Microplastics (MP) are a contaminant of emerging concern and, as such, there has been a rush to action and publication. Over the past two decades, this haste has resulted in a chaotic and cluttered...

Harmful algal blooms (HAB) are natural environmental occurrences that can disrupt ecosystem function that supports fisheries and aquaculture, as well as rendering harvested seafood, especially shel...

Molluscan mariculture has become increasingly common in coastal areas of China with production accounting for ∼69% of Chinese total mariculture production. In other international locations, however...

The welfare of fishes and aquatic invertebrates is important, and several jurisdictions have included these taxa under welfare regulation in recent years. Regulation of welfare requires use of scie...

Feed use in aquaculture results in large amounts of embodied land, freshwater, energy and wild fish use. Selection of feed ingredients at feed mills can reduce the amounts of one or more of the fou...

The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented shock to capture fisheries and aquaculture sectors. This scoping review of 670 articles explored the spatial, temporal, and thematic coverage of this ...

Abstract The white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) is a highly lethal pathogen for several crustacean species, which implies that this virus has caused high mortalities and significant economic losses for the global shrimp aquaculture industry. Viruses’ entry into the host cell depends on the interaction between those proteins located on the surface of the virus and its attachment to specific surface-exposed

Abstract A descriptive annotated bibliography is presented of recent selected publications dealing with the reported health benefits and risks of fish and seafood consumption; fish and seafood including farmed and wild-caught finfish, crustaceans, mollusks, and seaweeds. The bibliography is presented in four parts, namely (1) review papers dealing with both the health benefits and risks of fish and

Abstract Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides, LMB) and Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu, SMB) are among the most highly invasive species across the globe, but are simultaneously among the most highly sought-after game fish. To explain these disparate views, data on invasive status and angling participation of these two species were compiled at the country level. Largemouth Bass were found established

Abstract Accumulating evidence has demonstrated a decrease in post-release survival of angled Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) during periods of warm water temperatures. Consequently, the application of water temperature-related fishery closures by resource managers is gaining interest. Here, the role of water temperature-related fishery closures in recreational Atlantic salmon fisheries is reviewed by

Abstract This article reviews the international literature on the natural enemies of Dreissena spp.—bivalves which internationally have strong impacts on aquatic ecosystems, industries, fisheries, and aquaculture. It represents a revised edition of the initial treatment on this topic published over two decades ago, and as in the previous publication, it reviews the biology and ecology of organisms

Abstract The queen conch (Aliger gigas) is an important fishery resource species in the Caribbean region, increasingly threatened by overharvest. The species’ life history is characterized by density-dependent reproduction, benthic egg masses, and a 2-4-week planktotrophic period with potential for long-distance dispersal. This review focuses on veliger growth, development, and settlement, especially

Abstract Routinely, fish encounter stressors and conditions that require the use of anaerobic exercise, including escaping predators, capturing prey, and interacting with fisheries. Although anaerobic metabolism rapidly yields energy to support locomotion, it also accelerates the depletion of energy stores, and accumulates potentially damaging metabolites, relative to aerobic metabolism. During recovery

Abstract Blue foods are highly diverse and are supported by a wide range of ecosystems, production practices, and markets. This diversity influences resiliency of aquatic food systems, their capacity to contribute to global food security, and the spread of knowledge and adoption of innovations. Here, trends in diversity and determinants of diversity in capture fisheries and aquaculture production were

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Abstract China effectively utilizes industrialization to enhance the productivity growth of deep-sea cage mariculture. This study reviews the industrialization of deep-sea cage mariculture in China, focusing on three sectors: small-scale cage mariculture, large-scale cage mariculture, and ocean-engineering cage mariculture, based on different productivity levels. The industrialization process is divided

Abstract Creatine is a popular ergogenic sport supplement used to improve exercise performance and muscle growth in athletes. Further, studies suggest protective effects of creatine in neurodegenerative diseases, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, aging and fatty liver disease in humans. Similarly, the versatility of creatine, as a supplement or feed additive, has been evaluated in different

Abstract Mixed fisheries occur when multiple species are caught together and harvested by multiple fleets. The biological and technical interactions in mixed fisheries distinguish them from single-species fisheries, which makes them challenging for their assessment and management. The present knowledge synthesis reviewed pertinent policy documents and academic databases for twenty-three mixed fisheries

Abstract The extinction of the Chinese paddlefish Psephurus gladius is examined in the context of transnationalism, technology transfer, and the compressing timescape of human activity, not just from the perspective of Psephurus, but also sturgeons and other long-lived, ancient and not-so-ancient declining fish species. Information is presented and questions raised as to why the extinction of Psephurus

Abstract The human dimension is one major source of uncertainty in the management of social-ecological systems such as fisheries. Agent-based models (ABMs) can help to reduce these uncertainties by making it possible to model and simulate human behavior. To understand how ABMs can be applied in fisheries science, a classification scheme was developed based on reviews in other social-ecological domains

Abstract The Hudson River (HR) Estuary has a long history of pollution with a variety of contaminants including PCBs and dioxins. In fact, 200 miles of the mainstem HR is designated a U.S. federal Superfund site, the largest in the nation, because of PCB contamination. The tidal HR hosts the southernmost spawning population of Atlantic tomcod, Microgadus tomcod, and studies revealed a correlation between

Abstract This paper presents an overview of the effectiveness of satellite images with remote sensing applications in determining potential fishing grounds and its applicability for the Indian mackerel (R. kanagurta) in the Malaysian EEZ off the South China Sea. Most oceanic fish species tend to aggregate in large schools that can span tens of kilometers. Thus, finding fish schools and productive fishing

Published in Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture (Vol. 31, No. 3, 2023)

Abstract Mariculture development has contributed to improving global food and nutrition security. This commentary reviews the importance of blue growth and the potential for aquaculture to fill the nutritional gap left by wild fisheries. On this basis, Chinese mariculture development was analyzed, focusing on five representative large-scale aquaculture practices over the past 60 years. The Chinese

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Abstract The catch efficiency of towed fishing gears is the fraction of the target species in the gear path that were caught and retained. Catch efficiency is fundamental for calculating population status required for establishing fisheries management reference points. Consequently, catch efficiency has been estimated for many commercially important scallop (Pectinid) fisheries. This article synthesizes

Abstract The paper reviews the contribution of fish and seafood to food supply and feed supply at a global, regional and national level. Fish and seafood represents a healthier alternative to terrestrial meat and processed meat products; usually having a higher protein content on an edible fresh weight basis than terrestrial meats, are generally leaner and have a lower saturated fat content than terrestrial

Abstract Seasonality is a natural feature of wild caught fisheries that introduces variation in food supply, and which often is amplified by fisheries management systems. Seasonal timing of landings patterns and linkages to consumption patterns can have a potentially strong impact on income for coastal communities as well as import patterns. This study characterizes the relationship between seasonality

Abstract Intermuscular bones (IBs) are a common characteristic of Asian carp. Ingested IBs and other fishbone fragments are associated with health complications and have remained a significant concern among consumers. Asian carp are bony, and their safety concerning IBs is a hot topic, prompting extensive research on possible ways of eliminating IBs from fish products. The research on IBs is ongoing

Abstract Governments at all levels in China have developed a number of policies to guide, bolster and manage the offshore cage aquaculture since the introduction of this industry in the late 1990s. In this study, the evolution of 69 such policy documents issued since 1999 is traced out for the first time. Two time periods can be distinguished in offshore cage aquaculture in China: the Local development

Abstract Two live feed relevant copepods for larval fish and shrimps, Pseudodiaptomus annandalei and Apocyclops royi, were predominant year-round in a tropical brackish fishpond system. The ponds environment is harsh concerning physicochemical properties; temperature 20–32 °C, salinity 15–23 besides abrupt salinity drops 15–9, frequent severe hypoxia, and poor nutritional seston quality. In 50 studies

Abstract A marked increase in food production is necessary if the World Health Assembly goal of ending world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030 is to be achieved. To this end, aquaculture plays a major role, but it could play an even more prominent role at least in some areas, especially Africa. There is a need to further develop aquaculture because harvesting from natural populations

Abstract This review focuses on an understanding of lipid distribution and deposition dynamics in Atlantic salmon and explores the extent to which these can be predicted through multi-dimensional modeling. The methodology used to measure lipids can have an impact on their assessment and considerable work has been done to standardize and develop robust rapid assessment measures. The distribution of

Abstract A smart aquaculture management system (SAMS) based on the Internet of Things (IoT) has recently gained much attention for fulfilling the growing demand for aquaculture products. The SAMS uses cutting-edge sensing technologies with a modern networking system to continuously monitor water quality, animal health, and feeding behavior to improve the production yield. This review aims to comprehensively

Abstract With its long coastline, vast exclusive economic zone (EEZ), skilled labor force, advanced technology, and one of the largest seafood markets in the world, the United States could be a major marine aquaculture producer of fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and marine algae. Despite all its promise, U.S. marine aquaculture production is tiny relative to its potential. The constraints often cited

Abstract Invasive species are a global concern. After an invasive species establishes, they often disrupt ecosystems leading to new dynamics and species interactions, making management efforts difficult. Panarchy theory is a conceptual framework to account for the dual and seemingly contradictory characteristics (stability and change) of all complex systems across distinct spatial and temporal scales

Abstract The term “adaptive zone” appeared in paleontology and evolutionary biology, where it was not clearly defined, and gradually became obsolete and is now rarely used. This paper provides an updated definition of the term applicable in modern ecology and biogeography. It is shown that an adaptive zone is a particular case of Petersen-type communities. Sixteen implications were formulated that

Abstract Heavily melanized gills in crustaceans, often referred to as black gill, have been reported in both wild and cultured marine species. Tissue melanization is generally the result of a response of the crustacean innate immune system to the presence of an irritant or pathogen. While black gill can be caused by a variety of abiotic stressors and nutritional deficiencies, biotic agents are the

Abstract Collectively known as eucheumatoids, Eucheuma denticulatum, Kappaphycus alvarezii, K. malesianus, and K. striatus are the main farmed seaweed species in the Philippines. The success of seaweed farming for over five decades in the country is due, in part, to the high diversity of cultivars maintained by the Filipino farmers. Notwithstanding the fact that many eucheumatoid cultivars are presently

Abstract Finding ways to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius is urgent and will need a portfolio of solutions. Seaweeds are marine photosynthetic organisms that humans harvest either from the wild or farm, to be used in many applications and providing various ecosystem services. Large scale farming of seaweeds for absorbing carbon has lately been promoted as a climate “fix”. The major shortcomings

Abstract The Senegalese coasts have high productivity of fishery resources due to the frequency of intense up-welling system that occurs along its coast, caused by the maritime trade winds making its waters nutrients rich. This phenomenon has contributed greatly to the practice and development of fishing, which is a very important activity in Senegal. Fishing plays a primordial role in the socioeconomic

Abstract We reflect on the innovation process that led to the development of the pulse trawl that was successfully trialed at a commercial scale, but eventually ended with the European Parliament passing legislation to ban its use. The ban was imposed despite published and emerging evidence that suggested that the environmental performance and catch efficiency of the pulse trawl was superior to the

Abstract The development of water management infrastructures, such as dams and canals, are important components of society’s response to feed a growing human population and to fight climate change. Yet, these changes in land use can also increase the transmission risk for waterborne diseases. Transmission risk associated with artificial reservoirs has been extensively documented for schistosomiasis

Abstract Genetic resources are the building blocks for aquaculture breeding programs, biotechnology and conservation. The Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol are international frameworks for access and benefit sharing (ABS) concerning: (a) the collection and use of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge; and (b) sharing the benefits of their use with the provider

Abstract A recent publication by Belton et al. raises points for policy-makers and scientists to consider with respect to the future of aquaculture making recommendations on policies and investments in systems and areas of the world where aquaculture can contribute most. Belton et al. take an ‘us versus them’ approach separating aquaculture by economics, livelihood choices, and water salinity. They

Abstract Whilst the aquaculture sector continues to grow and make an ever increasing contribution to world food supplies, there is a need to ensure that the sector continues to develop in a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable manner, in line with the UN sustainable development goals. The present paper focusses on the major perceived sustainability issues related to feed inputs for

Abstract Sustainable domestic aquaculture development is a critical component to achieving greater U.S. seafood security in the future, yet detrimental allegations have corrupted public support. A variety of longstanding and inaccurate myths and assumptions directed at offshore aquaculture farming and its regulation have been foisted on the public. This paper refutes the most prevalent critiques by

Abstract Despite the global scale of gillnet bycatch, universal measures that effectively reduce bycatch of seabirds in gillnets have not been found. Bycatch in coastal gillnet fisheries is an ongoing threat for several seabird species. Strategies to reduce seabird bycatch in gillnet fisheries were evaluated, focusing on the effectiveness of time-area fishing restrictions and gear-switching to meet

Abstract Extracellular vesicles (EVs) from various eukaryotes range from 30–1000 nm in diameter, and contain numerous cargoes, such as nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids with various functions, which might be promising biomarkers or important modulating molecules. Research into the roles of EVs in aquatic animals is in its infancy. Limited studies have confirmed the existence of EVs in different kinds

Abstract Management of anadromous salmon stocks is usually based on an estimate of the spawner-recruitment relationship. A wide variety of estimation approaches have been developed, from simple to complex, and some worthwhile methodologies and auxiliary data are underutilized. The types and quality of the data available determine the most appropriate assessment methodology and the reliability of the

Abstract The queen conch (Aliger gigas) is a culturally and economically important molluskan fishery resource in the Caribbean region showing increasing signs of over harvest. Shallow-water distribution and large size facilitate capture, and internal fertilization and density-dependent reproduction make managing for reproductive biology critical to stock rehabilitation. In fact, the natural lifetime

Abstract This review summarizes the current state of knowledge of pugheadedness in fish. Records in the scientific literature range from detailed descriptions to brief notes and mere remarks. In total, at least 164 species from 60 families were identified to exhibit pugheadedness, with records published over a span of 465 years (1555 − 2020). The main osteological feature behind pugheadedness appears

Abstract The otolith chemistry is one of the most commonly used tools to elucidate the structure of fish stocks. The correct application of this methodology depends on the fulfillment of several assumptions. One of the most relevant assumptions is that the otoliths and water chemistries vary at appropriate spatio-temporal scale in relation to the hypotheses being addressed. Due to the increase in the

Abstract Interactions between spatial dynamics and stock structure in marine fishes have largely focused on stocks in decline; stock structure is rarely re-visited for expanding species. Here, the spatial ecology of Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus L.), managed as four stocks in the Northwest Atlantic, is reviewed. Halibut collapsed under high exploitation in the mid-19th century, but the

Abstract While a large number of studies have investigated seafood consumption in various markets, surprisingly little is known about the types of seafood sold in retail outlets or their product forms in the USA. This is particularly true for fresh seafood, which is generally regarded as the most valuable product form of seafood. In this article, a unique dataset on retail in-store seafood sales that

Abstract Adult returns to many Atlantic salmon wild and hatchery stocks of the North Atlantic have declined or collapsed since 1985. Enhancement, commercial fishery closures, and angling restrictions have failed to halt the decline. Human impacts such as dams, pollution or marine overexploitation were responsible for some stock declines in the past, but adult returns to river and hatchery stocks with

Abstract Biotelemetry of Atlantic sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus has exposed spawning behaviors in ever-smaller estuaries, surprising for the NW Atlantic’s largest anadromous species. Small estuary — the Nanticoke River and Marshyhope Creek (Chesapeake Bay) — spawning-run adults and their habitat affinities are described based upon direct sampling and biotelemetry for the period 2014–2018

Abstract The Mekong, the largest river in Southeast Asia, is of fundamental cultural, ecological, and economic importance to the entire Mekong region. It supports the highest fish diversity after the Amazon and the largest inland fishery in the world and is at serious threats of intensifying environmental disaster and human activities. Mismatched the high attention worldwide, few related studies were

Abstract Danio rerio (zebrafish) is a suitable animal model that has been used to model a wide range of diseases such as aquaculture-relevant infectious agents and inflammatory processes. This study reviewed methods employed to study inflammation in zebrafish to reveal its usefulness in modeling inflammation. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Lilacs databases were searched for original research articles

Abstract Lipidomics is a research area that investigates lipidomes that refer to the complete lipid profile within a cell, tissue, organism, or ecosystem by focusing on the interactions with neighboring molecules at the inter- or intracellular spaces of organisms. In recent decades, lipidomics has greatly evolved along with developments in mass spectrometric analysis (i.e., ionization approaches, the