Aquaculture Omics: Current Status and Future Perspectives
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetics and Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2026 | Viewed by 201
Editor
2. Genomics and Epigenomics Translational Research (GENeTres), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: omics; aquaculture; traceability; species identification; population genetics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aquaculture stands as the fastest-growing food production sector, poised to meet escalating global protein demands amid declining wild fisheries. However, challenges like disease outbreaks, environmental stressors, and genetic limitations hinder sustainable intensification. In this context, "omics" technologies—genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics—have unlocked unprecedented insights into aquatic organism biology, enabling precision breeding, health management, and resilience enhancement.
In this Special Issue, ‘Aquaculture Omics: Current Status and Future Perspectives’, we aim to synthesize cutting-edge advancements and chart transformative pathways forward. We invite the submission of original research, reviews, and perspectives that explore omics applications across species. Key foci include genomic selection for growth and disease resistance, multi-omics integration for stress response mechanisms, microbiome dynamics in production systems, and epigenetic innovations for environmental adaptation.
Building on foundational works, this Special Issue will bridge gaps in translational research. We will highlights persistent hurdles, such as data standardization and equitable access in developing regions, while envisioning AI-driven omics for climate-resilient aquaculture. By converging global expertise, we will propel omics from bench to scalable practice, fostering a sustainable blue revolution.
Dr. Konstantinos Gkagkavouzis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aquaculture omics
- genomics
- transcriptomics
- proteomics
- metabolomics
- epigenomics
- sustainable aquaculture
- disease resistance
- genomic selection
- climate resilience
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