Advances using Copepods in Aquaculture

A review on the recent advances in the biology and aquaculture technology of Holothuria scabra

The highly valued sea cucumber Holothuria scabra is currently listed as endangered (EN) species in the IUCN Red List due to overfishing in most of its native locations, spurring the development of H. scabra aquaculture to ensure sustainability of the industry and species in the wild. This review presents a summary on the biology of Holothuria scabra and recent advancements of its aquaculture te...

Recent Major Advances of Biotechnology and Sustainable Aquaculture in China

BACKGROUND Global aquaculture production has increased continuously over the last five decades, and particularly in China. Its aquaculture has become the fastest growing and most efficient agri-sector, with production accounting for more than 70% of the world's aquaculture output. In the new century, with serious challenges regarding population, resources and the environment, China has been wor...

Risks of Using Antifouling Biocides in Aquaculture

Biocides are chemical substances that can deter or kill the microorganisms responsible for biofouling. The rapid expansion of the aquaculture industry is having a significant impact on the marine ecosystems. As the industry expands, it requires the use of more drugs, disinfectants and antifoulant compounds (biocides) to eliminate the microorganisms in the aquaculture facilities. The use of bioc...

Recent advances in animal breeding theory and its possible application in aquaculture

The genetic change of the population mean of a quantitative trait is the outcome of the action of two antagonistic forces: artificial or natural selection and genetic drift. The latter may generate inbreeding depression and erosion of the genetic variance, both for production and fitness traits. Inbreeding changes are cumulative and inversely proportional to the effective population size. To ke...

Antibiotics in Iranian Aquaculture Industry