Bacterial and viral diseases in aquaculture result in severe production and economic losses.
Among pathogenic bacteria, species belonging to the Vibrio genus are one of the most …

Fish microbiome plays an important role in maintaining host homeostasis, with many
bacterial functions directly linked to host fitness. Fish microbiome research is advancing fast …

This comprehensive review examines the role of fish thrombocytes, cells considered
functionally analogous to platelets in terms of coagulation, but which differ in their origin and …

Parasitic infections can be occasionally severe in the European marine aquaculture
industry, including the Mediterranean region, as they can incur considerable financial …

Following the intensification of the Mediterranean aquaculture over the years, Sparicotyle
(syn. Microcotyle) chrysophrii (van Beneden and Hesse, 1863; Microcotylidae, Monogenea) …

In the last three decades, the aquaculture sector has experienced a 527% growth, producing
82 million tons for a first sale value estimated at 250 billion USD. Infectious diseases caused …

Hepcidin, a cysteine-rich antimicrobial peptide, has a highly conserved gene structure in
teleosts, and it plays an essential role in host immune response against various pathogenic …

This study assessed the sustainability of capture-based aquaculture (CBA) practices in
Egypt, identified challenges, and proposed solutions to enhance sustainability. It relied on …

The current treatments applied in aquaculture to limit disease dissemination are mostly
based on the use of antibiotics, either as prophylactic or therapeutic agents, with vaccines …

Over the years, the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata), a prominent species in
Mediterranean aquaculture with an increasing production volume and aquafarming …