Unraveling the mystery of cannibalism in the larvae of the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)
July 2026
To prevent production losses due to larval cannibalism, the behaviour and mechanisms in Z2-M stage E. sinensis larvae were investigated. The findings revealed that cannibalism primarily occurred during...
Non-specific immune responses of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, to dietary cottonseed meal and probiotic Saccharomyces cerevisiae (PTCC 5052) inclusion
July 2026
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of adding cottonseed meal and yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae (strain PTCC 5052), to diet on humoral and mucosal immunological responses, as well as...
Potential enzyme-producing probiotic from Channa striata for enhancing growth, digestive enzyme activity, and antioxidant defense in juvenile Oreochromis niloticus
July 2026
Aquaculture farming often faces diseases, causing economic loss. Probiotics offers an eco-friendly alternatives antibiotic, improving fish health, immunity, and resistance, without adverse side effects....
Environmental fingerprints of cultivation site and depth: Variation in shell shape and coloration of the green mussel (Perna viridis) from the southeast coast of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
July 2026
Understanding how environmental gradients influence bivalve shell characteristics is essential for developing ecological knowledge, strengthening consumer preferences, and increasing market value. This...
Thriving industry and ecological impacts from exotic red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) in China
July 2026
The red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), an alien species native to the southern United States and northern Mexico, was introduced into China from Japan in 1929. Its prolific reproduction, rapid...
Modeling the filter-feeding behavior of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) in response to natural variations in seston availability in Santa Catarina, Brazil
July 2026
This study investigated the feeding behavior of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) in response to natural variations in seston availability in Santa Catarina, Brazil, to inform assessments of ecological...
Pond water dynamics and cultivation performance of super-intensive whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming in membrane-based recirculating aquaculture system
July 2026
Super-intensive aquaculture offers a viable strategy to maximize shrimp production while minimizing environmental impact. This study developed and evaluated a membrane-integrated recirculating aquaculture...
Alteration characteristics of intestinal mucosal immunity and transcriptome in Songpu mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio Songpu) exposed to acute cadmium exposure
July 2026
This study focused on the acute toxic effects of cadmium (Cd) on Songpu mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio Songpu) with an average body mass of (35.4 ± 0.4) g. Changes in intestinal immunity function and...
Improving the traceability of farmed and wild-caught aquatic species: A review of current applied analytical techniques with emphasis on isotopic biomarkers
July 2026
Many species of aquatic organisms are currently overexploited and listed as vulnerable groups by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Some of these aquatic...
Impact of partial replacement of kelp powder with Gracilaria lemaneiformis combined with quercetin and vitamin E supplementation on antioxidant capacity and physiological indices in Haliotis discushannai
Available online 6 July 2026
This study investigated the effects of partially replacing kelp meal with Gracilaria lemaneiformis powder, supplemented with quercetin and vitamin E (VE), on growth performance and physiological responses...
Supply chain digitalization and green innovation in maritime enterprises: Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment in China
Available online 4 July 2026
Driven by China's “dual-carbon” strategy and the development of the marine economy, understanding how supply chain digitalization affects green innovation in maritime enterprises is crucial. Previous...
Effect of glucose, sodium acetate, and wheat flour on biofloc establishment time, water quality, nutritional composition and microbial diversity
Available online 4 July 2026
Carbon sources play a key role in biofloc technology (BFT). However, the effects of different carbon sources on biofloc formation and system performance under controlled conditions remain insufficiently...
Effects of progressive salinity exposure on serum biochemical indicators of hybrid sturgeons
Available online 4 July 2026
To provide a preliminary reference for understanding the physiological responses of 1-year-old Acipenser sinensis during seawater acclimation after release, hybrid sturgeons (Acipenser baerii ♂ × Acipenser...
A non-invasive method for estimating fish length distributions in industrial aquaculture using ultrasonic multiple scattering
Available online 4 July 2026
Real-time monitoring of fish growth remains technically challenging in intensive, turbid aquaculture environments. Conventional methods are often costly or rely on prior information. This study presents...
The S100β gene expression repressed by extracellular calcium in the caudal neurosecretory system of the euryhaline flounder, Platichthys flesus
Available online 3 July 2026
S100β is a member of the large S100 protein family, characterized by the presence of Ca2+-binding EF-hand motifs and involvement in diverse calcium-mediated signaling pathways. Although the functions...
Aldo-keto reductase isoforms AKR1B1 and AKR1B10 contribute to oxidative stress defense and innate immune protection in Hyriopsis cumingii
Available online 3 July 2026
Aldo-keto reductases (AKRs) play a critical role in cytoprotection and repair of oxidative damage by efficiently reducing toxic reactive carbonyl species (RCS). However, studies on AKRs in bivalves...
The genetic and behavioral architecture of exploration and sociability in a marine teleost
Available online 3 July 2026
Animal personality, a core component of phenotypic diversity, significantly influences survival, reproduction, and environmental adaptation in animals. Despite its economic and ecological importance...
Differentiation in shell traits, mitochondrial coi sequences, and mantle transcriptomes between cultured and wild local populations of Mytilus coruscus in an intensive aquaculture area: A comparison from local to regional scale reveals germplasm homogenization
Available online 2 July 2026
Large-scale aquaculture poses risks that include genetic and phenotypic homogenization to adjacent wild populations. When comparisons are restricted to areas already impacted by farming, the full extent...
How effectively do combined otolith shape descriptors and morphometric parameters differentiate Cirrhinus reba (Hamilton, 1822) stocks inhabiting the River Ganga?
Available online 1 July 2026
Population structure assessment is crucial for effective management and conservation of freshwater fish species facing anthropogenic pressures. Despite its ecological and economic significance, Cirrhinus...
Effects of selective breeding on genetic diversity and population structure over multiple generations in a breeding population of the Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis
Available online 26 June 2026
Selective breeding has been widely applied to enhance desirable traits in the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis). However, prolonged directional selection may lead to a gradual reduction in genetic...
Assessing gear selectivity and stock status of white-spotted rabbitfish (Siganus canaliculatus) in small-scale coastal fisheries of East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Available online 25 June 2026
The coastal waters of East Kalimantan support productive small-scale fisheries, with the white-spotted rabbitfish-WSR (Siganus canaliculatus) being a key target species that commands high market prices...
Effects of dietary lysine supplementation under partial replacement of fish meal by fermented cottonseed meal on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and hepatopancreas health of Litopenaeus vannamei
Available online 23 June 2026
A 60-day feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of partial replacement of fish meal by fermented cottonseed meal (FCSM) and to preliminarily assess whether dietary lysine supplementation...
The protective effects of glycyrrhizic acid against oxidative damage in Epinephelus coioides
Available online 20 June 2026
Oxidative stress is an important cause of hepatic injury in fish and is frequently associated with inflammation, apoptosis, and impairment of liver function. This study investigated the protective effects...
Effect of different co-culturing densities of Macrobrachium rosenbergii on the growth performance, nutritional quality, economic benefits and intestinal microbiota of Eriocheirsinensis
Available online 19 June 2026
This study assessed the effects of different co-culturing densities of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) on water quality, growth performance, nutritional quality, economic benefits...
Tropical copepod culture under climate change: live feed production and optimization
Available online 18 June 2026
Tropical aquaculture accounts for more than a quarter of global production, yet the biomass culture of copepods as live feed has remained a major bottleneck. The demand for tropical copepods as live...
