Polymorphisms in cathepsin b is associated with growth in Asian seabass
September 2025
This study investigates the relationship between polymorphisms in the cathepsin B (ctsb) gene and body weight in Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer). Despite the economic significance of this species,...
Biological strategies in aquaculture disease management: Towards a sustainable blue revolution
September 2025
Although the aquaculture industry has undergone monumental development worldwide, the ever-present threats of infectious diseases have become a constraining factor, imperiling its sustainability. Antimicrobial...
Study on the influencing factors of fishery producers' willingness to participate in aquaculture insurance--based on the perspective of subjective norms and risk perception
September 2025
The development of aquaculture is an important way to ensure the diversification of China's food supply and food safety. As a market-oriented risk management tool, aquaculture insurance plays a vital...
Economics of small-scale aquaculture farms in Brazilian Northeastern semi-arid region: Characteristics, feasibility, and profitability models
September 2025
Inland aquaculture represents a significant component of the aquaculture sector in Brazil. This activity is present in all Brazilian regions, yet the economic feasibility and the relationship between...
Variation pattern of crustacean zooplankton in a bigheaded carps-dominated reservoir
September 2025
The relationship between crustacean zooplankton and (planktivorous) fish has not been well clarified in bigheaded-carps-dominated reservoirs, for most of the past studies to explore that kind of knowledge...
The effect of dietary chitin on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) chitinase activity, gene expression, and microbial composition
September 2025
Chitin is a common component in the natural diet of many fish. While a range of chitin-degrading chitinases have been identified, it is unclear whether chitin is metabolized in fish. Here we use a combination...
Identification of tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 and its association with LPS-induced apoptosis in Onchidium reevesii
September 2025
The sea slug (Onchidium reevesii) inhabits intertidal environments and face environmental pressures and disease threats. The immune system of mollusks plays a crucial role in their defense against pathogens...
Genome-wide identification of salinity stress-associated lncRNAs in Nile tilapia
September 2025
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are increasingly recognized as key players in various biological processes, yet their role in fish's response to salinity changes remains largely unexplored. This study...
Morphology-based selective breeding strategy analysis for abdominal meat yield in Procambarus clarkii
September 2025
The edible portion of Procambarus clarkii mainly consists of the abdominal muscles, highlighting the genetic enhancement of abdominal meat yield in breeding. To explore a selective breeding strategy...
Organization, density, and content of collagen in the body wall of sea cucumbers Acaudina rosettis and Phyllophorus sp.
September 2025
Marine collagen has been known to have lower immunogenicity compared to bovine collagen. The primary component in the body wall of sea cucumbers is collagen. This study aimed to investigate the density,...
Extraction of lipopolysaccharide from fish-derived Aeromonas hydrophila and their immunostimulatory effect on Qihe crucian carp
September 2025
Purified lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was first obtained from fish-derived Aeromonas hydrophila (A. hydrophila) by hot phenol-water combined with enzymatic hydrolysis. Subsequently, different concentrations...
Exploring the relationship between dietary rapeseed meal, condensed tannin and growth, nutrive metabolism in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)
September 2025
This study evaluated the effects of rapeseed meal (RM) and condensed tannin (CT) on the growth and nutritional metabolism of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), and speculated whether there was...
Dietary regulation of gut bacteria in the Pacific oyster Magallana gigas and Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis
September 2025
Feed composition affects the gut bacterial community in aquatic species, but little is known about how diet type impacts gut microbiota in molluscan bivalves. This study investigates the impact of feed...
Nutritional quality of adult Eriocheir sinensis from the Yangtze River and Yellow River populations cultured in ponds at the Yellow River estuary area
September 2025
In this study, Chinese mitten crabs from the Yangtze River and Yellow River were cultured in ponds in the Yellow River estuary, and their edible tissue proportion, edible yield, and nutrient composition...
Exploiting hybrid vigor to enhance survival and growth for whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei): A complete diallel cross experiment
September 2025
Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) is an economically important cultured species that is extensively cultured in China. However, there is the potential for further optimization of its survival and...
Influence of different percentages of water reuse with bioflocs on the composition of the microbiota in the stomach of Penaeus vannamei shrimp
September 2025
The objective of this study was to analyze the stomach composition of Penaeus vannamei shrimp in biofloc cultures with varying percentages of reused bioflocs to identify the optimal culture conditions...
Effects of an acute negative and positive stimulus on immune-related gene expression in the pituitary and head kidney of carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)
September 2025
The objective of this study was to investigate expression profiles of genes involved in the immune responses in the head kidney, as well as stress response-related genes in the pituitary in juvenile...
Size selectivity of flatfish in trawl codends
September 2025
Flatfish constitute a substantial proportion of the catch in several demersal trawl fisheries across the globe. Therefore, knowledge on how to discriminate between the individuals that are to be captured...
Thermal adaptation strategies in crustaceans: Potential threats to aquaculture in a warming climate
Available online 5 September 2025
Global warming severely challenges aquatic ecosystems and aquaculture, threatening crustacean production through rising temperatures and extreme heat events. As ectotherms with limited thermoregulatory...
Biphasic effects of 17β-estradiol and xenoestrogens on dopaminergic neurons in developing zebrafish
Available online 4 September 2025
Due to the increasing pollution of aquatic environments by estrogen-like chemicals (xenoestrogens (XEs)), it is crucial to investigate their bioaccumulation, ecological impact, and potential endocrine-disrupting...
Research on the molecular mechanisms of crucian carp adaptation to eutrophication
Available online 4 September 2025
Eutrophication significantly impacts on aquatic ecosystems. The accumulation of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in water bodies leads to a series of ecological problems, including water quality...
Identification, sequence characteristics, and expression patterns of Wnt genes in Eriocheir sinensis
Available online 3 September 2025
Wnt genes play crucial roles in various biological mechanisms, such as cell signaling, development, and tissue homeostasis. Recent studies have highlighted the critical role of Wnt genes in limb regeneration....
Immune responses and survival of Ruditapes philippinarum under salinity stress and Vibrio anguillarum challenge
Available online 26 August 2025
Salinity is one of the important factors affecting the immune function of aquatic animals, and Vibrio anguillarum is one of the most important pathogens in aquaculture industry. In this study, we investigated...
Climate-smart aquaculture: Innovations and challenges in mitigating climate change impacts on fisheries and coastal agriculture
Available online 25 August 2025
This review examines the integration of climate-smart aquaculture (CSAq) as a strategy to enhance the resilience and sustainability of global aquaculture and coastal agriculture in the face of climate...
Effects of climate change-induced temperature rise on crustacean aquaculture: A comprehensive review
Available online 23 August 2025
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...