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Effect of Diets Containing Soybean or Seaweed (Kappaphycus sp.) on Growth, Feed Utilization and Nutrient Digestibility in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Leonildo dos Anjo Viagem; Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana; Cyrus Rumisha et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Aquaculture is rapidly expanding, with Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) being a key freshwater species. Rising fishmeal (FM) costs and environmental concerns have increased interest in sustainable alternative protein sources. This study evaluated the effects of diets containing soybean…

Effect of Dietary Astaxanthin on Growth Performance, Feed Utilisation, Body Colouration and Survival in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Md Tarek; Saifuddin Rana; Inkiad Ahmed Himel et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Astaxanthin is a potent dietary carotenoid known to enhance growth and pigmentation in fish. This study evaluated the effects of graded dietary astaxanthin supplementation, extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 mg/kg) on growth performance, feed utilisation, body…

Influence of Tank Coloration in Modulating Physiological Growth, Survival and Skin Pigmentation Expression in Nursery‐Reared Channa striata

Md. Rabiul Awal; Md. Moniruzzaman; Maliha Khanom et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Tank colour is a crucial environmental factor that influences growth performance; however, its effect on Channa striata fry under laboratory environments is not widely recognized. This study investigated the influence of tank coloration on growth, survival, cannibalism, and pigmentation of…

Influence of Divided Ponds on Fish Diets in Polyculture: Insights From Carbon and Nitrogen Stable Isotopes in Trophic Webs

Purco Ralaiarison Ralien; Michael S. Corson; Marc Roucaute et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT This study analysed the effects of pond‐management treatments on the diet composition and niche overlap of fish species by period of the production cycle in a polyculture system of pikeperch, common carp, roach and tench. Between stocking (February) and harvest (October), the treatments…

Quantitative Genetic Variation and Response for Harvest Body Weight in a Selection Program for Red Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)

Tran Huu Phuc; Pham Dang Khoa; Nguyen Thi Dang et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Genetic variation is indispensable for both natural and artificial selection, as well as evolution, adaptation, and the long‐term success of selective breeding programs. This study attempted to scrutinise genetic variations and responses within the breeding population of red tilapia across…

Innovative Approaches to Modelling and Forecasting in Fisheries: A Critical Review

Mohammad Abu Baker Siddique; Ilias Ahmed; Balaram Mahalder et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Fisheries management increasingly demands robust forecasting tools to address growing environmental variability, anthropogenic pressures and complex ecological dynamics. This review systematically examines innovative modelling and forecasting approaches in fisheries, focusing on their…

Erratum to “What Fish ‘Want’ and ‘Like’: Yet Another Perspective on Fish Welfare”

Lorenz Gygax; Lars Christian Gansel; Edna Hillmann

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Understanding Constraints to Recreational Fishing in the International Tourism Context: The Case of Russian Tourists in Finland

Olga Hannonen; Jarno Suni; Jamie Murphy et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Despite the large perceived popularity of fishing as a recreational activity, its multiple tourism dimensions, such as constraints, have received somewhat limited research interests. Leisure constraints research sheds insights into consumer travel, helping tourism service providers and…

Morphological Evidence of Phenotypic Plasticity in Shells of Oyster (Crassostrea tulipa) From Sub‐Habitats in the Densu Estuary, Ghana

Isaac Kofi Osei; Kobina Yankson; Edward Adzesiwor Obodai

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT The West African mangrove oyster, Crassostrea tulipa, exhibits high variability in shell morphology, which is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. The current study investigated the plasticity of C. tulipa sub‐populations within the Densu Estuary, Ghana, from May 2017 to…

Genomic Insights Into the Use of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) as a Functional Feed Additive in Sustainable Aquaculture

Nahida Akter; Chiara Bordin; Mahima Ranjan Acharjee et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Aquaculture is the fastest‐growing sector of animal food production, yet it faces increasing challenges in maintaining fish health and sustainability due to the widespread use of antibiotics and synthetic feed additives. Green tea (Camellia sinensis), a natural source of polyphenols and…

Sweetening the Deal: Testing Pre‐Seeding Exposure to Dissolved Sugar as a Conditioning Method for Mussel Spat

Andy Jordan; Brad Skelton; Maria Mugica et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT The poor retention of mussel spat during the early stages of longline aquaculture is a global issue, leading to inefficient use of juveniles and reduced production yields. In New Zealand, the Greenshell mussel (Perna canaliculus) industry relies heavily on wild‐sourced spat, often seeded…

Revisiting the Conservation Status of Cobitis taenia in Switzerland Using Environmental DNA

Sylvain Dubey; Manuel Pompini; Joaquim Golay

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Freshwater loaches of the genus Cobitis are small benthic fish inhabiting fine sediments in slow‐flowing rivers and vegetated lakes. Due to their small size, low economic value and inconspicuous behaviour, they are rarely studied, and their taxonomy and distribution remain poorly…

Seasonal Variation of Off‐Flavours in a Full‐Scale Recirculating Aquaculture System Rearing Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss—A Case Study

Petra Camilla Lindholm‐Lehto

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) is a promising strategy for economically and environmentally sustainable fish farming. Unfortunately, microorganisms in an RAS may produce off‐flavours that accumulate in fish flesh and reduce consumer attraction for aquaculture‐produced fish…

Capture of Saprolegnia parasitica Spores in Flow‐Through Aquaculture: First Observations

Petra Camilla Lindholm‐Lehto; Katri S. Kontturi; Kristoffer Meinander et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Saprolegniosis, typically induced by oomycete Saprolegnia parasitica, is one of the most difficult pathogens in fish and other aquatic animals in freshwater systems. It is especially harmful for the endangered species landlocked salmon (Salmo salar m. sebago). Currently, there are only few…

Musseling up: The Uptake of Dissolved Amino Acids for Supplying Nutrition in the Nursery Rearing of Juvenile Greenshell Mussels (Perna canaliculus)

Andy Jordan; Saidin Ali; Andrew Jeffs

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Land‐based nursery culture for bivalves offers an opportunity to improve the efficiency of bivalve aquaculture because seeding larger and nutritionally healthy juveniles reduces losses during the initial grow‐out stages. However, a major problem in establishing nursery culture for bivalves…

Feeding Ecology and Prey Interactions of Japanese Spanish Mackerel Scomberomorus niphonius (Teleostei: Scombridae) in Korean Coastal Waters

Jin Ho Jung; Seong Yong Moon; Mi Hee Lee et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT The Japanese Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus niphonius, in Korean coastal waters has exhibited a consistent increase in catches since the 1970s, peaking in 2023, driven by fishing effort, climate‐induced habitat shifts and biological factors. This study examines its trophic ecology and…

Do You Study What You Eat? Comparing South African Aquatic Food Production Statistics With Research

Sarah R. Alewijnse; Kevin W. Christison; Elisa Capuzzo et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT In many countries, foods from aquatic sources provide an important source of protein and key micronutrients. However, aquatic food systems can be impacted by hazards, which drive inefficiencies. Such inefficiencies have consequences for the environmental, economic and social sustainability…

Length‐Based Assessment of the Seven Most Commonly Caught Coral Reef Fish Species to Support Improve Management of Small‐Scale Fisheries in Southwest Madagascar

Miarisoa Lalaina Rakotonaivo; Lala N. J. Ranaivomanana; Charlotte Gough et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT The status of most fish stocks in Madagascar remains poorly documented. Given their importance for food security and livelihoods, it is necessary to define management measures with reliable data. This study applied a length‐based Bayesian biomass (LBB) estimation method for analysing the…

Transcriptome Differentiation of Wild and Hatchery‐Reared Gibelion catla Fish in Bangladesh

Shumaya Shafrin; Md. Alamgir Kabir; Md. Golam Rabbane

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Transcriptome differences between wild and hatchery‐reared Gibelion catla collected from Halda (HL) and Padma River (PD) as wild and a hatchery (HR) population in Bangladesh were identified in this study. A total of 6780 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in HL compared to HR indicated…

Expanding Horizons in Phage Therapy: Addressing Antibiotic Resistance in Aquaculture

Anisah Azhar; Hasniyati Muin; Swee Seong Tang et al.

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 6 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Aquaculture has emerged as a cornerstone of global food security, yet its rapid intensification has precipitated widespread bacterial disease outbreaks and escalating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This review critically examines the limitations of conventional antibiotic use in…