Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. However, this may come with a cost, as increasing aquatic production is likely to impose changes in the environment. To ensure ecosystem sustainability, it is essential to think on this larger scale. This study aims to use the Delft3D...

The effect of Perkinsus olseni infection on the reproduction ability of clams has been underestimated so far. Although some studies found evidence of reduction of egg production and delay in gonad maturation after infection, the total effect of the infection is still unclear. In this study, ...

This study investigates the nutritional properties of edible oysters cultivated in Hong Kong (i.e. Deep Bay) to determine their nutritional values compared with other foodstuffs (e.g. land and aquatic-based foods). A total of ~300 edible oysters were harvested and studied from aquaculture areas in...

Biocarriers play a vital role in water treatment in recirculating aquaculture systems. In this study, modified oyster shell (OS)-immobilizing denitrifying bacteria were applied as biocarriers in biofilters. The results revealed that CaCO₃ was the main component of the OS calcined at 200°C (OS₂₀₀),...

The Chinese razor clam (Sinonovacula constricta) is an important for Chinese aquaculture marine bivalve that naturally occurs across intertidal and estuarine areas subjected to significant changes in salinity level. However, the information on the molecular mechanisms related to high salinity...

Cultured Greenshell™ mussels (Perna canaliculus) are exposed to biotic and abiotic stresses, all of which can negatively impact growth, fecundity, and survival. These impacts are especially pronounced in sensitive larval and spat stages and may result in substantial losses when spat are transferred ...

As the start of the supply chain for the aquaculture industry, hatcheries are a crucial component in the success of oyster and northern quahog (hard clam) aquaculture on the East Coast of the US. Intermittent failures in hatchery production slow industry growth and reduce profits. To begin...

The scalloped spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus) is a valuable species for aquaculture due to its high commercial value. However, limited information is available regarding the effect of environmental parameters on aquaculture of P. homarus. This study investigated the growth performance, health...

Temperature is an important factor that affects geographic distribution, reproduction, and physiological processes of organisms. In this study, we used quantitative PCR to analyze the effects of low temperature stress (5°C and - 2°C) on the expression of fatty acid metabolism-related genes in...

Genomic selection has the potential to increase the rate of genetic gain in aquaculture breeding programs by enabling selection between and within families without phenotyping selection candidates. Due to the wide range of environments in which oysters are cultured, an industry-wide approach of...