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...
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...
Genomic analysis of fillet quality traits in North American Atlantic salmon (Salmosalar)
Available online 17 June 2026
The downgrading of Atlantic salmon due to fillet quality traits, such as textural and compositional traits, cause high economic loss for the aquaculture industry. However, very few studies have investigated...
Quantity, function, and quality: A stepwise mitochondrial strategy underpins hypoxia adaptation in Apostichopus japonicus elucidated by phenotypic, proteomic, and metabolomic analysis
Available online 16 June 2026
Dissolved oxygen (DO) is a key factor in aquatic ecosystems, and its fluctuation—driven by climate change and human activity—poses increasing stress on marine organisms. Here, we investigated the mitochondrial...
Rare infection of Psychrobacter arenosus in Aristichthys nobilis and its zoonotic potential
Available online 14 June 2026
During a survey of diseased Aristichthys nobilis in Yanxi Lake, Wuhan, China, isolate YXHB202404 was identified as Psychrobacter arenosus through 16S rRNA gene sequencing, whole-genome sequencing, morphological...
Identification and functional characterization of growth-associated genetic variants in the nlrp3 gene of black carp (Mylopharyngodonpiceus)
Available online 13 June 2026
Black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) is an economically important freshwater aquaculture species in China, and improvement of growth traits is a major objective in its breeding. In a previous genome-wide...
Reproductive strategies of John dory (Zeus faber) in the Northeast Atlantic through histological evidence
Available online 12 June 2026
Zeus faber is a commercially valuable benthopelagic species whose reproductive biology remains poorly documented, particularly along the Northeast Atlantic. Between August 2023 and March 2025, a total...
Profitability effects of capacity-enhancing subsidies: Insights into the fisheries of Vietnam
Available online 8 June 2026
Financial support by public entities to the private fisheries sector, enabling it to earn profits it would not otherwise have, is known as fisheries subsidies. For decades, many countries have implemented...
Functional role of non-conventional ascomycetous yeasts in modulating aquaculture species
May 2026
Globally, the aquaculture industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in food production. To modulate the health and growth conditions of aquaculture species, probiotic feed supplements, additives,...
Effects of different temperatures on ovarian development, lipid metabolism and nutritional quality of Eriocheir sinensis during fattening
May 2026
Ovarian development in the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) enters a rapid development period after the reproductive molt. During this process, low-temperature stimulation seems to be a key...
Optimized oligochitosan treatment for preserving postharvest quality of Sepia pharaonis during cold storage
May 2026
Sepia pharaonis is a commercially valuable cephalopod, yet highly prone to quality deterioration during refrigeration. This study optimized the use of oligochitosan (COS) for cold storage preservation...
Effects of storage temperature and duration on cell composition and growth performance of microalga Auxenochlorella pyrenoidosa
May 2026
Commercial live microalgae products have gained popularity in aquaculture hatcheries and farms due to their convenience, versatility, and high nutrition. This study investigated the effects of different...
The present landscape of both traditional and innovative biotechnology driven vaccines for fish diseases in global aquaculture
May 2026
The most significant limiting factors in aquaculture, which comprise the majority of the rapidly expanding seafood industry, are infectious diseases of various origins, including viral, bacterial, mycotic,...
Identification, sequence characteristics, and expression patterns of Wnt genes in Eriocheir sinensis
May 2026
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....
