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{"title":"Correction to “An Assessment of Social and Ecological Factors Influencing the Management and Productivity of Smallholder Aquacultural Systems in Northern Province, Zambia”","authors":"","doi":"10.1155/are/9809230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/are/9809230","url":null,"abstract":"<p>J. W. Johnson, M. G. Jacobson, S. M. Cole, et al., “An Assessment of Social and Ecological Factors Influencing the Management and Productivity of Smallholder Aquacultural Systems in Northern Province, Zambia,” <i>Aquaculture Research</i> 2025 (2025): 9635984, https://doi.org/10.1155/are/9635984.</p><p>In the article titled “An Assessment of Social and Ecological Factors Influencing the Management and Productivity of Smallholder Aquacultural Systems in Northern Province, Zambia,” there was an error in Table 2, where the term “Head Female” is mistakenly presented as “Head Family.” The corrected Table 2 is shown below:</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":8104,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/are/9809230","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145223980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nutritional and Flavor Quality Analyses of Chinese Mitten Crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) From Three Different Sources","authors":"Yingze Wang,&nbsp;Yanfei Deng,&nbsp;Xuguang Li,&nbsp;Huimin Zhang,&nbsp;Jun Zhou","doi":"10.1155/are/9961472","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/are/9961472","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study compared the nutritional and flavor qualities of Chinese mitten crab (<i>Eriocheir sinensis</i>) from three germplasm sources: CJ-2 (Changjiang Number 2, a selectively bred variety), SX-P2017 (a new strain bred by Jiangsu Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute), and an unselected cultured group (CG). A total of 120 adults (20 females and 20 males per group) were analyzed for edible yield factors, proximate composition, fatty acids, amino acids, and flavor-related nucleotides. Results showed that CJ-2 had higher gonadosomatic index (GSI) and ovaries with the strongest umami (highest equivalent umami concentration [EUC]), while SX-P2017 exhibited superior <i>n</i>-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) profiles and the highest muscle protein levels. Both selectively bred groups (CJ-2 and SX-P2017) outperformed CG in umami-related compounds (AMP and IMP) and taste activity values (TAVs). These findings highlight that selective breeding effectively enhances the nutritional and flavor quality of <i>E. sinensis</i>, providing a strong basis for consumer-oriented germplasm improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":8104,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/are/9961472","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145223758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Dietary Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Essential Oil Supplementation in Hybrid Red Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) Diet on Growth Performance, Survival, Intestinal Health, Reproductive and Serum Biochemical Indices","authors":"Fredrick Juma Syanya,&nbsp;Zachariy Oreko Winam,&nbsp;A. R. Nikhila Khanna,&nbsp;Harikrishnan Mahadevan,&nbsp;Megha Lovejan,&nbsp;Paul Mumina","doi":"10.1155/are/4938650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/are/4938650","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Feed additives are fundamental components of aquaculture, modulating growth performance, nutrient utilisation and physiological responses in cultured fish. Phytogenic compounds, particularly plant-derived essential oils (EOs), are increasingly explored for their functional benefits in fish. Although commonly used oils such as sunflower, cottonseed and corn oil have been widely studied, oregano EO (OEO) remains less investigated, despite evidence of its positive effects in zebrafish, Nile tilapia and rainbow trout. Its efficacy in hybrid red tilapia (<i>Oreochromis</i> sp.) has not been documented. This study evaluated dietary OEO supplementation at 0, 0.4, 0.8 and 1.2 g/kg feed on growth, survival, fish health and gut morphology in hybrid red tilapia fingerlings with a mean weight of 9.5 g. A completely randomised research design with three replicates of 15 fish per treatment was employed, and fish were fed to satiety twice daily for 13 weeks. The results indicate that fish-fed 1.2 g/kg OEO demonstrated significantly higher survival, weight gain (WG) and feed efficiency indices (feed conversion ratio [FCR] and protein efficiency ratio [PER]) compared to controls (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Haematological analysis revealed elevated haemoglobin (Hb), haematocrit (Hct), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular Hb (MCH) and MCH concentration (MCHC), alongside reduced aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activities, indicating improved metabolic and liver function. Serum biochemical parameters, including alkaline phosphatase (ALP), albumin (ALB), globulin (GLO), total protein and cholesterol, were markedly enhanced at 1.2 g/kg feed OEO inclusion. Organ indices (hepatosomatic index [HSI], viscerosomatic index [VSI], stomach index [SI] and gonadosomatic index [GSI]) were significantly elevated, while gut histomorphology showed longer, wider and more branched villi with increased goblet cell counts and intervilli spacing in the highest OEO treatment group (1.2 g/kg feed). The study concludes that dietary OEO at 1.2 g/kg significantly improved growth performance, feed utilisation, blood health and gut morphology in hybrid red tilapia. Its gonad-stimulating properties further highlight its potential application in broodstock diets to support sustainable fingerling production.</p>","PeriodicalId":8104,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/are/4938650","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145224515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Waste to Wealth: Utilizing Digested Banana Waste Media to Enhance Nannochloropsis sp. Production","authors":"Mohammad Ariful Islam Sumon,&nbsp;Naushin Fatima,&nbsp;Most. Sanjida Sultana,&nbsp;Sadia Momota Hena,&nbsp;Md. Mahfuzul Haque,&nbsp;Saleha Khan","doi":"10.1155/are/6109344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/are/6109344","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The astaxanthin-producing green microalga <i>Nannochloropsis</i> sp. has gained significant attention in aquaculture due to its exceptional content of proteins, lipids, and other bioactive compounds. However, the high cost of synthetic culture media limits its large-scale production. This study investigated the digested banana waste media (DBWM) as an alternative, sustainable, and cost-effective culture medium for <i>Nannochloropsis</i> sp. Various concentrations of DBWM (<i>T</i>₂: 10%, <i>T</i>₃: 30%, <i>T</i>₄: 50%, and <i>T</i>₅: 70%) were tested alongside the Bold Basal Medium (BBM) as a control (<i>T</i>₁). <i>Nannochloropsis</i> sp. grown in <i>T</i>₃ achieved the highest growth rate (94.57 × 10⁶ cells/mL) and biomass production (0.670 g/L). This treatment also enhanced pigment accumulation, with an astaxanthin yield of 49.5%. Although higher concentrations (<i>T</i>₄ and <i>T</i>₅) negatively impacted on the growth and pigment synthesis, 30% DBWM also boosted protein and lipid content. Additionally, DBWM-based cultures demonstrated superior efficiency in removing nitrate and phosphate. Cost analysis revealed that DBWM formulations reduced production expenses by up to 3.27 times compared to BBM. These findings demonstrated that DBWM is a cost-effective alternative for the cultivation of <i>Nannochloropsis</i> sp., mitigating the reliance on synthetic media and promoting waste valorization. This circular bioresource strategy offers a globally applicable framework for sustainable microalgal production, contributing to bioeconomic development and environmental sustainability.</p>","PeriodicalId":8104,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/are/6109344","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145224514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Heavy Metals in Raw and Treated Water, Sediment, and Fish at the Barekese Reservoir Headworks","authors":"Prince Adjei,&nbsp;Isaac Osei Kusi,&nbsp;Kwasi Adu Obirikorang,&nbsp;Regina Edziyie,&nbsp;Daniel Adjei-Boateng,&nbsp;Patrick Frimpong","doi":"10.1155/are/7649064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/are/7649064","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Heavy metal contamination in aquatic ecosystems poses a serious threat to both fish and human health. The research evaluated the levels of five major heavy metals, cadmium, lead, arsenic, copper, and mercury, and six physicochemical properties, including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), electrical conductivity, salinity, and total dissolved solids (TDSs), in the Barekese Reservoir and its tributaries in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. The study hypothesizes that heavy metal contamination in the Barekese Reservoir and its tributaries varies seasonally and spatially, with some levels exceeding international safety standards. Sampling was conducted over 2 months, representing both wet and dry seasons, using a spatially stratified method. Water and sediment were sampled from three designated zones spanning the reservoir and its connecting tributaries, while fish samples (<i>Coptodon zillii</i> and <i>Sarotherodon galilaeus</i>) were obtained from local fishermen. All samples were analyzed using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Sediment contamination was evaluated using the geo-accumulation index (I-geo), contamination factor (CF), and pollution load index (PLI). Lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic in treated water (TW) and in samples from the reservoir and its tributaries were higher than the World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended limits for drinking water, while copper levels remained below permissible limits. In sediments, cadmium and copper concentrations surpassed the USEPA guideline values, whereas lead, arsenic, and mercury levels remained within safe limits. Physicochemical parameters across all sampling points were within WHO acceptable ranges. The I-geo indicated moderate cadmium pollution (1 &lt; I-geo ≤ 2) at the Dam site, Subinso, and tributary sampling points. High CF values were recorded for cadmium, arsenic, and mercury in sediments from the reservoir and tributaries. Arsenic concentrations in fish tissues ranged between 0.03 ± 0.02 and 0.36 ± 0.12 mg kg⁻¹, while mercury levels varied from 2.79 ± 0.37 to 5.50 ± 0.04 mg kg⁻¹, both of which were significantly above the WHO’s recommended limits of 0.01 mg kg⁻¹ for arsenic and 0.004 mg kg⁻¹ for mercury. The findings highlight potential public health risks, recommending awareness creation about consuming contaminated fish and untreated water, and promoting sustainable land use practices in the reservoir’s catchment to mitigate heavy metal pollution.</p>","PeriodicalId":8104,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/are/7649064","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145146533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Environmental and Host Associated Microbiota in Whiteleg Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei Aquaculture: Functional and Taxonomic Insights From 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing","authors":"Ashonaz Joarder Orin,&nbsp;Jannatul Ferdoush,&nbsp;Md. Monirul Islam,&nbsp;Goutam Kumar Kundu,&nbsp;Aparna Barman,&nbsp;Most. Nilufa Yeasmin,&nbsp;Shankar Chandra Mandal","doi":"10.1155/are/6646341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/are/6646341","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Shrimp aquaculture, particularly the farming of Pacific whiteleg shrimp <i>Litopenaeus vannamei (L. vannamei)</i>, is a rapidly growing industry in Bangladesh, offering significant economic benefits. However, disease outbreaks remain a critical challenge to sustainable production, emphasizing the need for an in-depth understanding of microbial dynamics within aquaculture ecosystems. This study investigated the microbial diversity and functionality of gills and intestines of whiteleg shrimp along with water and sediment of the culture pond, using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Quality control analysis returned 2,037,500 sequences which comprised a total of 5831 amplicon sequence variants (ASVs). Rarefaction curves confirmed adequate sampling, revealing the highest microbial diversity in pond sediment and the lowest in the intestine of whiteleg shrimp. Venn diagram revealed 16 common ASVs among all samples, with pond sediment with 4181 unique ASVs which was the highest among the samples. At the phylum level, Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteriota, and Bacteroidota were dominant across samples, while genus level analysis highlighted <i>Listeria</i>, <i>Rheinheimera</i>, and <i>Flavobacterium</i>. Interestingly, shrimp intestine and gill samples were dominated by the genus <i>Listeria</i> while in water and sediment samples no single microbial species was dominated. Alpha diversity indices indicated the highest bacterial diversity in pond sediment, followed by pond water, intestine, and gill. This study reveals that shrimp intestines, gills, pond water, and sediment harbor distinct microbial communities with minimal overlap, shaped by strong habitat specific selection. While environmental microbiota support nutrient cycling and water quality, shrimp associated microbiota are specialized for digestion and immune functions as predicted by PICRUSt. The presence of <i>Listeria</i> is a public health concern which urge the implication of biosafety in whiteleg shrimp aquaculture in Bangladesh. This study provides new biological insights into microbial dynamics in <i>L</i>. <i>vannamei</i> farming, highlighting how distinct microbial niches within the aquaculture system contribute to shrimp health and ecosystem stability.</p>","PeriodicalId":8104,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/are/6646341","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145146534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ammonia Nitrogen Stress Disrupts Respiratory and Immune System, Antioxidant Capacity, and Intestinal Microbiota in Juvenile Cichlid Pseudotropheus zebra","authors":"Huajuan Shi,&nbsp;Ruyi Sun,&nbsp;Bingke Wang,&nbsp;Yuxuan Cui,&nbsp;Chunnuan Zhang","doi":"10.1155/are/3778308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/are/3778308","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As ammonia nitrogen pollution poses a critical threat to aquaculture sustainability and juvenile cichlid health remains poorly understood, this study investigated the physiological and microbiological responses of juvenile cichlid <i>Pseudotropheus zebra</i> (7.9 ± 0.5 g) to acute ammonia stress. The total ammonia nitrogen concentrations of 0 (control group), 5, and 12.25 mg/L were setup. Then, samples were collected at 0, 12, 24, 48, and 96 h ammonia nitrogen stress. The results showed that the indexes such as respiratory enzyme activity, immune, and antioxidant related enzyme in ammonia nitrogen stress were significantly (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) changed than that of control group. After 96 h of ammonia nitrogen stress, morphology and structure index of gills, liver, and intestines in ammonia nitrogen groups were remarkably (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) changed with compared to control group. Exposure to higher concentrations of ammonia nitrogen results in more severe damage, including intestinal swelling and increased of muscle layer thickness. There were significant (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) differences in intestinal microorganisms between ammonia nitrogen stress and control group. The results of α-diversity analysis revealed that ammonia nitrogen stress significantly altered the abundance and community structure of intestinal microorganisms. The abundance of beneficial bacteria, such as Firmicutes, was reduced in ammonia nitrogen stress than that of control group. The activity of respiratory enzyme, immune, and antioxidant related enzyme were remarkably (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) correlated with abundance changes of beneficial bacterial communities, including <i>Acinetobacter</i>, <i>Blautia</i>, and <i>Lactobacillus</i>. Overall, these findings provide novel insights into the interactions among nitrogen stress and intestinal microbiota and can guide practices for culture of juvenile cichlid <i>Pseudotropheus zebra</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":8104,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/are/3778308","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145181559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dietary Protein-to-Lipid Ratio Influences Feed Intake and Utilization, Body Composition, Fatty Acid Metabolism, and Testicular Growth in Atlantic Salmon Postsmolt","authors":"Vetle Skjold,&nbsp;Kjell-Arne Rørvik,&nbsp;Aleksei Krasnov,&nbsp;Marta Bou,&nbsp;Arnaud Lefrancois,&nbsp;Bente Ruyter,&nbsp;Hans Jákup Jacobsen,&nbsp;Rúni Weihe,&nbsp;Jens-Erik Dessen","doi":"10.1155/are/5766162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/are/5766162","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Slow growth, adiposity, and early maturation are frequently observed in postsmolt Atlantic salmon reared in land-based facilities. High-energy commercial feeds, traditionally designed to accelerate growth, may contribute to these issues by promoting excess fat deposition, which can lead to reduced feed intake, poor growth after seawater transfer, and enable maturation initiation by the increased available energy. In this experiment, smoltified Atlantic salmon weighing approximately 100 g were reared in triplicate tanks in a flow-through system with brackish water for 18 weeks, growing to ~1000 g. Two diet series with different protein-to-lipid (P/L) ratios were tested: the low-fat (LF) group received a 4 mm pellet (P/L = 50.8/19.5%) for 18 weeks, while the control (CTRL) group received a diet with increasing lipid content and pellet size, starting with a 4 mm pellet (P/L = 46.5/24.7%) for 14 weeks, followed by a 6 mm pellet (P/L = 46.5/28.9%) from weeks 15 to 18. Afterwards, 100 fish from each replicate were pooled into a seawater tank for 11 weeks, where they were fed the same diet (P/L = 44.9/30.2%) using a 9 mm pellet until ~2400 g. During the initial 18 weeks, the LF diet significantly influenced body composition, reduced adiposity, and feed utilization, with the CTRL group showing improved feed utilization and growth after switching to the 6 mm pellet. After seawater exposure, short-term growth compensation was observed in the LF group, leading to equal body weight, condition factor (CF), and slaughter quality between the groups by the end of the experiment. Both groups exhibited low maturation rates; however, LF diet during the initial phase seemed to reduce the advancement of gonadal development transcriptome analysis of visceral fat revealed that high dietary lipid intake and/or increased visceral fat content enhanced tissue growth and differentiation pathways, promoted adipogenesis, and activated immune functions—particularly those associated with adaptive immunity.</p>","PeriodicalId":8104,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/are/5766162","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Synergistic Effects of Fermented Bile Acids and Cholesterol on Growth Performance, Immune Response, and Intestinal Microbiota of Litopenaeus vannamei in Freshwater Environment","authors":"Qing Guo,&nbsp;Shuping Pei,&nbsp;Lu Zhao,&nbsp;Wenwen Liu,&nbsp;Maocang Yan,&nbsp;Houfa Zhao,&nbsp;Cuimin Mu,&nbsp;Xuepeng Wang","doi":"10.1155/are/5959199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/are/5959199","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;Cholesterol (CHO) is an expensive essential nutrient for crustaceans. Bile acids (BAs), which function as emulsifiers facilitating lipid absorption in vertebrates, play a crucial role in the growth and sterol metabolism. This study conducted a 2-month feeding experiment and aimed to investigate both the individual and interactive effects of dietary CHO and fermented BAs (FBAs; a novel type of FBAs) on growth performance, immune response, and intestinal health in &lt;i&gt;Litopenaeus vannamei&lt;/i&gt; in freshwater environment. A total of 12 isonitrogenous and isolipidic diets were formulated. These diets were formulated based on a basal diet by separately adding FBAs at a level of 0.04% (A3), CHO at levels of 0.05% (C1), 0.10% (C2), 0.20% (C3), 0.30% (C4), and 0.40% (C5) as well as combinations of FBAs and CHO at levels of A3C1, A3C2, A3C3, A3C4, and A3C5. A control group (N) without the addition of either FBAs or CHO was also included. Considering that the basic diet contained 0.08% CHO (from fish meal and other ingredients) and no detectable FBAs, the actual levels of CHO were adjusted to 0.08% (N), 0.13% (C1), 0.18% (C2), 0.28% (C3), 0.38% (C4), and 0.48% (C5). After 60 days, both FBAs, CHO, and their combination could improve the growth performance of shrimp, as indicated by final weight (FW), weight gain (WG), and specific growth rate (SGR). The best promoting effect was found in A3C2 and A3C3 groups. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) analysis revealed significant synergistic effects between FBAs and CHO (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt;  &lt; 0.05). These results suggest that CHO is more efficient than FBAs in promoting growth, but its efficiency can be significantly enhanced when combined with FBAs. Hemolymph biochemical parameters, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), α-amylase (α-AMS), triglycerides (TGs), and acid phosphatase, were significant affected by different treatments (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt;  &lt; 0.05). Gene expression levels in the hepatopancreas showed significantly lower levels of anti-lipopolysaccharride factor (&lt;i&gt;ALF&lt;/i&gt;), prophenoloxidase (&lt;i&gt;proPO&lt;/i&gt;), and alpha-2-macroglobulin (&lt;i&gt;α2M&lt;/i&gt;) and significantly higher levels of alkaline phosphatase (AKP) in different treated groups compared to the control groups (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt;  &lt; 0.05). The addition of FBAs, CHO, and their combination to the diet increased gut microbiota diversity in &lt;i&gt;L. vannamei&lt;/i&gt;. At the phylum level, there was a significant decrease in Proteobacteria abundance and a significant increase in Firmicutes, Tenericutes, and Cyanobacteria compared to the control group. At the genus level, &lt;i&gt;Pseudoalteromonadaceae Vibrio&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;Vibrionaceae vibrio&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;Shewanella&lt;/i&gt;, and &lt;i&gt;Synechococcus&lt;/i&gt; were found to be more abundant in the FBAs and CHO treatment group compared to the control group. In conclusion, a combination of 0.18%–0.28% CHO and 0.04% FBAs into feed formulations demonstrated synergistic effects on &lt;i&gt;L. vannamei&lt;/i&gt; under freshwater conditions, s","PeriodicalId":8104,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/are/5959199","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145057826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable Aquaculture in Thailand: Balancing Economic Growth and Ecological Integrity With North African Catfish Integration","authors":"Kornsorn Srikulnath,&nbsp;Trifan Budi,&nbsp;Thitipong Panthum,&nbsp;Chomdao Sinthuvanich,&nbsp;Tsegazeabe Hadush Haileselasie,&nbsp;Kulapa Kuldilok,&nbsp;Nuttapon Photchanaprasert,&nbsp;Suwanna Sayruamyat,&nbsp;Narongrit Muangmai,&nbsp;Prateep Duengkae,&nbsp;Saharuetai Jeamsripong,&nbsp;Kednapat Sriphairoj,&nbsp;Sittichai Hatachote,&nbsp;Pilanee Vaithanomsat,&nbsp;Waraporn Apiwatanapiwat,&nbsp;Jantana Praiboon,&nbsp;Aingorn Chaiyes,&nbsp;Jiraboon Prasanpan,&nbsp;Agostinho Antunes,&nbsp;Darren Griffin,&nbsp;Yoichi Matsuda,&nbsp;Worapong Singchat","doi":"10.1155/are/2688051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/are/2688051","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The introduction of the non-native North African catfish (<i>Clarias gariepinus</i>) and its hybrids with Thailand’s native bighead catfish (<i>Clarias macrocephalus</i>) has been a turning point in Thailand’s aquaculture sector, affecting sustainable food production and economic growth. Although the global production of these species has significantly increased, a decline in catfish production has been observed in Thailand. This shift has raised concerns regarding the ecological impacts, disease transmission and resource competition with native species, leading to potential biodiversity loss. This review examined the implications of North African catfish and hybrid aquaculture on local ecosystems and socioeconomic conditions. The rapid growth and environmental adaptability of these fish pose threats to native species through competition and hybridisation. Effective management strategies, including the evaluation of market dynamics, biosecurity measures and the promotion of socially integrated entrepreneurship, are essential for addressing these challenges. Current aquaculture practices that prioritise short-term gains over long-term sustainability were scrutinised, emphasising the need for a One Health approach that integrates the health of ecosystems, humans and animals. Sustainable practices, such as integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) and the use of high-quality feed, are recommended to minimise ecological degradation. Finally, this review calls for the establishment of robust regulatory frameworks to ensure the long-term viability of the aquaculture sector and promote equitable economic benefits. By addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the introduction of North African catfish, Thailand’s aquaculture industry can be enhanced for sustainability, contributing to food security while preserving ecological integrity.</p>","PeriodicalId":8104,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/are/2688051","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}