AquaculturePub Date : 2026-04-30Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743770
Mohammad Ettefaghdoost , Adeleh Haghdoost
{"title":"Functional role of dietary bixin as a natural carotenoid: Integrative modulation of growth, metabolism, antioxidant defense, and disease resistance in the oriental river prawn (Macrobrachium nipponense)","authors":"Mohammad Ettefaghdoost , Adeleh Haghdoost","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743770","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743770","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carotenoids are recognized as key bioactive compounds in aquatic organisms, yet the functional role of bixin in crustaceans remains largely unexplored. This study examined the impact of dietary bixin on growth performance, physiological status, antioxidant defenses, immune responses, muscle quality, and disease resistance in <em>Macrobrachium nipponense</em>. Juvenile prawns (1.34 ± 0.07 g) were fed diets supplemented with 0.00, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, or 0.20 g/kg bixin for 60 days. Bixin significantly enhanced final weight (FW), weight gain (WG), specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR), hepatosomatic index (HSI), and survival. Hemato-biochemical analyses revealed reductions in urea, uric acid, glucose, creatinine, and triglycerides, accompanied by increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Immune parameters—including albumin (ALB), total protein (TP), lysozyme (LYZ), phenoloxidase (PO), total hemocyte count (THC), and phagocytic activity—were markedly elevated, while micronucleus (MN) frequency declined. Antioxidant biomarkers increased significantly, whereas malondialdehyde (MDA) decreased. Digestive enzyme activities improved, and intestinal microbiota shifted toward higher lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Bixin also promoted carotenoid deposition and improved muscle physicochemical traits such as pH, color values (L*, a*, b*), hardness, and chewiness. Gene expression profiling showed substantial upregulation of growth-, immunity-, and metabolism-related genes. Notably, prawns receiving 0.10 g/kg bixin exhibited the highest survival following <em>Aeromonas hydrophila</em> challenge. Overall, bixin (an optimal inclusion range of 0.08–0.12 g/kg) strengthened growth, immunity, antioxidant capacity, and disease resistance, underscoring its promise as a natural, multifunctional carotenoid additive for sustainable aquaculture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8375,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture","volume":"617 ","pages":"Article 743770"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The dynamics of an industry cluster: Salmon aquaculture in Rogaland, Norway","authors":"Samson Afewerki , Frank Asche , Atle Blomgren , Anne Marthe Harstad , Ursula Landazuri-Tveteraas , Bård Misund , Ragnar Tveteras , Hans-Martin Straume","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743735","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743735","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>It is well known that innovation and productivity growth as well as spread of this knowledge have been instrumental in the growth of the aquaculture industry. Moreover, in the case of salmon there is solid evidence that industry clusters have been important for this development, and there exist strong indications in the form of regional clustering that agglomeration externalities are important in the aquaculture industry also in other countries. This would not be surprising, as this is a general key characteristic of innovative and growing industries. However, there exist little in-depth knowledge of how industry clusters develop and work in the aquaculture industry in general or for salmon in particular. In this paper, we provide a description of probably the most important localized industry cluster in the Norwegian salmon industry value chain in terms of scale and scope, the one in Rogaland county, and show how its interaction with the local agriculture industry was initially highly important, and how the petroleum industry provides a more recent source of knowledge transfer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8375,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture","volume":"617 ","pages":"Article 743735"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AquaculturePub Date : 2026-04-30Epub Date: 2026-02-08DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743759
Young-Uk Kim , Hyung-Bae Jeon , Tae-Sung Song , Donghyun Lee , Seoyeon Park , Ji-Hoon Lee , S.D.N.K. Bathige , Kyung-Il Park
{"title":"Development of a colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amsplification (LAMP) assay for rapid and visual detection of pathogenic scuticociliates in aquaculture","authors":"Young-Uk Kim , Hyung-Bae Jeon , Tae-Sung Song , Donghyun Lee , Seoyeon Park , Ji-Hoon Lee , S.D.N.K. Bathige , Kyung-Il Park","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743759","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743759","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Scuticociliatosis, caused by opportunistic scuticociliate protozoans such as <em>Miamiensis avidus</em> and <em>Philasterides dicentrarchi</em>, is a major parasitic disease affecting marine aquaculture worldwide. In olive flounder (<em>Paralichthys olivaceus</em>), infections often lead to severe mortality and substantial economic losses. Early detection is essential for effective control, yet conventional PCR and qPCR require laboratory infrastructure, limiting field application. Here, we report the first loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for <em>M. avidus</em> detection. The assay targeted a conserved 18S rRNA gene region shared with <em>P. dicentrarchi</em> and employed a colorimetric format enabling rapid, equipment-free detection via a visible color change. Optimal amplification occurred at 65 °C for 30 min. Using a recombinant plasmid containing a fragment of <em>M. avidus</em> DNA, the colorimetric LAMP (cLAMP) assay detected target DNA down to 4 fg/μL by visual inspection, with consistent amplification confirmed by agarose gel electrophoresis. When tested with DNA from clinically infected olive flounder tissues, the the cLAMP assay was approximately 1000 times more sensitive than conventional PCR, with consistent results obtained by both colorimetric detection and agarose gel electrophoresis. No cross-reactivity was observed with other scuticociliates or environmental protozoa. Validation with clinical samples, asymptomatic market fish, and environmental water (eDNA) confirmed the assay's superior diagnostic sensitivity, including detection in brain tissues and environmental samples where PCR failed. This rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective assay is well suited for field deployment, enabling early and subclinical detection, supporting proactive disease management, and reducing the risk of pathogen spread. Its application in eDNA surveillance provides a valuable early warning system for protecting aquaculture productivity and minimizing economic losses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8375,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture","volume":"617 ","pages":"Article 743759"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AquaculturePub Date : 2026-04-30Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743774
Susmita Rani , Pankaj Kumar , Sarvendra Kumar , Abhiman , Showkat Ahmad Dar , Husain Nottanalan , Aarya Priya
{"title":"Starvation tolerance in fish: Physiological and ecological perspectives - A review","authors":"Susmita Rani , Pankaj Kumar , Sarvendra Kumar , Abhiman , Showkat Ahmad Dar , Husain Nottanalan , Aarya Priya","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743774","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743774","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Starvation is a common stressor in natural and aquaculture environments, influencing growth, health, and survival of the fish. Fish have evolved a remarkable capacity to endure prolonged periods of food scarcity far better than mammals. Understanding starvation tolerance in fish involves exploring complex physiological adaptations such as metabolic rate reduction, mobilization of energy reserves, and changes in hormonal regulation. These responses vary by species, size, and developmental stage, reflecting ecological strategies shaped by evolution. In aquaculture, knowledge of starvation responses is vital for optimizing feeding regimes, minimizing stress during transport or disease outbreaks, and improving overall fish welfare. Energy for basal metabolism, pHysical activity, growth, and reproduction naturally comes from diet. Fish rely on internal reserves-glycogen, lipids, and protein during food shortages to maintain physiological functions. Initially, these reserves enable the body to function normally, but prolonged deficit impairs physical performance, health and can lead to mortality. In nature, food scarcity is common due to temperature shifts, spawning migrations, reproduction, competition, and limited food availability. Starvation triggers sharp physiological and metabolic changes. Glucose first provides energy through glycolysis. Some fish lower their preferred body temperature to conserve energy. Reproductive function is particularly sensitive to nutrient availability. Also, starvation and refeeding regimes have been studied extensively in aquaculture to understand their effects on fish growth performance and stress. Research indicates that fish can adapt to starvation and refeeding by compensatory growth, which can partially or fully.</div><div>restore lost growth. This adaptation is influenced by the fish's prior nutritional history and feeding regimes, which can be crucial for optimizing feeding strategies in sustainable aquaculture practices and enhancing fish production efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8375,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture","volume":"617 ","pages":"Article 743774"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AquaculturePub Date : 2026-04-30Epub Date: 2026-02-06DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743752
Guixiang He , Zhenting Jiang , Yong Liu , Liqiang Zhao
{"title":"Moderately high salinity enhances oyster fattening through coordinated K+/Na+ transport and amino acid-mediated metabolic remodeling","authors":"Guixiang He , Zhenting Jiang , Yong Liu , Liqiang Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743752","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743752","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Oysters, the largest farmed marine bivalves and a rich source of high-quality protein, are vital for global food security. Yet, expansion of oyster farming has coincided with declining meat yield. Salinity, particularly at moderately high levels (30, compared with 10 and 42), enhances meat accumulation, though the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we show that regulation of K<sup>+</sup>/Na<sup>+</sup> transport underpinned salinity-driven oyster fattening. Oysters cultured at moderate salinity (30) exhibited significantly higher meat yield than those at low (18) or extreme high salinity (42). Ion-selective microelectrode analysis revealed distinct adjustments in ionic fluxes, e.g. enhanced Na<sup>+</sup> efflux at 18, rapid K<sup>+</sup> efflux at 42, and balanced intermediate fluxes at 30 (Na<sup>+</sup> and K<sup>+</sup> effluxes averaged 6960 ± 696 and 173.5 ± 16.4 f femto mol·cm<sup>−2</sup>·s<sup>−1</sup>, respectively), thereby maintaining ionic homeostasis and mineral supply for growth. Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses revealed that at moderate salinity (30), K<sup>+</sup>/Na<sup>+</sup> transport (e.g., SK channels <em>KCNN</em>, <em>KCNN2</em>) and amino acid metabolism (including L-glutamic acid, L-tyrosine, glycine, L-alanine, and L-proline) were strongly activated, whereas ABC transporter genes (<em>ABCG8</em>, <em>ABCD4</em>) were suppressed at high salinity (42). At low salinity (18), the taurine and hypotaurine metabolism pathway was significantly enriched, with marked upregulation of <em>GGT1</em> and <em>FMO5</em>, indicating enhanced oxidative defense. Together, these results suggest that moderate salinity promotes nutrient accumulation and metabolic remodeling through ion activation and amino acid metabolism, thereby enhancing oyster fattening.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8375,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture","volume":"617 ","pages":"Article 743752"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AquaculturePub Date : 2026-04-30Epub Date: 2026-02-05DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743718
Justice Frimpong Amankwah , Jingwei Liu , Mekonen Hailu , Kanghong Jiang , Bin Xie , Xiangbiao Zeng , Huan Han , Junming Zhang , Yanhe Liu , Tianwei Jiang , Zhenzhu Wei , Nawal Asif , Mya Phyo Nandar , Kay Khaing Lwin , Kang Li , Zhizhi Liu , Liping Liu
{"title":"Folic acid supplementation modulates hormone dynamics, biochemistry, gene expression, and folate concentrations in hormonally induced Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) Broodstock: Insights from mucus as a non-invasive sampling matrix","authors":"Justice Frimpong Amankwah , Jingwei Liu , Mekonen Hailu , Kanghong Jiang , Bin Xie , Xiangbiao Zeng , Huan Han , Junming Zhang , Yanhe Liu , Tianwei Jiang , Zhenzhu Wei , Nawal Asif , Mya Phyo Nandar , Kay Khaing Lwin , Kang Li , Zhizhi Liu , Liping Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743718","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743718","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Broodstock management of Japanese eel (<em>Anguilla japonica</em>) faces challenges in optimizing hormone-induced maturation and requires reliable, non-invasive monitoring tools. This study investigated the effects of folic acid (FA) administered at graded doses (0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, and 0.40 mg/kg body weight) via injection alongside hormonal induction. An optimal FA dosage range of 0.10–0.20 mg/kg was identified, which significantly enhanced vitellogenic progression. This was evidenced by advanced oocyte development, altered hepatic biochemical status (reduced ALT, elevated TP, ALB, ALP), and coordinated upregulation of key folate metabolism (<em>mthfr, dhfr</em>, <em>mtr</em>) and reproductive (<em>vtg</em>, <em>cyp19a1</em>, <em>star</em>) genes. Hormone profiling revealed stage-specific modulation: FA at 0.20 mg/kg elevated estradiol levels in skin mucus during mid-vitellogenesis, while lower doses (0.05–0.10 mg/kg) increased serum 11-ketotestosterone at a later stage. The successful quantification of steroids in skin mucus confirmed its utility as a viable, non-invasive monitoring matrix. Tissue folate analysis showed distinct distribution patterns, with liver saturation at 0.10 mg/kg and gonadal accumulation up to 0.40 mg/kg. These integrated results demonstrate that moderate FA injection within the 0.10–0.20 mg/kg range optimally supports the biochemical, endocrine, and molecular processes underlying reproductive readiness in hormonally induced Japanese eel broodstock.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8375,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture","volume":"617 ","pages":"Article 743718"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AquaculturePub Date : 2026-04-30Epub Date: 2026-02-07DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743755
Pia Skovholt Halvorsen , Sudip Mahat , Simen W. Larsen , Tuva M.G. Sørgaard , Victoria Becker , Daniel Morgenroth , Morten Strøm , Marit Stormoen , William E. Louch , Simona Kavaliauskiene , Ida B. Johansen , Michael Frisk
{"title":"The influence of egg incubation and rearing temperature on heart morphology and function in farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)","authors":"Pia Skovholt Halvorsen , Sudip Mahat , Simen W. Larsen , Tuva M.G. Sørgaard , Victoria Becker , Daniel Morgenroth , Morten Strøm , Marit Stormoen , William E. Louch , Simona Kavaliauskiene , Ida B. Johansen , Michael Frisk","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743755","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743755","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Abnormal heart morphology is linked to increased mortality in farmed Atlantic salmon at sea. While water temperature is known to affect cardiac morphology, the role of egg incubation temperature remains poorly investigated. We examined whether egg incubation temperature affects cardiovascular health and development from hatching to smoltification. In addition, the cardiac effects of simulated winter-spring regime (low temperature and variated photoperiod, 1+ smolts) was compared with an accelerated smolt protocol (continuous high temperature and 24:0 light; 0+ smolts).</div><div>Atlantic salmon eggs were incubated at temperatures ranging from 1.3 to 7.6 °C, and cardiac morphology and function were assessed before start-feeding (alevins) and immediately before sea transfer. Accumulated hatchery-mortality increased in a temperature-dependent manner. Alevins from warmer incubation temperatures had reduced body size and rounder, relatively smaller ventricles with higher heart rates. In addition, this group exhibited scoliosis, anemia, and more frequent cardiac morphological deviations.</div><div>Smolts from eggs incubated at ∼5 °C had larger atria, stroke volume and cardiac output than both colder (∼2 °C) and warmer (∼8 °C) temperature regimes suggesting more favorable cardiac morphology and function. Smolts with a prolonged winter-period maintained more wild-like morphology with more pyramidal ventricles, while 0+ smolts had larger but rounder, less symmetrical ventricles that showed signs of myocardial hypertrophy.</div><div>Taken together, our results suggest that intermediate egg incubation temperatures, combined with a prolonged period in cold freshwater prior to sea transfer, promotes more wild-like cardiac morphology and performance in farmed Atlantic salmon.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8375,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture","volume":"617 ","pages":"Article 743755"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identification of macrophage subtypes in the ovary of mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) and functional validation of conserved inflammatory macrophage in zebrafish","authors":"Hao Xu, Yuanhua Wang, Rilei Wang, Xiaomin Miao, Jingyun Feng, Yixi Tao, Yun Li","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743767","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743767","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Macrophage heterogeneity and functional specialization within the ovarian microenvironment remain poorly understood in fish. Here, we employed single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to identify and characterize two distinct macrophage subtypes, <em>Sc</em>MC1 and <em>Sc</em>MC2, in the ovary of mandarin fish (<em>Siniperca chuatsi</em>). <em>Sc</em>MC1 exhibited a pro-inflammatory phenotype marked by high expression of inflammatory cytokines such as <em>il1b</em> and <em>tnfa</em>, along with activation of immune-related pathways (e.g.<em>,</em> TNF, NF-Kappa B, and IL-17 signaling), and it regulates ovarian inflammation through autocrine and paracrine mechanisms. In contrast, <em>Sc</em>MC2 demonstrated enhanced phagocytic and antigen-presenting capacities, with upregulated Proteasome and Lysosome pathways. Both subtypes expressed major histocompatibility complex class I and II genes, indicating they are potentially capable of interacting with T cells, but <em>Sc</em>MC2 showed superior protein degradation and antigen presentation. To validate pathological role of the inflammatory subtype (<em>Sc</em>MC1), we utilized the zebrafish (<em>Danio rerio</em>) model. Cellular similarity analysis revealed that zebrafish inflammatory macrophages (<em>Dr</em>MC1) resemble <em>Sc</em>MC1, as they aggregate around oocytes and secrete substantial IL-1β under LPS induction. Prolonged LPS exposure caused follicle detachment, reduced gonadosomatic index, and impaired fertility, thus demonstrating the detrimental impact of inflammatory macrophages on ovarian homeostasis. This study unveils the functional dichotomy of ovarian macrophage subtypes, linking <em>Sc</em>MC1-driven inflammation to reproductive pathology and associating <em>Sc</em>MC2 with potential immune surveillance, providing critical insights into the interplay between immunity and ovarian physiology in fish.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8375,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture","volume":"617 ","pages":"Article 743767"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AquaculturePub Date : 2026-04-30Epub Date: 2026-02-04DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743745
Christopher J. Gobler, Craig S. Young, Laine H. Sylvers, Ujjal Banik, Dongkyu Seo, Michael H. Doall
{"title":"Seaweeds (Ulva, Gracilaria) significantly increase the growth rates of North Atlantic oysters, scallops, and clams grown in an aquaculture setting","authors":"Christopher J. Gobler, Craig S. Young, Laine H. Sylvers, Ujjal Banik, Dongkyu Seo, Michael H. Doall","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743745","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743745","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While bivalve populations are threatened by climate change stressors including ocean acidification and hypoxia, the photosynthetic activity of seaweeds can raise the pH and dissolved oxygen (DO) of seawater, combatting these stressors. Here, three commercially important North Atlantic bivalves (Eastern oysters, <em>Crassostrea virginica</em>; hard clams, <em>Mercenaria mercenaria;</em> bay scallops, <em>Argopecten irradians</em>) were grown in the presence and absence of two common seaweeds (<em>Ulva</em> sp. and <em>Gracilaria</em> sp.) in replicated 300 L outdoor aquaculture tables with flow-through seawater. Environmental conditions including pH, DO, and chlorophyll <em>a</em> were continuously monitored and levels of dissolved inorganic carbon and the complete carbonate chemistry of seawater were quantified. The presence of seaweeds significantly increased shell- and tissue-based growth rates of oysters by 20–70%, of clams by 60–70%, and of scallops by 130–140% (<em>p</em> < 0.05) with both seaweeds being similarly effective. Both seaweed species caused significant increases in pH, DO, and the saturation state of calcium carbonate (Ω) during the day (<em>p</em> < 0.05) whereas differences at night were muted with night-time Ω<sub>aragonite</sub> levels being at or below saturation in all treatments. In some experiments, the presence of seaweeds caused a significant increase in the concentrations of suspended chlorophyll <em>a</em>, suggesting that seaweeds increased the total amount and diversity of food available to bivalves. Collectively, this study demonstrates that the co-culture of seaweeds with bivalves in a land-based aquaculture setting can significantly accelerate the growth rate of bivalves by increasing pH, DO, Ω, and food availability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8375,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture","volume":"617 ","pages":"Article 743745"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AquaculturePub Date : 2026-04-30Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743749
Pengpeng Hu , Meijie Yang , Pu Shi , Zhuoqing Li , Yu Wu , Xiaoyan Liu , Tingyu Shi , Ruiqing Zhu , Jian Liang , Yongren Li , Yong-jun Guo , Tao Zhang , Hao Song
{"title":"Corrigendum to ‘Nutrient removal and metabolic adaptation in Mercenaria mercenaria during aquaculture wastewater bioremediation’ [Aquaculture Volume 611 1 January 2026 743049]","authors":"Pengpeng Hu , Meijie Yang , Pu Shi , Zhuoqing Li , Yu Wu , Xiaoyan Liu , Tingyu Shi , Ruiqing Zhu , Jian Liang , Yongren Li , Yong-jun Guo , Tao Zhang , Hao Song","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743749","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743749","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8375,"journal":{"name":"Aquaculture","volume":"617 ","pages":"Article 743749"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146172531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}