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Advances in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Practices, Ecosystems, and Socio-Economic Perspectives

A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water, Agriculture and Aquaculture".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 963

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Tomasz Kajetan Czarkowski

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National Inland Fisheries Research Institute, ul. Oczapowskiego 10, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
Interests: Fisheries Management; Recreational Activity; Natural Resource; Aquatic Eco-systems, Angling,; Fisheries Management, Recreational Fisheries Management
Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Kupren

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Department of Tourism, Recreation and Ecology, Institute of Engineering and Envi-ronmental Protection, Faculty of Geoengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, ul. Oczapowskiego 5, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
Interests: Aquatic Ecosystems; Fisheries Management; Aquaculture; Fish Biology; Fish Ecology Aquatic Science; Fisheries; Water tourism
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, titled “Advances in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Practices, Ecosystems, and Socio-economic Perspectives”, aims to present the latest developments and innovations in the management of aquaculture and fisheries, including recreational fisheries. Articles analyzing sustainable practices, technological advances, and ecological considerations that are shaping the future of aquatic resource management are welcome for submission. This collection aims to present cutting-edge sustainable aquaculture techniques and methods, emphasizing environmentally friendly approaches that minimize resource depletion and pollution.

We welcome the submission of articles that present modern strategies for managing fisheries, including angling, to ensure the long-term viability of fish stocks. Other topics we would like to feature may include stock assessment methods, ecosystem-based management, and new environmentally cost-effective technologies in aquaculture.

Topics related to the challenges of climate change—water quality management, species diversification and climate-friendly aquaculture/fishing practices—are also welcome.

With this Special Issue, we intend shed light on the applied practices and ecosystem functioning related to these topics, and to address fisheries and aquaculture from a socio-economic perspective.

Dr. Tomasz Kajetan Czarkowski
Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Kupren
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
  • sustainable fisheries and aquaculture management
  • ecosystem impacts of fisheries
  • impacts of climate change
  • socio-economic dimension in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

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GIS Training for Animal Health in Aquaculture: A Structured Methodology
by Rodrigo Macario, Vasco Menconi, Matteo Mazzucato, Susanna Tora, Pasquale Rombolà, Federica Sbettega, Anna Toffan, Andrea Marsella and Nicola Ferrè
Water 2025, 17(11), 1655; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17111655 - 29 May 2025
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The expansion of the aquaculture sector offers important economic opportunities but also presents significant challenges, particularly in disease management and prevention. Geographic Information Systems (GISs) have become essential tools for supporting aquatic animal health activities. However, despite their benefits, GISs are still underutilized, [...] Read more.
The expansion of the aquaculture sector offers important economic opportunities but also presents significant challenges, particularly in disease management and prevention. Geographic Information Systems (GISs) have become essential tools for supporting aquatic animal health activities. However, despite their benefits, GISs are still underutilized, particularly in developing countries. To promote the adoption of GISs among aquaculture professionals, a specialized GIS course was developed to improve the prowess of users, equipping them with geospatial analysis skills aimed at epidemiological surveillance and disease response in aquaculture. This study describes a GIS capacity-building initiative developed under the Aquae Strength project. The training approach focuses on the context-specific use of geospatial data and practical applications, and provides a learning environment that fosters autonomy through hands-on, problem-based learning. The program utilizes the open-source QGIS software version 3.28 and incorporates customized materials and exercises based on real-world aquaculture scenarios. The authors hypothesized that the course, due to its cost-effectiveness and use of open-source software, would be particularly beneficial in low- and middle-income settings. The methodological framework described is explicitly designed for easy replication, allowing aquaculture professionals worldwide to download all the course materials and implement similar GIS capacity-building initiatives. The project was funded by the Italian Ministry of Health and supported by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). It runs from February 2022 to February 2025, with a one-year extension. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Practices, Ecosystems, and Socio-Economic Perspectives)
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Catch-And-Release Fishing: A Case Study in Poland
by Tomasz Kajetan Czarkowski, Andrzej Kapusta, Joanna Nowosad, Anna Hakuć-Błażowska, Arkadiusz Duda and Krzysztof Kupren
Water 2025, 17(10), 1448; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17101448 - 11 May 2025
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The purpose of this study is to determine the current state of angler knowledge, opinions, awareness, and use of catch-and-release (C&R) best practices and to identify the main socio-economic factors that determine attitudes and willingness to use C&R among Polish anglers. Knowledge of [...] Read more.
The purpose of this study is to determine the current state of angler knowledge, opinions, awareness, and use of catch-and-release (C&R) best practices and to identify the main socio-economic factors that determine attitudes and willingness to use C&R among Polish anglers. Knowledge of this issue contributes to more effective management of fisheries and fish stocks. The research was conducted through an online survey form using a technique called CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interview). The questionnaire used consisted of 25 questions, including basic socio-economic questions, questions about seniority, frequency, location and method of fishing, and specific factual questions related to knowledge and practices regarding C&R. A total of 1574 respondents participated in the survey. The majority of respondents were male (97.5%). The survey showed that Polish anglers are overwhelmingly willing to practice C&R: 48.8% of respondents always and 44.0% often voluntarily release the fish they catch. Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between the use of this practice and the age of the angler (r = 0.46; p = 0.0001). Anglers under the age of 55 were the most likely to use C&R (p = 0.0097). The majority of respondents believe that C&R is important for improving fish stocks, but their knowledge and practices in this area have serious shortcomings. Inadequate knowledge of issues such as barotrauma or safe hook types, as well as inappropriate practices such as photographing and unhooking fish, can negatively affect their survival and ultimately the status of living water resources and ecosystem quality. These shortcomings may be due to inadequate education of anglers and fishery managers. Full article
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