Microorganisms for Sustainable Aquaculture
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 1283
Special Issue Editor
Interests: search for new functional ingredients; evaluation of the effect of new ingredients in the fish immune response; use of functional ingredients as potential adjuvants in oral vaccines
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aquaculture is the fastest growing and most rapidly advancing food production sector, playing a key role in the global economy and is anticipated to become a major source of protein in the coming decades. However, the industry faces several significant challenges, including increasing demand from a growing global population, disease outbreaks, excessive reliance on synthetic chemicals and antibiotics, and adverse environmental impacts. To address these concerns, sustainable alternatives, such as the use of beneficial microorganisms, have gained considerable attention. These microorganisms offer a promising, environmentally friendly solution to many of aquaculture's challenges.
Beneficial microorganisms—including bacteria, yeast, fungi, bacteriophages, and microalgae—play a vital role in improving water quality, enhancing health status, increasing survival rates, promoting growth, and reducing harmful pathogens. This approach not only supports sustainable aquaculture practices but also reduces the need for antibiotics, contributing to the production of high-quality, eco-friendly aquatic products that benefit both consumer health and industry sustainability.
By integrating these biological tools, the aquaculture industry can advance towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. This Special Issue highlights the significance of research aimed at optimizing the use of microorganisms in aquaculture and emphasizes their role in fostering sustainable practices.
Dr. Patrícia Díaz-Rosales
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aquaculture
- diseases
- probiotics
- bacteriophages
- immune response
- water quality
- functional ingredients
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