Marine & Freshwater Biology

Review Fisheries

Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics used to control vibriosis in fish: A review

Sevdan Yilmaz, Ebru Yilmaz, Mahmoud A. O. Dawood, Einar Ringo, Ehsan Ahmadifar, Hany M. R. Abdel-Latif

Summary: The aquaculture industry continues to face challenges such as infectious diseases and deteriorating water quality, with vibriosis being a common threat. Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics have emerged as effective alternatives to antibiotics in enhancing fish immunity and reducing mortality from vibriosis, contributing to the sustainability and welfare of farmed fish.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

Exposure to imidacloprid induce oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, apoptosis and mitophagy via NF-kappaB/JNK pathway in grass carp hepatocytes

Zhiruo Miao, Zhiying Miao, Shengchen Wang, Hao Wu, Shiwen Xu

Summary: Exposure to IMI caused oxidative stress in grass carp hepatocytes, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, apoptosis, and mitophagy.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Fisheries

Hematological methods in fish-Not only for beginners

Malgorzata Witeska, Elzbieta Kondera, Katarzyna Lugowska, Bartosz Bojarski

Summary: Hematological analyses are commonly used in evaluating fish health and welfare, with results sensitive to various environmental factors. Both manual and automatic methods are utilized in fish hematology research.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Review Fisheries

Remote sensing and geostatistics in urban water-resource monitoring: a review

Zhixin Liu, Jiayi Xu, Mingzhe Liu, Zhengtong Yin, Xuan Liu, Lirong Yin, Wenfeng Zheng

Summary: Currently, many cities are dealing with serious water resource issues caused by urbanization. Remote sensing and geostatistics have been widely used in urban water resource monitoring with the advancements in technology. The aim of this study is to review the application of remote sensing and geostatistics in monitoring urban water resources and discuss their further development. The research methods involve bibliometric analysis of existing literature in this field, and exploration of the use of remote sensing and geostatistics in improving urban water resource monitoring capacity. The study concludes that remote sensing and geostatistics can greatly enhance the monitoring capacity of urban water resources, leading to more efficient utilization.

MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH (2023)

Article Environmental Sciences

Face masks related to COVID-19 in the beaches of the Moroccan Mediterranean: An emerging source of plastic pollution

Bilal Mghili, Mohamed Analla, Mustapha Aksissou

Summary: Recreational beaches in the Moroccan Mediterranean are the most polluted areas, which is related to the number of visitors on urban beaches. The significant influx of face masks onto beaches could lead to a drastic increase in microplastic pollution in the Moroccan Mediterranean in the coming years.

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN (2022)

Review Environmental Sciences

Degradation of plastics associated with the COVID-19 pandemic

Carlos Ivan Pizarro-Ortega, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Melisa D. Fernandez Severini, Ana D. Forero Lopez, Guido Noe Rimondino, Nsikak U. Benson, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre

Summary: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to a new form of plastic pollution, particularly in the form of microplastics released from face masks. The degradation and consequences of these microplastics in the environment are not well understood due to a lack of in situ degradation experiments and ecotoxicological studies.

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN (2022)

Article Fisheries

Impact of dam construction on precipitation: a regional perspective

Xiaolei Zhu, Ziyi Xu, Zhixin Liu, Mingzhe Liu, Zhengtong Yin, Lirong Yin, Wenfeng Zheng

Summary: This study evaluates the impact of large-scale dam construction on regional precipitation, and finds that dam construction increases the precipitation values.

MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH (2023)

Article Environmental Sciences

The past, present, and future of plastic pollution

Allan T. Williams, Nelson Rangel-Buitrago

Summary: Plastic production and waste have had a significant impact on the global economy and environment. Recycling and the circular economy are seen as solutions, but more technology and design measures are needed to reduce waste. Additionally, a legally binding global governance arrangement is necessary to limit and control plastic pollution.

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN (2022)

Article Fisheries

Atrazine exposure induces necroptosis through the P450/ROS pathway and causes inflammation in the gill of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)

Tong Xu, Qiaohan Liu, Dan Chen, Yanyan Liu

Summary: This study reveals that Atrazine exposure induces necroptosis and inflammation in the gills of common carp through the P450/ROS pathway. The findings provide valuable insights into the mechanism of Atrazine-induced injury in common carp.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Fisheries

Connecting to the oceans: supporting ocean literacy and public engagement

Rachel Kelly, Karen Evans, Karen Alexander, Silvana Bettiol, Stuart Corney, Coco Cullen-Knox, Christopher Cvitanovic, Kristy de Salas, Gholam Reza Emad, Liam Fullbrook, Carolina Garcia, Sierra Ison, Scott Ling, Catriona Macleod, Amelie Meyer, Linda Murray, Michael Murunga, Kirsty L. Nash, Kimberley Norris, Michael Oellermann, Jennifer Scott, Jonathan S. Stark, Graham Wood, Gretta T. Pecl

Summary: Enhancing public understanding of the ocean and fostering connections with the ocean is crucial for achieving sustainable ocean management by 2030. Through education, cultural connections, technological developments, and knowledge exchange, it is possible to improve perceptions of the ocean and garner wider societal support for effective ocean conservation.

REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES (2022)

Article Fisheries

Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics improved the functionality of aquafeed: Upgrading growth, reproduction, immunity and disease resistance in fish

Md Fazle Rohani, S. M. Majharul Islam, Md Kabir Hossain, Zannatul Ferdous, Muhammad AB. Siddik, Mohammad Nuruzzaman, Uthpala Padeniya, Christopher Brown, Md Shahjahan

Summary: Aquaculture plays a crucial role in global fish production sustainability, but also poses risks of pathogen and chemical transmission. Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics are popular dietary supplements that can enhance growth performance and immune competence of aquatic animals.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Unregulated discharge of wastewater in the Mahanadi River Basin: Risk evaluation due to occurrence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon in surface water and sediments

Sudarshan Kurwadkar, Shrikanta Shankar Sethi, Phoolendra Mishra, Balram Ambade

Summary: This study found the presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water and sediment samples from the Mahanadi River Basin, with a wide range of concentrations. The human health risk assessment showed low risk, while the ecological risk assessment indicated elevated adverse risk to aquatic species.

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN (2022)

Article Fisheries

Effect of fish meal substitution with fermented soy pulp on growth performance, digestive enzyme, amino acid profile, and immune-related gene expression of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Zulhisyam Abdul Kari, Muhammad Anamul Kabir, Mahmoud A. O. Dawood, Mohammad Khairul Azhar Abdul Razab, Nik Shahman Nik Ahmad Ariff, Tanmay Sarkar, Siddhartha Pati, Hisham Atan Edinur, Khairiyah Mat, Tamer Ahmed Ismail, Lee Seong Wei

Summary: The study demonstrates that using FSP as a replacement product is a novel approach, which can enhance the production efficiency of aquafeed. The experimental results show that optimal fish growth and health status can be achieved under 50% FSP inclusion.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

The future of ocean governance

Bianca Haas, Mary Mackay, Camilla Novaglio, Liam Fullbrook, Michael Murunga, Carla Sbrocchi, Jan McDonald, Phillipa C. McCormack, Karen Alexander, Maree Fudge, Lyn Goldsworthy, Fabio Boschetti, Ian Dutton, Leo Dutra, Jeffrey McGee, Yannick Rousseau, Erica Spain, Robert Stephenson, Joanna Vince, Chris Wilcox, Marcus Haward

Summary: Ocean governance is complex and influenced by multiple drivers, including formal rules, evidence-based decision-making, legitimacy, stakeholder engagement, and community empowerment. Major risks include resource overexploitation, inequitable distribution of benefits, and inadequate adaptation to changing conditions. The future of ocean governance can vary between 'Business as Usual' and a 'More Sustainable Future', with structured actions needed to move towards the latter.

REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES (2022)

Review Fisheries

Benefits and applications of Moringa oleifera as a plant protein source in Aquafeed: A review

Hany M. R. Abdel-Latif, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Mustafa Shukry, Joanna Nowosad, Dariusz Kucharczyk

Summary: The article discusses the use of plant protein sources as alternatives to fish meal protein in aquaculture, with a focus on the application of Moringa oleifera and its effects on fish growth and immune function.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Review Geochemistry & Geophysics

Biological Impacts of Marine Heatwaves

Kathryn E. Smith, Michael T. Burrows, Alistair J. Hobday, Nathan G. King, Pippa J. Moore, Alex Sen Gupta, Mads S. Thomsen, Thomas Wernberg, Dan A. Smale

Summary: Climatic extremes, particularly marine heatwaves (MHWs), have become more frequent and intense due to global warming, impacting the integrity of marine ecosystems. This review explores the impacts of MHWs on individual, population, and community levels, as well as the broader ecosystem services. It also discusses current research on biological impacts, approaches to predicting and adapting to future events.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF MARINE SCIENCE (2023)

Review Fisheries

Health benefits and potential applications of fucoidan (FCD) extracted from brown seaweeds in aquaculture: An updated review

Hany M. R. Abdel-Latif, Mahmoud A. O. Dawood, Mahmoud Alagawany, Caterina Faggio, Joanna Nowosad, Dariusz Kucharczyk

Summary: Due to the high incidence of fish and shrimp diseases, the use of immunomodulators in aquaculture has become a pressing need. This literature review focuses on the application of fucoidan (FCD), a bioactive sulfated polysaccharide found in brown seaweeds, in aquaculture. Studies have shown that FCD has beneficial effects on the growth, intestinal health, antioxidant capacity, and immune responses of various finfish and shellfish species. It also shows potential in modulating toxicity signs and increasing the resistance of fish and shrimp against bacterial and viral infections.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Ecology

Bioinvasion impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health in the Mediterranean Sea

Konstantinos Tsirintanis, Ernesto Azzurro, Fabio Crocetta, Margarita Dimiza, Carlo Froglia, Vasilis Gerovasileiou, Joachim Langeneck, Giorgio Mancinelli, Antonietta Rosso, Nir Stern, Maria Triantaphyllou, Konstantinos Tsiamis, Xavier Turon, Marc Verlaque, Argyro Zenetos, Stelios Katsanevakis

Summary: Biological invasions have significant negative impacts on marine Mediterranean ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. This study reviewed the impacts of marine biological invasions in the Mediterranean Sea and identified 103 alien and cryptogenic species with both negative and positive effects. The main mechanisms of negative effects were competition for resources, ecosystem engineering, and predation. Positive impacts were more common than negative impacts on ecosystem services, while only negative impacts were recorded for human health. There was significant variation among Mediterranean ecoregions in terms of impact mechanisms and the taxonomic identity of impacting species. The magnitude of impact did not appear to increase with residence time. Holistic approaches and experimental research are crucial for understanding and managing biological invasions.

AQUATIC INVASIONS (2022)

Article Fisheries

Paraquat induces apoptosis, programmed necrosis, and immune dysfunction in CIK cells via the PTEN/PI3K/AKT axis

Xu Shi, Wenjing Zhu, Ting Chen, Wei Cui, Xiaojing Li, Shiwen Xu

Summary: Exposure to paraquat leads to oxidative stress and activation of the PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway, resulting in apoptosis and programmed necrosis in CIK cells, leading to immune dysfunction.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Geochemistry & Geophysics

Environmental DNA Metabarcoding: A Novel Method for Biodiversity Monitoring of Marine Fish Communities

Masaki Miya

Summary: This article reviews the application of eDNA metabarcoding in monitoring marine fish communities and discusses its prospects in biodiversity monitoring. eDNA metabarcoding can predict species richness, detect habitat segregation and biogeographic patterns, and monitor the dynamics of fish communities. It can also assess the impact of human activities on fish communities.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF MARINE SCIENCE (2022)