2025
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Melatonin is a critical regulator of biological rhythms across organisms, transducing light signals into neuroendocrine signals that facilitate reproductive regulation in response to environmental cues. However, the precise mechanisms through which melatonin regulates reproduction in fish require further investigation. In this study, we [...] Read more.
Melatonin is a critical regulator of biological rhythms across organisms, transducing light signals into neuroendocrine signals that facilitate reproductive regulation in response to environmental cues. However, the precise mechanisms through which melatonin regulates reproduction in fish require further investigation. In this study, we employed molecular and organizational biological techniques to examine the expression patterns of melatonin and its five receptor subtypes (LcMTNR1A1, LcMTNR1A2, LcMTNR1B1, LcMTNR1B2, and LcMTNR1C) in various tissues of the large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea). Our results revealed significant expression of all receptors in the pituitary and testes, with distinct gender differences, including a lack of expression in the ovary. Moreover, our data indicate that melatonin and its receptors are primarily expressed during stage III, highlighting their role in sexual maturity. Enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) results further demonstrated that in vitro melatonin incubation in the brain of L. crocea influenced gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and testosterone secretion in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting actions beyond the classical hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis. Overall, our findings provide new evidence supporting the role of the melatonin system in reproductive regulation in marine teleosts. Full article
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