Effects of dietary umami taste stimulator on appetite, growth, antioxidant capacity, intestinal histology and target of rapamycin pathway related genes’ expression in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) fed a high plant protein diet
January 2026
The present study investigated the potential effects of an umami taste stimulator (UTS) on largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) fed a high plant protein diet. Two isonitrogenous and isolipidic diets...
Effects of climate change-induced temperature rise on crustacean aquaculture: A comprehensive review
January 2026
Global warming, as a key driver of climate change, is accelerating water temperature rise, with significant implications for aquatic ecosystems. Temperature, a critical abiotic factor, directly affects...
Comparative study of the histology and Micro-CT scan of the goldfish hood
January 2026
The hood (also known as head growth or wen) is a distinctive feature of goldfish characterized by skin tissue proliferation. The classification of goldfish hood types and the study of the underlying...
Influence of vertical structure of water temperature on the spatial and temporal distribution of the Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis fishery in the Northwest Indian Ocean
January 2026
Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis, a commercially important cephalopod in China, exhibits distinct diurnal vertical movements and thrives in warm waters. We investigated the relationship between seawater temperature...
Decoding feed efficiency: Liver and intestinal transcriptomics in Larimichthys crocea fed a fishmeal-free diet
January 2026
Feed efficiency (FE) is a key indicator of an animal's ability to convert feed into growth, directly impacting production costs and sustainability in aquaculture. This study aimed to explore the liver...
Altered bacterial-fungal balance in the intestine of bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana) with enteritis
January 2026
The present study aimed to elucidate the relationship between gut microbiota composition and enteritis in bullfrogs, which is a species of significant economic value in aquaculture. By comparing the...
Profit or Loss? Delving into the cost-benefit dynamics of characteristic freshwater fish aquaculture in China
January 2026
With the rapid development of China's economy, the living quality and consumption levels of people have continuously improved. As a result, freshwater fish aquaculture has emerged as an important means...
Effects of dietary flavone on growth performance and Omics profiles of Litopenaeus vannamei under high-temperature
January 2026
This 60-day culture trial was conducted to investigate the effects of flavone on the growth performance and intestinal microbiota of Litopenaeus vannamei at high temperatures utilizing transcriptomics...
Triggering compensatory growth by completely replacing fishmeal with novel protein sources in the diets of juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides): Effects on growth performance and liver health
January 2026
To trigger compensatory growth (CG) with novel protein sources in juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) (initial weight: 4.73 ± 0.04 g), Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris, ChM), cottonseed protein...
Fishing effort and enforcement in the Azores Marine Protected Areas: How prevalent is illegal fishing?
January 2026
Fishing is a significant global food source, providing protein for millions of people. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is committed to ensuring access to high-quality food, reducing hunger,...
The effects of different reheating methods on the edible quality and flavor of frozen Jingzhou fish cake
January 2026
In this study, the effects of steaming (ST), boiling (BO), microwaving (MI), baking (BA), air-frying (AF), pan-frying (PF), and deep-frying (DF) on the edible quality (color, texture, and sensory qualities)...
Optimized protocol for nuclei isolation from aquatic fish brain tissue for single-cell Genomic assays
January 2026
Single-cell sequencing technology has become increasingly prominent in aquaculture for investigating complex biological processes, such as development, reproduction, and disease resistance in aquatic...
GABAA and GABAB receptor agonists differentially regulate the reproductive axis in the black molly Poecilia sphenops
January 2026
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) regulates several physiological, neuroendocrine, and behavioural functions, yet the specific role of its receptors in the hypothalamic-pituitary-testis (HPT) axis remains...
Effects of dietary Lithothamnium organic mineral on Pacific white shrimp, Penaeus vannamei, raised in low salinity water synbiotic system
January 2026
This study aimed to evaluate the Lithothamnium organic mineral in the diets of Penaeus vannamei in low-salinity water with a synbiotic system. Two diets were formulated by partially replacing inorganic...
Virulence, antimicrobial resistance characteristics, and intestinal microbial composition changes of Vibrio isolated from a Macrobrachium rosenbergii aquaculture system
January 2026
During the breeding period of Macrobrachium rosenbergii, disease caused by Vibrio can cause cross water transmission because of their transfer between different breeding ponds at different breeding...
Morphology and structure of scales at the lateral-line region of Hyporhamphus limbatus in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta
January 2026
This study examines the morphology and structure of scales at the lateral-line region of Hyporhamphus limbatus, specifically the lateral-line scales (lls), dorsal-to lateral-line scales (dol), and ventral-to...
Sinking performance of new biplane depressor for constant-depth ichthyoplankton sampler at horizonal sampling
January 2026
A constant-depth ichthyoplankton sampler is vital equipment for monitoring fish recruitment and assessing fishery stocks. Its depressor, a critical component, maintains towing stability during sampling...
The linkage between innate and adaptive immunity: Recent advances in antigen recognition, processing, and presentation in fish
January 2026
Innate immunity in fish is critically important for preventing the entry of pathogenic microorganisms by adeptly recognizing pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) through pattern recognition...
Glutamate induces larval settlement of the pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas
January 2026
The settlement of bivalve larvae is a complex process influenced by a combination of environmental, biological, and chemical factors, which is crucial for the development of the bivalve seedling industry....
Potential antibiotics contamination in aquaponic systems: Antimicrobial gene, mitigation and treatment approaches
Available online 6 December 2025
This study provides a comprehensive review of the potential sources, occurrence, and impacts of antibiotics in aquaponics, along with suggested alternatives and mitigation measures to address contamination....
Screening of candidate genes related to the archeospores’ formation of Pyropia yezoensis based on genomic resequencing and transcriptome analysis
November 2025
The archeospores produced from the blades of Pyropia yezoensis could develop into new blades, which is of significant both in cultivation and research. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanisms behind...
Establishment a cell line of splenic fibroblasts from golden pompano and its application in heavy metal toxicology and pathogen infection
November 2025
A cell line derived from golden pompano Trachinotus ovatus splenic fibroblasts (TOSF) was established, its application in toxicology and virus susceptibility was demonstrated in this study. The TOSF...
Changes in Acipenser ruthenus liver structure during domestication: Preliminary data
November 2025
Wild sturgeon populations have declined dramatically worldwide due to habitat degradation, such as river fragmentation, caused by anthropogenic pressures including legal and illegal overfishing and...
The complete mitogenome reveals genetic diversity and differentiation among wild and farmed black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) populations
November 2025
Black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) is an important freshwater fish species in China, and fishery resources have been severely depleted for decades. Understanding the population genetic background is...
Differential methylation reveals pathways associated with sex differentiation in Chinese tongue sole (Cynoglossus semilaevis)
November 2025
Sex reversal is a complex biological phenomenon that occurs in Cynoglossus semilaevis. Some genetic females may irreversibly convert to pseudomales, thus increasing aquaculture costs because males grow...