Cadmium-induced disruption of monoaminergic signaling and motor behavior in developing zebrafish
March 2026
Cadmium (Cd) is a widespread environmental pollutant known for its neurotoxic and endocrine-disrupting effects, yet its impact on early vertebrate development remains incompletely understood. This study...
Evaluating feeding strategies to improve growth and profitability in carp fattening
March 2026
Rising feed costs and increasing climate variability, especially in drought-prone areas, threaten the sustainability of carp fattening practices in Bangladesh. This study aimed to evaluate cost-effective...
Effects of salinities on the growth performance, muscle's flavor and transcriptomic responses in yellowfin seabream (Acanthopagruslatus)
March 2026
Yellowfin seabream (Acanthopagrus latus) is a euryhaline fish species of significant economic importance, and salinity, as one of important ecological factors, widely affects its growth, metabolism,...
Research on the molecular mechanisms of crucian carp adaptation to eutrophication
March 2026
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...
Machine learning for extracting morphological phenotypic traits and estimating weight in largemouth bass
March 2026
The acquisition of phenotypic data is fundamental for the genetic breeding of aquatic animals. To enhance the efficiency of obtaining phenotypic data for largemouth bass (LMB), we developed a phenotype...
Design of a biplane hyper-efficiency trawl door (HETD) through structure optimization
March 2026
Based on the developed biplane hyper-lift trawl door (HLTD), a structure optimization approach integrating a radial basis function neural network, a multi-objective genetic algorithm, and computational...
Climate-smart aquaculture: Innovations and challenges in mitigating climate change impacts on fisheries and coastal agriculture
March 2026
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...
Natural antioxidants to extend the shelf-life of seafood: A mini review
March 2026
Seafood products are particularly perishable due to their biological content, and changes in odour, taste, and texture in the products are noticed after harvest. Consequently, steps to protect the commodity...
Dynamic expression and regulation of corticotropin-releasing hormone and urotensin I during metamorphosis of olive flounder Paralichthys olivaceus
March 2026
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and Urotensin I (UI) are considered as key players of adaptive physiology. In vertebrates, the role of thyroid hormones (THs) in triggering metamorphosis through...
Immune responses and survival of Ruditapes philippinarum under salinity stress and Vibrio anguillarum challenge
March 2026
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...
Sesquicilins A–H: 11-mer peptaibols with selective antibacterial activity against foodborne pathogens in aquatic products
Available online 13 March 2026
Antimicrobial agents with favourable food safety profiles are urgently needed to control human pathogenic bacteria associated with aquatic products. A mass spectrometry- and bioassay-guided screening...
Reducing antibiotic resistance gene risks in freshwater aquaculture: Comparative insights from rice-crayfish co-culture and traditional models in China
Available online 7 March 2026
Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in aquaculture ecosystems pose a threat to global public health under the “One Health” framework. However, mechanisms driving ARG dissemination across aquaculture...
An analysis of the mechanisms through which digital infrastructure and digital literacy affect aquaculture production efficiency
Available online 5 March 2026
Digital infrastructure has been rapidly expanding across China; however, its impact on aquaculture production efficiency remains an important research question. This study empirically examines the impact...
Enhanced muscle growth via DNA methylation editing of mstnb exon in zebrafish
Available online 1 March 2026
Muscle tissue constitutes the primary protein reservoir in fish and serves as the key energy source. Myostatin (mstn) functions as a negative regulator of muscle growth. At the same time, reduced mstn...
Mitochondrial genome sequencing and evolutionary analysis of geoduck clam Panopeajaponica
Available online 13 February 2026
Geoduck clam (Panopea japonica), a large burrowing bivalve species, is primarily distributed in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea of China, Korean coastal waters, and marine areas near Hokkaido, Japan. Notably,...
Examining the effect of transgenerational immune priming against HaHV-1 in the abalone
Available online 12 February 2026
Abalone (Haliotis spp.) are a high-valued molluscan species that is under threat by the deadly and re-emergent viral pathogen, Haliotid herpesvirus (HaHV-1). HaHV-1 and its associated disease, Abalone...
Evaluating genotype by environment interaction for growth in response to dietary protein replacements in Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer Bloch, 1790)
Available online 12 February 2026
The use of plant proteins to partially replace fishmeal in Asian seabass diets is increasing due to rising prices of aquafeeds. This study assessed the magnitude of the genotype-by-environment interaction...
Antibiotic resistance in aquaculture: Contributions and perspectives of genomics
Available online 7 February 2026
The global rise of antibiotic resistance (AR) poses a major threat to public health, food security, and environmental sustainability. In aquaculture, the extensive and often unregulated use of antibiotics...
Zebrafish as a translational model for stress neurobiology: Mechanisms, tools, and advances
Available online 2 February 2026
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) have proven to be a necessary model organism in the field of stress research. Their biology has been well-characterized, their genetics is amenable, and their transparent embryos...
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...