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Sustainable Marine Aquaculture and Fisheries

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Biology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 August 2021) | Viewed by 7412

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Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay

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Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Agriculture, Science, and Technology, Delaware State University, Dover, DE 19901, USA
Interests: habitat restoration; aquatic ecology and health; water resources; sustainable marine aquaculture and fisheries
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Dear Colleagues,

As the global population increases, fisheries and aquaculture become increasingly critical to attend to the growing demand for safe and nutritional food.  The majority of seafood comes from fisheries with over 77 million metric tons of wild fish and shellfish harvested every year. However, these fisheries place significant pressure on aquatic populations and ecosystems. Aquaculture may help meet nutritional demands while preserving natural resources. According to recent studies, over 40% of the fish, shellfish and other seafood consumed is farmed. However, aquaculture presents unique challenges over traditional fisheries. Many environmental conditions must be carefully maintained in order to have successful aquaculture production. Furthermore, certain aquaculture practices may result in negative environmental impacts. It is essential that we identify and promote sustainable fishery and aquaculture practices to secure long-term operations and to safeguard the environment. As stated in the title, this issue is dedicated for the research that clearly integrates sustainability for both marine aquaculture and fisheries.

 Although topics are not limited to what is listed below, any research with strong emphasize on sustainable practices for aquaculture and fisheries are welcome!

Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Keywords

  • Marine Aquaculture Practices
  • Sustainable Fisheries Practices
  • Green Food – Shellfish Aquaculture to Sustain Ecosystem
  • Marine Aquaponic Practices
  • Case Studies Focusing on Farming Practices
  • Development and Application of Population Models to Sustain Fisheries
  • Alternative Aquatic Product Development
  • Marine Environmental Monitoring
  • Potential Threats for Sustaining Fisheries
  • Potential Threats for Marine Aquaculture Practices
  • Effects of Marine Aquaculture on Environment
  • Alternative Fish Feed Less Impactful on Environment
  • Integrated Multi Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA)

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Application of a Controlled Aquarium Experiment to Assess the Effect of Mesh Sizes and Mesh Opening Angles on the Netting Selectivity of Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba)
by Zhongqiu Wang, Hao Tang, Liuxiong Xu, Jian Zhang and Fuxiang Hu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(4), 372; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040372 - 01 Apr 2021
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Understanding the interactions between target species and netting is paramount for increasing the sustainability of trawling activities. The selectivity of the utilized netting depends on the sizes and opening angles of the mesh. The effects of the mesh size and mesh opening angle [...] Read more.
Understanding the interactions between target species and netting is paramount for increasing the sustainability of trawling activities. The selectivity of the utilized netting depends on the sizes and opening angles of the mesh. The effects of the mesh size and mesh opening angle on the fishing selectivity of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) were assessed via micro-cosmos experiments. The results show that both the absolute abundance and the incidence of larger krill individuals passing through experimental panels are proportional to the utilized mesh size. Krill individuals larger than 35 mm passed through experimental panels at mesh opening angles larger than 50° for a 15 mm mesh size, 35° for a 20 mm mesh size and 20° for a 30 mm mesh size. Additionally, all L50 values increased with an increasing mesh size and an increasing mesh opening angle at the same mesh size. Furthermore, the selection range increased with an increasing mesh size and with an increasing mesh opening angle at the same mesh size. This paper provides scientific guidance for the choice of liner mesh sizes of krill trawl with the aim to improve fishing efficiency while minimizing fishing losses and potential negative ecosystem impacts from fisheries. Full article
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Environmental Effects on the Spatiotemporal Variability of Fish Larvae in the Western Guangdong Waters, China
by Yuting Feng, Lijun Yao, Hui Zhao, Jing Yu and Zhaojin Lin
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(3), 316; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030316 - 13 Mar 2021
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Spawning grounds occupy an important position in the survival and reproduction of aquatic life, which plays an important role in the replenishment of fishery resources, especially in the China coasts where fishery resources are depleting. This study investigated environmental effects on the spatiotemporal [...] Read more.
Spawning grounds occupy an important position in the survival and reproduction of aquatic life, which plays an important role in the replenishment of fishery resources, especially in the China coasts where fishery resources are depleting. This study investigated environmental effects on the spatiotemporal variability of fish larvae in the western Guangdong waters (WGWs), on the basis of generalized additive models (GAMs) and center of gravity (CoG). Satellite data including sea surface salinity (SSS), sea surface temperature (SST), and in situ observations for fish larvae from April to June in 2014–2015 were used. Results showed that 40.3% of the total variation in fish larvae density was explained. SST, SSS, and depth showed positive effects in 23–24 °C and 27–30 °C, 24–32 PSU, and 0–60 m, and showed negative effects in 24–27 °C, 32–34.2 PSU, 60–80 m. Based on the stepwise GAMs, the most important factor was month, with a contribution of 10.6%, followed by longitude, offshore distance, depth, and latitude, with contributions of 7.0%, 7.0%, 6.3%, 4.2%, 3.9%, and 1.3%, respectively. Fish larvae CoG shifted northward by 0.6° N and eastwards by 0.13° E from April to June. The distribution of fish larvae in the WGWs was affected by complex submarine topography in the Qiongzhou Strait, coastal upwelling in the WGWs, and runoff from the Pearl River. Full article
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Proximate Chemical Composition of Dried Shrimp and Tilapia Waste Bioflocs Produced by Two Drying Methods
by Tarq Binalshikh-Abubkr, Marlia M. Hanafiah and Simon Kumar Das
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 193; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020193 - 12 Feb 2021
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The effects of two waste sources, red hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) and whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), and two drying methods (freeze-drying and oven-drying) on the proximate chemical composition of bioflocs were investigated. In total, four kinds of experimentally treated bioflocs [...] Read more.
The effects of two waste sources, red hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) and whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), and two drying methods (freeze-drying and oven-drying) on the proximate chemical composition of bioflocs were investigated. In total, four kinds of experimentally treated bioflocs were compared to identify the best waste source and drying method to produce biofloc of an acceptable nutrient value: freeze-dried shrimp biofloc (FDSBF), oven-dried shrimp biofloc (ODSBF), freeze-dried tilapia biofloc (FDTBF), and oven-dried tilapia biofloc (ODTBF). The protein, lipid, ash, fiber, total nitrogen free extract (NFE), and energy contents of the dried bioflocs ranged from 12.12 to 24.09 g/100 g, 0.35 to 0.92 g/100 g, 42.45 to 61.01 g/100 g, 7.43 to 17.11 g/100 g, 16.45 to 18.59 g/100 g, and 0.99 to 1.94 Kcal g−1, respectively. Statistically, there were significant differences within the means of the two biofloc sources in terms of their proximate compositions (p < 0.05). The average values between the drying methods for protein, lipid, total NFE, and energy were also significantly different, while no significant differences (p > 0.05) were recorded for ash and fiber. Amino acids (AAs) were higher in FDTBF, followed by ODTBF. The mineral profiles showed that phosphorous, potassium, manganese, selenium, and copper were higher in the tilapia waste bioflocs, while calcium, zinc, iron, copper, chromium, and cobalt were higher in the shrimp waste bioflocs. Although the statistical analysis showed that the shrimp waste bioflocs had higher levels of lipid, fiber, total NFE, and minerals, the tilapia waste bioflocs contained higher levels of potential AAs, energy, and protein, which are regarded as expensive ingredients in aquaculture feeding. This study indicates that biofloc derived from tilapia waste can be regarded as a more suitable source of biofloc meal (in terms of protein, ash, energy, and AAs) than biofloc derived from shrimp waste. Our findings also suggest that freeze-drying is a more effective drying method for drying biofloc, as it efficiently maintains nutritional quality. Full article
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