Fisheries

Review Fisheries

A systematic meta-analysis based review on black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) as a novel protein source for salmonids

Pabodha Weththasinghe, Jon Ovrum Hansen, Liv Torunn Mydland, Margareth Overland

Summary: The meta-analysis found that adding black soldier fly to salmonid diets did not compromise growth performance or nutrient utilization. The variation in growth rate, feed conversion ratio, and feed intake was partially explained by the level of black soldier fly inclusion and the type of protein source(s) replaced in the diets. Overall, black soldier fly shows promise as a protein source for salmonid feeds.

REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

Polyethylene microplastics trigger cell apoptosis and inflammation via inducing oxidative stress and activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in carp gills

Jingwen Cao, Ran Xu, Fuhan Wang, Yuan Geng, Tianchao Xu, Mengran Zhu, Hongli Lv, Shiwen Xu, Meng-yao Guo

Summary: Microplastics cause damage to aquatic organisms, particularly the gills which are among the first tissues to be affected. This study found that polyethylene microplastics induce inflammation, vascular remodeling, mucus cell proliferation, oxidative stress, cell apoptosis, and inflammatory immune responses in the gills. These findings provide a new target for preventing toxin-induced gill injury from polyethylene microplastics.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2023)

Review Fisheries

Ice-Ice disease: An environmentally and microbiologically driven syndrome in tropical seaweed aquaculture

Georgia M. Ward, Cicilia S. B. Kambey, Joseph P. Faisan, Pui-Ling Tan, Caroline C. Daumich, Ivy Matoju, Grant D. Stentiford, David Bass, Phaik-Eem Lim, Juliet Brodie, Sze-Wan Poong

Summary: Seaweeds play a significant role in global aquaculture production, with red algae like eucheumatoids being commercially cultivated for carrageenan production. 'Ice-ice' disease (IID) presents a major challenge in eucheumatoid cultivation, causing bleaching and tissue disintegration in affected algae. By utilizing comprehensive approaches, including high-throughput sequencing and high-quality microscopy, a better understanding of IID's pathological and microbiological processes can be achieved to mitigate economic losses.

REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE (2022)

Review Fisheries

Role of hypoxia in the behaviour, physiology, immunity and response mechanisms of crustaceans: A review

Cheng Zheng, Qianqian Zhao, Erchao Li, Daxian Zhao, Shengming Sun

Summary: Crustaceans in intensive aquaculture systems are frequently exposed to hypoxic stress, which can lead to various metabolic disorders or even death. Their response mechanisms to hypoxia involve complex physiological adaptation strategies and regulation of multiple genes. Studies have shown that hypoxia can affect the behavior, survival, antioxidant ability, metabolic processes, and innate immunity of crustaceans.

REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE (2022)

Review Fisheries

The farming and husbandry of Colossoma macropomum: From Amazonian waters to sustainable production

Alexandre Wagner Silva Hilsdorf, Eric Hallerman, Gustavo Moraes Ramos Valladao, Micheli Zaminhan-Hassemer, Diogo Teruo Hashimoto, Jony Koji Dairiki, Leonardo Susumu Takahashi, Francielly Correa Albergaria, Maria Emilia de Sousa Gomes, Rossana Luiza Leite Venturieri, Renata Guimaraes Moreira, Jose Eurico Possebon Cyrino

Summary: Research has shown that tambaqui has great potential in South American aquaculture, with advancements in hormonal induced spawning techniques and artificial propagation. Despite its versatility, more studies are needed on its genetic variation and feed optimization.

REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

Dietary black cumin (Nigella sativa) improved hemato-biochemical, oxidative stress, gene expression, and immunological response of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) infected by Burkholderia cepacia

Heba H. Mahboub, Hassnaa Mahmoud Elsheshtawy, Nagwa Sheraiba, Esra M. Fahmy, Shimaa R. Masoud, Eman A. A. Mohamed, Noha S. Abdelnaeim, Dalia Ibrahim Mohamed, Tamer Ahmed Ismail, Shaimaa A. A. Ahmed

Summary: The study revealed that dietary supplementation of NS had a significant impact on immune response, antioxidant capacity, and gene expression in fish, which contributed to improving fish survival rates.

AQUACULTURE REPORTS (2022)

Article Fisheries

Short-term dietary antibiotics altered the intestinal microbiota and improved the lipid metabolism in hybrid grouper fed medium and high-lipid diets

Jia Xu, Shiwei Xie, Shuyan Chi, Shuang Zhang, Junming Cao, Beiping Tan

Summary: Short-term dietary antibiotics treatment improved lipid accumulation and metabolism by inhibiting lipogenesis at high-lipid levels and facilitating lipolysis at medium-lipid levels, affecting gut microbiota composition, diversity, and functional pathways.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

Modulatory role of dietary curcumin and resveratrol on growth performance, serum immunity responses, mucus enzymes activity, antioxidant capacity and serum and mucus biochemicals in the common carp, Cyprinus carpio exposed to abamectin

Martina Kurnia Rohmah, Omar Dheyauldeen Salahdin, Reena Gupta, Khursheed Muzammil, Maytham T. Qasim, Zahraa Haleem Al-qaim, Nada Fadhil Abbas, Mohammed Abed Jawad, Ghulam Yasin, Yasser Fakri Mustafa, Aadel Heidary, Safoura Abarghouei

Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary curcumin and resveratrol on blood biochemistry, immune responses, and resistance to abamectin toxicity in common carp. Results showed that resveratrol improved growth performance in fish not exposed to abamectin, while curcumin did not show significant effects. Immune components, mucus components, and antioxidant enzymes were higher in fish supplemented with curcumin and resveratrol in an abamectin-free medium. However, neither curcumin nor resveratrol were effective in preventing oxidative stress induced by abamectin.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Fisheries

A comprehensive review of oyster peptides: Preparation, characterisation and bioactivities

Lili Hao, Xincen Wang, Yunrui Cao, Jie Xu, Changhu Xue

Summary: Oysters are a healthy source of lean protein and the polypeptides extracted from oyster protein have diverse bioactivities. However, challenges remain in the preparation and characterisation of oyster polypeptides. Research efforts are needed to optimize hydrolysis conditions and identify the amino acid sequence and structure of oyster peptides for potential development of more efficient and safer products.

REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

Immune-antioxidant trait, Aeromonas veronii resistance, growth, intestinal architecture, and splenic cytokines expression of Cyprinus carpio fed Prunus armeniaca kernel-enriched diets

Heba H. Mahboub, Caterina Faggio, Basma M. Hendam, Samah Attia Algharib, Mohamed Alkafafy, Marwa Abo Hashem, Yasmina K. Mahmoud, Tarek Khamis, Heba M. Abdel-Ghany, Shimaa R. Masoud, Afaf N. Abdel Rahman

Summary: This study investigates the effects of incorporating apricot kernel powder (PAKP) into the diet of Common carp on fish growth, digestion, intestinal morphology, immunity, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial role against Aeromonas veronii infection. The results suggest that PAKP inclusion in the diet improves growth, digestion, immunity, and antioxidant capacity in a dose-dependent manner, while also protecting against bacterial infection.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Fisheries

Biofloc: A sustainable dietary supplement, nutritional value and functional properties

Mohammad Hossein Khanjani, Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh, Moslem Sharifinia, Mauricio Gustavo Coelho Emerenciano

Summary: Finding high-value alternative protein sources for sparing fish meal in aquafeeds is essential for sustainable development in aquaculture. Recent research suggests that biofloc can be a promising option due to its protein and lipid content, as well as its beneficial microorganisms and nutrients. Incorporating biofloc into feeds can improve growth, feed efficiency, and immune health.

AQUACULTURE (2023)

Article Fisheries

Data-poor stock assessment of fish stocks co-exploited by commercial and recreational fisheries: Applications to pike Esox lucius in the western Baltic Sea

Rob van Gemert, Dieter Koemle, Helmut Winkler, Robert Arlinghaus

Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of using catch-only models to assess the status of previously unassessed coastal and freshwater stocks facing recreational fishing pressure. By studying a northern pike stock as a case study, it was found to be fully exploited and currently declining, highlighting the importance of incorporating recreational removals for reliable insights into the status of mixed-use stocks.

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY (2022)

Review Fisheries

Towards achieving circularity and sustainability in feeds for farmed blue foods

Stefanie M. Colombo, Koushik Roy, Jan Mraz, Alex H. L. Wan, Simon J. Davies, Sean M. Tibbetts, Margareth Overland, David S. Francis, Melissa M. Rocker, Laura Gasco, Emma Spencer, Marc Metian, Jesse T. Trushenski, Giovanni M. Turchini

Summary: This review describes the role and importance of 'blue-food production' in a circular bioeconomy, particularly in improving the sustainability and resilience of aquaculture. It also discusses emerging nutrient sources for fed-aquaculture species.

REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE (2023)

Article Fisheries

Factors influencing intention to adopt ICT among intensive shrimp farmers

Irfan Ulhaq, Ngoc Thi Anh Pham, Vu Le, Hiep-Cong Pham, Tru Cong Le

Summary: This study examined factors affecting farmers' adoption of aquaculture information and communication technologies (ICT) in intensive shrimp production. Results showed that farmers who perceive ICT as useful and are influenced by peers are more likely to adopt aquaculture technologies. Confidence in learning new technology also plays a key role in adoption.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Review Fisheries

Phytotherapy and combined nanoformulations as a promising disease management in aquaculture: a review

Jeyaraj Jeyavani, Ashokkumar Sibiya, Jeyachandran Sivakamavalli, Mani Divya, Elumalai Preetham, Baskaralingam Vaseeharan, Caterina Faggio

Summary: Aquaculture-based foods have enriched nutritional and medicinal value, but improper maintenance can lead to outbreaks of infectious diseases. Conventional chemical treatments have adverse effects, so alternative methods using medicinal plant compounds and nanotechnology are being explored for disease control in aquaculture.

AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL (2022)

Article Fisheries

Yeast culture improved the growth performance, liver function, intestinal barrier and microbiota of juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) fed high-starch diet

Zhuandong Feng, Yunfei Zhong, Guanglun He, Hao Sun, Yongjun Chen, Wenhao Zhou, Shimei Lin

Summary: The study found that supplementation of 3% yeast culture improved the growth performance and health of juvenile largemouth bass, leading to changes in liver metabolism and intestinal microbiota composition.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Fisheries

A history and evaluation of catch-only stock assessment models

Daniel Ovando, Christopher M. Free, Olaf P. Jensen, Ray Hilborn

Summary: Understanding the status of fish stocks is crucial for ecological and economic sustainability of marine ecosystems. However, a lack of formal stock assessments in many global fisheries, combined with reliance on catch data, has led to imprecise and biased estimates of stock status in new data-limited fisheries when using catch-only models.

FISH AND FISHERIES (2022)

Review Fisheries

Immune functions of phagocytic blood cells in teleost

Wentao Zhu, Jianguo Su

Summary: Phagocytosis is a fundamental immune function against foreign microorganisms and abnormal cells, with blood being a crucial site for this process. Professional phagocytes such as monocytes/macrophages and neutrophils play a primary role in phagocytosis and pathogen treatment, while non-professional phagocytes including thrombocytes, B cells, and erythrocytes perform auxiliary roles in phagocytosis and exercise unique immune functions in the teleost immune system.

REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

Imidacloprid toxicity in Clarias gariepinus: Protective role of dietary Hyphaene thebaica against biochemical and histopathological disruption, oxidative stress, immune and Aeromonas sobria infection

Afaf N. Abdel Rahman, Doaa A. Mansour, Ghada Abd El-Rahman, Nora M. Elseddawy, Asmaa W. Zaglool, Tarek Khamis, Samy F. Mahmoud, Heba H. Mahboub

Summary: This study evaluated the ability of Thebaica fruit to mitigate the toxic effects induced by the pesticide IMI in fish, including immune depression and oxidative stress. The findings showed that Thebaica fruit can reduce the toxic impacts of IMI and enhance the fish's resistance to bacterial infection.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Review Fisheries

A review on the recent advances and application of vaccines against fish pathogens in aquaculture

Haimanti Mondal, John Thomas

Summary: Aquaculture industry globally faces economic problems due to infectious diseases. Vaccines play a vital role in prevention, especially when antibiotics become less effective. Recent advances in molecular techniques have led to the development of effective vaccines for treating disease causing pathogens in aquatic organisms.

AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL (2022)