Spectral absorption for estimating biomass and pigment content in microalgae

Microalgae have been used as live feed in fish hatcheries, for feed production, biofuel production, soil fertilization, water decontamination, chemical production, and pharmaceutical substances. However, ...

Starfish: Characteristics, Reproduction, and Feeding

Starfish, or star sea, are iconic marine creatures with significant biological and ecological importance in marine ecosystems. However, in some cases, star sea proliferations have ...

Co-infection of Pacific White Shrimp by White Spot Syndrome Virus and Decapod Hepanhamaparvovirus

The rapid growth of the shrimp farming industry has led to the emergence of various diseases. According to studies, approximately 60% of disease-related losses in ...

What are the 10 algae species with the potential to develop the industry in Europe?

The European Commission’s “European Green Deal” aims to transform the European Union (EU) into the world’s first climate-neutral region. In this context, more attention has ...

Water Temperature Fluctuations Affect Immuno-Antioxidant Response of Tilapia

In many places around the world where tilapia aquaculture is practiced, abrupt changes in water temperature are recorded. For instance, in Egypt, water temperatures during ...

Diagnosing nephrocalcinosis in the field

by Reidun Lilleholt Kraugerud, Nofima Fish health professionals have a bleak regard for nephrocalcinosis. It is a rapidly spreading kidney disease in salmonids that we ...

The Estuaries of the Bay of Cádiz: A Treasure for Ecological Fish Farming

Aquaculture has become the primary alternative to overcome overfishing and ensure food security for the global population. Given that mariculture often entails environmental impact, the ...

Integrated Production of Marine Shrimp and Tilapia in a Biofloc System

The integration of marine shrimp and tilapia farming appears to be a viable alternative in a biofloc system; however, there is no consensus on the ...

Low-density genotypes for selecting rainbow trout resistant to Flavobacterium columnare

Selective breeding has been successfully implemented in a large number of aquaculture species, and the recent development of genotyping tools, such as high-density single nucleotide ...

Potential of Microalgae for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

Various studies have reported that microalgae biomass or extracts, along with their bioactive compounds, can be employed as nutraceuticals or additives in food products and ...