Physiological Response Mechanism of Aquatic Animals to Stress

Dear Colleagues,

In the process of aquaculture, with the improvement of intensive farming, the stress of cultured animals occurs frequently. When the stress exceeds an animal's physiological tolerance, it adversely affects the survival, growth, and health of aquatic animals, ultimately leading to disease occurrence and a decline in breeding benefits. There are many factors that induce stress in aquatic animals, including environmental factors (such as water quality parameters), biological factors (including competition and pathogenic infections), and human-related factors (such as improper management, fishing practices, and transportation). Additionally, alterations in natural water or marine ecological environments, such as the presence of environmental pollutants, can also trigger stress responses in aquatic animals, resulting in detrimental effects. Addressing the urgent need to understand the physiological response mechanisms of aquatic animals to stress and devising strategies to eliminate or alleviate this stress are imperative. This Special Issue warmly welcomes original articles and review articles covering the physiological response mechanism of aquatic animals to stress, including physiology, biochemistry, immunity, metabolism, and molecular regulation.

Dr. Yafei Duan
Dr. Yanming Sui
Dr. Changhong Cheng
Dr. Kai Zhang
Guest Editors

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