Trophic adaptation strategies of deep-Sea fish in cold seep environments
Available online 17 June 2025
The diversity of marine habitats influences fish trophic niches and adaptation strategies. This study investigated fish trophic niches in cold seep and adjacent areas of the South China Sea in August...
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Haemolymph of blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) as a reservoir of bacteria potentially pathogenic to humans: public health implications
Available online 14 June 2025
This study investigates bacterial species with potential human health implications isolated from blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) in the Northern Adriatic Sea (Italy). The primary objectives include...
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Metabolomics analysis identifies hypoxia-induced ferroptosis in the liver of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
Available online 4 June 2025
Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) is one of the four major Chinese carps and is widely distributed throughout the country. Notably, silver carp feeds on plankton and plays an important role...
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Illuminating the conservation darkness: Unveiling the neglected interactions between odontocetes and the light falling-net fishery in the South China Sea
Available online 4 June 2025
The Anthropocene era is characterized by the far-reaching impacts of human activities on the biosphere, making it a critical time for ecological conservation and management. One of the most direct and...
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The longitudinal gradient prevails over local characteristics in shaping fish species distributions in a large neotropical reservoir
Available online 3 June 2025
In large reservoirs, spatial gradients are the primary drivers of fish species distributions. However, local characteristics can also influence fish distributions and assemblage structure. We assessed...
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How does the efficiency of Nanopore compare to Illumina sequencing in tracking the spread of aquatic invasive species?
Available online 30 May 2025
eDNA-based methods offer a non-invasive, easy-to-use approach for monitoring aquatic biodiversity, particularly for tracking invasive or cryptic species. While Illumina sequencing is commonly used,...
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Polymorphic endogenous releases and the responses of aquatic organisms in a rapidly deteriorating shallow lake
Available online 26 May 2025
Globally, lakes are currently under considerable stress, with endogenous nutrients a critical driver of eutrophication. This study focused on the release of endogenous nutrients and the ecological response...
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Insulin-like receptor signaling pathways regulate spermatogenesis in the mud crab Scylla paramamosain
Available online 26 May 2025
The insulin-like androgenic gland hormone (IAG) plays a crucial role in male sexual differentiation. Although the putative IAG receptor has been identified in several crustacean species, IAG receptor...
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The effect of summer intermittency on stream physicochemistry, macroinvertebrate abundance, and redband trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss gairdneri, condition in an Idaho stream
Available online 23 May 2025
Regional climate change models for the Pacific Northwest, USA, predict increased summer streamflow intermittency. During low summer flows, fishes experience abiotic (e.g., low dissolved oxygen, high...
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Improving the prediction accuracy of cyanobacterial blooms using a hybrid model integrating dimensionality reduction and deep learning
Available online 23 May 2025
Cyanobacteria Harmful Blooms have negatively impacted human socio-economic activities and the natural ecological environment. Predicting cyanobacterial blooms requires the application of advanced analytical...
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Multiple facets of phytoplankton assemblages show seasonally divergent patterns between lentic and lotic waterbodies at high altitudes
Available online 2 May 2025
Environmental and spatial factors play important roles in generating and maintaining biodiversity. However, little is known about the main environmental and spatial correlates of multiple facets (taxonomic,...
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Behavioral responses and transcriptional dynamics of the stream fish (Acrossocheilus fasciatus) under temperature change
Available online 1 May 2025
Global warming and extreme weather events are exerting significant thermal stress on aquatic species, particularly fish, affecting their metabolism, behavior, immunity, and reproductive strategies....
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Genome size affects phytoplankton response to environmental factors: A preliminary exploration in 26 lakes in the region east of the Hu Huanyong Line
April 2025
Given their varied physiological and ecological attributes, phytoplankton frequently exhibit disparate responses to changes in environmental conditions. Therefore, when studying modifications in the...
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miR-144 targets Nrf2 affecting the intestinal oxidative damage induced by oxidized fish oil in Megalobrama amblycephala with emphasis on autophagy and apoptosis
April 2025
To explore the modulatory role of miR-144 in Nrf2 cascade reactions and assess its potential as a target for alleviating oxidative fish oil-induced intestinal damage in Megalobrama amblycephala, four...
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Licochalcone A alleviates the pathogenicity of Aeromonas hydrophila by affecting the function of aerolysin
April 2025
Proteins in aquatic products satisfy the increasing demand of high-quality proteins of humans, resulting in a rapid development of freshwater aquaculture. However, bacterial diseases in aquatic animals...
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The role of plin2a in glycolysis regulation in Sertoli cells and its cascading impact on spermatogonial development in black rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii)
April 2025
The black rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii) is a marine species that is economically important in aquaculture, and the efficiency of its spermatogenesis is vital for its success in the aquaculture industry....
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Effects of microplastics on larval ingestion, survival, and development of sea cucumber Holothuria leucospilota
April 2025
The presence of microplastics in the marine environment poses a potential threat to juvenile and adult sea cucumbers; however, the effects of microplastics on the early developmental stages of sea cucumbers...
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Density-dependent effects of zooplanktivorous Thin Sharpbelly (Toxabramis swinhonis) on plankton assemblages and water quality: Implications for lake rehabilitation
April 2025
Because of anthropogenic and natural factors, zooplanktivorous fish often dominate fish assemblages within lake ecosystems along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River Basin (MLYRB), China....
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Identification and functional characterization of IGFBP genes in Leopard Coral Grouper (Plectropomus leopardus): Insights into growth regulation and stress response
April 2025
The Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein (IGFBP) family genes, which function as carrier proteins in the circulation, are integral to various physiological processes such as growth, metabolism,...
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Ensuring water purity: Mitigating environmental risks and safeguarding human health
April 2025
Water is an indispensable resource for sustaining life, ecosystems, and economic productivity. However, increasing contamination and pollution pose severe threats to global water purity, with significant...
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Single-cell RNA sequencing of zebrafish olfactory epithelium reveals cellular heterogeneity and responses to a conspecific alarm substance
April 2025
Olfaction, the sense of smell, is vital for the survival of many species and serves as an excellent system for investigating the molecular basis of behavior. Fishes possess a well-developed olfactory...
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MicroRNA profiling yields immune response and metabolic changes in juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) infected with LMBV
April 2025
The largemouth bass virus (LMBV) exhibits high pathogenicity in both adult and juvenile largemouth bass, causing substantial economic losses within the aquaculture industry. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are crucial...
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